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Sam Atlanta, GA
My name is Brandon Roberts. My middle name is “Sam,” and it’s what I go by in the art/ tattoo world. I have a bachelors in studio art (BFA) from Georgia State University. I am 25 years old and have been tattooing for 6 years. I’m from a smaller town east of Atlanta, GA, by the name of Conyers. I am currently tattooing at Cabin Ink Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Who/where do you get your inspiration
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from? I draw a lot of inspiration from street art. The illustrative yet realistic look of murals and street art has definitely inspired my style. Street art has such an essence to me. To be playful, to be serious, to be fun, similar to my tattoos. Also, life gives me a lot of inspiration, as cliché as it may sound. The coexisting of good and bad in the journey of life is where I draw most of my inspiration.
What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business?
They actually supported it! I was already trying to go the art route in high school/college, so
SAM
6 Years
Tattooing
Atlanta, GA
Location
Independent Artist
B&G and Color Illustrative
Specialty
@samcabinatl
samcabinatl
@gmail.com it seemed to be up my alley. Of course, older parents don’t understand the concept of tattooing and the industry and how lucrative it can be because it is so new to them. Other than that, they supported it.
What would you say is your favorite part
of the job? Being able to work with people’s ideas and give them something they can wear for the rest of their lives. As a studio artist at first, I didn’t like working with other people’s ideas at first, but it became one of my favorite parts of the job. Especially if I can take someone’s idea, spin it through my mind and present their idea to them in a better way and they love it.
What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing?
Getting tattoos and being around a shop environment. It just excited me; everything about it did, from the green soap smell to the bogging of machines and decorations in a tattoo shop. I fell in love with every aspect of it. Like yeah, this is what I want to do.
Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private
areas, etc.) Yes, face tattoos. I feel it’s so trendy nowadays. Especially on younger clients, it puts too much power in my hands. ✕
