Sam is a mostly self-taught painter who came to painting in 2013 after 30 years of teaching elementary school and 13 years of making glass mosaics. She is inspired by color and the deeply soulful, discovery process of being in the moment with the materials and the imagery as it arises. Her approach is spontaneous and playful.
Sam lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two dogs: Dash, a long-haired, black bundle of adorableness and Ram (rhymes with "mom"), a playful, sleek brown chihuahua-terrier mix pup with a very long tongue. Dogs often show up in her paintings because, life is not complete unless there's a dog "in the picture". To see more about Sam, her art and her dogs follow her on Instagram @samyakyamauchi
NAKED FEEL GOOD RADIO - A conversation about creativity with host, Laure Redmond.
OREGON ARTSWATCH INTERVIEW - An interview with writer from Oregon Artswatch, Lori Tobias.
OREGON ART BEAT - " I was honored to be a featured artist on Oregon Art Beat in 2017. Since then lots has changed: I've definitely aged and gained more wisdom. My fairy wings broke, I don't paint with my hands and I don't teach classes at this time. My paintings have gone in many directions, but my painting process remains basically the same. "
Sam lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two dogs: Dash, a long-haired, black bundle of adorableness and Ram (rhymes with "mom"), a playful, sleek brown chihuahua-terrier mix pup with a very long tongue. Dogs often show up in her paintings because, life is not complete unless there's a dog "in the picture". To see more about Sam, her art and her dogs follow her on Instagram @samyakyamauchi
NAKED FEEL GOOD RADIO - A conversation about creativity with host, Laure Redmond.
OREGON ARTSWATCH INTERVIEW - An interview with writer from Oregon Artswatch, Lori Tobias.
OREGON ART BEAT - " I was honored to be a featured artist on Oregon Art Beat in 2017. Since then lots has changed: I've definitely aged and gained more wisdom. My fairy wings broke, I don't paint with my hands and I don't teach classes at this time. My paintings have gone in many directions, but my painting process remains basically the same. "
The Moment We Met, Acrylic, 36" x 36"