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Sam's work reflects not only his Oklahoma country roots, but also his travels through out the USA and Europe. His interest in art developed at an early age, but he didn't pursue it until after his graduation from high school in 1963. While serving in the Armed Forces, during the late 1960's, he spent a couple of years living in what was then 'West' Germany. During that time, he took advantage of every opportunity to visit many parts of Western Europe, sketching and painting the people and landscapes of that part of the world. Many of his current works have been influenced by a recent return visit to Germany. After completion of his military service, Sam studied art at Southwestern Oklahoma State University where he received a degree in Art. Following graduation, Sam and his wife, Emma, owned and operated an art gallery in Oklahoma City. He also participated in numerous shows and exhibited his work in other galleries. When their oldest son approached school age, Sam and Emma returned to the 'non-art related' family business in the small town of Shattuck Oklahoma. At that time, he stopped doing artwork professionally, but continued to paint and draw for his own enjoyment. In 1994, at the encouragement of his 3 children, Sam again began to pursue his art. One of his many hobbies was collecting kaleidoscopes and he decided to add the making of them to his artistic endeavors. Since that time he has constructed hundreds of them using a variety of materials to achieve many different styles and types of kaleidoscopes. In 2002 Sam returned to the field of art as a primary occupation. He continues to create kaleidoscopes, but also dedicates much of his time to drawing and painting. Sam's Kaleidoscopes are displayed in galleries in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Arkansas. His kaleidoscopes and two-dimensional work can be found in collections across the USA and several other countries.
