About the Artist

Artist Bio — Samantha J | SJ Art Atelier

Samantha Avril-Andreassen is a UK-based contemporary artist, author, and creative visionary known for her modern abstract, textural, and earth-toned paintings. As the founder of SJ Art Atelier, Samantha creates original artworks and bespoke commissions that blend minimalism, emotion, and natural elements to bring depth, warmth, and calm into interior spaces.

Working primarily with neutral palettes, rich earthy tones, brown and sienna hues, textured acrylics, sand mediums, and oil paints, her work explores themes of resilience, restoration, stillness, and the quiet strength of nature. Every piece is hand-painted and intentionally layered, forming sculptural surfaces that hold grounding energy and emotional truth.

A Multi-Disciplinary Creative

Beyond the canvas, Samantha is also the author of:

  • Silent Screams, Loud Strength

  • Homeless, Not Defeated

  • Healing From Within

  • The Little Voice That Roared (children’s book)

Her writing and her podcast, Silent Screams, Loud Strength, document her lived experience of overcoming domestic abuse, homelessness, institutional failures, and the fight for justice. Through art and storytelling, she transforms trauma into strength — offering a powerful pathway to healing, truth, and creative rebirth.

SJ Art Atelier Offers

  • Original paintings and limited releases

  • Custom commissions in personalised sizes and palettes

  • Museum-grade giclée prints and archival paper editions

  • Sculptural textural art and sand art

  • Nature-inspired, earth-toned, and minimalist abstracts

  • Functional art and reclaimed wood creations

  • Books and healing-centred narratives by Samantha Avril-Andreassen

  • A podcast dedicated to resilience, empowerment, and inner strength

Her work is sought after by collectors, interior designers, and clients who value meaningful, elegant, emotionally rich art that elevates modern spaces with timeless tranquillity.

My Journey

Art has always been a pathway to expression, reflection, and connection. Over the years, I have explored multiple mediums — from hand-painted acrylic and oil works to sand art, sculptural textures, and neutral minimalist abstracts. Each piece is created with intention, presence, and emotion, forming a bridge between the viewer and the natural world.

Beyond visual art, I am a published author and the voice behind the Silent Screams, Loud Strength podcast. These creative outlets complement my artwork, allowing me to explore healing, storytelling, and personal transformation in different but deeply connected ways.

My Artistic Philosophy

Connection to Nature

My work celebrates the raw beauty of natural textures — sand, earth pigments, reclaimed wood — and the quiet poetry of tones shaped by nature.

Mindful Creation

Every brushstroke, grain of sand, sculptural detail, and colour gradient is applied with intentionality and stillness.

Functional Beauty

From pedestals to bespoke commissions, I merge art with purposeful design to enrich homes and everyday living.

Empowering Storytelling

My art, books, and podcast all serve one purpose:
to inspire resilience, courage, and creative renewal.

Mediums & Styles

  • Acrylic, oil, sand mediums

  • Textural and sculptural surfaces

  • Natural tones: brown, sienna, neutrals, earth pigments

  • Mixed media and reclaimed materials

  • Museum-grade prints and archival paper editions

Custom commissions are available in any palette, tone, or size — creating an intimate connection between the art and its collector.

Exhibitions, Collections & Recognition

Samantha’s work appears in private collections, curated interiors, design-led homes, and creative spaces across the UK and globally. She is also a CREA Global Award recipient, recognising her creative impact, resilience, and contribution to the arts.

Closing Note

Every piece I create tells a story — a story of intention, resilience, and timeless beauty.
Thank you for being part of my creative journey.

Beyond visual art, I am also a published author of:  and  and host the  These creative outlets complement my artwork, allowing me to explore storytelling, healing, and personal transformation through multiple channels.

My Artistic Philosophy

  • Connection to Nature & Material: Many of my works, including sand and reclaimed wood pieces, celebrate natural textures, colors, and transience.

  • Mindful Creation: Every brushstroke, grain of sand, and sculptural detail is applied with intentionality and presence.

  • Functional Beauty: From pedestals to bespoke commissions, I merge aesthetics with usability, crafting art that enriches homes and lives.

  • Empowering Storytelling: My work, books, and podcast aim to inspire resilience, personal growth, and creative courage.

Mediums & Styles

  • Painting: Acrylic, oil, mixed media

  • Textural & Sand Art: Hand-layered, sculptural surfaces

  • Wood & Reclaimed Materials: Pedestals, frames, and installations

  • Prints & Limited Editions: Museum-grade paper, archival inks

Each artwork can be commissioned for specific sizes, palettes, or materials, ensuring a unique connection between the piece and its collector.

Exhibitions & Collections

My work is part of private collections and can be found in homes, offices, and curated galleries. Collectors are invited to explore:

  • Original paintings

  • Limited edition prints

  • Custom commissions and functional art pieces

Awards & Recognition

BA (Hons) LLB, LLM, PhD CREDS

Connect with Me

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Read My Books:
Silent Screams Loud Strength,
Homeless Not Defeated,
Healing From Within
 The Little Voice that Roared

Listen to my podcast:
Silent Screams Loud Strength .

Commission a bespoke artwork:
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Every piece I create tells a story — a story of intention, resilience, and timeless beauty. Thank you for joining me on this creative journey.