Discover the Art of Sam Tyson

Painting People’s Moments

Original portrait and figurative paintings by New Zealand artist Sam Tyson

“I love painting people caught in a moment — revealing something of who they are beyond likeness alone. I want viewers to connect with the work and see something of themselves in it.”

Working primarily in oils, I am drawn to the subtle expressions, gestures, and emotions that make each person. I strive to create work that feels alive, human, and emotionally engaging, believing that a portrait should reveal something essential about both the subject and the artist.


Explore original paintings and recent work from my studio