A smiling young woman with curly hair, wearing a sleeveless top with a sun and palm tree graphic, and layered necklaces, standing in front of a dark background.

about

isabella

Woman tattooing a man's arm in a tattoo shop.
Woman tattooing a man's arm in a tattoo shop.

Isabella Samaniego is a versatile multimedia artist based in San Diego, California, specializing in tattooing and fine art oil painting. Her artistic journey encompasses a unique blend of traditional and innovative techniques, reflecting diverse themes inspired by nature's beauty and human complexities.  Her work evokes deep thoughts and visual allure, inviting viewers into a world of creativity and expression.

She has a fine arts background studying at Laguna College of Arts and Design in Laguna Beach. Her atelier background laid a strong foundation for understanding the human form.

Two tattoo artists working on clients in a tattoo shop.
Two tattoo artists working on clients in a tattoo shop.

Tattoo style

Isabella's tattoo style is black and grey realism/ surrealism, fineline, and ornamental focused. She enjoys merging juxtaposing motifs and visually striking elements with high contrast for her style. She enjoys doing portraits, still lifes, floral ornamental style, and merging surrealism elements to images.

TATTOO EXPERIENCE

Isabella recently completed her 100 tattoo apprenticeship at Chapter one tattoo in ocean beach where she now sees client’s weekly.

A person getting a tattoo on their arm at a tattoo shop, while a tattoo artist points at the tattoo they are working on.
A person getting a tattoo on their arm at a tattoo shop, while a tattoo artist points at the tattoo they are working on.
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