Bait Diggers at Pegwell Bay - Oil on Board (Sold) | © Mike Samson Winter Morning on the Stour (Sold) | © Mike Samson Sail Drying off Sheppy (Sold) | © Mike Samson Across Ramsgate Harbour 2011 (Sold) | © Mike Samson Cattle Grazing at Stodmarsh | © Mike Samson Sail Drying Oil on Board (Sold) | © Mike Samson Across Ramsgate Harbour Oil on Canvas (Sold) | © Mike Samson Across Pegwell Bay - Approaching Storm (Sold) | © Mike Samson Across the Lake at Kearnsey Abbey Oil on Canvas (Private Commission) | © Mike Samson

Mike Samson
www.mike-samson.co.uk
I am a Ramsgate lad educated at St George’s School (When it was a boys school in Ramsgate.) I attended the Ramsgate Art School (Sadly now long gone!) before a thirteen-year career in the Army. After leaving the Army I was re-inspired to paint again by the founder of Acol Art Group - Ralph Martin. Introduced to the magic of watercolour and capturing the beauty of the East Kent Landscape.

I am a self-taught painter, Although I learnt my drawing skills at Ramsgate Art School. I am influenced by JMW Turner, Rowland Hilder, Edward Seago & Ken Howard & very much admire the work of Local Artist Matthew Alexander, who has kindly guided me back into oil painting with fresh eyes and sent me on the journey of discovery!
My preferred subjects are Land & Seascapes, local Kent views and Thames Sailing Barges. I also undertake private commissions. Most of the paintings now on the site by me are in oil.  I also help run Acol Art Group as Group Secretary. Personal Motto - "Learn something new every day."

If you wish to purchase one of my paintings, please email me: msamson@madasafish.com

Some of my recent work is also available at "Harbour Gallery" & "Nice Things Gallery" Ramsgate or view on my site at - www.mike-samson.co.uk