 We've been SCOUTED! So pleased to be included in the 4th issue of the Park City Scout Guide.
The Scout Guide connects people with makers, experts, and one another. Visit The Scout Guide city websites to discover local businesses, get to know local entrepreneurs, and learn how to enjoy the communities to the fullest.  The support of people like you make it possible for me to continue sending out my paintings, imbued with prayers for peace and harmony.
Over the past year, these and other paintings have made their presence felt in spaces around the world. In deep gratitude, I thank you For your trust & support Image Credits: The Heather Company, Copper Haus, WOW Atelier, Alpine Art Gallery, Hudson Home + Private Collectors  Happy Thanksgiving !!
I’ve thought about what to say for several days leading up to today. My thoughts have included making a detailed list of all of the individuals & business who have contributed to my expansion over the past year. But the list was lengthy. Too lengthy! And perhaps, I thought, I am not reaching far back enough? Exhibition Review: The Illuminated Desert and Tommyknockers: Samantha DaSilva at Alpine Gallery11/2/2022
 It's impossible to see one's work objectively. Thank you 15 Bytes Utah Arts Magazine for the revelatory exhibition review. I had no idea what a "tommyknocker" was until I read the article. Here's an excerpt:
"Similarly, daSilva seems to have taken the bitterest and most arid and also the richest and most beautiful, glittering, ores of life, and has folded them into her canvases: explorations, hopes, sacrifices, even, for future luck." Rebecca Pyle, The Illuminated Desert and Tommyknockers: Samantha DaSilva at Alpine Gallery Read the full exhibition review: http://artistsofutah.org/15Bytes/index.php/the-illuminated-desert-and-tommyknockers-samantha-dasilva-at-alpine-gallery/ The Illuminated Desert Solo Exhibition October 21 - November 21 Alpine Art Gallery SLC, UT  I used to hide my age like a terrible disease. I'm over it. These days, I'm more interested in radical acceptance, integration and inspiring others to live their best life on their own terms.
To me THIS is 44...  I feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to have a Solo Gallery Exhibit at this stage in my life.
'The Illuminated Desert' is the culmination of my 13-year professional arts career consisting of 27 original paintings which embody my 5 key principles for art-making: 1. Overcoming fear & experiencing freedom continues to be my primary impetus for making art and being a full-time artist. 2. Art is a tool for transformation & personal empowerment. I am living proof. 3. Infusing the environment into my work is a means through which I gather information about place & makes me feel like I belong to where I am. 4. We can’t help it. We paint who we are. The canvas is our mirror. 5. Aligning my consciousness with a “higher power” transforms art-making into a meditative practice of surrender vs control. A huge & heartfelt thank you to all the family & friends who continue to encourage & support my work. A special thanks to Susan Bonosconi for having the faith in me to bring this dream to reality. 'The Illuminated Desert' October 21 - November 11 Alpine Art Gallery SLC, UT  Celebrating the opening of "ILLUMINATED DESERT", a Solo Exhibition at Alpine Art Gallery with a guided Sound Healing Meditation by Tyson Westley.
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