Karen Smith

@tattookaren · Tattoo artist

Tattoo artist based in Tipperary Ireland. By appointment only. DM for enquiries or bookings.

Karen Smith is a tattoo artist in Clonmel whose work centres on realism. Across the 35 pieces on Perspectiv the work spans realism, dotwork and American traditional, with realism making up about 45% of it. About 48% of the pieces use colour, most often coral and teal; the rest are black and grey. Recurring subjects include roses, lion, flowers and clock. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the chest. 30 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly black and grey, colour in 48% of pieces, measured across 31 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: coral and teal.

What they tattoo

Subjects: roses, lion, flowers, clock, phoenix and leaves.

Usually on the forearm, the chest and the shoulder.

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Work

Unicorn new school tattoo on the shoulder by Karen SmithAngel realism tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithPhoenix black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithLion and wolf realism tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithBabies realism tattoo on the chest by Karen SmithLion realism tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithLighthouse and family realism tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithLion realism tattoo on the upper arm by Karen SmithPortrait realism tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithFootball player with children black and grey tattoo on the back by Karen SmithAncient mask tribal tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithMask and dragonfly japanese irezumi tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithFloral mandala dotwork tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithSpartan warrior realism tattoo on the shoulder by Karen SmithCompass and rope realism tattoo on the shoulder by Karen SmithMandala ornamental tattoo on the upper arm by Karen SmithLion and tree dotwork tattoo on the back by Karen SmithRoses black and grey tattoo on the hand by Karen SmithBreast dotwork tattoo on the chest by Karen SmithDreamcatcher with flowers dotwork tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithClock and religious imagery American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithGeometric mandala geometric tattoo on the calf by Karen SmithSugar skull Chicano tattoo on the forearm by Karen SmithClock and angel American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Karen Smith