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Master of ink! Maltese tattoo artist wins multiple awards at Titanic Tattoo Convention in Belfast
Samuel Schiavone’s noir-themed piece featuring 1940s actress Lauren Bacall stole the show last weekend

Francesca Vella

Samuel Schiavone

The local tattoo artist Samuel Schiavone, known on Instagram as @samtattoos7, was a resounding success at the Titanic Tattoo Convention that was held last weekend in Belfast.

The talented artist took home first place in the Best Portrait category, Best of Saturday and second place in the Best of Show for his incredible noir-themed piece featuring Lauren Bacall, the iconic actress popular in the 1940s.

This is not Samuel Schiavone’s first success this year – in January he participated in the acclaimed Milano Tattoo Convention, where he won first place in the ‘Large Black and Grey’ category and second place in the Best of Saturday category.

His tattoos are characterised by hyperrealistic portraits in black and white, with vivid detail and intense facial expressions. Subjects vary from known personalities, to skulls and characters from horror films, such as 'The Conjuring'.

Keep making us proud Samuel!

5th August 2024


Francesca Vella
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Francesca Vella
Francesca has always felt most at home in a cinema or theatre, particularly if musicals are involved. She loves to read, write, and share about her experiences of both the fictional and the real world.

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