Tag Archives: geometric

Happy New Year – Welcome Insider

Hello and Happy New Year!

Print

I know that is a bit past the sell by date but then I’ve been pretty terrible at this blog yet again but I feel, in some way, that I have some sort of excuse. I’ve been very busy for the last few months setting up my own new private tattoo studio in Leith, Edinburgh which has taken all of my attention and energy but has been totally worth it.

The studio is called and is located at:

Insider Studio,

89 Henderson Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6ED

15822727_339379173121679_7367576322579353690_n

The studio is a wonderful, bright, open space with fantastic views along the Shore, it is, as mentioned, a private appointment-only studio accessed through a residential stairway meaning that, although visitors are welcome it is best to contact us first before coming along.

15326081_326569627735967_6326460672145900927_o 15272272_320273008365629_60110780354970608_o

 

Here are some photographs of the studio build from start to finish.

15178310_319615518431378_1366192968024919491_n
15288618_323758921350371_2552217467725415715_o

 

I would very much like to thank Splintr for the interior design concept, Bryden Firth Joinery, MS Flooring, Sorell Furniture, Sean Brown Plumbing and Heating , Ryan O’Malley Electrician and Keith Wood Painting and Decorating for all their hard work and fantastic service – these guys have been brilliant each and every one.

If you want to book in or for anything else please email: info@insidertattoo.com

 

 

Healed/New

Here are some pieces some of which are healed, like the mandala on this first piece, with other new tattoos.

P1150138

 

The endless knot here is new – the sanskrit was not done by me.

Tattoo-1150102.edit

I filled in the spaces between some work by my friend Alvaro Flores who works in Melbourne, Australia at Korpus Tattoo.

Tattoo-1150121.edit Tattoo-1150122.edit Tattoo-1150122edit

Maze, seed of life and constellation concept was brought in by the customer.

Tattoo-1150132.edit

Interesting piece in as far as it covers a birthmark making use of it.

Tattoo-1150135.edit

Classic lotus.

Tattoo-1150137.edit

 

My old pal Jon was back when I was at Into You in London – he got several little tattoos done in the same session – P1150110

 

 

P1150106P1150107

 

 

 

I managed to get a few shots of Asia’s healed tattoo from a short while back. I did a cover up on her lower back which you can just see in one of the photos but my other pictures of it were out of focus….. I’m a tattooist not a photographer it seems.
Tattoo-1150124.editTattoo-1150125.editTattoo-1150126.edit

 

Long Distance and Long Sittings

Last week at Lew and Danny both travelled up from down south to get tattooed in Edinburgh.

Lew sat for a whole day to complete his abstract geometric sleeve.

Danny stuck it out for two and a half days for his lady Odin and mandala half sleeve and chest panel, which I was really happy with the result of.

It’s interesting to note that the larger more complex projects are coming from clients travelling from down south, and I reckon it’s time that the Scots step up!
P1130956_3573.10x8web
P1130968_3585.8x10web P1130969_3586.8x10web

P1130971_3557.10x8web P1130974_3560.10x8web P1130978_3564.10x8web P1130982_3568.10x8web

 

 

P1130983_3552.10x8web

Kalinga Kalinga Geo Bee Ganesh

I had some fun stuff in over the last couple of weeks – I’m really enjoying putting new twists on Filipino Kalinga tribal tattoo patterns. The chest piece is really very influenced by my pal Roxx at 2 Spirit in San Francisco so all due respects to her. I also got to finish up Martin’s Kalinga/Geo sleeve which was a very interesting project – surprisingly both of these pieces were these guys first tattoos – ‘Go big or go home’? Well done fellas!

P1130950_3415.8x10web

P1130882_3468.8x10web P1130886_3472.8x10web P1130897_3483.8x10web P1130906_3492.8x10web P1130916_3449.8x10web P1130921_3454.8x10web P1130927_3440.8x10web P1130932_3435.8x10web P1130935_3438.8x10web P1130940_3431.8x10web P1130947_3427.8x10web P1130949_3422.8x10web

P1130824_3539.8x10web P1130837_3531.8x10web

Edinburgh London

I had a nice time down in London at Into You – such a friendly and talented crew, I really am looking forward to my return in August (7-8-9th). If you’re in London or nearby and want to book in then please email: blue@into-you.co.uk.

Here are some of the things I did there mixed in with some stuff from Edinburgh.

 

1-18web 2-18web 3-18web 4-18web 5-18web 6-18web 7-18web 8-18web 11-18web 12-18web 13-18web 14-18web 15-18web

 

Also here are a couple of pieces that I managed to get healed shots of. It’s always good when you get the chance to get the tattoo once it’s settled in.

9-18web
10-18web

Eyes Owls Mandalas

I’ve been a little slow on the blog update again so there’ll likely be more than one this week – I have been busy doing tattoos though so here are some pictures of what I’ve been up to.

1web 2web 3bweb 3web 4web 5web 6web 7web 8web 9web 10web

Liverbirds and Traditional Swallows

I was lucky enough to have spent the better part of a week at Forever True Tattoo in Liverpool working alongside the inspirational and perfectly gentlemanly Richie Clarke, not forgetting the diamond geezer known as Paul on the front desk. The studio is a great place with the walls covered in great Traditional Western Style flash – much of it painted by Richie himself which gives the place a really classic feel. Both of the guys here went out of their way to be helpful and make a true welcome to their studio.

While I was there I got to do a few very fun pieces on some lovely clients all of whom I’d like to thank for coming along and getting tattooed. Here are a few of the pieces I did, some of which are Traditional Western Style which was great fun to do and much less strain on my eyes for sure! Oh yes – I also tattooed Richie’s palm which was an honour and may I say a pleasure? Ha ha…..

Little Mandalamaids and Cats Covens

This week was spent in beautiful Copenhagen in Denmark where I was working at The Sailors Grave with Zooki, Jesper  and of course Judd and Marija Ripley. They have a lovely bright spacious studio and  I was happily given all I needed to settle in after a friendly welcome. These guys and gal sure know how to knock out some top notch tattooing. I was kept busy doing more mandala and other patterned stuff. I got to catch up with an old pal Leigh who has relocated to Copenhagen and we also caught up with our pals from Skindred as they were passing through town on tour. Oh and of course we went to see the Little Mermaid statue…..

Here is a sample of the stuff I did whilst at the shop – thanks for looking.

 

Eurotrash and Style

Quick catch up on the past few weeks in Europe, I’ve been busy tattooing in some great studios, feeling extremely welcome and grateful.

First stop on the trip was Graz at Lightbearer Tattoo, great bunch of folks and some lovely customers in a beautiful city.

Next up was Mystery Tattoo Club in Paris, an inspirational bunch and again a warm reception from the Parisian customers. I got to do some fun stuff here and also my wife was more than happy to discover a gluten-free Patisserie right around the corner which was delicious and sinful I’m sure!

I shall certainly be visiting these great cities in the not too distant future…..

 

 

London Tattoo Convention 2014

I was fortunate enough to work at the London Tattoo Convention this year for which I’d like to say thanks to Miki Vialetto and all of the crew. It was a last minute affair and consequently I didn’t have time to get a banner or much other stuff together to make my booth look nice but I rolled with it and knocked together a purposely näive banner and made the best of it. I haven’t done too many shows in the last few years but had  great time and was kept busy at this very well attended convention chatting to visitors to the booth and tattooing some great customers.  I  hardly had time to visit any other booths or the art exhibitions unfortunately which is a shame since there were so many friends and other sights to see that I missed out on – such is life.

My lovely wife was there assisting me  and taking photographs over the weekend as well as selling her own ‘Wee Dottle’ Hairflowers which were popular amongst the lady attendees. Here are a few photographs from over the weekend and some of the tattoos: