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Sam is a color realism and surrealism artist from Northern Ireland. He went straight from school into a tattoo apprenticeship and has been tattooing professionally for over 11 years. Outside of tattooing, he’s spent years painting, drawing with coloured pencils, airbrushing, and even painting large murals around his hometown. All of that fine art experience shows up in the way he uses color, light, and composition on skin.
Sam has invested heavily in his craft, studying in person with artists like Rich Harris, Freddie Albrighton, and JamieLee Knot, and learning from multiple online seminars with top‑tier realism artists. Before joining Eden, he flew to the US twice to take a private, 1:1 seminar with Deanna, as well as her 5-day in person workshop for advanced tattoo artists.
Sam has won numerous convention and magazine awards for color, surrealism, and realism, including multiple “Best of Show” and “Best Color” trophies across the UK and Ireland.
Working with Sam means you’re working with someone who is constantly leveling up, not just repeating the same tattoo over and over.
Sam treats every tattoo like it’s going on his own body. He’ll ask for plenty of information and references, but he’s not afraid to tell you when something won’t age well or will weaken the design. He typically creates rough concepts first, gets you aligned on the direction, then builds a fully finished design in the days leading up to your appointment so you get maximum tattoo time on the day.
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Ready-to-tattoo original works by Sam McAleese. Select a piece to inquire or purchase.
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Common questions about Sam McAleese's work, process, and services.
Tell us your tattoo ideas. Takes 60 seconds.
We’ll discuss your idea, give you an estimate, and find a date for your appointment.
Lock in your date with a deposit. Deposits are non-refundable and go towards the cost of the tattoo.
Your artist will consult with you to make your idea come to life.
Every great tattoo starts with a conversation. Fill out our quick inquiry form and let us bring your vision to life.
