Award Winning Black and Grey Realism: Sam of Straight Lines Tattoo London Wins at the Milano and Titanic Tattoo Conventions
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Sam has proven himself on the convention floor more than once. At the Milano Tattoo Convention he won 1st place Best Large Black and Grey and 2nd place Best of Saturday, and at the Titanic Tattoo Convention in Belfast one of his tattoos was recognised with 3 awards. Sam tattoos here at Straight Lines Tattoo, and award winning black and grey realism like this is why we are the best tattoo studio in London and one of the top realism tattoo studios in the UK.
1st Place Best Large Black and Grey at the Milano Tattoo Convention
The Milano Tattoo Convention brings top tattoo artists from around the world to Milan. Sam competed with a three day piece of work and took home two awards:
1st Place: Best Large Black and Grey.
2nd Place: Best of Saturday.
Three Day Piece: A large black and grey realism tattoo built over three days.
Event: Milano Tattoo Convention, Italy.
3 Awards at the Titanic Tattoo Convention in Belfast
At the Titanic Tattoo Convention in Belfast, a single black and grey realism tattoo by Sam was recognised with 3 awards:
3 Awards: For one black and grey realism tattoo.
Event: Titanic Tattoo Convention, Belfast.
Artists from Around the Globe: Competing against talented artists from all over the world.
Sam: Hyper Realistic Portrait Tattoo Artist
Sam is a multi award winning realism tattoo artist in his twenties, with massive growth over his last five years in the industry:
Hyper Realistic Portraits: Mind blowing faces with real depth and detail.
Black and Grey Realism: Smooth shading and strong contrast in every piece.
Multi Award Winner: Awards in Milan and Belfast, competing with artists from around the world.
On the Road: Tattooing at major tattoo conventions around the world.
High Demand: His portrait work is in high demand, so plan ahead.
Consultation: Plan bigger ideas in person at our Loughton studio first.
Choose Your Reference: Sharp, well lit photos give the best result for any portrait tattoo.
Full Day Sessions: One artist, one client, a full day of about 6 to 7 hours.
Aftercare: Follow our aftercare guide to keep your greys smooth and sharp.
Straight Lines Tattoo: Award Winning Realism Tattoo Studio in London
Straight Lines Tattoo is a realism tattoo studio in Loughton, London, founded in 2015. Over 40 world class realism tattoo artists work under one roof, and our artists win awards all year round, from Best of Show at the Nordic Ink Festival and 1st place in Athens and Moscow to 1st place Best Large Black and Grey in Milan. We are also the best tattoo studio in Essex for black and grey realism, colour realism and portrait tattoos.
40+ Realism Artists: Black and grey realism, colour realism and portrait tattoo specialists.
Award Winning Team: Trophies from top tattoo conventions across Europe and beyond.
Bespoke Designs: One to one design consultations, with every tattoo designed for you on Photoshop.
Appointment Only: Your artist’s full attention for the whole day.
Clients from Abroad: People travel to us from across the UK, Europe and America.
Whether you want a large black and grey piece, a portrait, a sleeve or a full back, our award winning artists can bring your idea to life. Browse every portfolio on our Tattoo Artists page, or book your tattoo today.
