I am a Brisbane-based emerging artist who intuitively creates vivid, joyful floral artworks painted in acrylic. My artworks equally celebrate my love of nature and all colours!

I studied a Bachelor of Visual Arts at James Cook University and after graduating I had a very fulfilling career as a graphic artist and worked in the television industry for most of my adult life, but I'm a passionate painter at heart.

In my early days, I remember late nights drawing as a teen. Even now once the kids are in bed it seems to be when I really get creative. In my home, there is artwork and art materials strewn from the kitchen table to my humble little studio. Paintings at all stages lean against walls and I wake in the mornings still covered in paint from the night before.

Since 2020 I've focused on growing my art practice and developing my own personal style. I’ve regularly taken part in local and regional group exhibitions and I am extremely honoured to be invited to exhibit for the first time in the 2022 Grammar Art Show.

Samantha Matthews - Crimson Story