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Over 2 years healed sketchy dragonArtist Upload

Leon

Sketch
by LeonView →
Black & grey realism Greek mythology sleeve featuring Zeus, flowing into a detailed rose hand tattoo. Large-scale forearm and hand composition with smooth shading, bold contrast and classical sculpture-inspired detail. Ideal for clients looking for mythology tattoos, Greek god sleeves, realism sleeves and custom black & grey work.Artist Upload

Mikey

Black & Grey Realism
by MikeyView →
Black & grey realism Bob Marley portrait tattoo on the calf featuring smooth black and grey shading, fine line realism and lifelike facial detail. A high-contrast music portrait capturing expression, character and iconic features with clean realism throughout the piece.Artist Upload

Mikey

Portrait
by MikeyView →
Black & grey realism lighthouse tattoo on the shin featuring dramatic clouds, crashing waves and atmospheric shading. A fine line realism piece with high contrast detail, textured black and grey work and a coastal theme that creates depth and movement throughout the design.Artist Upload

Mikey

Black & Grey Realism
by MikeyView →
Black & grey realism portrait tattoo of a sorrowful female figure with a single tear, placed on the upper chest. Fine line realism with smooth black and grey shading, soft facial detail and a clean composition inspired by classical sculpture and religious artwork.Artist Upload

Mikey

Chicano
by MikeyView →
Bold Neo Trad full chest tattoo featuring a roaring tiger, ornamental flowers and twin female faces with vibrant colour, strong black outlines and symmetrical composition. Designed as a large-scale statement piece that flows naturally across the chest with Japanese-inspired influences and decorative detailing.Artist Upload

Mikey

Neo Traditional
by MikeyView →
Vibrant Neo Trad chrysanthemum tattoo across the trap, shoulder and neck with bold black outlines, saturated turquoise colour and ornamental leaves. Designed to flow naturally into the upper body, with a leopard element tying the composition together for a striking large-scale piece.Artist Upload

Mikey

Neo Traditional
by MikeyView →
healed lion, fresh clock. Large-scale black & grey realism back piece combining a detailed lion portrait with a Roman numeral clock, dove, roses and ornamental filigree. Designed to flow naturally across the full back with bold contrast, smooth blackwork, fine realism and soft textured shading.Artist Upload

Mikey

Black & Grey Realism
by MikeyView →
Black & grey Greek statue portrait tattoo on the upper arm featuring realistic sculptural detail, flowing beard textures and high contrast shading. Classical mythology-inspired realism designed as part of a larger sleeve.Artist Upload

Kiegh Tattersall

Black & Grey Realism
by Kiegh TattersallView →
Black & grey pet portrait tattoo of a dog on the forearm featuring realistic fur texture, expressive eyes. Custom memorial pet tattoo with soft shading, high contrast detail and personalised script lettering.Artist Upload

Kiegh Tattersall

Pet Portrait
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Black & grey Post Malone portrait tattoo on the upper arm featuring high contrast realism, textured shading and expressive portrait detail. Custom music portrait tattoo with bold blackwork, dramatic lighting and realistic facial features.Artist Upload

Kiegh Tattersall

Portrait
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Blackwork horror portrait tattoo covering the inner bicep and tricep with textured shading, high contrast detail and dark surreal imagery. Custom horror realism piece blending portrait work, abstract textures and bold blackwork.Artist Upload

Kiegh Tattersall

Blackwork
by Kiegh TattersallView →
Black & grey rose tattoo on the thigh featuring realistic floral work, soft stippled shading and bold black leaves. Custom botanical tattoo combining detail, smooth gradients and timeless floral design.Artist Upload

Kiegh Tattersall

Floral
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Black & grey Kurt Cobain portrait tattoo on the calf. Fine line realism with soft textured shading, high contrast detail and expressive portrait work. Custom musician portrait showcasing realistic black & grey tattooing.Artist Upload

Kiegh Tattersall

Portrait
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Custom black & grey skull tattoo on the forearm. Realistic skull with textured blackwork, abstract ink splashes and high contrast shading. Dark art, horror-inspired realism and gothic tattoo design.Artist Upload

Kiegh Tattersall

Abstract
Textured
by Kiegh TattersallView →
Black & grey Border Collie pet portrait on the calf. Black & grey realism with soft textured shading, detailed fur and expressive eyes. Custom memorial-style pet tattoo showcasing realistic animal portrait work.Artist Upload

Kiegh Tattersall

Pet Portrait
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Trad snake hand shaken shinArtist Upload

Leon

Traditional
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large freehand vines and leavesArtist Upload

Leon

Blackwork
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bold line work and soft stippled wolf and pubsArtist Upload

Leon

Stippling
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lioness and red flowers on upper backArtist Upload

Leon

Stippling
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large Chinese Dragon with large red flowerArtist Upload

Leon

Japanese
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black and red line work snakesArtist Upload

Leon

Line Work
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delicate flower and leavesArtist Upload

Leon

Floral
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abstract stippled feminine flower ladyArtist Upload

Leon

Illustrative
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dream catcher, butterfly and feathers. mainly black and grey with a splash of colourArtist Upload

Leon

Mandala
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colour Raven on back of forearmArtist Upload

Leon

Blackwork
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stippled hammer head sharkArtist Upload

Leon

Stippling
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bold blackwork moth on the shinArtist Upload

Leon

Blackwork
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Cat face tattoo in black line workArtist Upload

Alina Małota

Doodle
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Double cross tattoo Artist Upload

Alina Małota

Blackwork
by Alina MałotaView →
First colour work. Red and blue tigerArtist Upload

Alina Małota

Doodle
by Alina MałotaView →
Line work seahorse in black ink Artist Upload

Alina Małota

Sketch
by Alina MałotaView →
Black work Peony flower with decorative dot work patternArtist Upload

Leon

Floral
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Badass Neo trad chrysanthemum tattoo Artist Upload

Mikey

Neo Traditional
by MikeyView →
Freehand black work hand tattoo !🖤✨Artist Upload

Leah Catchpole

Blackwork
by Leah CatchpoleView →
Freehand dragon and books 📚 Artist Upload

Leah Catchpole

Blackwork
by Leah CatchpoleView →
Demon Doberman black work from ribs to hip 🐶🖤Artist Upload

Leah Catchpole

Blackwork
by Leah CatchpoleView →
Full healed Neo traditional jinx tattoo 💙💕Artist Upload

Leah Catchpole

Neo Traditional
by Leah CatchpoleView →
Neo Japanese fish full colour 🐟 Artist Upload

Leah Catchpole

Neo Traditional
by Leah CatchpoleView →
Full lower arm and more, Neo Japanese mixed styles of black work and colour ! Absolutely loved doing this 🐯 Artist Upload

Leah Catchpole

Neo Traditional
by Leah CatchpoleView →
Full colour free handed jelly fish ! Artist Upload

Leah Catchpole

Neo Traditional
by Leah CatchpoleView →
Black work kelpie ! Artist Upload

Leah Catchpole

Blackwork
by Leah CatchpoleView →
Butterfly surreal woman face tattoo Artist Upload

Jessica Zschorn

Illustrative
by Jessica ZschornView →
Matching illustrative surreal black work line tattoo Artist Upload

Jessica Zschorn

Illustrative
by Jessica ZschornView →
Blackwork surreal tattoo leg pretty Artist Upload

Jessica Zschorn

Illustrative
by Jessica ZschornView →
Cartoon pop culture inspired colour tattoo Artist Upload

Jessica Zschorn

Cartoon
by Jessica ZschornView →
Surreal illustrative woman hand drawn Artist Upload

Jessica Zschorn

Illustrative
by Jessica ZschornView →
Illustrative feminine horror tattoo linework surreal Artist Upload

Jessica Zschorn

Illustrative
by Jessica ZschornView →
Black work surreal linework tiger Artist Upload

Jessica Zschorn

Illustrative
by Jessica ZschornView →
Textured illustrative game character from binding of Isaac Artist Upload

Leon

Cartoon
by LeonView →
textured black and grey bird on handArtist Upload

Leon

Blackwork
by LeonView →
Black & Grey Hull City inspired tiger Artist Upload

Leon

Blackwork
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Stipple shaded Vageta Artist Upload

Leon

Anime
by LeonView →
staple shaded flowing Anime dragon Artist Upload

Leon

Anime
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dot work geometric mandala sleeve Artist Upload

Leon

Geometric
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floral style pomegranate branchArtist Upload

Leon

Floral
by LeonView →