 DIRTY ZEN COLLECTION | Capturing the Light. Calming the Chaos. Painting as a Genuine Path to Spiritual Awakening. Zen Buddhist mantras carved into multiple layers of texture made of paint, plaster, newspaper, salt, sand and sawdust to create ethereal, sculptural abstracts.  Thank you Atlanta! For receiving me with open, loving hearts and minds. It was a true pleasure to share space and create with you. A special thanks to Fountainhead Art Space for hosting a Sold Out 2-day Distressed Mixed Media Workshop. Stay tuned for FearLESS Metallics in 2022.  JUST ANNOUNCED! Join professional artist Samantha da Silva and celebrated yoga therapist Heather Sky for a day of fearLESS painting and movement on one of Utah's most iconic landscapes. The Bonneville Salt Flats! Saturday, October 2, 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm $195 with all supplies included For more information & to register: https://www.samanthadasilva.com/painting-bonneville-salt-flats.html  Beauty. Simplicity. Elegance. The confluence of Design & Function. We just love how this painting adorns the entryway of this stunning Manhattan Beach home. Welcome home! 
A rare photo of me inside my favorite yoga studio. For me, yoga and painting are intrinsically connected: Show Up, Set Your Intention, Be Present, Heart Before Head & Go With The Flow. Much like the caterpillar who is in the process of becoming a butterfly, there are times of chaos and darkness that occur. There is a tendency to expect the worst when the signs of difficulty arise, when something is taken away, or unwanted circumstances come to challenge you to let go of old ideas about how life is supposed to be. Be mindful that you "Do Not Play The Victim To The Circumstances You Created". Temporary discomfort is part of the process before beauty is revealed.  Minimalist Color + Maximalist Texture = LOVE (and very heavy paintings!) Creativity is messy. Embrace it! Working on my new collection of FALL 2021 paintings today.  4 paintings, 3 ways. I used to think that not assigning a "top" or a "bottom" to my paintings was doing my clients a huge favor. It wasn't. This practice confused a lot more people than it helped. The reply I would get most often was: "Which way do you think is best?". The same goes for framing: Is a painting better with or without a frame? There are no wrong answers, only different results. These days, I typically choose the orientation and don't frame my paintings unless asked. All things considered, I love to imagine the different possibilities.  Unable to attend one of da Silva's workshops? Prefer learning one-on-one? Private Art Instruction is available in-person at da Silva's Salt Lake City Studio or on-line. Lessons can be customized to suit your individual needs. A 2-hour session minimum is required for first time students. For more information & to register: https://www.samanthadasilva.com/private-art-instruction.html  NO SIDES. ONLY LOVE. One of the ways I know I am on the right track with my life is when my work aligns with organizations that deeply matter to me. Leading this incredible group of humans for one of their art nights on Friday was a huge honor and a privilege. Encircle is an LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Resource Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. A huge thanks to everyone who made this night a success. |
