Art Workshop: Fearless Abstract Painting

Join artist Samantha da Silva for a 3-hour immersion in her bold abstract painting approach: rollers instead of brushes, tables instead of easels, and richly textured layers using plaster, salt, sand, and more. In a supportive, heart-centered space, you’ll quiet the inner critic, ignite intuition, and uncover your authentic voice. Through guided rituals and discussions- Clearing Your Channel, Compassionate Critiques, Knowing When It’s Finished—you’ll release fear and claim your creative power. No experience required—just an open mind and heart. PRE-REGISTER HERE BY AUGUST 19TH: springville museum of art · Art Workshop: Fearless Abstract Painting with Samantha da Silva Samantha da Silva (b. 1978) is a third-generation artist whose large-scale abstract paintings explore themes of migration, resilience, and renewal. Raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and later in Canada, her life of movement—from coastal roots to Hawaii’s volcanic landscapes and Utah’s red deserts—shapes her practice. Working in direct dialogue with nature, she floats canvases on the Great Salt Lake, exposes them to the elements, and embeds earth, sand, salt, and pigments into textured layers that evoke cracked desert floors and topographic maps. A full-time artist and educator for nearly two decades, Da Silva has taught internationally and leads transformative workshops. Recipient of the 2026 Utah Individual Artist Advancement Grant, her work appears in Architectural Digest, Bravo TV, HGTV, and galleries worldwide. samanthadasilva.com The workshop will be held at the Springville Museum of Art. Pre-register only by August 19th, 2026.