SAM CLOVER aka PLANTTDADDII
she / her / any pronouns 
Skills: 
Art direction, 3D artwork, digital Sculpture, character design and visualization, product visualization, rigging and animation.   
 Software:    Zbrush,  Cinema 4D,  Maya,  Octane Render, Redshift render,  Substance Painter, Adobe Suite, 3D printing/chitubox.
Hi there!

I'm a digital sculptor and animator from Seattle, WA (born โ€˜n raised)!๐ŸŒฒ
Some themes that have majorly influenced my work are evolutionary biology, taxonomy,  psychology, digital connection, and my struggles with communication. Humanities tendency to be apathetic towards all things non human is also something I like to shed light on. Throughout my life Iโ€™ve always expressed emotion, behaviors, and stories through artwork that is typically devoid of humans. 

I believe we can learn so much from humans that have not yet had their minds flooded with brands or our very ridged societal structures. Children,  tribal communities,  and the modern bird watcher or fisherman are great examples of these types of humans. I draw almost all of my inspiration from an intense fascination and drive to learn about the natural world, and the dream to one day feel more connected with it again, as I was when I was younger.  

Iโ€™ve been working in 3D since 2017 and creating artwork since I can remember. Prior to digital art I dabbled with many traditional mediums, my favorites being oil paint and clay. Art is the way I process life around me.  Process things I learn,  communicate, and navigate my mental health. So my personal battles are of course ingrained into my work, but I like them to have more of a back seat and never get too dark. I want the viewer to feel good and have room to feel through my work too.
 Iโ€™m currently living in Brooklyn with my partner and 2 cats, maintain a small freshwater fish tank and enjoy birdwatching. 
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If youโ€™d like to support my personal practice ( the creation of my own work - not client work ) you can email me! There are a number of ways to help, big and small. 
For client work: feel free to email me if you have any questions regarding rates, or just to see if your project would be a good fit for me to take on. I am currently booking for summer (July-August 2024)  

Sam Clover (left) and her partner Nicole Ruggiero (right)