Samantha Millington  Ringwood grew up near Bath and studied Fine Art at the University of Plymouth. She is now a semi retired Art teacher, living in Emsworth situated between Chichester Harbour and The South Downs where she is constantly inspired by the light , colours and textures of the landscape in all seasons.

Samantha has exhibited on the Emsworth arts Trail since 2013 and is part of the Artworks Studio at Bosham Walk. To create her mixed media paintings, Samantha has developed her own style using gold leaf, ink and acrylic paint. Firstly, surfaces are prepared with a base of ink which help define the horizon line. Gold leaf is then applied. She then builds layers of colour using acrylic ink , paint and gesso to add depth and texture to the canvasses. I want my art to provoke memories of landscapes visited and how light changes through the day as light reflects in the gold leaf. Gold also has a spiritual meaning that is recognized in many cultures and religions around the world. It is often associated with the divine and is believed to represent spiritual enlightenment and transformation. In many spiritual traditions, gold is seen as a symbol of purity, wisdom, and spiritual attainment. Taking inspiration from the local environment and travel, Samantha presents a series of evocative atmospheric paintings and photographs, that promote a sense of place and reminiscent landscapes. Inspired by the work of Turner and Rothko I hope that my work provokes  a sense of enlightenment.