THIS

IS

SAMET

A young man with dark curly hair, sunglasses, and tattoos on his neck, wearing a tan coat and a blue shirt, is standing outside near a stone sculpture of a cherub. The background contains trees and dense foliage.

Every tattoo tells a story… Since 2016, I have been TRANSLATING my collectors’ emotions and memories into lastıng works of art.

A man with sunglasses, a button-up shirt, and a long coat walking on a garden path with plants on both sides. There is a large snail sculpture and a statue of a woman in the background, with trees behind them.
Close-up of a person's arm with a detailed black and gray tattoo sleeve featuring classical art, handwritten text, geometric designs, and decorative elements.

Samet Yaman is an accomplished tattoo artist with over nine years of dedicated experience in the industry. Born and raised in Izmir, his artistic journey began at Işılay Saygın Fine Arts High School, laying a strong foundation that he further pursued in the Fine Arts Education department at Dokuz Eylül University.

Specializing in fine line and black & grey realism, Samet creates bespoke tattoo designs that seamlessly combine technical precision with meaningful storytelling. Deeply connected to his roots as a painter, he frequently draws inspiration from history and classical masters, modernizing these timeless elements to craft unique, visually captivating pieces for his collectors.

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BASED IN COLOGNE

Currently based in Cologne, Germany, Samet continues to push the boundaries of his craft. His mission is to provide an exclusive, collaborative experience for every client, ensuring that each piece is not just a tattoo, but a timeless signature on the skin.

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AWARDS

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