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Sam Read

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Brisbane based tattoo artist specializing in botanicals and animals in vibrant color. Known for detaild illustrative compositions, rich earthy palettes, and nature inspired storytelling.

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Brisbane, Australia
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Suggested reads

  • InterviewIn conversation with Egi SeljaOn freehand tattooing, client trust, intuitive drawing, creative freedom & finding a place between the tattoo studio & the gallery.
  • ArticleIrezumi vs HorimonoTwo names for the same Japanese tattoos, often traded as synonyms yet far from identical: where each word comes from, why one still carries the shadow of punishment, and which to reach for in front of a master.
  • ArticleThe Slow Art of TeboriTracing the hand-carving method behind Japan's traditional tattoo canon: what the word means, where it came from, and why a handful of masters still keep it alive.
  • ArticleCharlie WhiteFrom travelling Wild West shows to a small shop on Queen Street West, Charlie White’s story offers a glimpse into the early days of professional tattooing in Toronto.
  • InterviewIn conversation with Liz KossExploring spooky aesthetics, the science of aging ink, and the quiet power of drawing without a goal.

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  • Skin Deep Tattoo Newtownsydney, australia

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