1. A method of imaging a sample, the method comprising the steps of: positioning a magnetic particle near a surface of the sample; applying a strong direct current (DC) magnetic field in a first, non-perpendicular direction relative to the surface of the sample; applying a RF field in a second direction to produce magnetic resonance of a plurality of magnetic spins of the sample in a region near the magnetic particle; detecting the magnetic resonance of the plurality of magnetic spins.