Sam Grudge is an American painter with Belgian roots. He is a patented inventor, a technologist, and lifelong innovator whose career spans 30 years of creative engineering, digital product design, and leadership. His work has involved design powerhouses such as LEGO, Disney, Bang & Olufsen and Blizzard. Sam draws on a deep well of experience in building imaginative, impactful work on a global scale.

A self-taught artist, Sam turned to painting as a new chapter in a life shaped by curiosity and constant reinvention. His signature hearts—bold, vivid, and appearing on everything from canvases to fridges and park benches—form a visual language of Humanity, Respect, and Care. For Sam, art is not just self-expression; it is a call to connection, belonging, and collective well-being.

Deeply committed to mental health advocacy, Sam is open about his own experiences with anxiety and depression. Rather than painting his struggles—which could have led to darker images—Sam chose to focus on the world he wants his heart to feel: one with direction, purpose, and hope. He brings the same openness to mental health in his advocacy, working to destigmatize anxiety and depression through honest conversation and public engagement.

In addition to his artistic practice, Sam is the founder of the Sam Grudge Hearts & Colors Company & Foundation, dedicated to managing the Sam Grudge artistic legacy and advancing initiatives that promote humanity, respect, and care. Through those entities, proceeds from his art will fund initiatives and collaborations that foster mental well-being and social connection.

Whether it’s a one-of-a-kind original or a print that lights up your living room, Sam’s work is a daily reminder that love is a choice—and color is a celebration. With every piece, Sam Grudge invites you to be part of something bigger: a movement to make everyone's humanity visible.