Sampson, born in 1960 in West Palm Beach , Florida , received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Maryland , College Park , in 1984. He is known for his artistic use of vibrant acrylics on canvas, vivid watercolors, and mixed-media collages. A recurring theme of his works include the dominant male figure, drawn to a stately and heroic scale. Sampson has also produced a series of works on the African American men of the Negro Baseball Leagues. Many of his works also include musical themes, jazz melodies in particular.
