Sam's Blog

Sam's Blog is a window into my world: my life, my daily thoughts, my routines, and the small moments that end up inside the paintings. I write here while the work is still taking shape, close to the studio and close to real life.

Heart Between Us

January 14, 2026

Heart Between Us

I revisited a Valentine’s painting to better express how two hearts fuse into a richer whole. See the update and the thinking behind it.
Go grab your hat!!

January 12, 2026

Go grab your hat!!

I just launched a Sam Grudge Art hat with the open-heart logo in gold. Limited run, €29.95. Take a look in our shop.
Shipping is art too

November 14, 2025

Shipping is art too

I turned shipping into design: a bespoke crate that protects and delights. Meet the Hearts & Colors shipping case.
Hand-Delivering Coyote Ugly

September 29, 2025

Hand-Delivering Coyote Ugly

I just hand-delivered my painting Coyote Ugly—nothing compares to meeting a collector face to face. Moments like this remind me why I paint: to spark a smile and a thought that lingers. In this story, a...
Why I paint

September 02, 2025

Why I paint

This morning I wanted to share a bit of what motivates me. Read about why I paint here.
Van Gogh in St Remy de Provence

August 06, 2025

Van Gogh in St Remy de Provence

People with mental health challenges can perform at the highest levels, depending on circumstances. Read my thoughts on the topic in this article. 
New woodworking collection

August 03, 2025

New woodworking collection

There is more to art than painting. That we all know. I started working with wood a number of years ago. Come find out more about what is there in this new collection.
So many balls in the air

July 30, 2025

So many balls in the air

Do you really need all that stress in your life? An interesting perspective from someone who almost died from it.
A little word about me

July 25, 2025

A little word about me

Read about who I am, what I do and what drives me as I embark on this artistic and charitable journey.