Sammi Wilson - Welsh Artist

Mixed Media Artworks, Welsh Dragon Art & Photographic prints

Mixed Media Artist, Photographer and Gallery Owner based in Corris, Powys.

07950 332239
Email us: [email protected]
Visit our web site: sammiwilson.co.uk (online ordering available)
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Sammi Wilson

I am Sammi - I was born in the 70s, raised in the 80s and “lived life” (aka partied to the maximum) in the 90s. I am quite a gentle soul with a streetwise attitude and a wicked sense of humour. Nothing about me is conventional, and if there is an easy path or a difficult one – I will always be found tackling the latter!

I have lived in North London all my life, however, I have a strong and deep-rooted Welsh heritage in Wales as my Father was a Cardiff boy, born and bred. Mum’s family are in the surrounding locality of Dolgellau, Harlech and Friog, where I have now made my home as a Welsh artist. Come see my work in the arts and crafts centre on your days out in North Wales!

Mixed Media Artworks, Welsh Dragon Art & Photographic prints

My work is mainly abstract and very colourful. I’d say it reflects my personality! I have a love of the bizarre and have a wild and highly overactive imagination which sometimes finds its way into my artwork.

I love manipulating colour and pushing the products I use to their limits. I experiment with organic additives to change the way the paint or inks work, and use heat and fire in a controlled environment. The techniques and processes I use in my work have taken a long time to perfect, a lot of binned paper and khaki coloured paintings! And although I feel as an artist, I have finally found my own style, I do get bored very easily and can often be found experimenting with something new!

I also have a passion for photography and whilst undergoing treatment for Cancer I studied photography at College via distance learning, obtaining both a Certificate, Diploma and advanced Diploma in Photography all with distinction. I also have Certificates and Advanced Diplomas with distinction in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for post shoot processing.

Now in remission, I specialise in shooting landscapes and seascapes. I can often be found out and about photographing in the middle of extreme weather events, generally when others enjoy being inside in the warm and dry.

Our Inspiration

I find huge inspiration around me, especially now I live in this exceptionally beautiful part of the world. I am especially inspired by the weather, the sea, the land and space. Some of my works have an almost 3D feel to them.

My early artworks were heavily influenced by a love of graffiti and inner city street art, the colours and bold style paired with a love of RnB Music and the UK Garage scene. But, as I have matured, I have refined my work , keeping the colours and vibrancy but manipulating them, allowing the colours to speak for themselves.

Our Awards & Accolades

  • I am a self taught artist but I have definitely graduated from the University of Life with a First Class BA hons, First Class Masters and of course a PHD!
Sammi Wilson Art, illustrated and handprinted Ddraig Goch  
Sammi Wilson Art, a vibrant and colourful painting in ink and handmade watercolour paint  
Small original framed colourful and bright artworks by Sammi Wilson Art at Corris Craft Centre  
A Watercolour painting of a tufted duck by Janice Wilson at Sammi Wilson Art, Corris Craft Centre  
Sunset over Barmouth Beach by Sammi Wison Art at Corris Craft Centre  
A vibrant Giant Pink Pacific Octopus by Sammi Wilson Art at Corris Craft Centre  

Try your hand at craft techniques

Calling all Young Witches and Wizards age 7 and upwards!!
Do you find that all your spells and potions get lost when you scribble them on little bits of paper?
Do people steal them from you when you are cleaning your broomstick and your back is turned?
Never fear… here at Sammi Wilson Art, we have the ideal spooky solution…
Why not come and make a “Shuddering Spellbook or a Jeepers Creepers Journal” ?!

Come and Spend 1.5hrs creating a hardback book with pages for all the spells, potions and secrets, decorated however you like with stickers and spooky pictures, pumpkins, spiders or black cats….
You will bind your book with cotton and fasten it with a ribbon - maybe lock it with a spell to keep meddling people out!
Sessions are guided by staff but we do ask that a parent or guardian stays with children up to the age of 10 to assist with the making process.
Booking is NOW online and highly recommended to avoid disappointment!
All materials are included and sessions are £13 per person.

How to get in touch...

Corris Craft Centre
Corris
Machynlleth
Powys SY20 9RF

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