Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I am, of course, delighted to have your company and eager to share my work and thoughts with you. This blog exists because 1) it is expected, and 2) because of the need to share my journey and the emotional debits and credits that lend to the creation of art. like most artists, I generally live through a saga of creation from concept to the finished canvas.

why my art looks like it was made by five different people

as you peruse my galleries, you will notice my work does not necessarily adhere to one definitive style. Sometimes, Sometimes my work is hyper-detailed, sometimes chaotic or abstract, and sometimes a mix of both or somewhere in between. Applied to art forms, These ‘attributes’ are not out of the ordinary for artists but, a recognizable style evolves in one lane or another. For sometime, I tried to develop such a style, singular and well defined, but I have a difficult time staying on the path of one or the other of anything. I am more inclined to embrace one and the other. I won’t say it is because I’m a neurodiverse artist but the jury might since - according to the science of today (and my therapist), I am wired quite differently. I experience and frequently exhibit extreme emotional shifts. My art styles are a reflection of those shifts. "Consistent branding" or a singular style is not, for the most part, within my realm of possibility. Before I knew this about myself, I was in the habit of chastising these roller-coaster shifts. This greatly impacted how i embraced or rejected my creations and my talent particularly since my wiring leans heavily toward rejection.

these days, I am trying diligently to recognize the shifts and roll with ‘em. I am finding less stress and more kindness for me when I accept what works for me and what doesn’t. I am an old woman. Mathematically, tis true, and preferably, since it means I’m still here. Ya. But, my art technique is young; My art narratives, not so much since I didn’t paint until after I retired from corporate America. So … who knows. Maybe one day when enough time has passed, I will surprise myself. Maybe.

Meanwhile …

what you can do here

• read my stories: dive into the history behind the painting.

• collect the work: if my art speaks to you, original works, high-quality prints and merchandise are available here on my site.

whether you are a seasoned art collector looking for your next obsession or just someone who loves beautiful paintings and interesting tales, i'm your girl. so, grab a coffee, get comfortable, and take a look-see at my imaginings on canvas.

Sam Grisham