Jeremy Sams is a Christian artist from Archdale, North Carolina. He was raised in Farmer, N.C., with the Uwharrie Mountains and a rural country setting as his surrounding landscape.
Jeremy was born in 1977. He recognized his God-given talent for painting at the age of 16 and began his professional art carrer at age 19. 'It is my goal as an artist to replicate the beauty of God's creation and capture the majesty of His handiwork through painting. He is the ultimate artist and it is my obligation and privilege to honor Him with my work.'
Jeremy's art endeavors were reinvigorated in 2011 when he began plein air painting. 'Painting en plein air' is a French term for painting in the open air or painting from life. 'This helps me tremendously in being able to see color and values with more precision rather than relying on the exaggerated colors and values often found in photographs.'
Jeremy is currently a member of North Carolina Plein Air Painters, Charlotte Plein Air Painters, Triad Outdoor Painters, and Plein Air Carolina.
Jeremy's awards include:
1st Place New River Winery Plein Air Competition, Landsing, NC, 2012
People's Choice Award, Banner Elk Plein Air Competition 2012
Honorable Mention , Yadkin Arts Juried Competition, 2012
Albert Bierdstadt Honorable Mention, Toe River Arts Council Plein Air Competition 2012
1st Place Kinston Plein Air Competiton 2012
Honorable Mention, Mooresville Plein Air Competition 2012
Cauble Creek Vineyards Artist Invitational Winner, 2011
1st Place, Banner Elk Plein Air Competiton, 2011
Paul Green Multimedia Award, presented by the North Carolina Society of Historians, Inc. 1998
Randolph County Superintendant's Choice Award, 1995
Jeremy's artwork can be seen in art galleries, churches, homes, businesses, and restaurants. His work ranges from portraits on canvas, landscapes, still-lifes, murals on walls, ceilings, floors, faux finishes, and even furniture. Acrylic and latex are his preferred medium.
Jeremy Sams joined Pixels.com Licensing on November 10th, 2010.
