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Samantha Zimmerman is a fine artist who specializes in realism and a majority of her art is focused on automotive and motorsports subjects. Her work can be found in private and motorsports collections and she attends numerous concours and racing events throughout the year. Samantha tends to work almost exclusively in oil paint and graphite, allowing her to fully develop highly realistic pieces that transports her viewers trackside once more. Whether it be two wheels or four wheels, she loves to capture the true essence of speed and all things racing in her work. You are guaranteed to feel the heat and hear the turbo flutter when viewing her pieces!
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Techforce • American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine
INSPIRATION
Her husband Michael who has been in her corner and fellow artist Kelly Telfer* who has helped Sam in many ways.
CHALLENGE
As newlyweds Sam and her husband were almost homeless for a while and finally, through hard work, became successful.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
1988 Venetian Blue Porsche 911 Targa Sam and her husband restored.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Art Inc.” The Essentual Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist by Lisa Congdon
New Markets for Artist by Brainard Carie
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
No matter what speaks to you, cars art or anything else, life it too short to fit into any mold. Dare to be brave and unapologetically you, and go after what you love wholeheartedly.
“Why not go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.” – Mark Twain
WHERE TO FIND SAMANTHA
SHARE THE INSPIRATION
If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah. * indicates a past Cars Yeah guest.
If you go to Amelia Island Concours you need to see Samantha at work painting live. Shes very talented!