@ink98tattoostudio

📍Cork, Ireland

I am Samantha Arap, born in Chile into a Chilean-Lebanese family with a rich artistic heritage. Immersed early in art and music, my family revered painters like Dalí, Rembrandt, and Andrej Rublev, inspiring my creative journey. I spent my youth drawing and delving into science fiction, fantasy, and anime—with “Dracula” leaving a haunting imprint on my soul. I earned art awards during my school years, fueling my early aspirations. Although dance still dwells in my heart, at 28 I discovered that my true calling was tattooing, embarking on this enigmatic journey with fervor and dark inspiration. Now, I am tattooing in Europe, specifically in Ireland.

At 28, I began my tattooing journey, and since then I have traveled widely to experience new cultures and connect with clients at various artistic gatherings. My style is rooted in illustrative drawing and a distinctly gothic aesthetic, merging surrealism with realism. I approach my craft with the same discipline and passion that once defined my dance career, continually refining my techniques and exploring diverse themes. Each tattoo I create is a meticulously crafted expression of dark creativity—a visual narrative that honors my artistic roots, the spirit of goth , the energy of metal music , and the profound allure of evocative literature and dance.