He was greatly influenced by his father who was well known for his wood carvings and by the rural village atmosphere he grew up in.

In 1970, Samaraweera won his first special award for the sculpture "Abhayabhoomi", from the Ceylon Society of Arts.

By 1971 Samaraweera was an active sculptor and graduated from the Government College of Fine Arts Colombo.

In the same year, he won the first prize for the Sculpture "Bhikshuwa" at the exhibition of Contemporary Paintings and Sculptures organized for the first time by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Ceylon Society of Arts and by Cultural Council of Ceylon.

Having dedicated more than 45 years of his life to the advancement of Fine-Art, Samaraweera continues his artistic journey by adapting to the newest trends in the modern mediums of art, such as Digital Paintings on iPad.