This native Atlantan perfected his artistic skills under the direction of Dr. Lee Ransaw, former director of the art department at Morris Brown College, Dr. Jenelsie Walden Holloway at Spelman College, Lev Mills, former professor of art at Clark Atlanta University, and current professor of the art at Spelman College, and studied at the Atlanta College of Art. His choices of mediums include painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed-media.

Many have termed the artist’s style of painting as the “stained glass effect”. However, with his variety of styles, it is difficult to confine his talent. The most distinctive characteristic of his styling is the use of primary colors and bold line. There are several artists that have influenced him including such masters as Charles White, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Matisse, Monet and an artist with whom he shares the same birth date, Pablo Picasso.

Sam was among five guest artists for the 2003 Designer Show House in Atlanta and has exhibited works in a variety of shows and festivals throughout the southeast including, The Apex Museum, The Arts Exchange, The Midtown Gallery, The Tifton Georgia Fine Arts Festival and a special Black History Month show in February 2005 at the historic “Odd Fellows” building located on “Sweet” Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, GA. His motto is “Use your God given talent so that others may see its wonder.”

Opening Reception: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Costs: Adults $5 • Seniors $3 • Children $2
Exhibition open during normal Museum Hours of Operation

The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
1116 Phillips Street • Augusta, GA 30901 • Ph: 706.724.3576 • Fax: 706.724.3576
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