About me: Art is freedom, I love the freedom & creative pleasure it brings to me, I hope my work brings the same pleasure to those who view it.
I studied at Leonardo Da-Vinchi academy of art, and worked as a street artist in Montmart Paris in the seventies.
In May 2007 after a conversation with Kate Moss,I was inspired to return to art,it's from a meeting at Jazz After Dark (www.jazzafterdark.co.uk), when Pete Doherty had a gig, that Kate encouraged me to resume painting.She was impressed with my work & requested me to do her portrait, I was very honoured to be in her company and privileged that such a beautiful lady requested me to portray her.I also noticed that she has a keen interest in good art.
Since that inital portrait, I have gone on to paint many of today's most discussed figures, some controversial, but always painted with respect.
You dont have to be a celebrity to commission me.All my work is done with oil on canvas. To date I have completed 100 portraits they are now available for viewing on my personal web site,www.artbysamshaker.co.uk
Sam Shaker
Who I'd like to meet: Other members of the jazz, art scene.
