About Me

Then…

… and Now

 
 

Samantha Stemmler is a born and raised Calgary, AB based artist. She has had a passion for all things creative from a young age, which today is expressed primarily in acrylic, and occasionally mixed mediums. The subject matters she is drawn to are often very detail oriented, or architectural in nature. Her inspiration comes from a healthy dose of wanderlust, the locations she has travelled to, and often circles back to the West Coast, a favourite destination and where her soul feels at peace amid the salt spray air, sand, and crying gulls. .

Samantha has the following certifications and courses under her belt, and continues to be passionate about learning new techniques, art history fun facts, and exploring different perspectives and world views. She is also interested in the ways in which art can be used as a healing modality - for both mental and physical health, is pursuing becoming a Reiki master, and is taking ongoing courses and certifications in the subject.

  • "Certificate in Visual Design - Specializing in Art Theory and Practice" from the University of Calgary - 2013

  • “In the Studio: Post War Abstract Expressionists” certificate from MoMA - 2023

  • “Usui Reiki Level I” - 2024, “Usui Reiki Level II” - 2025

  • “Graphic Design Specializaton” from California Institute of the Arts - 2025

    • “Fundamentals of Graphic Design” - 2024

    • “Introduction to Typography” - 2024

    • “Introduction to Imagemaking” - 2024

    • “History of Design” - 2025

    • “Brand New Brand” - 2025

  • “Healing with the Arts” certificate from the University of Florida - 2025

  • “Arts and Heritage Management” certificate from Università Lugi Bocconi - 2025

  • “Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization” from MoMA - 2026

    • “Modern Art and Ideas” - 2025

    • “Seeing Through Photographs” - 2026

    • “What is Contemporary Art” - 2026

  • “Artful Practices for Well-Being” certificate from MoMA - 2026

  • “Creative Inspiration through Daily Art Practice Specialization” from Skillshare - 2026

    • “Creative Limitations Challenge: Seven Days of Curious Art-making” - 2026

    • “Intuitive Art Journaling: Work Through Artist's Block” - 2026

    • “Sketchbook Adventures: Simple Exercises to Spark New Ideas” - 2026