ALL ABOUT CRISAM
CriSam Acrylic Pouring was setup at the beginning of 2019 by Chris Schneider and Samantha Butcher. At the end of 2024, Chris took up sole responsibility for the company.
Both Chris and Samantha sell their paintings at shows, in local galleries and online.
Chris Schneider
Chris’ formal background in art started with a Foundation in Arts based in Worthing and she went on to complete a degree in Graphic Design at Nottingham. Chris set up own graphic design business in 1997 but stopped in 2019 so she could concentrate on painting full time.
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Chris had always been fascinated by the quality of light. She spends a lot of time just watching the way the light changes throughout the day and the contrasts it creates. Working with acrylics, Chris creates abstracted landscapes, trying to capture the atmosphere of moments, the never-ending skies and sense of space. Chris is very influenced by the countryside of Sussex where she lives. Whether it’s the gentle rolling South Downs or the beaches around Brighton. Chris uses a range of techniques to create her paintings including using paint in a very fluid way, brush work and mark making.
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Chris has a selection of work at Gallery 35 in Cranbrook.
Chris belongs to the Sussex Arts Collective and shows her work at Gallery Uno in Seaford.
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Samantha Butcher
Samantha qualified as a Dental Ceramist in 1989 and currently works part time, giving her the creative space desired for painting and teaching. Samantha loves working with acrylics as they give her paintings a wonderful depth of colour. They also allow her the versatility needed in the techniques that she uses on the canvas.
Samantha likes to see beyond a traditional perspective and invites you into her quirky, whimsical world. Nature is full of wonder and mystery and this is where she takes her inspiration from. Samantha loves colour and beauty, in all it’s imperfections and this is reflected in her paintings. Samantha seeks adventure and happiness in all that she does and her ethos is to make you smile and bring joy to your wall.
