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Following her art foundation course, Sam went on to gain diplomas in both traditional paint techniques and interior design. Whilst art has been her life long passion, initially her life took her into the world of yachting, followed by organic farming, then motherhood. It has only been in the last few years that she has finally been able to dedicate herself to her art full time.
Since then she has exhibited extensively across the South West of England and been represented by several galleries including 'Out of the Blue' Marazion, The Saltmarsh Gallery and St Barbe Museum, Lymington, and Tradewinds and The Strawberry Gallery, Milford on Sea. Her work is now held in many private collections.
Bio
Artists Statement
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'Living and working immersed in the countryside not far from the sea I feel a deep connection between the natural world and my work. I am constantly in awe of the striking contrasts it offers—the fleeting, fragile beauty of birds, animals, flowers, set against the solid textures and patinas, of rock or wood, shaped and worn by the passage of time., or the sea with its myriad moods.
These contrasts not only fuel my creative process,, but also influence my choice of materials, my techniques, and are echoed time and time again in the subjects I explore.
My creative journey is a two-tiered process. I begin by creating highly textured backgrounds using plaster on board, this is an intuitive process, and often takes on a life of its own. Once this has been allowed to dry I may sand parts of just leave it as it is. I then sketch my image directly onto the surface, etching deep lines to define the form amidst the chaos of the background.
This next stage then becomes an abstract process, Layers of paint colours are built up and wiped away in places, creating depth and contrast. More often than not I can't resist adding a touch of metallic bronze, gold, or mother-of-pearl, creating luminosity and mimicking the beautiful patinas so often found in the natural world.
This richly textured abstract foundation becomes the perfect backdrop for simpler, more defined subjects—birds, fish, flowers, or feathers maybe. which stand in contrast to the rough surfaces. To me these elements highlight the delicate beauty of nature, set against its more rugged, timeworn counterparts.
a momentary imprint in an ever-changing landscape."