Born in 1980 in Orange County, California, Devyn Samara discovered her natural talent at the age of six, when she won an art contest sponsored by a local art gallery. Her mother encouraged Devyn to express herself artistically from then on.

Throughout her school years, Devyn gravitated towards the arts, taking art classes, designing school yearbooks and concept sketches for dramatic production backgrounds. In her free time she studied the art of animation through extra-curricular activities and private tutors.
Having grown up in Orange County, Devyn spent many happy times at Disneyland. She has long been inspired by Disney art, classic animation, concept sketches, and the beautiful gardens of Disney parks. Much of this inspiration comes across in her drawings and paintings, some pieces (private and commissioned)

having direct influence.
After her school career, Devyn became a commissioned artist, specializing in landscape oil paintings and charcoal portraiture. She has done
advertisement design, logos, and designed websites for businesses and non-profit organizations.
Devyn, who is primarily self-taught, continues to push herself towards
excellence in her artform. She works in many styles including realism, semi-realism, impressionism, abstract, and illustration. During the summer she is also a private art tutor for children in her area.

Today, Devyn continues to work from her home studio in Santa Barbara County, California and study the beautiful nature all around her.