Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Red Winged Black Bird Tattoo

Dave Smith from (San Diego, CA) asked me to design a red winged black bird in the same style as the two birds I designed for Alex Classen. And with the words Ad Astra Per Aspera. Which means "Through hardships to the stars" Copyright Sam Phillips www.samphillips.co.nz

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Year Of The Rabbit T-Shirt Design

This is a t-shirt I designed for "Creative HQ" to give to their clients for 2011. (The year of the rabbit) We printed 120 t-shirts of this design at Print Mighty.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Sailor Lovers Tattoo

Sailor and his love back home. Tattoo Design for Amy-Lee Healey, Adelaide, AUS. The Compass Points its way home to her. And she is anchored on the beach, waiting for his return. Copyright Sam Phillips www.samphillips.co.nz

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Owl Skull and Crossbones Tattoo

I designed this Owl tattoo for Jared Crosswell. Notice the subtle skull and crossbones? Copyright Sam Phillips www.samphillips.co.nz

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Locket and Key Pair Tattoos

Lock and key pair tattoo design I designed for Lauren Evans (USA) and her other half. He wanted a more death metal style key and lauren wanted her locket to be more delecate while still relating well to the key.