About Samantha Frances

Hi, I’m Sammie, a colour-loving, nomadic wildlife artist inspired by contrast, movement, and the magic of nature.

As a military spouse, I’ve lived a life of constant motion. Each new home brings contrast from wild coastlines to urban grey and all of it filters through into my art. Life changes often, but my creative anchor stays the same: a love for wildlife, vibrant colour, and soulful expression.

Right now, I’m based in Paris but spend as much time as I can at our remote Normandy home. It’s a quiet, grounding place, a world away from city life where the landscape feels raw and reflective. Living in Europe has opened up a dream of mine: to explore new coastlines, discover hidden coves, and soak in the changing rhythms of nature.

My heart will always belong to the southwest coast of the UK. I grew up on the southeast shore in a family of fishermen, where the sea wasn’t just a backdrop it was a way of life. That early connection to the ocean still runs through everything I create.

I work in mixed media, using natural materials like feathers and shells alongside expressive brushstrokes and metallic accents. My paintings are bold, textured, and full of energy, aiming to capture the soul of wildlife and the emotional connection we feel to it.

When I’m not in the studio, I’m out exploring finding inspiration in nature, light, and movement (and dreaming of wild swims!).

Galleries & Partnerships:

• Bracken Gallery, Bovey Tracey, Devon.

• Seaglass Gallery, Lympstone, Devon.

• The National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, Devon.

• Seadog, Exmouth, Devon.

• The Shore Shop / River Exe Café, Exmouth, Devon.

• The Southgate Gallery, Exeter.

Whether you’re drawn to wildlife, water, or just a splash of joyful colour for your walls, I hope my art speaks to you and brings a little wonder into your space.