Sam Gilmour

Sam Gilmour

Sam Gilmour is an oil painter based in Auckland, New Zealand, who brings a lifetime of mainly self-taught practice to her compelling canvases. Initially working with water-mixable oils, she recently transitioned to traditional oil painting to achieve a richer depth of colour and luminosity in her work. Her deep connection to her craft extends beyond the brush: she also practises the tactile art of building her own panels and frames, lending a handcrafted quality to her pieces. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature, home, and the evocative haze of nostalgia, her paintings capture scenes that resonate with personal significance.