Bio
Two years ago, she left it all behind…the regular paychecks, benefits, summers off and the professional dress code. She now spends her time in jeans and a t-shirt at her easel. Samantha paints from her sunny home studio in Tennessee. Her previous job as an art teacher prepared her well for her current position. Samantha is still every bit as excited about what the future holds for her art career today as she was in 2021.
Samantha’s approach to painting began as realistic and subdued and has now morphed into a bright, crisp, contemporary style. Currently, Samantha has been focused onincorporating more abstract elements and geometric shapes within her work. Color has always been an integral part of Samantha’s work, along with nature and nostalgia. She has been enamored by artists like Van Gogh and Wayne Thiebaud since childhood. Their use of color has influenced her practice of often including intense, exaggerated colors within her work.
The first solo exhibit of Samantha’s paintings took place in 2018, with the most recent one taking place in April of 2023. Her most recent collection of paintings was inspired by a collection of vintage kaleidoscopes. Last year, Samantha received a large grant which funded her project and allowed her to experiment and hone her creative style.
Statement
Inspiration for my paintings is derived from nature, nostalgia and common objects that I find interesting. Deciding which elements would be more interesting in an abstract format and which realistic details would enhance the piece is one of my favorite parts of my process. I enjoy showcasing the flow of lines and patterns within a composition, as well as finding ways to communicate my thoughts through imagery. It is always my goal to create a feeling of excitement, growth and hope within my paintings.
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