SAMANTHA DA SILVA | FINE ART
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Upcoming Retreats

Step into a supportive space for fearless creation. These intimate workshops blend guided abstract painting, intuitive exploration, and reflective practices drawn from the principles in my book Fearless Artistry: A Journey from Doubt to Creative Liberation. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll be invited to quiet the inner critic, trust your intuition, and reconnect with your creative voice.

2026 Schedule

Fearless Abstract Painting Micro Workshop
Date: Monday, August 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Investment: $15 (all supplies included)
Location: Alta Community Enrichment, Alta, UT
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Park City Library Local Author Event
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm
Investment: Free
Location: Park City Library, Park City, UT
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Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop
Date: Friday, August 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Investment: $60 (all supplies included)
Location: Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
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Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Investment: $88 (all supplies included)
Location: Maven SLC, Salt Lake City, UT
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Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Investment: $250 (all supplies included)
Location: Make Space Kayenta, Ivins, UT
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Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Investment: $295 (all supplies included)
Location: Kimball Art Center, Park City, UT
Registration details coming soon.
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About the Workshops

In these sessions, we work on tables rather than easels, using rollers, generous pours of paint and water, and intuitive mark-making. You’ll explore texture through plaster, salt, sand, sawdust, and other materials — creating luminous, grounded works that reflect both inner and outer landscapes.

We gather in a heart-centered, non-judgmental space where curiosity leads. Through guided prompts, reflective conversation, and hands-on creation, you’ll move from fear and doubt into joyful expression and creative confidence. No prior experience is necessary — only an open heart and willingness to play.

Special themes and focuses may include:
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• Fearless Metallics (metallic paints, powders, and gold leaf)
• Distressed Mixed Media (layering, scraping, and tearing for weathered surfaces)
• Paint Big, Paint Fearless (working on oversized canvases)
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What to Expect

Ignition — Awakening the creative spark

• Mindset of fearless artistry and setting clear intentions
• Materials exploration and foundational techniques (rollers, water blending, canvas tilting)
• Building rich texture with plaster, foraged mediums, and intuitive mark-making

Transmutation — Deepening expression and completion
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• Creating mood and depth through glazes and washes
• Practices to quiet the inner critic and strengthen intuition
• Compassionate critique, knowing when a piece is finished, and varnishing as ritual

Private & Custom Retreats

I also offer private instruction, corporate team-building workshops, and fully customized multi-day retreats. These can be tailored for individuals, small groups, or organizations seeking deeper creative connection and transformation.
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