Hi, I’m Sammie!

I’m the proud daughter of Haitian immigrants & a multi-passionate visual artist and artisan.

Whenever I’m not working my day job, I'm usually visiting an art museum or gallery, reading another art book, attending local art event, signing up for another art class or workshop, and/or watching art-related videos on YouTube.

welcome to my art portfolio ♥

welcome to my art portfolio ♥

  • "Art is a language without words"

    Masako Saeki ~ Blue Period manga

  • “Creative people are curious, flexible, and independent with a tremendous spirit and a love of play.”

    Henri Matisse

  • "My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting in museums or about hanging it on the wall. Art should live in the heart of the people."

    Ai Wei Wei

  • “Nourish the place that reminds you of your value.”

    anonymous

  • "Good artists create, great artists emulate."

    Doriyan Coleman (YouTuber) - his rebuttal to Picasso's quote: "Good artists copy, and great artists steal"

  • "Ordinary people should have the same ability to understand art as anybody else. I don’t think art is elite or mysterious. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate art from politics is itself a very political intention."

    Ai Wei Wei

  • "Art is something that was created by people, for people. I find that endlessly and utterly lovely."

    Haruka Hashida ~ Blue Period manga

  • "Creativity takes courage."

    Henri Matisse

  • "Art is an escape from reality."

    anonymous

cultivating a lifelong art practice

 Rooted in the love of my Haitian heritage & culture and focused on capturing la jwa de viv (the joy of living in Haitian Creole) in ordinary and extraordinary moments.