Not Long Now: The Brighton Convention!
The Brighton Tattoo convention is just around the corner, and there are some fantastic things happening this year! The convention, which is now taking place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel, looks even bigger and better than it has ever been, and will be a fantastic weekend. First off, the artist list is fantastic. There … Read more
Guest Spot News: Rat, German Canalla, and Eli Falconette
(Header image by Rat) Hi guys, just a bit of news on some upcoming guest spots happening very soon! Firstly, our friend Rat will be guesting at Rawhide tattoo shop, in Bulkington, from the 28th of January. This is Rat’s first guest spot without a tattoo machine- this is all hand done stuff, this time … Read more
Machine-free tattooing 101 with Boff Konkerz
Hand-poked or machine-free tattooing is an ancient practice, which can be used to create incredibly intricate and delicate designs on the skin. The process is much more serene and peaceful than getting tattooed by a noisy, buzzing machine, and for some people, it can be a more spiritual experience. Boff Konkerz is a nomadic tattoo … Read more
Frith Street: Chad Koeplinger Guest Spot!!!!!!!!!
Hi, guys and girls. I’ve been a bit manic recently with uni so haven’t had much chance to post anything up here, just checking in to let you know of one of the best guest spots of next year so far! Frith Street recently tweeted that the one and only Chad Koeplinger will be doing … Read more
T-Shirts and Alex Trowell at Jayne Doe
Here’s a little update for you from the lovely Jayne Doe Tattoo Studio in Hornchurch, Essex. First up, studio t-shirts are now for sale from their website – http://jaynedoe.bigcartel.com/ Becca has been busy designing a brand new boxer girl to go with their previous boxer man t-shirt. Prices are from £12.99, and they will sell … Read more
Electric Pick’s New Plans
It’s been a while since I updated you on what one of my favourite tattooers, Electric Pick, is up to. He’s the kind of guy who travels around a lot, so it’s always worth being up to date with this kind of stuff! I rarely come across tattooers who are this organised- Electric Pick knows … Read more
Quickfire Guest Spot News
Guest spots are really awesome. Just like tattoo conventions, they give you a chance to be tattooed by those artists who you wouldn’t normally be able to get tattooed by, and I’m sure they’re really fun if you’re a tattooer yourself. There have been a few guest spots announced here lately, so here’s some quick … Read more
Jasmine Wright: at Jayne Doe Later This Year
[Here's a very quick update from Rachel, about an awesome guest spot at Jayne Doe. Jasmine is an incredible tattooer- if you know about tattooing, you will want in on this. Make your appointment quickly! - Mel] News from Jayne Doe Tattoo in Hornchurch, Essex: they have the lovely Jasmine Wright from the USA … Read more
Blake Heppell and Alec Benjamin Guest Spots!
A little birdie told me about a few guestspots coming about in the not so distant future at Newcastle’s Inkslingers Tattoo Studio. Alec Benjamin guesting at the shop, and will be joining the studio from the 3rd July to the 7th. Book in NOW if you want a space for the very limited time he is there! … Read more
Steve Whittenberger Guesting at War Horse and Black Hive
Some people think that this blog only posts about things that are happening in the UK. It’s the name, right? The fact is, I just write about more things from the UK because I’m more likely to hear about them. Awesome tattooers elsewhere deserve just as much, especially tattooers like Steve Whittenberger. Steve will be … Read more
Real Art welcomes Paul Naylor
Real Art Tattoo in Leicester is set to host a new regular guest artist – Paul Naylor of Powerhouse Tattoo in Northwich, Cheshire. Paul has been tattooing since the early 90s, specialising in realism and black and grey, and opened his own studio in 2000. Originally called Indigo, these days the studio known as Powerhouse, … Read more
Alan Aldred is coming to Newcastle!
Guess what everyone! Alan Aldred is coming to Newcastle! There’s the good news anyway- the bad news is, I’ve already booked in the best design from his flash sheet- muah hahahahahaha! Honestly though, this is yet another great tattooer visiting Ian Parkin’s Inkslingers in Newcastle- I know Ian, as you guys may know, and I … Read more
Electric Pick- off to Australia!
My pal Electric Pick has more news already! Sometimes I wonder if he has the time to ever stop- by the looks of things though, he doesn’t even want to any time soon. Anyway, it’s great news if you live in Australia, because Pick is coming your way! In an email, he told me this: … Read more
Mel’s Big Bumper Guest Spot List
As promised yesterday, here’s a list of all the guest spots that are going on at the minute! Tattooers have been planning guest spots all over the place lately, and it’s actually getting hard to keep up, to be honest! Instead of writing individual posts for everyone, here’s one big list. Feel free to add … Read more
Any Guest Spot Info? Send it in here, please!
Let’s mark our calendars properly and sort out the array of guest spots that are going on right now. Lately, there’s been an abundance of tattooers doing guest spots, especially in the UK- I’m guessing this is to do with the wonderful London Convention! Tomorrow, I’m going to put together a list of the guest … Read more
