About

sam waters artist standing in front of a graffiti wall

Art should spark joy, invite curiosity, and bring a sense of connection into your space

My urban-inspired paintings start with exploring old factories, brick patterns, broken windows, and graffiti—all captured in sketches, photos, and rubbings. Back in the studio, I rework these fragments, distorting, rearranging, and layering until a unique composition forms.

Each piece develops intuitively, building up textures that echo the history of industrial spaces. I add energetic pops of colour. Sometimes I embed hidden letters or numbers. This invites viewers to notice new details over time.

Experimentation is at the heart of my process. I use different tools to create layered textures and bold marks. I sand or scratch through surfaces to reveal what’s beneath. I balance grungy tones with touches of gold for a lift.

I hope each painting sparks a sense of nostalgia and curiosity, with varied finishes that shift as light changes. My goal is for viewers to find their own connections and stories within each piece.

Sam waters standing infront of her urban exploration collection

Owning an original piece of art is like welcoming a story into your home. This story is as unique as you are.

My art is created for those who seek something special. This can be a burst of energy from a bold, colourful floral. It can also be a touch of nostalgia and texture from my urban-inspired abstracts.

Each piece is crafted to bring a feeling, a memory, or a bit of intrigue into your day. It makes your space feel truly personal. I believe art has the power to lift our spirits. It connects us to moments and places we love. It reminds us daily of the beauty in unique and unexpected details.

Over the past eight years, I’ve built a growing art business. I showcase my work across the UK in exhibitions, galleries and art fairs. My work is now collected by private buyers.

I’ve been honoured to be shortlisted for the Emerging Women in Art Prize in both 2023 and 2024. My work has been featured in local magazines.

I’m passionate about connecting with the art community. Through my project “Artist Adventures,” I collaborate with fellow creatives. Together, we inspire and explore.

Galleries

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Events & Exhibitions 2026

Pale Kitchen Winter COllection

Feb – March 2026

Fusion Art Fair – Chester

Chester Racecourse,

April 24th – 26th

STAND A8

Unscripted

Gallery Sixteen, Cheltenham May 21st – May 28th

Previous Events & Exhibitions

Art Surrey Epsom – October 2024 – 2025

Truro Cathedral – May & Sept 2025

Beyond Boundaries Group Show – Footprint Gallery May, July 2024-2025

Pale Kitchen Arts – Solo Show, May 2025

Vivid Group Show, Oxmarket Chichester –  May 2025

Bear Steps Group Show, Shrewsbury 2021 – 2025

Art Surrey Sandown March 2025

Footprint Gallery 2023 – 2025

Gallery TR1 2024 – 2026

Women in Art Prize – Shortlisted 2023 – 2025

Aga Kubish Gallery Summer Open, July 2024

Corsham Gallery Summer Open, July 2024

Belle Vue Arts Festival 2023 – 2024

Shropshire Art Society Summer, 2021 – 2024

Sussex Art, Goodwood, May 2024

RBSA Open & Friends 2024 – 2026

Lancaster Open 2024

Ludlow Art Society 2022 – 2025

Rochester Art Fair, October 2023

Bridgnorth Open Houses, June 2023

Shrewsbury Arts Trail, June 2023