Hi, I'm Sam

I’m Sam Clift, I'm an artist based in Bristol, creating intuitive, expressive paintings inspired by women, animals and the quiet moments that often pass us by.

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For a long time I thought my job was simply to paint pictures.  Now I see it a little differently.

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I believe creativity has a way of helping us slow down. It invites us to notice the light on a feather, the expression in a dog's eyes, or the feeling a colour gives us. In a world that's constantly asking us to rush, creating can gently bring us back to ourselves.

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Whether I'm painting in my studio, filming a YouTube video, or teaching one of my relaxed floral workshops, that's what I hope to share - a space where perfection isn't the goal and curiosity is.

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Many of the women who come to my workshops tell me they "aren't creative" or haven't picked up a paintbrush for years. Seeing them leave smiling, surprised by what they've created, is every bit as rewarding as finishing one of my own paintings.

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If my work encourages someone to pause, breathe, notice something beautiful or rediscover a part of themselves they'd forgotten, then I feel I've done what I set out to do.

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I'm so glad you're here.

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A note on commissions

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I currently take on a very limited number of commissions and availability changes throughout the year.

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Thank you for being here.

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Much love,

Sam

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