Born October 24, Santos, Brazil
Lives and works in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Recent Exhibitions

2010 Candlelight Serenade Acoustic Festival, A Benefit for Child Rescue, Salt Lake City, Utah
2010 2nd Annual Cultural Intersection Exhibition, the City of Calgary Municipal Building, Calgary, Alberta
2010 5th Annual Calgary Timeraiser, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Solo Exhibition, Cafe Koi, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Solo Exhibition: Transcend, Blink Restaurant & Bar, Calgary, Alberta
2010 SODO Block Party, Peridot Decorative Homewear, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Button Up! Celebrity & Art Button Auction, Gibson Fine Art Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Group Show & Sale: Applaud the Arts Calgary 2010, Springbank Community Church, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Solo Exhibition: Dreaming Out Loud, Gallery 101, 100 Wines by David Walker, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Group Show: APEGGA Art Show & Summit Awards Gala, Edmonton, Alberta
2010 Group Show & Sale: The Calgary School of Art, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Solo Exhibition: I Heart Alberta, daSilva Studio, Art Central, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Solo Exhibition: Small Paintings & Drawings, Shisomiso Boutique & Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Solo Exhibition: The Forever Series, daSilva Studio, Art Central, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Solo Exhibition: There Goes My Love, Blink Restaurant & Bar, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Solo Exhibition: Pile Up Life, Brava Bistro, Calgary, Alberta

2009 Group Exhibition: Matte & Gloss, Auburn Saloon, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Solo Exhibition: Vertigo, Vicious Circle, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Guest Artist: Lisa Heinricks Studio, Art Central, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Solo Exhibition: Samantha Who?, Blowfish Sushi Lounge, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Solo Exhibition: Lucid Ground: Blink Restaurant & Bar, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Group Exhibition: The Unknown Art Show: Gallery 101, 100 Wines by David Walker, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Solo Exhibition: In Essence: Steeps Urban Tea House, Mount Royal, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Solo Exhibition: Landscapes Loose: Oolong Tea House, Mckenzie Towne Gate, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Cultural Intersection Exhibition, EPCOR Center for the Performing Arts and the City of Calgary Municipal Building Atrium, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Abstract Painters Exhibition: Curated by Laurel Smith, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Silent Auction & Fundraiser: Canadian Artists for the Poor, Blackfoot Inn, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Group Exhibition: 5th Ward Relief Society Anniversary, South Calgary Stake Center, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Group Exhibition: Resident Art Instructors, Cactus Art Supply, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Group Exhibition: First Impressions: Featuring work by resident artist Samantha daSilva, Swirl Fine Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Group Exhibition: 01, Curated by Paul Hughes, O Restaurant, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Solo Exhibition: Corrosion in Bloom, Oolong Tea House, Kensignton, Calgary, Alberta
2009 1111: A Grassroots Group Exhibition, Curated by Paul Hughes, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Group Show: City in Color, Swirl Fine art & Design, Calgary, Alberta

2008 Group Show: Kaleidoscope, Swirl Fine Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta
2008 Silent Auction & Fundraiser: Canadian Artists for the Poor, Venturion Art Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
2008 Group Show by Swirl Fine Art & Design resident artists: Kahawa Cafe, Calgary, Alberta
2008 Group Show: Spirit of the Sky: Swirl Fine Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta
2008 Group Show & Sale: Applaud the Arts Calgary, Springbank Heritage Hall, Calgary, Alberta

Selected Fine Art Education

2009 Studio Arts Drawing with Larissa Doll, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Encaustic Workshop with Tracy Proctor, Swirl Fine Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta

2008 Abstract Painting with Laurel Smith, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta
2008 Acrylic Painting I with Maya Gohill, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta

Corporate Collections

2010 Clements and Tillman LLP, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Katana Oil and Gas Fund, Calgary, Alberta
2010 The Small Business Accountants, Calgary, Alberta

2009 George P. Duska Professional Corporation, Calgary, Alberta

2008 Brandin' Iron Inn, West Yellowstone, Montana, USA

Donations

2010 The Auburn Saloon, Calgary, Alberta

2009 B'nai Tikvah Silent Auction & Fundraiser, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Possak School of Dance Silent Auction & Fundraiser, Calgary, Alberta

2008 Silent Auction & Fundraiser: Canadian Artists for the Poor, Calgary, Alberta

Volunteer Experience

2010 Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop, South Calgary Woman's Group, Calgary, Alberta

2009 The Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts, Calgary, Alberta

Teaching Experience

2010 Abstract Acrylic Painting Classes and Workshops, The Calgary School of Art, Calgary, Alberta

2009 Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshops, The Calgary School of Art, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop, LDS Young Women Organization, Calgary, Alberta

2008 Private art instruction