Blackwork
Heavy solid black, bold shapes and strong contrast. Blackwork ages well and reads clearly from across a room, which makes it a solid choice for sleeves, thighs and back pieces.
Southsea · Portsmouth
Tattoo styles we work in
Four resident artists in one Portsmouth studio, each with their own hand. Everything here is drawn custom for the person wearing it - find the style you are after, then ask for that artist by name.
Geometric
Precise linework, symmetry and repeated pattern mapped to the shape of the body. Mandalas, ornamental panels and sacred geometry all live here.
Black/grey work
Smooth shading, soft gradients and everything between solid black and light grey. Black and grey work suits portraits, realism, fine detail and larger pieces that need depth without heavy colour.
Colour
Saturated, illustrative colour work - from bright graphic pieces to painterly blends. Best planned around your skin tone so it stays vivid for years.
Traditional
Bold outlines, a limited palette and classic imagery: roses, daggers, panthers, hearts. The oldest language in tattooing and still the most durable.
Script and lettering
Names, quotes and single words drawn by hand to fit the placement. Spacing, flow and letter weight matter more than anything here.