Buford, Georgia · Since 2005
Black Diamond Tattoo
Custom Tattoos in Buford, GA
Custom tattoos by Sam Couttolenc — realism, color, black & grey. 25 years turning your ideas into pieces built to last.
The Artist
Meet Sam Couttolenc
"I've been tattooing in Georgia since 2005. I do any tattoo style from black and grey to color — realism is one of my favorites, but I love turning people's ideas into beautiful tattoos they'll show with pride."
Every piece gets 100% of my attention to detail. 25 years of experience at your service — call, text, or email anytime to set something up.
Selected Work
Recent Pieces
Services
What Sam tattoos
Black & Grey
Soft shading, deep contrast, timeless detail.
Smooth grey-wash work — florals, portraits, religious pieces, and sleeves — built to age beautifully.
Color
Saturated, layered color that lasts.
Bold color packing, painterly blends, and vivid neo-traditional — placed and built to stay bright for years.
Realism
Photo-real portraits, animals, and statement pieces.
Sam's signature work — portraits, religious imagery, lions, skulls, and memorial pieces rendered with photo-real depth.
Cover-Ups
Turn the tattoo you regret into one you'll wear proudly.
Free consultations to design a cover-up or rework that hides the old piece and reads as a brand-new tattoo.
Client Reviews
4.7★ from 149 Google reviews
“Me and my friend got matching tats and it was the best decision to go with Samuel. He was super nice and understanding of our circumstances. Took care of us — if you want a tattoo and a free therapy session, he's your guy.”
“Was looking to get a sun and moon last minute and Sam was able to accommodate my schedule. First time with him and he was very personable. Gave me exactly what I wanted at a reasonable price. I will be returning.”
“Highly recommend Black Diamond Tattoo for any style you want or dream of having. Sam will exceed any standards. He went above and beyond on my piece — I will always go to him for any future ink.”
Ready to get inked?
Send your idea, reference photos, and preferred dates. Sam responds personally to every request.
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