Hi, I’m Sam! 🌿

I’m a Charlotte, NC based tattoo artist and Founder of Sage & Needle.

My main styles are pointillism, dot work, fine line, and realism. I aim to create a safe and enjoyable environment and offer a healing and nurturing experience more than just a tattoo.

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Client Reviews

  • "Amazing!!! Can’t say enough good things about getting my tattoo. She absolutely is a delight to talk to, is so welcoming and inclusive, and does amazing work.. my tattoo is exactly what I wanted. I will be booking another appointment with her so soon!"

    Jessica Reece

  • "I had the best experience with Sam. They were very supportive in my ideas and respectful through the whole tattooing process. They had a delicate touch and I really appreciated their perfectionist lens they were looking through to give me the best tattoo they could. Their setup VERY CLEAN. The vibes were immaculate."

    Valerie Mel

  • "Sam is amazing, she free handed something so unique and I’m so happy with it! She’s so kind and the experience was really positive. ❤️"

    Meg Holt

  • "Sam was awesome! They were very patient while I picked out my size and totally nailed the details. A great first experience, will definitely be back at some point for another."

    Paul Fisher

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Keep up with me

Added a beetle and some flowers to Annie’s sleeve in pointilism 🪲🌸 🍃 Shoulder tattoo also done by me, looking so good healed 🥹 Thank you so much to Annie again for letting me create the coolest garden on their skin 💚 #beetletattoo #Ch
Lamb relic and little Jake from Adventure Time for Devon 🐑 ♦️ #adventuretime #adventuretimetattoo #lambrelic #jakethedog #CharlotteTattoos #CLTTattooArtists #CharlotteArtists #NorthCarolinaTattoos #NCInk #CharlotteTattooStudio #CLTTattooCommu
Harry Potter tattoo for Kari 🧙‍♂️⚡️🪄 We aimed for a design that felt subtle and feminine. Initially, it was supposed to be a flowery theme with a touch of the book’s essence with some HP items. But while searching for ideas and reference
Another one of my favorites! Wildflower sleeve for Zelda 🌺 🐝 🐞 Swipe left to see the beginning process ➡️ Books are open for March/April! 🗓️ #flowers #sleevetattoo #freehandtattoo #CharlotteTattoos #CLTTattooArtists #CharlotteArtists #NorthC
Matching tattoos for Fiona and her sister🪑 Swipe left to see how much tattoos stretch when done on the ribs/sides. It’s something to always keep in mind when deciding on placement. If you have any questions about your next tattoo, I’m
💝 Friday, Feb 16th Valentine's Flash Day 💝 $41 per tattoo 1.5 - 2 inches Black and Grey Arms or Legs Designs are repeatable Bring your bestie or your lover to get a tattoo this Friday at a reduced price to celebrate Valentine's! Spots are limited
"She wandered by the riverside To drown her sorrows in the tide" 🧜🏼‍♀️ LOVED doing this The Nymph and the Dryad tattoo for @lydia.durrence. Read more below about the approach we took for this tattoo! ⬇️ The illustration is from a bo
💚 Valentine's Flash is here 💚 Link in bio to book! Swipe left to see the designs on different skin stones. All designs are B&W - 3 inch. minimum - $250 Sizes can be bigger for an additional charge. Color can be added for an additional fee
💚 Valentine's Flash is here 💚 Link in bio to book! Swipe left to see the designs on different skin stones. All designs are B&W - 3 inch. minimum - $250 Sizes can be bigger for an additional charge. Color can be added for an additional fee
💚 Valentine's Flash is here 💚 Link in bio to book! Swipe left to see the designs on different skin stones. All designs are B&W - 3 inch. minimum - $250 Sizes can be bigger for an additional charge. Color can be added for an additional fee
Gothic bookshelf for Maddie! I'm so excited to start this year with one of my favorite tattoos I've done. What's your favorite item? Zoom in to find these! 👻🧪🦋🐸🌿 I'll be posting a valentines flash 💝 tomorrow so keep an eye on your tl 👀 #boo

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