for me exploration means going somewhere new and different. i like going out of my comfort zone so a lot of times i'll go to things that i may not identify with but still sound interesting to me. alot of times i those situations i want to be apart of something new but i also like to watch and observe the people around me and how they fit into their surroundings. I feel when i go outside my comfort zone i end up learning more about the world around and also what makes me tick, i get to learn more about myself and my beliefs. So in away exploration for me is finding out what else is outside and what else is inside of me

Fine Art

Artist Statement 

The focus of my art is the life lessons that we learn from ourselves, the basis of which come from my own experiences and ideas. The subjects that I paint are quite small, however I exaggerate their size to stress that there is something more behind them. The smallness of the ideas and the events are miniscule compared to what I’m actually walking away with; knowledge and growth for myself.

            One of the best parts, to me is the confusion that comes with the process. I think the thought is what does it, trying to break through the subject is the hardest. Asking questions: Why did I choose you? What more can you mean to me than just appearance? How can I exploit you? My process consists of sitting and staring, or walking, or pacing or smiling insanely. It is all a puzzle in my head that is layered and layered upon; I reveal that in the end product. Ideas start to break down, sometimes stopping at a complete dead-end, it has to be rewritten, it has to be rethought, and it has to make sense to me: this is vital.

            Something happened here, something big. You are getting what it looked like after the smoke cleared, after I raided the place of its nutrition and left.

-Samantha Pruitt

"Visage" (Self Portrait) 

Tempera on Wood Panel

4ft x 4ft

"Ralphy"

Oil Pastel on Wood Panel

2ft x 4ft

"I'll Still Eat You if you Get Burnt"

4ft x 4ft

tempera, acrylic, oil paint, gouche

“I watch for the fuzz and that’s how I know you’re spent”

2ft x 3.5ft

Tempera, Gouche, Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil on Wood Panel

“My bad dreams stopped when you came into my life, Red”

2ft x 3.3ft

Tempera, Gouche, Watercolor, Acrylic on Wood Panel

“I can even see you through my yellow rubber glove”

3ft x 2ft

Tempera, Gouche, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel Ink on Wood Panel

“Stouffers is going to pay one day (probably not)”

4ft x 4ft

Tempera, Gouche, Watercolor, Pastel on Wood Panel

“Chapstick can’t help you, but time and my ribbed tee will”

2ft x 2ft

Oil Paint, Acrylic, Ink on Wood Panel 

"What were you?"

2ft x 2ft

Oil Paint on Wood Panel

"You're gonna have to wear socks to keep you clean"

2ft x 2ft

Oil Paint, Acrylic on Wood Panel

 "Stay on my shoulder, I'll keep you there"

2ft x x2ft

Oil Paint on Wood Panel

 "On my face, in it's place"

2ft x 2ft

Oil Paint, Acrylic on Wood Panel

Custom Portrait Art

I do realistic and beautiful portraits in oil paints or pastels for an affordable price. I can also do fun stylized custom colors or designs, you choose! They make great gifts for an anniversary or a loved one's birthday. Rates starting at just $180 for an 8"x10" painting with 1 figure. Give the gift that they will always treasure.

Prices for 1 Figure:

8"x10" - $180

11"x14" - $230

16"x20" - $280

18"x24" - $330

For any of these rates just add $20 for each additional figure.

I can go bigger than these sizes, just ask!

If you're interested please email me. I do free home deliveries and consultations if you live in Orange County. There's an $8 traveling fee if you live in Los Angeles or the Inland Empire.

-Samantha Pruitt