SamTheJam Artist
@samthejam.bsky.social
An artist of many talents who is always looking to try something different.
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Part 1 - Completed Holiday Window Paintings in Lake Villa, IL. With a special thanks to Grand Reality Group Inc.
Located:
137 Cedar Ave, P.O. Box 814
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Can see now through the beginning of January 2026.
#814realitygroupinc #samthajam #samthejamartist #windowpainting
Located:
137 Cedar Ave, P.O. Box 814
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Can see now through the beginning of January 2026.
#814realitygroupinc #samthajam #samthejamartist #windowpainting
November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Part 1 - Completed Holiday Window Paintings in Lake Villa, IL. With a special thanks to Grand Reality Group Inc.
Located:
137 Cedar Ave, P.O. Box 814
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Can see now through the beginning of January 2026.
#814realitygroupinc #samthajam #samthejamartist #windowpainting
Located:
137 Cedar Ave, P.O. Box 814
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Can see now through the beginning of January 2026.
#814realitygroupinc #samthajam #samthejamartist #windowpainting
Tonight is the night! Come out to meet me SamTheJam at Black Lung Brewery Grayslake starting 6pm.
Purchase some of my art or just learn a little about carving leather.
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Purchase some of my art or just learn a little about carving leather.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Tonight is the night! Come out to meet me SamTheJam at Black Lung Brewery Grayslake starting 6pm.
Purchase some of my art or just learn a little about carving leather.
facebook.com/events/s/fea...
Purchase some of my art or just learn a little about carving leather.
facebook.com/events/s/fea...
Just completed! New art.
Titled, "Window Into The Soul"
Acrylic on a mirror
By SamTheJam
Description: The soul being pulled and pushed into different directions. The mirror in the middle reflects the viewer as their own internal struggles.
This is my final piece for Lure of the Local.
Titled, "Window Into The Soul"
Acrylic on a mirror
By SamTheJam
Description: The soul being pulled and pushed into different directions. The mirror in the middle reflects the viewer as their own internal struggles.
This is my final piece for Lure of the Local.
October 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Just completed! New art.
Titled, "Window Into The Soul"
Acrylic on a mirror
By SamTheJam
Description: The soul being pulled and pushed into different directions. The mirror in the middle reflects the viewer as their own internal struggles.
This is my final piece for Lure of the Local.
Titled, "Window Into The Soul"
Acrylic on a mirror
By SamTheJam
Description: The soul being pulled and pushed into different directions. The mirror in the middle reflects the viewer as their own internal struggles.
This is my final piece for Lure of the Local.
I am hosting a leather dog paw workshop for the 4H Club of Lake County. Please visit their website.
$5/kit
October 4th starting 1pm
University of Illinois Extension Auditorium
100 S. Hwy 45, Grayslake, IL 60030
registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/leathe...
$5/kit
October 4th starting 1pm
University of Illinois Extension Auditorium
100 S. Hwy 45, Grayslake, IL 60030
registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/leathe...
October 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I am hosting a leather dog paw workshop for the 4H Club of Lake County. Please visit their website.
$5/kit
October 4th starting 1pm
University of Illinois Extension Auditorium
100 S. Hwy 45, Grayslake, IL 60030
registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/leathe...
$5/kit
October 4th starting 1pm
University of Illinois Extension Auditorium
100 S. Hwy 45, Grayslake, IL 60030
registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/leathe...
As a part of the GAA initiative please join us this year for our first annual canvas mural project. This will be a two-part workshop to allow as many folks to participate as possible.
Located at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake, IL.
$10/each 8x8in canvas
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Located at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake, IL.
$10/each 8x8in canvas
grayslake-arts-alliance.square.site
September 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
As a part of the GAA initiative please join us this year for our first annual canvas mural project. This will be a two-part workshop to allow as many folks to participate as possible.
Located at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake, IL.
$10/each 8x8in canvas
grayslake-arts-alliance.square.site
Located at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake, IL.
$10/each 8x8in canvas
grayslake-arts-alliance.square.site
Spooky season is upon us so what better than to make an oil painting of the Crypt Keeper.
I love campy humor and this was prime when I was a child. The 90's were a wild time for kids where a corpse have spooky yet funny horror stories.
"Crypt Keeper"
Oil on Wood Panel
12x6
$150
By SamTheJam Artist
I love campy humor and this was prime when I was a child. The 90's were a wild time for kids where a corpse have spooky yet funny horror stories.
"Crypt Keeper"
Oil on Wood Panel
12x6
$150
By SamTheJam Artist
September 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Spooky season is upon us so what better than to make an oil painting of the Crypt Keeper.
I love campy humor and this was prime when I was a child. The 90's were a wild time for kids where a corpse have spooky yet funny horror stories.
"Crypt Keeper"
Oil on Wood Panel
12x6
$150
By SamTheJam Artist
I love campy humor and this was prime when I was a child. The 90's were a wild time for kids where a corpse have spooky yet funny horror stories.
"Crypt Keeper"
Oil on Wood Panel
12x6
$150
By SamTheJam Artist
Just finished at Black Lung Brewery Grayslake!
Come check it out in person. Soft opening this weekend so make sure to make your reservations.
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Come check it out in person. Soft opening this weekend so make sure to make your reservations.
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August 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Just finished at Black Lung Brewery Grayslake!
Come check it out in person. Soft opening this weekend so make sure to make your reservations.
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Come check it out in person. Soft opening this weekend so make sure to make your reservations.
www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Inviting everyone who may be interested!
The GAA Education Committee and myself have been really busy organizing these workshops. We would love to have you come out. If you are unable to join please invite friends and family!
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The GAA Education Committee and myself have been really busy organizing these workshops. We would love to have you come out. If you are unable to join please invite friends and family!
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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Grayslake Arts Alliance Member Artists
Art event in Grayslake, IL by Grayslake Arts Alliance on Wednesday, August 20 2025
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August 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Inviting everyone who may be interested!
The GAA Education Committee and myself have been really busy organizing these workshops. We would love to have you come out. If you are unable to join please invite friends and family!
facebook.com/events/s/ple...
The GAA Education Committee and myself have been really busy organizing these workshops. We would love to have you come out. If you are unable to join please invite friends and family!
facebook.com/events/s/ple...
Thanks to everyone that came out to this year's Area 22 show.
We Oddballs had a great time. Until next year.
#samthejam #samthejamartist #oddballartlabs #area22 #sidestreetstudioarts
We Oddballs had a great time. Until next year.
#samthejam #samthejamartist #oddballartlabs #area22 #sidestreetstudioarts
August 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Thanks to everyone that came out to this year's Area 22 show.
We Oddballs had a great time. Until next year.
#samthejam #samthejamartist #oddballartlabs #area22 #sidestreetstudioarts
We Oddballs had a great time. Until next year.
#samthejam #samthejamartist #oddballartlabs #area22 #sidestreetstudioarts
Woooohooo! I was accepted to this year's Lure of the Local art show in Mundelein.
The opening reception is on my birthday so you all better be there to celebrate with me!
See you there GuYz.
The opening reception is on my birthday so you all better be there to celebrate with me!
See you there GuYz.
August 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Woooohooo! I was accepted to this year's Lure of the Local art show in Mundelein.
The opening reception is on my birthday so you all better be there to celebrate with me!
See you there GuYz.
The opening reception is on my birthday so you all better be there to celebrate with me!
See you there GuYz.
SOLD
"Into the Bog"
Acrylic on leather art catcher.
By SamTheJam Artist.
"Into the Bog"
Acrylic on leather art catcher.
By SamTheJam Artist.
July 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
SOLD
"Into the Bog"
Acrylic on leather art catcher.
By SamTheJam Artist.
"Into the Bog"
Acrylic on leather art catcher.
By SamTheJam Artist.
SOLD
Hera
Stamped and Painted Leather
6 x 6 inches
Hera
Stamped and Painted Leather
6 x 6 inches
July 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
SOLD
Hera
Stamped and Painted Leather
6 x 6 inches
Hera
Stamped and Painted Leather
6 x 6 inches
Custom Pet Portrait
Watercolor on canvas by SamTheJam Artist
If interested in a pet portrait please message me directly or email [email protected].
Watercolor on canvas by SamTheJam Artist
If interested in a pet portrait please message me directly or email [email protected].
July 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Custom Pet Portrait
Watercolor on canvas by SamTheJam Artist
If interested in a pet portrait please message me directly or email [email protected].
Watercolor on canvas by SamTheJam Artist
If interested in a pet portrait please message me directly or email [email protected].
2025 Mundelein Grand Prix
Chalk Art by SamTheJam Artist.
located next to the Mundelein Lakewood Heights Park.
#samthejam #samthejamartist #chalkart #mundelein #mundeleinartscommission
Chalk Art by SamTheJam Artist.
located next to the Mundelein Lakewood Heights Park.
#samthejam #samthejamartist #chalkart #mundelein #mundeleinartscommission
July 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
2025 Mundelein Grand Prix
Chalk Art by SamTheJam Artist.
located next to the Mundelein Lakewood Heights Park.
#samthejam #samthejamartist #chalkart #mundelein #mundeleinartscommission
Chalk Art by SamTheJam Artist.
located next to the Mundelein Lakewood Heights Park.
#samthejam #samthejamartist #chalkart #mundelein #mundeleinartscommission
Root Beer Making Demonstration and Watercolor Workshop coming soon!
This is the time to sign up. only $10/each and includes free root beer samples. Sunday, July 20, 2025 located at Beer Bazaar downtown Grayslake.
Sign Up here:
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This is the time to sign up. only $10/each and includes free root beer samples. Sunday, July 20, 2025 located at Beer Bazaar downtown Grayslake.
Sign Up here:
facebook.com/events/s/roo...
July 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Root Beer Making Demonstration and Watercolor Workshop coming soon!
This is the time to sign up. only $10/each and includes free root beer samples. Sunday, July 20, 2025 located at Beer Bazaar downtown Grayslake.
Sign Up here:
facebook.com/events/s/roo...
This is the time to sign up. only $10/each and includes free root beer samples. Sunday, July 20, 2025 located at Beer Bazaar downtown Grayslake.
Sign Up here:
facebook.com/events/s/roo...
Design done for the Mundelein public art open artist call.
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
June 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Design done for the Mundelein public art open artist call.
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
Mythical Mayhem was a huge success!!! Super awesome event.
Thank you to anyone that came out.
Thank you to anyone that came out.
June 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Mythical Mayhem was a huge success!!! Super awesome event.
Thank you to anyone that came out.
Thank you to anyone that came out.
We dropped off my large madusa mask and several smaller stamped leather pieces for the Oddball Annual Show. This year is Mythical Mayhem!
The opening reception is this Friday afternoon in Elgin. Please consider coming out to support us.
Event Details:
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The opening reception is this Friday afternoon in Elgin. Please consider coming out to support us.
Event Details:
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June 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
We dropped off my large madusa mask and several smaller stamped leather pieces for the Oddball Annual Show. This year is Mythical Mayhem!
The opening reception is this Friday afternoon in Elgin. Please consider coming out to support us.
Event Details:
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The opening reception is this Friday afternoon in Elgin. Please consider coming out to support us.
Event Details:
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Work in progress!!!
I am hoping to finish the design...both sides by Saturday to submit. Wish me luck..I'll need it.
I am hoping to finish the design...both sides by Saturday to submit. Wish me luck..I'll need it.
June 27, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Work in progress!!!
I am hoping to finish the design...both sides by Saturday to submit. Wish me luck..I'll need it.
I am hoping to finish the design...both sides by Saturday to submit. Wish me luck..I'll need it.
Made this leather bookmark for national Gnome Day!
June 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Made this leather bookmark for national Gnome Day!
Grayslake AuthorFest was a huge success! It was a great place to be. Everyone really enjoyed making their own leather bookmarks.
June 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Grayslake AuthorFest was a huge success! It was a great place to be. Everyone really enjoyed making their own leather bookmarks.
Go Bohemian! Tie-Dye Workshop
Brought to you by the Grayslake Arts Alliance, SamTheJam Artist and Beer Bazaar.
$10/person to participate. Please bring your own fabric to dye or there is an additional fee for a bandana, scarf or floppy hat.
Event Details:
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Brought to you by the Grayslake Arts Alliance, SamTheJam Artist and Beer Bazaar.
$10/person to participate. Please bring your own fabric to dye or there is an additional fee for a bandana, scarf or floppy hat.
Event Details:
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June 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Go Bohemian! Tie-Dye Workshop
Brought to you by the Grayslake Arts Alliance, SamTheJam Artist and Beer Bazaar.
$10/person to participate. Please bring your own fabric to dye or there is an additional fee for a bandana, scarf or floppy hat.
Event Details:
facebook.com/events/s/go-...
Brought to you by the Grayslake Arts Alliance, SamTheJam Artist and Beer Bazaar.
$10/person to participate. Please bring your own fabric to dye or there is an additional fee for a bandana, scarf or floppy hat.
Event Details:
facebook.com/events/s/go-...
SOLD
Swim with Me
Acrylic on Canvas
10 x 10 inches
By SamTheJam Artist
Glad it went to a good home.
Swim with Me
Acrylic on Canvas
10 x 10 inches
By SamTheJam Artist
Glad it went to a good home.
June 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
SOLD
Swim with Me
Acrylic on Canvas
10 x 10 inches
By SamTheJam Artist
Glad it went to a good home.
Swim with Me
Acrylic on Canvas
10 x 10 inches
By SamTheJam Artist
Glad it went to a good home.
A couple of workshops and a fundraising opportunity to help support the arts.
Please consider coming to all.
Please consider coming to all.
June 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A couple of workshops and a fundraising opportunity to help support the arts.
Please consider coming to all.
Please consider coming to all.
"Into The Bog"
Acrylic on leather
Art catcher by SamTheJam Artist
Created for the Friends of Volo Bog, Bog themed art show.
Event details:
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Acrylic on leather
Art catcher by SamTheJam Artist
Created for the Friends of Volo Bog, Bog themed art show.
Event details:
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June 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"Into The Bog"
Acrylic on leather
Art catcher by SamTheJam Artist
Created for the Friends of Volo Bog, Bog themed art show.
Event details:
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Acrylic on leather
Art catcher by SamTheJam Artist
Created for the Friends of Volo Bog, Bog themed art show.
Event details:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?...