 I’ve been reading an inspiring book by Byron Katie, and her words resonate deeply with me. As an artist, I believe that freeing ourselves from others' expectations and our own need for validation creates a nurturing environment for meaningful, sustainable art.
 Over the past 17 years, these four questions have profoundly shaped my artistic journey. I believe they are essential for creating sustainable and meaningful work. I hope they inspire you to unleash your creativity and create your best art.
Fearless Painting: 4 Questions to Unlock Your Creativity 1. Who are you truly painting for? Creating for yourself often leads to the most genuine and fulfilling expressions. 2. What would you create if no one were watching? Freedom from judgment can reveal your most authentic self. 3. What would you paint if this were the last painting you ever made? This moment is your legacy; make it resonate with purpose and passion. 4. What would you paint if you weren’t afraid? Embracing courage can unlock new realms of creativity and self-expression. Let’s create together! Join my fearless abstract painting workshop on May 17 & 18 at Workshop SLC For more information & to register; https://www.workshopslc.com/schedule/fearless-abstract-painting-with-samantha-dasilva-2025  I’m beyond excited to share that I’ve completed my first public art project: Sidewalk Poetry: Senses of Salt Lake City, made possible by the SLC Public Arts Project!
It fills my heart with joy to see my writing and art come together in a way that beautifies our beloved city. My sidewalk poetry stamp is now installed at Rosewood Park, right near the electric vehicle charging stations. If you’re in the area, I’d love for you to check it out! As someone who has lived a nomadic life and holds three citizenships, Salt Lake City stands out as one of the few places where I’ve truly felt a sense of belonging and rootedness. This city has woven itself into my journey, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to its vibrant community with meaningful art. You can find Rosewood Park at 1400 N 1200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. I hope my poetry can inspire and resonate with those who encounter it.  Happy Full Moon! These paintings honor the beauty of completion and manifestation - a reminder to celebrate our achievements and recognize what we've created. Take this moment to release negativity and welcome what serves your growth. Let the full moon inspire your journey.
 From studio floor to gallery door - delivered new artwork to Gallery Mar this morning. Feeling incredibly grateful to do what I love and to share it.
Shop the Collection https://www.gallerymar.com/artists/samantha-da-silva  Good press never gets old! Spotted today at Powder Mountain:
Featured in Architectural Digest | October 2023  Portal to the Universe: 50 Holes to Infinity
'Samantha da Silva invites us to find beauty in what's hidden, and strength in vulnerability. Through rich textures and deliberate voids, this mixed media piece explores the quiet power of being truly seen. Crafted with acrylic paint, plaster, red Utah dirt, foraged sawdust, local newspaper, and silk Shibari rope - each material chosen with intention - this work is a poetic meditation on concealment, revelation, and the infinite." Gallery Mar Now available at https://www.gallerymar.com/artists/samantha-da-silva  "A joyful heart is the normal result of a heart burning with love. Joy is not simply a matter of temperament, it is always hard to remain joyful - all the more reason why we should try to acquire it and make it grow it in our hearts. Joy is a prayer; joy is strength; joy is love. She gives most who gives with joy." In the Heart of the World, Mother Theresa
A Joyful Heart, mixed media, 60" x 48"  "I was alive once, here for a fleeting moment, and I chose to make art."
My creative process begins with writing intentions directly onto the canvas with paint. Though these words may eventually be covered by layers of color and texture, their essence lingers, resonating with those who view the work. Each piece is a reflection of the fleeting nature of our time, a reminder of the transformative power of living with intention. Art becomes a celebration of existence, capturing the beauty of every moment.  "And a woman spoke, saying, Tell us of Pain.
And he said: Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain. And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy; And you would accept the seasons of your heart, even as you have always accepted the seasons that pass over your fields. And you would watch with serenity through the winters of your grief. Much of your pain is self-chosen. It is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self. Therefore trust the physician, and drink his remedy in silence and tranquility: For his hand, though heavy and hard, is guided by the tender hand of the Unseen, And the cup he brings, though it burn your lips, has been fashioned of the clay which the Potter has moistened with His own sacred tears." The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran Heaven Over Earth, mixed media, 24" x 18" |