Hi, I’m Sammie!

I’m a proud daughter of Haitian immigrants,

a blossoming visual artist,

and a multi-passionate artisan.

When I’m not making art or working my day job, I'm usually visiting an art museum or art gallery, reading another art history book, attending local art festivals, participating in an art class or workshop, buying another art print for my art gallery wall at home, 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

my art practice ♥

 is rooted in the love of my Haitian heritage & culture, la jwa de viv (the joy of living), and my curiosity about the world.