 Embodying simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. For the love of Tone, Texture & Sculptural elements. This piece lends a refined elegance to any interior space. #ThrowbackThursday
Elastic Heart, 2015 acrylic, gesso, plaster & fabric on canvas 30 x 30 in.  NEW Partnership Announcement: Close By Me Jewelry
I am thrilled to announce a new partnership with Close By Me Jewelry to bring you beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry & Memorial Paintings made with cremation ashes.  ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!
A modern twist to using metallic paints, powders & gold leaf April 9 & 10, 2022 FEARLESS METALLICS Workshop SLC, Salt Lake City, UT For more information & to register: https://www.workshopslc.com/schedule/fearless-abstract-painting-with-metallics-with-samantha-dasilva  During my yoga teacher training, there was a cue that stood out to me more than the others: "Heart Before Head''. I was fascinated! For someone who spends so much time in her head, the invitation to be guided by my heart was intriguing. I've learned that my best paintings are made when the channels of communication between my head and my heart are intrinsically connected.
“One day we will learn that the heart can never be totally right if the head is totally wrong. Only through the bringing together of head and heart-intelligence and goodness-shall man rise to a fulfillment of his true nature.” — Martin Luther King Jr. "I Am Leading With My Heart" acrylic & mixed media on canvas 12 x 12 in.  Anyone else having a moment with black walls right now? The truth is, a black wall (or a black-painted room) can be equal parts sophisticated & soothing. One of my favorite juxtapositions is between black & antique gold.
"I Am Brilliant" acrylic & mixed media on canvas 24 x 36 in.  Mark your calendars! I am thrilled to announce my collaboration with Wow Atelier (@wowatelier) in Salt Lake City, UT. NEW large-scale paintings will be on display in their award-winning atelier HQ starting Summer 2022. Opening Reception details to follow.
 When an artist paints in alignment with Source Consciousness, mere objects become eleaved and take on a sacred quality. A painting done in this manner becomes a protective talisman and an incantation for a richer, more abundant life. New Paintings | Exploring Positive Affirmations I Am Bold. I Am Brave. I Am Strong. I Am Courageous. I Am Leading with My Heart. I Am Intentional. Everyday I Feel My Purpose. I Am Living With Happiness. I Am Resonating At A High Frequency. I Am Brilliant. I Am Allowing Myself To Be Me. I Am Open To My Greatness.  Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this. Announcing a GROUP EXHIBITION at Finch Lane Gallery: https://saltlakearts.org/finchlanegallery/upcomingexhibitions/  NEW PAINTING INSTALLATION | A truly delightful afternoon (including a competitive game of Cornhole!) hanging out with our friends at Studio Moxie Architects, Park City. When I imagine my paintings integrated into a space, a contemporary interior like this one is at the top of my list: Clean lines, subtle sophistication & the juxtaposition of textures makes each piece stand out as individual and unique.  How do you share a sacred experience without running the risk of bastardizing it? Describing my recent experience for a commissioned painting with cremains (cremated human remains) feels a lot like trying to describe a dream. For the dreamer, the dream is ALIVE. But when the morning comes, the very act of verbalizing the dream makes it seem flatter, limited in depth and scope to the listener. It is my sincere hope that this is not the case. |