Sam is a Director and the founder of Creative Start Arts in Health CIC. Sam’s experience is in developing community art projects and providing mutual aid based support for those in recovery. His passion is in using art and peer support as tools to inspire others.

His focus is on portraits, pop-art style, contemporary and abstract paintings, some of which are influenced by native Australian art. He prefers to work with acrylic but often uses a wide range of medium and materials. He has painted for people in the public eye and made many art donations to national causes.

More recently Sam is committed to creating mural artworks that are influenced by the community around him. He uses traditional techniques using masonry and acrylic paints, varnish and brushes. He often involves members of the community in the process.

Sam is responsible for the operations of the business. He has been providing support and aftercare for people in recovery and their families since 2005. He mentors others on art techniques & values the use of arts in health and peer support to help empower others.

Our Art in Recovery workshops initiative is led by Sam. As well as being an experienced artist he has 8 years' experience working with addicts and affected others in a group and art therapy environment.

Sam offers support and guidance on both art and recovery from addiction.