"Sunlight in the Valley" is a plein air oil painting on canvas by Bay Area artist Samantha Buller. This vibrant painting depicts a quiet road way at sunset. A large tree and telephone poles line the sides of the roadway with bright golden hills in the background. This piece measures 24"w x 18"h x 1.5"d and is ready to hang.
Sunlight in the Valley - Samantha Buller
Samantha Buller received her BFA in painting from the Academy of Art University San Francisco and now paints full time in her home studio in Northern California. Her work reflects the beautiful light and modernism that is found in the area. Samantha's artwork is striking, happy, and experimental. She utilizes imaginative color layering and lively brushwork to invite a fresh take on familiar, commplace objects. She is inspired by the art of the late Wayne Thiebaud, especially in his paint application, color pallet and composition. Buller is also inspired by the artis Raimonds Staprans for his layering techniques. .Samantha studied a semester abroad in Italy, which greatly influenced her love and passion for art.
Buller's work has been shown in the Hall of Justice downtown San Francisco, in businesses and several galleries, as well as on the set of a prime time television show. Samantha was named as one of 2013s young artists to watch by Southwest Art Magazine.