BIOGRAPHY

Samantha M. French is a mixed media artist born, and raised in Montana. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York and works as a Studio Assistant for an internationally known artist, while also pursuing her personal artwork. Samantha received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in painting and drawing from the University of Montana, in Missoula. During her time in college, she worked at the student run gallery at the University Center as a Gallery Coordinator and Attendant. Shortly after graduation, she began working at the Dana Gallery in downtown Missoula. After leaving to travel for a period of time, she returned to Billings, Montana working at the Toucan Gallery and becoming the Gallery Manager. The Toucan continues to represent her after stepping back from gallery work to focus on her own art. Having lived in Montana for the better portion of her life, the landscape and natural world are major influences in her artwork. She is always seeking new ways to explore these environments, both on and off the canvas.
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