Hi I’m Sam, I draw and paint stories.

Digital illustration of the Ansel Adams Wilderness in the Sierra Nevadas. 3 backpackers hiking a vibrant trail. Art done by Sam Brieck.
A horizontal digital painting of a forest of oversized lily pads with a stream running below and big billowing clouds above in the sky. Art done by Sam Brieck.
Giant Pines centered in image with a beautiful background of purple mountains and a bright blue sky. There are creatures hidden in the clouds.
A dark acrylic painting featuring a group of 3 boys perched on a broken log in the middle of a glowing forest holding makeshift weapons. Art done by Sam Brieck.
Acrylic painting of an alpine lake with daunting clouds and mountains in the background. Art done by Sam Brieck.
A whimsical illustration of mice and rats dressed as scientists exploring a cosmic scene with a galaxy swirl and a black hole, surrounded by laboratory and sewer elements.
Acrylic painting of a large goose attacking a group of 3 raccoon warriors on the ground. Art done by Sam Brieck.
Star Frog's journey. Original acrylic painting by Sam Brieck.
A fantasy illustration of an elf-like creature with purple skin, white hair, and glowing eyes, sitting on a floating icy platform. The creature is dressed in armor made of leaves and leather, holding a bow and arrow. On the platform, a large worm wit
A surreal, colorful illustration of Earth with various landscapes, planets, and space elements. The upper part depicts a green forest with a factory emitting smoke, a large tree, and a person on a bicycle riding into space through a portal. The lower
A fantasy scene with a purple winged dragon riding a colorful bird through cloudy skies with ancient ruins and bridges.
A cartoon of a crocodile dressed as a medieval warrior, wearing a helmet and armor, holding a sword and a shield.
Four raccoons are dressed in colorful costumes and accessories, standing in a forest clearing illuminated by a bright golden light from above. One holds a staff, another has a hat and backpack, and the others hold a chainsaw, a pipe, and a leafy bran
Cartoon anthropomorphic tree character with a stern expression, wearing green shorts and yellow boots, holding an axe over its shoulder, and carrying a large purple log with a smiling face on its end.
A whimsical scene with a group of animated woodland creatures, including raccoons and mice, gathered beneath a lush green canopy, looking toward a glowing, mysterious portal with glowing red eyes and a golden waterfall flowing into a river.
Three raccoons gathered around a table inside a cozy, colorful treehouse decorated with string lights, playing musical instruments and enjoying snacks. A small dog is also present, sitting at the table, with a background of ropes, plants, and other a
Raccoon Airship
Fantasy landscape painting featuring glowing fire, red rocky cliffs with leafless trees, a waterfall, and floating islands in a dark sky.
A colorful painting of a floating island with a stone tower, surrounded by water and lush green trees, with a wooden dock and boat at the base. A mountain in the background rises into the night sky.
A cartoon astronaut with a pumpkin head sitting on a floating rock in space, holding a wrench, with a smoking pipe, in a purple space setting with stars.
A colorful illustration of an anthropomorphic frog dressed as an astronaut, standing on a lily pad in space with stars and planets in the background.
An animated illustration of diverse children dressed as explorers or adventurers, carrying equipment like backpacks, toy guns, a bow and arrow, binoculars, and a makeshift weapon resembling a rifle, amidst leaves and nature-themed accessories.
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Prints & stickers.

Did you know we sell prints, stickers and other treasures? Check out the shop and maybe you’ll be lucky enough to score a hat made out of straws like this guy…or maybe just a cool poster.

A whimsical illustration of a bear dressed as a forest ranger, wearing a colorful hat, green jacket, and striped pants. The bear is sitting on a branch, with a bow and arrow, and is surrounded by potted plants and a small mushroom, with a purple background.
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A crew of curious conjured characters.

Some of these characters are even available as stickers!
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  • A raccoon wizard dressed in trash.

    Trash Wizard

  • Illustration of a tree park ranger. AKA bark ranger.

    Bark Ranger

  • Llama riding a moped, eating noodles with packages falling off the back of his bike.

    Noodle Llama

  • Illustration of a raccoon with a colander and candle on his head and skirt made of dynamite sticks.

    Pyromancer of the Pile

  • A raccoon dressed in trash, holding keys, half a pair of scissors and a blue sock on his head.

    Waste Rogue

  • Scout: A scout covered in leaves crouching down holding a handmade bow and arrow.

    Scout

  • Rat Bandits: Illustration of a group of 3 rats with weapons made out of found trash.

    Rat Bandits

  • Illustration of a fantastical character. A salamander with an owls head holding a staff made out of branches.

    Owlamander

  • Illustration of a raccoon with a hat made of plastic straws and a bow made out of a wooden clothes hanger, holding a mushroom in his hand.

    Debris Ranger

  • An illustration of a coyote standing upright holding a sword and dagger made out of found trash.

    Killyote

  • Paladin of the Pile: Illustration of a raccoon with a red solo cup on his head as a helmet and armor made out of trash like bottle caps and a tennis ball shoulder pad.

    Paladin of the Pile

  • Illustration of a giant ogre fighting a raccoon with a pot on his head.

    Ogre

  • Illustration of a boy scout looking up with a hand made gun in his hand.

    Scout

  • Illustration of a raccoon playing the bagpipes, but the bagpipes are made out of a broken kazoo and other various trash items.

    Junk Bard

  • Illustration of a raccoon holding a croquet mallet in his hand and a smoking wiffle ball on a rope in the other. He has a McDonalds french fry carton on his head.

    Dumpster Cleric

  • An Illustration of 4 stinky characters with rotting fruit for heads.

    Bad Apples

  • Drawing of a Kobold Paladin character with makeshift armor.

    Kobold Paladin

  • Illustration of a raccoon holding a stick with a broken CD on it. His belt is made out of found ID cards and he is wearing a JIF peanut butter lid over his chest.

    Garbage Barbarian

  • Illustration of 3 creepy birds.

    Birds of Prey

  • Illustration of a raccoon writer character. He is holding a giant ink pen and has old scrolls of parchment in his backpack.

    Writer

  • Illustration of a boy crouching down holding binoculars and a hand made gun filled with bear spray.

    Scout

  • Illustration of a little girl flying in the air holding two giant feathers. She is wearing homemade goggles and has a acorn shell for a helmet.

    Rueni the Borrower

  • Illustration of a traveler holding a staff and strapped with various weapons.

    Harbek Hillramble

  • A illustration of a frog floating in outer space with a space suit on.

    Star Frog

  • Illustration of a goblin in a space suit floating on a astroid in outer space.

    Space Goblin

  • Digital illustration of a character, the Drow Ranger.

    Drow Ranger

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  • Painting of a mountain landscape with a lake, surrounded by pine trees and green clouds in the sky.

    ALPINE THRONE

    Inspired by my adventures in the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains.

    16x16" Giclee print with a 1/2" border on archival matte paper. Original is painted in acrylic on illustration board.

    **Frame NOT included**

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  • High quality giclee art print of a pack of raccoons flying in the air in a ramshackle airship.

    SKY PIRATE AIRSHIP

    A band of raccoons take to the sky’s searching for garbage and glory.

    11x17 archival quality Giclee print. Original was hand painted with acrylic.

    **Frame NOT included**

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  • Illustration of three mice dressed as scientists conducting experiments with a glowing, galaxy-like substance in a laboratory setting.

    MYSTIC MICE

    Beady eyed oracles that see much and tell some. Will these tiny scryers share their big secrets with you?

    12x12 in (with 1/4 inch border included) giclee print on archival matte paper.
    Original is painted in acrylic on illustration board.

    **Frame NOT included**

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  • Painting of a mountain landscape in Ansel Adams Wilderness, Sierra Nevada, with a rocky slope, trees, a trail, people hiking, and a body of water in the foreground.

    ANSEL ADAMS WILDERNESS

    Inspired by the majestic area of wilderness located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

    11x17 with 1/4 inch border Giclee print on archival matte paper.

    **Frame NOT included**

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