Samantha Louie
I see art as a tool to build community. Starting as an art therapy major, I found interest in working in an art education. I find that art brings people closer together and serves as a coping tool for stress and anxiety.
In high school I felt that the “art room” was a place where I could creatively blossom, while seeing my peers grow alongside me. As an intern in an art classroom, I see the space as a safe space and an area to explore creativity with support of teachers and peers. I also find it is a comfortable environment for speaking one's mind on social issues. I desire to one day become an art teacher who holds this safe space for students who need a coping tool as well as young aspiring artists who want to foster their creativity.
"Inner Peace" 2023, Charcoal, 18" x 24"
"Portrait of the Dead" 2023, Pastels, 18" x 24"
"A Snake’s Possession" 2023, Ceramic, 9" x 9.5"
"A Work’s Commute" 2024, Oil Paint, 16" x 20"
"After School Hours" 2024, Oil Paint, 16" x 20"
"Wedding" 2024, Oil Paint, 24" x 36"
"Calling" 2024, Oil paint, 24" x 36"
"Pizza Cravings" 2024, Clay and acrylic paint, 3" x 3"
"Dolly and Polly" 2024, Clay and acrylic paint, each is 2" x 3"
"Virtual Reality”, 2024, Photoshop, 8" x 10"
"A Fungus Government" 2025, repurposed clothing, hand sewing, photoshop, fabric, 16" x 22"
"A Prayer for Palestine" 2025, Wood carving relief print making on paper, and ink 11" x 14"
"To be Perceived" 2025, Etching on paper and ink 11.5" x 14"
"To be Perceived" (in color), 2025, Zinc Etching on paper and ink 11.5" x 14"
"Childhood Creation" 2025, Zinc Etching on paper and ink 10.5" x 17"
"Childhood Creation" (In color), 2025, Zinc Etching on paper and ink 11" x 11.5"
"Elsewhere" 2026, Ink on paper, and photoshop, 5.5" x 8.5"
"Train Station" (page 1), 2026, Ink on paper and photoshop, 8" x 10"
"Train Station" (page 2), 2026, Ink on paper and photoshop, 8" x 10"
"Train Station" (page 3), 2026, Ink on paper and photoshop, 8" x 10"
My name is Samantha Louie, I am graduating in May 2026 with a BA in Art Therapy. I attended Arcadia university for one year before transferring to Temple University. I enjoy the variety of mediums I got to learn while attending Tyler School of Art, but enjoyed ceramic, etching relief printmaking and illustration with (charcoal, pencil, and ink) the most. I desire to use my skill sets in an education setting as an art teacher. I would like to be able to provide these resources to those who may not be able to afford it outside of school.
Instagram: @samanthacreating