Mary Buckley and her husband, Bill, live in Canton, Mississippi. The parents of three grown children with two grandchildren, both are ministers.  Mary is a Chaplain working with Oncology patients at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

Mary is a self-taught artist.  Her college study gave her a degree in Piano Education, and she served in Church Music Ministry for many years.  Her mother, Anne Parker, who was a well-respected artist and art teacher in the Jackson area, influenced Mary since childhood in the area of art. 

After enjoying her years at home raising her children, Mary began to develop an interest in pursuing art as a second hobby.  She soon discovered a great love and latent talent, which progressed quickly with the help of private instruction from her mother, and many hours spent pouring over art books. She works primarily in watercolors and acrylics.

Mary’s work has become more and more recognized, and has found a place in many homes in the area. She contributes work regularly to charities such as Candlelighter’s in Jackson, Ms.   She is currently serving as president of the newly formed Artist’s and Craftsmen of Allison Wells, which is an art colony in Canton, Ms. Her work is found at the Market Gallery, and Davidson’s Corner Market in Canton, Ms, and also Southern Breeze Art Gallery, in Jackson, Ms.

She is enjoying the process of growing as an artist, and is excited about the adventure ahead.