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Samantha Stas

@samanthastas

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Mixed media artist with a passion for painting wistful, slightly awkward females. UK.
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HUUUUUGE thanks to everyone who visited us over @artwavefestival over the last couple of weeks. It has been a blast and we have loved meeting you all! There was chat There was art There was colour There was creativity There was curiosity There was mooching about There was fun There was a silly little dog There was cake There was coffee There was music. BIG shout out to @claireunderwoodmusic for singing us out in the sunshine on the last afternoon. It was such a beautiful dreamy vibe despite the impromptu Las Vagas Siegfried and Roy tiger stage garnish. (btw just to be clear in first photo i am just introducing Claire and not singing 😜) Also MASSIVE thanks to my incredible sister @kirstinhodgkinson and niece who as well as providing all of the delicious cakes and refreshments, went well beyond the call of duty by doing SO SO much more... You are both amazing and so much appreciated. I couldn't have done it without you ❤️🙏 High five to everyone who bought something. It makes us so happy to know that our work brings you joy and will be cherished in your homes 😁 Lastly... thank you Georgie, Fiona, Grace and Sam. I have loved having your incredible work up in my house as it looks SO GOOD (and I don't want to take it down!) It's been great championing you all and hearing such well deserved love and positivity for your work. ❤️🙌 We artwaved to the max, we cranked it up to 11. X Ps sorry I didn't mean to write a long gushing oscar speech but it's all true 😁
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What to wear for your brand photoshoot 🌈 Outfit planning is one of my favourite parts of the whole shoot process, and one of the things that makes the biggest difference to your final gallery. Swipe for my top 5 tips, but here’s the quick version: 🎨 Wear your brand colours. Cohesion, not matchy-matchy! 😌 Wear something you actually feel good in. Comfort and confidence are your best accessories. 💃 Think about movement. A bit of swish, flow or texture stops your photos looking stiff. 🚫 Skip the logos, unless they’re yours. Other brands date quickly, but your own workwear is worth including. 🎉 Have fun with it! Your brand shoot is the perfect chance to show your personality, so bring options. Pack the fun pieces alongside the safe ones, because the fun ones are usually the winners! 👗 How many outfits? 1 or 2 for a 30-minute Vivid shoot, and 3 or more for a 3-hour Spectrum shoot. Save this for when you’re getting ready for your shoot. And if you’re still not sure what to wear, just ask, that’s what I’m here for! 🤩 Ready to plan yours? Drop me a message or head to bexphoto.com/contact 🌈 #BrightIdeas #brandphotography #whattoweartoaphotoshoot #sussexphotographer #brandingtips
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Last weekend of @artwavefestival Come stare at art Come scoffle up cake Come slurp tea Come rifle through my sketch books Come see how annoying my dog is Come draw a face Come say hi Will be lovely to see you! 😁 Gorgeous work exhibited by the clever clogs that are... @georgiebpainter @gracedunford @samanthastas @fionaprints
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Thanks to everyone who came to our first day of @artwavefestival It was lovely to see you all! Day 2 is today! With make your own collage portrait activity at 2 (for £6 pp) if you fancy getting creative 😁
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Introducing Sam Stas @samanthastas @artwavefestival
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Exhibiting alongside me at our @artwavefestival open house for the next two weekends is awesome work by... (Slide 2) @georgiebpainter (Slide 3) @fionaprints (Slide 4) @gracedunford (Slide 5) @samanthastas Exciting to see it all coming together. It all looks dangerously good on my walls and will try not to buy it all for myself! (Slide 1 is my work- not sure if that was clear or not 😜)
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More to discover in Lewes ~ 94. Paintings, Prints & Sussex Lustre Ware. Peter Chasseaud shows paintings & letterpress prints. Sussex Lustre Ware display their most attractive items. 95. Lucinda Wait: Figurative Artist. Oil paintings at the historic Bull House. Explore portraiture of people, pets & wildlife. 96. Nature & Fantasy: Paintings & Pottery. Catriona Hall depicts fantastical creatures on traditional framed paintings. Resident potter Gary Edwards shows new hand built & thrown work. 97. Lief Collective. Paintings, leather bags, kaftans, kimonos, jewellery, flowers & quilted clothing. Joe Webb, Samantha Stas, Hazel Hollys Room, Raw Solace, Fumbalina’s, Hide & Brass, Lucy Pick & Meredith Brooklyn. 98. One Hundred & Seventy Years in Focus. Spanning 170 years of photography, an exhibition of images taken from the huge & varied output of the Edward Reeves Studio. 99. New Designers Showcase. Five recent graduates, selected from New Designers, present contemporary jewellery, pushing creative boundaries, blending unique ideas & meticulous craftsmanship. �100. Scott Lovelock. A series of new oil sketches painted in the landscape around Lewes, from town & valley to the Downs & coast. 101. Philip Colbert at Lewes Castle. See Daydreamer (Seated Lobster) in the grounds. Dubbed the “godson of Andy Warhol”, Philip has created a global following for his cartoon lobster persona. 102. Caccia & Tails. Dreamlike paintings by Kristen Ram Kleps & varied media works by Michael Bentley. Delicious food & drinks. Create mini watercolours with Kristen Thursdays 6-9pm. 103. Tim Brill: Fine Art Photography. Upstairs at the Rights of Man Pub. Grab a drink and see Tim’s beautifully mounted & framed still life & landscape images. 104. Artwave at Star Brewery Gallery. An exhibition featuring a selection of contemporary artists working in a variety of media, styles & subjects. 105. Star Brewery Studios & Gallery. A vibrant community of artists & makers. Discover painting, printmaking, jewellery, homewares, photography, ceramics & organic clothing in the studios, gallery and pottery. The Lewes trail is sponsored by @seasonswholefoods Artwave is brought to you by @visit.lewes
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More venues to explore on the rural trail 13. Inspired by Nature Bradness Gallery. Paintings, prints and cards by Michael Cruickshank and Emma Burnett. Inspired by rural Sussex and the beautiful gallery garden. 14. Rural Collective of Artists: Spithurst Hub Studios. Resident artists Sasha Turnbull (painter) and Victoria Walton (potter), with guests Anne Civardi and Sara Ekstrand (sculptors). 15. A Garden Loved & Forest Explored. Enjoy the farm studio with new work inspired by the Artist’s surroundings and travels. 16. Woolpack Yard. Explore art, workshops, local food and drink in a unique rural setting. 17. Made in Isfield. A collective of 15 artists and makers. Contemporary ceramics, sculpture and photography, beautiful textiles and bespoke jewellery from local renowned painters and printmakers. 18. Fru Fru Tulip Presents Retro Bloom. A vibrant collection of retro inspired, laser cut homewares, gifts and accessories, using original colourful designs. Also vintage fabric lampshades. 19. Creatures & Other Objects. Stone and ceramic sculpture by Guy Stevens. 20. The Collective at Gote Barn. 20+ artists in a picturesque barn in Ringmer, with music, Morris dancers and cake. Plus community exhibition in collaboration with Love Our Ouse. 21. Soft Rebellion: New Paintings by Samantha Stas. Enjoy the latest collection of paintings; inspired by femininity, nostalgia and the beauty of awkwardness. 22. Papermaking Images & Wall Textiles. Drawing inspiration from patterns in nature, and responding to current social themes, abstract and figurative images using paper pulp, with woven and tufted textiles. 23. Blackbird House Art & Cooking. Enjoy homemade cakes, freshly brewed coffee and bright colourful garden salads, then explore Emma’s beautiful handmade art and ceramics. 24. Mud Is Ten: The 10th year for this group show of contemporary art. Expect to see drawing, painting, prints, sculpture, video art, ceramics and more. Curated by Bob Dixon and Lucy Newman. The rural trail is sponsored by Spithurst Hub and Wellness Village @spithursthub open to visit during Artwave at venue 14. Artwave is brought to you by @visit.lewes artwavefestival.org
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Begin your Artwave 26 Lewes trail at the top of the town ~ 70. Adele Gibson at Home. A retrospective by professional artist in their family home. Florals, seascapes, landscapes and environmental work. 71. Rex Matthews & Guests: The Road Less Travelled. Take a trip up the hill to see Rex Matthews, Caroline Smith, Guy Stevens, Rowena Gilbert & Dave Stephens. 72. Natasha O’Kane Sussex Contemporary Art present gallery artists: Julian Bell, Linda Felcey, Nick Bodimeade, Kate Montgomery, Jo Lamb, Nick Bush, Philippa Cannan, Julian Le Bas and more, with garden sculpture by Keith Pettit. 73. Kitty Çava & Friends: Prints & Collage - Works on Paper. Printmaking and collages on Harvey’s beer mats. Kitty Çava, Jude Clynick, Lucy Parker & Kevin Simmons. 74. With & Without Faces. Eclectic paintings, prints and objects from Leigh Hodgkinson, Georgie Birkett, Fiona Richardson, Grace Dunford and Samantha Stas. Creative fun, music and drop-in kids craft/story sessions. 75. Eva’s Poetic Imagery. Meet artist Eva Marschan-Hayes and explore five unique showrooms set across a beautiful animal garden. 76. The Pram in the Hallway. For one day only, works on paper in the hallway. All welcome. 77. Sillion: Ceramics, Jewellery, Photography, Sculpture. Olivia Horley, Sarah King, Susan Bell, Josephine Sweeting. With dance from Virginia Farman. 78. 12 at 13: 12 Contemporary Artists. A vibrant show of established artists and makers including ceramics, assemblages, jewellery, paintings, prints, textiles, spoons and sculptures. 79. Rebecca Wells & Alison Briggs. Abstract painterly collage, using waste materials to explore transformation, and colourful, experimental, freehand patterns, expressing mood & emotions. 80. Paddock Art Studios. Multi-artist show of drawings, paintings, and mixed media. Peter Messer, Lewes Mosaic Makers, Rowena Williams, Claire Mumford & Jeanne McNair. 81. Three Neon Visitors: A Different Exhibition Each Weekend. Theatre with paintings, video and poetry. The 2026 Lewes trail is sponsored by @seasonswholefoods . Visit them at Venue 134 on the Lewes trail. Artwave 5-20 September, brought to you by @visit.lewes #artwave #lewes
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Big congratulations to @orianaevansgallery27 for the launching Private View today! Its an honour to be part of this new fantastic space in #Lewes, with the @daisymaysprays Ritual + Nourish range alongside a fantastic collection of local talented #lewesartistsandmaker of Jewellers ~ Painters ~ Ceramicists & more... @alicemaraceramics @tikibrighton @frankie.thepotter @_kp_studio @phoebejewellery @silver_sapling_jewellery @severina_seaglass @hayesandwhite @kate.rochester_art @samanthastas @lucypick_t_e_x_t_i_l_e_s @jazzthealchemist Founded by the talented @orianajewellery this space is packed with beautifully curated items... It may look small from the outside but its a tardis within! After supplying sprays to Oriana privately for years I was thrilled she wanted to include the beautiful scents in her new space.... Pop in and try the Testers ♡ OPEN Thursdays to Sundays 10am to 5pm 27 Station Street, Lewes, BN7 2DB #sussexmakers #aromatherapysussex #lewesevents
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Today @orianaevansgallery27 a beautiful mug from Frankie The Potter.paintings by @samanthastas @paintings @kate.rochester_art bangle @tikibrighton xxx
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Every thing at Gallery 27 is made with love ❤️ care and detail some subtle some more dominant. Amazingly everyones work compliments each other. What do you think. We are opening tomorrow 10-5pm. 27 station street. @alicemaraceramics @frankie.thepotter @lucypick_t_e_x_t_i_l_e_s @kp_studio @jazzthealchemist @phoebejewellery @severina_seaglass @samanthastas @kate.rochester_art @daisymaysprays @hayesandwhite @root.and.silk
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