German Beer Stein Tattoo

I designed this german beer stein tattoo for Thomas Cloutier. Thomas told me he is a homebrewer and wanting to do something beer and brewing ingredient related. He was thinking an overflowing German Beer Stein with barley stalks coming up in the background and Hop cones/leaves/vine in the foreground. Copyright Sam Phillips www.samphillips.co.nz

Navy Anchor Tattoo

This is a navy tattoo I designed for Dean Colwill. Dean asked for an anchor design that represents time he spent in the NZ navy between 1990 and 1995. He had in mind a traditional anchor on a single fernleaf background. Around the anchor he wanted a scroll with the letters RNZN 90-95. Copyright Sam Phillips www.samphillips.co.nz

Gypsy Head Tattoo

I designed this gypsy head tattoo for Nerissa Ryan. Nerissa asked me to design her a gypsy head on the side, with a headscarf, few beads/brass and a couple of roses. Oh, and thick dark hair of course.Copyright Sam Phillips www.samphillips.co.nz

Gypsy Holding Bird Tattoo

I designed this gypsy holding a bird on her finger tattoo for Bianca Bennelli. Bianca told me she would like the gypsy to be very elegant and beautiful and have peacock feathers in her head scarf. She also asked for the word 'Sanctuary' to be on a banner below her. Copyright Sam Phillips www.samphillips.co.nz

Gypsy Ponytail Tattoo

I designed this profile gypsy tattoo for Erin Page. Erin asked me to design her a traditional style gypsy tattoo with long dark hair, big green eyes and red and purple roses around her.. Copyright Sam Phillips www.samphillips.co.nz

Female Knight Tattoo Style

I've always been interested in armour and knights. So I when I had a quiet day at work I decided to have a go at designing a female knight.

Fresh NEW Website Design

My website now has a fresh new look! Go take a look! www.samphillips.co.nz Thanks to my brother Shem Phillips for helping me build it.