After an injury temporarily left Samira without the use of her hands, she felt the Lord encourage her to let go of the calligraphy business she built and follow Him into the unknown. Not without a fight, she let go and embarked on a wild adventure of creative abandon. No longer bound by perfectionism, she started to play, risk and worship again through her art.
To her surprise, Samira experienced healing and restoration as she painted and worshiped. Out of this intimacy, Samira was able to let go, trust and heal.
“I knew that if I didn’t invite others into this art & worship experience, I was robbing God of what He wanted to do in their lives,” Samira says.
It was then that Art & Worship Gatherings were born.
By leading others in such a way, Samira has the honor of journeying alongside others as they encounter a living God through prayer, scripture meditation, worship and painting. This is an experience unlike any other.
Let’s chat about how we can partner together and bring an Art & Worship Gathering to your church!
Leading others in a creative encounter with a living God.
Samira Myers is best known for her use of bright colors, bold shapes and playful mixed media techniques. “If my work doesn’t make me smile, I’ll throw it away,” she’s said.
The risk of creating multiple layers and using a variety of mediums is what Samira loves. “So much of life demands precision. When I create, I’m free. Perfection leaves. Play remains.” Samira’s carefree abandon in her artwork adds to its captivating appeal. While her work dates back to 2008, Samira has recently focused on large scale paintings. Her work has been described as a form of abstract expressionism.
Samira works out of her art studio, Dear Cannon, in central Florida, where she teaches art to students of all ages and levels. If she’s not in her in her studio, you can find her fishing with her husband and two sons, bargain hunting or playing with their mini golden doodle, Josie.
