A R T I S T B I O G R A P H Y

Two years ago, Samantha left it all behind - the regular paychecks, benefits, summers off and the professional dress code. She now spends her time at an easel in jeans and a t-shirt. Samantha paints from her sunny home studio in Tennessee…where she pours her adventurous spirit and passion, unwavering hope for good and her contagious use of color into each painting she creates. She is still every bit as excited about what the future holds for her art career as she was when she exited the school building for the final time two years ago.

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 on incorporating more abstract elements and geometric shapes alongside the realistic subjects of her paintings. 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 was awarded a large grant which funded her project and allowed her to experiment and hone her creative style.