 Upcoming Events Announcement
Join us for these exciting events and celebrate creativity in our community!  Unleash Your Creativity: Paint BIG. Paint FEARLESS!
Join Us for an Inspiring Workshop! Date: Friday, October 4th - Sunday, October 6th, 2024 Times: Friday: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cost: $695 (All supplies included, including a stunning 36" x 48" canvas!) Level: All Experience Levels Welcome  Week one of my artist residency at https://theleonardo.org/ thanks to https://www.artesmexut.org/ was a fantastic success!
I have new work on display that delves into themes of belonging, spirituality, and resourcefulness. I’m also excited to host a free mandala-making project using Utah sand each week—no artistic experience is needed, and everyone is welcome! Join me for one of my upcoming sessions: Friday, September 13: 10 AM - 2 PM Saturday, September 21: 10 AM - 2 PM Friday, September 27: 10 AM - 2 PM I can’t wait to create together!  I'm thrilled to share that I'll be the artist in residence at the theleonardo.org this month, thanks to www.artesmexut.org!
I have new work on display that explores themes of belonging, spirituality, and resourcefulness. Plus, I’ll be hosting a free mandala-making project using Utah sand each week—no artistic experience is required, and everyone is welcome! Here are the details: Saturday, September 7: 10 AM - 2 PM Friday, September 13: 10 AM - 2 PM Saturday, September 21: 10 AM - 2 PM Friday, September 27: 10 AM - 2 PM I can’t wait to create together!  Achieving international recognition as an artist can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. Here are 9 steps that may help you on your path to gaining recognition on an international level:
 In a world where sharing every moment of our existence has become normalized, I urge artists to ponder the following question:
“What would you paint if no one were looking?” Contemplating this question encourages you to connect with your most genuine and authentic creative instincts. When you create art without the influence of external expectations, judgments, or pressures, you are free to delve into your innermost thoughts, emotions, and inspirations. This process can result in the development of profoundly personal and meaningful artwork that authentically captures your unique voice and vision. By exploring this question, you can foster a deeper sense of creative independence and self-expression, enabling you to produce art that is sincere, truthful, and resonant for both yourself and your audience. Golden Ascent: Pathway to the Divine, 2024 Mixed media & gold pigment on embossed cowhide, 20” x 16”  In my 16 years as a teaching artist, I have observed recurring themes among my students and in my own painting practice. In an effort to guide, encourage, and inspire other artists to overcome their fears, I have identified five prompts to embrace in your painting journey.
 Week 7 of Fearless Abstract Painting at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Using red Utah sand, foraged sawdust, and salt from the Great Salt Lake to make our own mediums, and allow the process to evolve into ideas. .
 Dynamic duo: Our debut workshop featuring Sound Healing and Painting at Workshop SLC
Discover my Upcoming Fearless Workshops: https://www.samanthadasilva.com/upcoming-retreats.html  As a culmination of our 8-week Fearless Abstraction Workshop at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, we had the privilege to showcase our work during the Jewish Family Services Arts & Aging Celebration. This inspiring event included the "Exploring Creativity" exhibit, a performance by the Gleeful Choir, and our very own Fearless Abstraction Exhibit.
I am incredibly proud and honored to have led this fearless group of artists on their creative journey. |