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Happy New Year – Welcome Insider

Posted on January 12, 2017 | Leave a comment

Hello and Happy New Year!

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

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.

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

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

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Tagged black and grey, black tattoos, blackwork edinburgh, blackwork tattoo, blackwork., dotwork, dotwork edinburgh, dotwork scotland, edinburgh geometric tattooist, edinburgh tattoo, geometric, insider tattoo, jason corbett, jason zigzag, mandala, sacred geometry

Healed/New

Posted on October 2, 2015 | Leave a comment

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

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

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

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

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

Classic lotus.

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

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.

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Tagged black tattoos, blackwork edinburgh, blackwork tattooist uk, dotwork, dotwork edinburgh, edinburgh geometric tattooist, geometric, geometric tattoo, into you tattoo, jason corbett, jason corbett tattoo, jason zigzag, mandala, mandala tattoo, sacred geometry

End of a Year

Posted on January 8, 2015 | Leave a comment

So I’ve rested up over Christmas, got to know my new additions to my family (of the kitten variety) , and am ready to start the new year, which is shaping up pretty well already.

I ended last year with some nice tattoos, thanks to all my customers in Edinburgh, London, Stockholm, Brussels and Evian, hope to see some of you again this year. Here’s some of what I’ve been doing this past month.

Wolf head all healed up now, just added the geo dotwork and the other arm.

In progress mandalas going down back.

Sleeve in progress.

And here’s the new trouble makers, I’m allowed to be a proud parent just this once.

Exciting guest spot announcements coming up….

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Tagged best uk tattooist, black and grey tattoos, black tattoos, blackwork edinburgh, blackwork london, blackwork tattoo, dotwork, dotwork edinburgh, edinburgh, edinburgh best tattooist, great tattoos, henna tattoo, mandala, mandala edinburgh, sacred geometry, tribal tattoos san francisco tattoo

Long Distance and Long Sittings

Posted on October 19, 2014 | Leave a comment

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!
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Tagged abstract tattoo, blackwork., dotwork, edinburgh, edinburgh tattoo, geo tattoo, geometric, geometric tattoo, london tattoo, mandala, odin, owl tattoo, pattern tattoo, patternwork, uk tattooist

Flying Visits

Posted on September 13, 2014 | Leave a comment

In the last few weeks I’ve been over to Stockholm to work at Infamous Tattoo Studio which is one of my favourite guest spots as well as my regular guest spot in London and I’ve been busy up in the ‘home base’ – Red Hot and Blue in Edinburgh. I’ve had folks down from Orkney and further beyond so it’s been flying visits all round. Here’s some of the fruits of my labour.

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Tagged bat, japanese style, mandala, noh, Vietnamese

Edinburgh London

Posted on July 18, 2014 | Leave a comment

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.

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.

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Tagged blackwork london, foot tattoo, geometric, hanuman, healed, henna, mandala, orchid, pattern, patterns, raven, Skull, thai

Henna Pufferfish Nest Whale

Posted on June 26, 2014 | Leave a comment

So here is some more work from the last few weeks – I’m almost back up to date.

First up I added to Jane’s mandal/henna arm next to some great pieces by Stef fro Old Town Tattoo in Edinburgh. Then there are various other pieces – amongst them a puffer fish nest – look the video up on the internet as it’s pretty cool – a Native American textile pattern whale, a Ganesh and amongst it a piece of Japanese inspired colour work from a few years back that I added a chest panel onto.

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Tagged 3d, blackwork tattoo, deco burst, deer skull, ganesh, henna, japanese tattoo, jason corbett, jason zigzag, lily, mandala, moon, native american, pufferfish, sacred geometry, Skull, stag, sun and moon, textile pattern, whale

Eyes Owls Mandalas

Posted on June 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

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.

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Tagged alex grey, all seeing eye, black and grey, blackwork tattoo, blackwork., crown tattoo, dotwork, eye, eye of providence, geometric, geometric tattoo, mandala, owl, palm tattoo, Skull, wolf

Hope Mandala

Posted on May 18, 2014 | Leave a comment

I was pleased to be asked to do a commission for Brian Jobson for his hair salon Hope Hairdressing in Dunfermline, Scotland. He asked for a centrepiece to catch the clients eye while they were at the backwash which I was happy to do for him. Here’s the result photo courtesy of Brian.

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Tagged artwork, ceiling rose, commission, fleur de lis, hope hairdressing, mandala

Doors Upon Doors

Posted on May 18, 2014 | Leave a comment

So I have recovered from my op and went to London for a guest spot at Seven Doors which went well with plenty of new and returning customers booking in with me directly. Thanks for having me Jondix and Deno!

I had a nice time in London and whilst there I started discussions for a regular guest spot with one of the UK’s if not the worlds most seminal and influential tattoo studios – keep your eye’s peeled for announcements! To say I’m excited about this opening door is an understatement.

Anyway here are some of the pieces I was working on: