Hi, I’m Sophie!
I am a Nashville-based violinist and fiddler with experience playing Celtic, country, old-time, classical, bluegrass, and church music. As a recent graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with degrees in Visual Arts and Music, I am currently teaching private lessons and performing as a professional violinist in the Middle Tennessee area.
I have played the violin/fiddle for fifteen years and play regularly at weddings, churches, contra dances, farmers markets, and studio sessions in the Greater Nashville area. My most recent album is In the Garden, a collection of my favorite hymns. I also released The Butterfly, a collection of my favorite old-time and Celtic fiddle tunes.
As a Christian, I strive to encourage, delight, and inspire others and glorify God through my work. On my blog you’ll find art, fiddle videos, recipes, wildflowers, poems, and more!
When did you start fiddling? I began playing the violin/fiddle my local country church when I was nine years old. Over the years I have taken up other instruments as well, including viola, guitar, mandolin, cello, banjo, and bodhrán.
Where have you performed? I have experience playing in old-time string bands, Bluegrass bands, and Celtic-Americana bands across Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama. I have played on Alabama Public Television and the Just Plain Living Show.
Where do you currently play? I play regularly in worship services, weddings, farmers markets, and events around Middle Tennessee. For bookings and inquiries, please email sophiebuckmusic@gmail.com.
Where did your journey begin as an artist? I have loved drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. My mom often read aloud to us as kids, and some of my favorite children’s books were the Beatrix Potter stories. As I got older, I developed my skills by making art for the Lincoln County Fair. In high school I was commissioned to paint a city mural for my hometown of Fayetteville, Tennessee. My artwork has received awards in The Tennessee Magazine and the Junior Duck Stamp Contest. My photography has also been featured in Birds and Blooms magazine.
How did you learn to draw? I learned to draw mostly through observation and practice. I I went on to get degrees in Graphic Design Print and Visual Arts at Middle Tennessee State University while taking supplemental illustration courses at Watkins College of Art at Belmont University.
Where do you find your inspiration? I am endlessly fascinated by the natural beauty found in creation. God, the source of all beauty, is my ultimate inspiration. The colors, patterns, and textures of nature bring me joy, and my goal is to share that joy with others through my work.
What is your favorite medium? I primarily use watercolor and colored pencil to achieve soft, light-filled illustrations. I also love charcoal, pastels, and acrylic. My latest venture has been exploring ways to combine traditional and digital art in unified harmony.
What are your plans as an artist? I am actively pursuing my dream of illustrating my own children’s book series. I plan to develop my art through licensing, publishing, and displaying my work in galleries across America.
