Sprinkles
by Sam Grudge
I'll be honest with you — Sprinkles didn't exactly arrive quietly. In the middle of a collection built on stillness and introspection, this one showed up like a sugar rush. It's a heart-shaped donut, basically. Chocolate base, pink frosting melting down the sides, and yes — those are real sprinkles pressed right into the paint. I couldn't help myself. Sometimes Wintering Down calls for a little absurdity, a little sweetness to break through the contemplative mood. The heart radiates outward in a blaze of yellow light, almost sacred, almost ridiculous — which feels exactly right. Because even in the quietest seasons, something in us craves joy that's unashamed, joy with sprinkles on top.
The collector’s proof

Its story stays with you.
“A little of my soul goes into each painting. I want you to know where it came from—and that it is the original.”
Sam Grudge
A hand-signed certificate. Your certificate carries my signature. A copy stays in my studio register.
My fingerprint, on both. The fingerprint on your certificate matches the one on the artwork.
A matching serial number. A mechanically stamped number connects the painting to its certificate.
Signed front and back. My signature belongs to the painting itself, not just its paperwork.
Heart stamps in the wood. Stamped marks on the chassis and, when included, the frame help validate its origin—usually with hearts in several places on the chassis.
A person you can ask. Come back to me whenever you want to validate your certificate.
Original artworks from the studio, shown as authentication examples—not the reverse of Sprinkles.

The frame is part of the work.
I build from raw lumber or paint and adapt an existing frame—always as part of the painting.
Made to belong. Shape, finish and colour chosen for this painting.
Signed and marked. My writing and stamps authenticate both frame and painting.
See Product specifications for this artwork’s framing. Ask me about options.

A crate made for your painting.
I make a unique wooden crate for each painting, usually with a textured finish. Protection with personality.
Built for this journey. Custom-built by me, in the studio, for your painting.
Protection, with a little style. 3D-printed heart corners protect the box from shipping damage—and look good doing it.
A custom crate, from my workshop to your doorstep.
See how I make the cratesFrom my studio.
To your door.
I pack your artwork and arrange its journey. You’ll know how it’s protected—and who to talk to.
Free hand
delivery.
Belgium & Luxembourg
Brought to your door by me or someone I trust, at no delivery charge.
Usually 2–3 daysfrom purchase, on average.
FedEx everywhere else.
We’ve partnered with FedEx for the best possible shipping experience. Regional Economy in Europe, and International Economy to the United States and Canada.
Insured for its full valueProtection for the artwork’s full value while it travels.
Expected in 5–7 daysCounted from shipping—not from purchase.
Signature required on arrivalRequired for a secure handover at your door.
Tracked from dispatchYour tracking number arrives as soon as your artwork ships. Follow its journey on fedex.com.
Allow about two days to prepare the handmade crate before dispatch. Transit times are estimates; destination and customs checks can affect arrival.
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American Experiment pt.2
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