About Me

Hi, I'm Sam! I've been creating art my whole life, and I knew I wanted to be a tattoo artist since I was 13 years old. My passion for tattooing runs deep – it's half of my heart, with the other half belonging to my amazing family- my beautiful daughter and husband husband, and our dog, Iceman. I was born in Kelowna and I recently moved back and I’m so excited to be back in this beautiful city tattooing!

I have over a decade of experience, tattooing since 2015. I specialize in crafting traditional tattoos with my own spin. I enjoy working in all styles as well, including botanical, black and grey, and illustrative designs. A lot of my inspiration comes from vintage imagery, and outside of tattooing, I'm deeply passionate about color theory and classical painting, which lends itself to my artistic approach.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete a traditional apprenticeship in the U.S. under Michel Dewitz, who tattooed alongside legends like Greg Irons, Lyle Tuttle, and Fred Marquand in 1980s California. This background instilled in me a deep respect for traditional values in every design, ensuring you get a long-lasting tattoo you can enjoy until you're really, really old and badass looking.

Our studio is designed to be a comfortable and welcoming space, feeling like a second home, where we can collaborate on your vision. I'm dedicated to creating custom designs that speak to you, and I also love creating flash with my own creative spin. Ultimately, all I want to ensure is that you have an amazing tattoo experience and live your best life wearing tattoos you'll cherish forever.