{"id":27495,"date":"2023-04-12T22:15:22","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T22:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/otautahitattoo.com\/queenstown\/?page_id=27495"},"modified":"2025-06-27T03:59:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T03:59:55","slug":"samantha-colour-realism-tattoo-artist-queenstown","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/otautahitattoo.com\/queenstown\/our-team\/samantha-colour-realism-tattoo-artist-queenstown\/","title":{"rendered":"Samantha Simkiss"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Meet Samantha Simkiss one of our most versatile artist and The Master of colour.\u00a0Celebrating over 15 years in the tattoo industry, she began her tattooing career in the UK before embracing the creative scene in New Zealand nine years ago. Renowned for her adaptability, Samantha stands out as one of the most versatile artists in our studio, skill fully handling a variety of styles.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Her passion lies in vibrant, colour-infused tattoos, particularly excelling in abstract colour or black and grey, colour realism and neo trad. Samantha\u2019s work is not just about creating art; it\u2019s about infusing life and colour into every design she touches, whether it\u2019s a large, intricate piece or a small, personal symbol.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Approachable and dedicated, Samantha is committed to making each client\u2019s vision a reality, no matter the size of the project. Her ability to translate emotion and identity into colour and form makes her a preferred artist for those looking to express themselves through their tattoos.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">If you would like to explore more of Sami\u2019s work please visit her IG page @permanentartbysami<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>If you would like to make booking with Sami please email us <a href=\"mailto:queenstown@otautahitattoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">queenstown@otautahitattoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Samantha Simkiss one of our most versatile artist and The Master of colour.\u00a0Celebrating over 15 years in the tattoo industry, she began her tattooing career in the UK before embracing the creative scene in New Zealand nine years ago. 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