Sam Spratt
Sam Spratt is a renowned artist and illustrator who has been at the forefront of a wave of artists who are pushing the boundaries of digital painting. Over the past decade, Spratt has become a leading name in the world of digital illustration. He has gained recognition for his ability to capture realistic and highly detailed images that often incorporate elements of fantasy and pop culture. Spratt has created illustrations and artwork for various publications, albums, and advertising campaigns. He has also collaborated with notable clients in the entertainment industry, including musicians, filmmakers, and authors. In October 2021, after nearly a year of preparation, Spratt unveiled his first NFTs; a series of digital paintings paired with psalms called Luci, a series of digital paintings paired with written psalms which has generated $3.3 million in primary sales and over $2.3 million in additional secondary volume.
LUCI
According to Spratt, the digital paintings in Luci act as a bridge between the world of NFTs and physical fine art.
The collection generated sales of close to $1 million and was the first release in a multi-volume collection.
Luci debuted on SuperRare as NFTs in 2021 and most recently was auctioned at Christie's.
In 2023, Spratt introduced his Luci character into a larger, more collaborative art piece, The Monument Game.
CLIENT LIST
Spratt's work and clients range from magazine covers and editorial illustrations for Game Informer, Variety, Rolling Stone, Smithsonian, Gawker, and the Wall Street Journal.
He has done promotional and advertising imagery for Angry Birds, FX Network, Cinemax, Bioware, Gearbox Software, and Tomb Raider, among others.
He has made conceptual art for the game industry, advertising billboards for National Geographic Channel, cover art and branding for the music industry with music labels such as Universal, Warner, EMI, Def Jam, album art for Foxy Shazam, Janelle Monáe, Childish Gambino, and Logic.
He has made movie posters for Sundance winning Best Documentaries, as well as personally commissioned artwork and private portraiture for celebrities, athletes, and Fortune 500 CEOs.
One of his notable works includes his series of official portraits for TIME magazine's "Person of the Year" covers, where he depicted influential figures such as Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Greta Thunberg.
ART STYLE
Spratt's artwork is characterized by his technical skill, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong emphasis on lighting and texture.
His digital paintings often feature vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and a sense of depth, bringing his subjects to life with a sense of realism and visual impact.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
His work has been featured and interviewed in outlets such as PBS, ImagineFX, Print Magazine, Complex, Yahoo, NME, Pitchfork, Maxim, The Daily Dot, and MTV.
His work has also been featured in NFT Now, Nifty Gateway, Christie's, SuperRare, and Real Vision, among others.