BIO. Miami-Based Artist, Samantha Ryan, brings passion and enthusiasm to every piece of original art. Growing up in The Sunshine State, Samantha has always been surrounded by lively, vibrant colors which can be seen throughout her art. After earning a degree in Studio Art with a minor in Communications from The Florida State University in 2007, Samantha moved to New York City where she embarked on her communications career as a news anchor, copy writer, publicist, and communications director for a variety of creatively driven technology-based start-ups. After four successful years of living and working in the city that never sleeps, bringing an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong background in art and writing, and a vast amount of operational and marketing experience, Samantha moved bac