Fine Art by Sammi Dougherty

Sammi Dougherty is a dedicated artist and educator whose work is deeply rooted in promoting mental health and well-being, drawing from her personal experiences. Sammi's artistic practice focuses on patterns that have been scientifically shown to calm the mind. Through her watercolor paintings, she weaves symbolic representations of nature with these soothing patterns, creating art that fosters tranquility and mindfulness.

Sammi's work highlights the restorative power of nature, emphasizing its profound influence on mental clarity and emotional balance. Her goal is to spread this healing through her artwork, encouraging viewers to embrace nature's therapeutic qualities.

In addition to her artistic practice, Sammi is passionate about teaching art. She believes that creative expression is a vital tool for mental well-being and strives to empower her students by helping them find peace and self-expression through their own artistic journeys.

Student Feedback:
"Sammi is genuinely such a kind person she is a wonderful teacher. I hate being stuck in class until 6pm because it's dark outside by then, but I don't mind it because I enjoy her teaching so much. It makes it worth going."
"Sammi was by far my favorite professor this semester. She was kind, understanding, extremely supportive and good with dividing equal attention and time to everyone in class. I found myself looking forward to her class and lessons. I learned a lot and got to experiment with new skills and tools of art I hadn't been able to before."
"The most valuable part of this course was the welcoming environment created by the professor, which made for a fun and stimulating space where I never felt afraid to ask for clarification or elaboration when I didn’t fully understand something."
"Professor Dougherty is a cheerful and friendly teacher who makes every class feel like a game rather than an assignment."
"The most valuable part of this course was the advice and feedback from the teacher, as well as her patience."
“I have always hated art history classes and historically done poorly. Your class is my favorite class, I look forward to Monday & Wednesdays.. Thank you for the energy you bring and the way you teach by having us do the art. I've been able to learn more this way than ever before.”
“I just want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your class. Seeing all this fantastic artwork, and learning the meaning behind all of it has made me have a whole new appreciation, and love, for art. It has helped remind me that our world is infinitely beautiful, and that humans are truly amazing beings. All I can say is thank you.”
"Thank you so much for the feedback Professor! I often pressure myself too much and you make me feel so much more confident."
"Thank you for being an amazing teacher, I don’t think I would be creating the things I did if I didn’t have such an encouraging teacher like you and I truly am going to miss you and the class."
“She is a great professor, very happy and it’s contagious. Coming to class makes me happier."
"(Professor,) that art history class last semester... was LIT."