Sam Delaney

Resident Artist, Creative Start Director

Sam is a Director and founder of CREATivE stART. 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 portrait, 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 directly influenced by the community. 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 CREATivE stART. 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.