 "Although her pieces may not have local landmarks as their subjects, they certainly honor physical location and can be powerful markers of place. Samantha jokes that she might not be painting the mountain, but she is painting with the mountain." Danielle Vigueria, Western Home Journal  | Inspired By Nature | Utah is famous for it's striking vistas and dazzling colors. Hues of red, pink, maroon, yellow, brown, and white create an array of stunning rock colours that attract visitors from all over the globe. Recently, I visited one of Utah's most iconic landscapes: The Narrows located inside Zion National Park. The hike required having my feet in the water for several hours. Freezing! But so worth it, to immerse myself amongst those ancient, sacred cliffs.  It's my birthday! What better way to celebrate than to give a special shout out to the FearLESS artists attending my upcoming retreat in Costa Rica November 14-19, 2021 at Imiloa Institute?!  Q. I was hoping you could tell me how you sign these textured pieces. I thought I saw you signing the back of the canvas? I assume I could also use the side edge.  The San Francisco Bay Area is one of my favorite areas to visit. There is an effervescent energy here that is palpable and enlivening. I am grateful for Arts Benicia for hosting a Sold Out 2-day Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop and the participants who contributed to making this event a memorable success.  Although my work has evolved to mostly neutral monochromes, I have a special place in my heart for the color blue. |
