From the Studio of Samara Doumnande

West Henrietta, NY, USA

November 01, 2024

Hello There,

Merry soon to be Xmas and thank you so much for stopping by this page!

I am currently giving away a limited number of art prints of my new Bestseller's Collection for FREE!

I know I sound crazy …

Why would I even think of doing something like that?

LET ME EXPLAIN WHY I'M DOING THIS...

There are two reasons this offer makes perfect sense to me:

FIRST

You should know that I started creating art to help cope with some mental health issues that I'm battling. Since then I've sold to hundreds of collectors in almost every state.

It all started when I was twelve. That's when I heard my first schizophrenic "voice." But no one knew, neither my mother, nor my father, because I was so ashamed and embarrassed about my experiences. As I walked through the halls of my middle school (and then later high school), I was convinced that the whispers that I heard about me, were false rumors spread by the students whom I shared the hallways with. And in the classrooms, it was the same: the delusion, my delusion, that the other students were whispering, laughing at, and insulting me under their breath. Never did I imagine that the insults were not real. I thought, instead, that there were quite a few students, at the school that I attended, who were just plain jealous, who wanted to slander my good name. I did not tell my parents about these experiences because I was so ashamed, and I wanted to make it look like I had friends, when truthfully, at the time, I felt like I was all alone. And then I received my first diagnosis, at the age of nineteen, while attending the art college of my dreams: Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). By then my symptoms had escalated, and I was no longer able to function in my physical world on account of my tortured internal world. When I had reached this point, I no longer could hide my symptoms. People began to take notice. I wasn't sleeping or eating properly, and a few times I spoke out loud to the voices, in defense of myself, thinking that the voices belonged to real people. And so, I finally broke down, and had to leave the school of my dreams in order to recover from my first, diagnosed, full blown schizophrenic episode. And so, I flew home from RISD, to Rochester, NY, where I was admitted in Spring 2000 to Strong Memorial Hospital. After recovering, I transferred to a college closer to home, and attended Rochester Institute of Technology, where I received my Bachelors in the Interior Design program. Fast forward 2024: I am now a full-time artist, author, wife, and mother. I still struggle every day with the voices, but I refuse to let them win. And despite the misery I feel inside of me, I still see beauty on the outside of me, and I love to bring those objects of beauty to life, breathing new air into them through the process of capturing what I see in my external world, on canvas. Painting is a release for me: it is my "exhale". And when I get to see what I create on canvas, when I get to breathe it all back in, well that is my "inhale." Painting allows me to breathe fresh air inside of myself, it cleans out my soul, rejuvenates it, and brightens my internal world up, beautifully offsetting some of my internal struggles. My ideal goal, as an artist is a concise one: and that is to create beauty. And not just for myself but those who will enjoy my works after they have left the studio. I want to brighten up someone’s day, rejuvenate someone's soul and take their mind away from the struggles of everyday life, by allowing them to stop, freeze, gaze at one of my beautiful paintings, and breathe it all in: Inhale the beauty that was gestated, ironically, while living in the midst of voices, as I firmly believe that art is not just healing for the artist, but also for the collector! There is so much beauty in our physical world, as the Lord Himself is a Masterful Painter who has created a masterpiece of a universe. When I paint, I aim to capture that beauty as much as possible and draw attention to some of the things that we, as humans, may take for granted: Like the beauty of a landscape and how shadows and light may hit a certain object in a most profound way. Art is an escape for me, from the troubles of everyday life. I hope my art can be the same to someone else.

That's why, despite having reached so many with my artwork, I'd love to reach more! As an fine artist, my goal is to create works that bring beauty and joy to people around the world. So what would be a great way to get my art in the hands of as many people as possible?

Offer it FREE!

You read that correctly. What better way than to let you have some of my art for free?

THEN

Giving away this collection for free helps me to get my name out there, and get my artwork into your hands and homes! It helps me extend my reach, and connect with more people. My goal is to touch the lives of as many people as possible and I hope that my art connects with you!

[On a more selfish note], I just want my art in the hands of as many people as possible. This helps people know about me and my work, but at the same time helps spread my messages of positivity and creativity. Honestly, I just want to make a great first impression on you. What better way than to let you try my art for free? Perhaps one day you'll come back to me and ask for a larger print, or maybe even some original artwork.

(No pressure though, of course!)]

So…

Below this letter, I’ve laid out the details of my collection and would like you to pick your favorite print to take home.

(I can only offer this is to residents in the USA, I'm afraid and1 per every address.)

Numbers are limited, so this page and offer will be taken down the moment the last one has gone.

BUT, I ALSO HAVE THE BEST GUARANTEE YOU’LL EVER SEE …

I fully guarantee you’ll love what you receive or I’ll refund your shipping & handling and you can keep the print anyway (or gift it to a loved one).

I love creating my art, so I want you to love what you receive just as much as I love creating it - that’s why offering this guarantee makes sense to me.

All you’d have to do is contact me directly using the details on your receipt and I’ll give you back every penny. Which I’m grateful to say has never had to happen yet!

So this truly is a risk-free offer. (Just a heartfelt piece of art from me to you!)

My true hope is that you’ll love what you receive and this will be the beginning of a great relationship for years to come.

Sounds fair right?

If this sounds like something you are interested in, here are the next steps …

- Scroll below this letter

- Choose your favorite print below

- Fill out the form and enter your address on the following page

- Pay just $5.90 for shipping and handling to make sure your art gets to you safely

- Receive your new piece of art and have it on your wall in 14 days or less

If you have any questions please reach out at Samara@SamaraDoumnandeArt.com.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this letter, I can’t wait to get your new piece of art to you!

-Samara Doumnande