Sam B Kennedy
Sam B. Kennedy (b. 1994) is an emerging artist from Surrey, most known for her vibrant mixed media paintings. Inspired by the beauty and complexity of the world around us, Kennedy employs a distinctly 21st-century approach, merging traditional oil painting techniques with contemporary street art influences.
Kennedy’s pieces are richly layered with oils, acrylics, inks, spray paint, collage, and pastels. The result is a striking visual language which balances elements of nature, chaos, structure and tension.
Her ‘Urban Animals’ series captures the spirit and dynamism of animals, exploring the relationship between wildlife and the built environment. Her pieces question our impact on the natural world, often incorporating found items embedded into the surface of the canvas itself to further the narrative of each piece.
Kennedy is currently developing a new series titled ‘21st Century Woman’. Through portraiture, she seeks to explore her own reflections on what it means to be a woman in today’s world, creating pieces that are deeply personal while resonating with wider contemporary themes.
Born in Surrey, England, Kennedy studied at the Arts University Bournemouth from 2012 - 2015, and then at the University of Reading. Kennedy’s work in art education has not only inspired her students but also enriched her own creative practice, leading her to explore various disciplines, including ceramics, textiles, and photography.
Sam’s recent achievements include:
Finalist for SAA’s Artist of the Year competition in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Winner of the ‘People’s Choice’ award at Art & Grind’s juried Summer Exhibition. Chosen by the Royal Society of British Artists as one of their 2023 Top 40 ‘Rising Stars’.
Her work is held in private collections across the UK, USA, Kenya, and Spain, and she has exhibited in galleries throughout Surrey and London.
Offers: Demonstrations, Mini workshops, Workshops, Online sessions, Talks, Holidays
Media: I teach and demonstrate contemporary mixed media painting, using a combination of acrylics, oils, spray paints, collage, oil pastel and metallic leaf. I also teach and demonstrate pure oil painting or acrylic painting.
Subjects: Vibrant & bold, Contemporary, Graffiti-inspired, Semi-abstract, Animals & Wildlife
Talks: Please enquire
Will travel to: Up to 90 minutes from Woking in Surrey. or further afield with expenses covered.
Email: sambkennedy.art@gmail.com
Phone: 07792 956220
