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"Every time I paint, it is like pouring something from my heart "

Sam's specialty is the semi-abstract and abstract style of painting, in which he succeeds in retaining his African identity. His preferred medium is acrylics, sense of colour is masterly and he achieves a very appealing blend of shades, tones and colours. They have a sense of freshness and sincerity that oozes from pieces

Samkobee grew up near the coastline, Adabraka in Accra, spending the days at the beach fascinated by the fishermen and market women working, he translates that fluently in his pieces. He is inspired by his family, specifically his elder brother, who is also an artist, by his tenacity to brave it through the art world and succeed. When he was deciding to pursue art wholeheartedly, he had two dreams which he believes was from God encouraging him to be an artist; one of a coastline and the other of a silver car. He remembers these dreams vividly to this day and cherishes them as a confirmation of his purpose.