Controlled destruction. I fear the power of my emotions because I associate them negatively with [redacted] and I fear becoming them. This painting was ripped by a nail, warped and then painted over. I burned the holes, letting the flames get bigger

“Rust Tears (Fire Hydrant #4, Glen Park, SF)”
9” x 12”, oil pastel on watercolor paper. $150.

Description: As I move away from my original axis I find myself wobbling, compass needle in magnetic wind. Found while couch surfin

This painting means so much to me, and it’s probably the most vulnerable painting I’ve done in the past year. When I look this painting I think of bodies… I feel like I am being eaten alive by the world, and everything is resurfaci

I love fire hydrants! Currently my fire hydrant photo collection has 28 photos- they can blend in or stand out from the environment, and they say a lot about hidden design. The people that decided the color of this DC fire hydrant will never get reco

I’ve been in an interesting spot with art/life/career and @kaliuchis is currently on repeat. I love the lushness of her album. Also fun fact this is on paper I made a while back! Finally digging it out of storage~

#kaliuchis #orquideas #oilpa

Happy tuesday:) hope you’re cared for + caring for loved ones this week

My visions will be in the world and they are glorious.
@kflay dropped some new music and I really like her album

✨I think my work has been getting more abstract again :) really like this style and want to do more pieces exploring it.
#watercolorsketch #mysticalart #artober #chagall

“Song of the Glorious Brink”, 2024. [7.5” x 18”] When I make more spontaneous artwork for myself it turns out a bit strange, and usually I don’t put it out into the world. This piece had me thinking a lot about aliens, l

I never posted the final piece 🥰 Watkins Glen, 2024. I’m working on a new series of pieces and posting art will keep me accountable. Mostly happy with this— wanted to practice my landscapes and get better at painting water/composition. I

Sam Yap is making art.

She firmly believes the meaning of life is soup all the way down. Freelance art, design, & writing.

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Sam (she/he) is creating live paintings at concerts and selling small-batch, limited edition prints. This project was borne from a desire to celebrate the immediacy of live music. Each painting is a visual representation of the relationship between the musician, audience, and the energy of the moment. Sam hopes to encourage people to attend live music concerts and show up for musicians that are putting in work to create unique experiences!