Samantha Meadows

aka VINYLDINOS

Welcome to my visual archives! I’m an artist, social advocate and writer, seeking ways to use my art to cultivate joy and promote critical thinking.

After spending many years in a variety of fields and positions I try to use my experiences to promote individual and collective growth. I attempt to synthesize my personal and professional knowledge through my art and writing in a way that can challenge our stigmas about mental health, the marginalized, poverty, veterans, drug abuse and many other difficult but necessary social topics. I seek to find ways to challenge our acceptance of antiquated systems, especially as it becomes more and more evident that they no longer work for our evolving society. My work is also a history of my life and a record of its ups and downs as I learn to define this journey. Please enjoy this candid archive and ongoing body of work.

FAQs

  • Most are a combination of watercolor pencils, water-based markers, colored pencils, and acrylic paints.

  • If you have a particular photograph you’d like turned into a portrait you can submit that directly to me via email with any special requests and/or changes. Most current pictures have adequate resolution already but some older photographs may have limitations regarding detail and scale. I can also schedule a photo shoot depending on your individual needs and the circumstances.

  • For an 11x14 mixed media piece my base rate is $150. Please allow 2 weeks for completion.

  • No, unless otherwise explicitly stated in description. Final product will be given a light UV protective coat to prevent discoloration and yellowing. Purchaser is encouraged to mat and frame finished piece for decorative use.

  • I love designer vinyl art toys and I love dinosaurs.