Sam Yeates

I was born in Lipan, Texas in 1951. I currently live and work in Austin, Texas. I work primarily in acrylics and oils. My paintings are for the most part, narrative and figurative. I deal with several themes that run through my work. These themes deal with our perceptions of relationships, false and otherwise. Having grown up in rural Texas, my work is influenced by the openness of the landscapes and the solitude it can bring.

I graduated with a BFA in drawing and painting from University of North Texas in 1974.After teaching at a private school in Dallas for about a year, I moved to Austin and soon began working at the Armadillo World Headquarters, a music concert hall. Posters promoting shows followed and led to promotional art for Lone Star Beer during the 80's. Through the years, I have continued to paint and show my work in the San Francisco,Santa Monica, Dallas, Austin and Taos and most recently in the Cincinatti areas.,