Inkslingers Newcastle: Turnin’ It To 11.
There have been a billion changes at Inkslingers, and I haven’t even told you guys about it. Sorry about that. While the lovely Hayley Parkin is now on her maternity leave, Ian Parkin and Lauren Stephens haven’t been left high and dry, as they have two new tattooers in the shop! Gav Lyons is now … 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
Dave Simpson: In Australia Next Week!
I’m sorry if this ends up being a short post- I’m nursing one hell of a cold right now! I have some news that I’m both happy and a little sad about. My buddy Dave Simpson is leaving Newcastle next week, to go to Australia for a year. Dave has been a tattooer in a … Read more
Coming Soon: Ian Parkin’s Sketchbooks
If you’re surprised this hasn’t happened sooner, I don’t think you’ll be alone. Ian Parkin, of Inkslingers Tattoo in Newcastle, has teamed up with Gentleman’s Tattoo Flash to put out his first published sketchbooks. The first book will go on sale in a couple of weeks, with the second one following a fortnight later. If … 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
Alec Benjamin Hitting Inkslingers in July!
Oh boy oh boy, I do love a good guest spot! I got news just the other day that Alec Benjamin is coming to Inkslingers in Newcastle, which is super exciting. Alec is a really fantastic tattooer, who really excels in traditional work. Right now he works at Red Hot and Blue in Scotland, though … Read more
Ink and Metal.
Up here in sunny (but cold!) Newcastle, Dragon’s Lair are having a really special event very soon. Ink and Metal, which will take place in Trillians bar, is a fundraising night in aid of Help for Heroes. If you’re unaware, Help for Heroes is a charity which helps soldiers in our army who have been … Read more
Bitch Stop Callin’.
Well, everyone is talking about Valentine’s Day today, which makes for a boring day in tattooing, in my opinion! I think my mate Dave Simpson agrees, since he’s come out with this really great anti-Valentine’s flash sheet. If you’re whinging about being single today, stop acting like a pussy and get a great tattoo instead. … Read more
This Little Droid
Hey guys, I’ve had a great day today, and I now have this amazing tattoo I’d like to show off to you all. This is my counterpart, R2D2. Not too bad for a unit with a bad motivator, eh? This tattoo was done by the awesome Ian Parkin, whose work you should really check out … Read more
Art History in the Pub- Newcastle.
Hey guys, I just wanted to give you all a heads up on something cool. I’ve known about this for a while (and may have already told you all about it, but I don’t remember), but I thought I’d post something closer to the date of the event, so you wouldn’t forget. Anyway, my partner … Read more
How Not to do a Guest Spot.
Regular readers will know by now that tattooer Alan Aldred is an all round awesome guy. He was just up here in Newcastle last week doing a guest spot at Inkslingers, where he gave me the wonderful tattoos you can see below this post. While he was here, he tried to keep a day to … Read more
Happy Halloween from Inkslingers!
It’s finally Halloween! Brilliant! Being both a little kid and a bit of a goth, this is one of my most favourite days of the year. My friends at Inkslingers also love Halloween, and they’re doing a fantastic event today at the studio. This would have been part of my Pre-Halloween Roundup, however it was … 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
Off for the Weekend!
Sorry everyone, but sometimes a girl just needs a break. Today is one of those days, as is this weekend. Apologies to anyone who sends in emails or tries to call, but I’m off on a magic mystery tour (no really) for my cousin’s hen night over the weekend! In the mean time, check this … Read more
Scott Banks at Inkslingers in October!
NOTICE: This post marks the first in the “Guest Spots” category. There are so many guests spots going on these days it seems silly to keep them in other categories- no idea why I hadn’t done this before, haha. For all past guest spots, please see the “Conventions” category. Good news, everyone- following on from … Read more
