❝ When I signed up for 4 weeks of evening classes to paint a landscape, I had never painted before. Thanks to Samantha's endless knowledge, patience and humour, I didn't just complete a picture I could be proud of — I also discovered a love of painting that I didn't know existed. ❞
— Landscape Evening Class student
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Fine Art and Art Classes
I’m a Salisbury-based artist creating nature-inspired mixed-media paintings and prints, running a city-centre gallery, art classes, and bespoke murals—all with the aim of bringing peace, beauty and inspiration through art.
About me
I’m a visual artist and art class teacher, specialising in nature-inspired mixed-media artwork. I create originals of landscapes, wildlife, coastlines,
flowers and atmospheric street scenes. My work is driven by a deep love of nature and exploration, and I aim to produce paintings that local people recognise and connect with – connecting with nature helps mental health and calms people.
My style is semi-realistic with an impressionistic feel, focused on capturing atmosphere rather than literal representation. I’m drawn to themes of nature, tranquillity and escapism—painting scenes people can lose themselves in.
I use layers, mixed media and expressive colour to build mood, texture and emotion into each piece.
I sell my original paintings and high-quality prints both online and from my gallery and shop in the heart of Salisbury. My prints and. cards are professionally produced by family run business in Bristol – Redcliffe imaging.
Teaching is a big part of my practice. I run art classes and workshops for all abilities—morning sessions, evening sessions and full-day studio classes, all in the shop.I love helping to build people’s confidence, to explore their creativity and model an encouraging community on a creative
journey.
I also have a passion for brightening dark spaces and producing public art that lifts people’s moods. I have done several murals
which have transformed walls and spaces with bold, vibrant art, designed specifically for each location.
Over the past few years, I have worked with the National Trust producing a painting that is used over all their merchandise at Stourhead. I have also worked with SAA and Cass Art producing a step by step build up of one of my paintings for their paint and create magazine.
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When I signed up for 4 weeks of evening classes to paint a landscape, I had never painted before. Thanks to Samantha's endless knowledge, patience and humour, I didn't just complete a picture I could be proud of — I also discovered a love of painting that I didn't know existed.
— Landscape Evening Class student
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I was very nervous about joining the group as I have no artistic experience at all. However, Samantha talked us through different stages of 'layering' and just being confident with our own ideas. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and now have a beautiful wild flower acrylic painting. Have a go — it's a wonderful way to spend a few hours!
— Wildflower Acrylic class student
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I have been attending Samantha's art classes for a year which I have really enjoyed and learnt so much. Even by the end of the first course I was amazed at what I had achieved! Samantha has helped me gain self-confidence in my abilities and now she continues to challenge me to increase my skills — which is why I keep returning!
— Returning student, multiple courses
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I have thoroughly enjoyed a 4 week session painting a mixed media landscape with Samantha. I am not experienced with painting, but am thrilled with my end masterpiece! I also did a 4 hour day workshop and completed a wild meadow of flowers — lovely to be able to turn up and have everything you need provided for you!
— Mixed Media Landscape & Wildflower workshop student