We recently asked British members of the BuzzFeed Community to recommend us their favourite UK-based tattoo artists. Here’s what they said…
Mowgli’s style is super distinctive and may not be for everyone, but whether you want his art permanently inked on your body or not, there’s no denying it’s seriously beautiful. You can follow him on Instagram here.
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There’s no doubt that Poppy’s simple flowers and super intricate designs are gorgeous, but it’s definitely her sketch-style Disney pieces that are the stars of the show. You can follow Poppy on Instagram here.
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Rizza’s more traditional, colourful style manages to be super badass and kind of girly at the same time. She travels all around the UK tattooing, but is mostly based in Glasgow. You can follow Rizza on Instagram here.
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If you’re into more simple, small pieces, Kirk’s stick ‘n’ poke style may be perfect for you. They’re mostly small, but perfectly formed. You can follow Kirk on Instagram here.
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Rae has a huge variety of tattoo styles in her arsenal, but her gorgeous floral pieces and more traditional work definitely stand out. You can follow Rae on Instagram here.
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Sarah’s gorgeous shading and attention to detail is incredible, and just looking at photos of her work will leave you awestruck. You can follow her on Instagram here.
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Dawnii’s style is definitely more traditional, and her colourful cameos are to die for. She also does some seriously pretty pop culture-inspired pieces. You can follow Dawnii on Instagram here.
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Gee’s intricate black and white floral designs and simple line work will leave you wanting to get inked ASAP. You can follow her on Instagram here.
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If you’re looking for a great watercolour artist, Joanne is definitely the one to go to – her pieces are seriously eye-catching, and definitely worthy of keeping on your skin forever and ever. You can follow Joanne on Instagram here.
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Chloe’s more traditional designs and wildlife-inspired pieces are beautiful, but it’s definitely her perfectly shaded florals that stand out from the crowd. You can follow her on Instagram here.
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Rebecca can definitely do smaller pieces if that’s what you’re looking for (look at that adorable Thestral!), but her larger floral pieces are totally gorgeous. You can follow Rebecca on Instagram here.
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Freddie’s style is definitely abstract, and probably not for everyone, but there’s no denying his work is way impressive. Look at that portrait! The rose! They’re perfect! You can follow Freddie on Instagram here.
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Lydia’s floral designs are beautiful and her shading is super intricate – her work is seriously a delight to look through. You can follow her on Instagram here.
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If you’re into the more minimalist look, you’ll definitely be obsessed with Emily’s work – her tattoos are awesome and her lines are incredibly delicate. You can follow her on Instagram here.
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Tom is crazy talented (obviously) and his work reflects that – he does anything from teeny-tiny line work to bigger, more traditional pieces. You can follow him on Instagram here.
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Andy was recommended by a whole bunch of people, and it’s pretty clear why. His style is definitely distinctive, but there’s no questioning it’s impressive. You can follow Andy on Instagram here.
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Craig specialises in dotwork, and it’s seriously gorgeous, from the tiniest designs to huge chest pieces. You can follow him on Instagram here.
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LOOK. AT. THOSE. PORTRAITS. They’re like having actual photos etched into your skin. If a portrait is what you’re looking for, David’s the man to go to (if you can manage to book him). You can follow David on Instagram here.
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Mike’s teeny-tiny dotwork pieces are equally adorable as they are impressive. They’re definitely a conversation starter. You can follow Mike on Instagram here.
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Thomas’s super realistic blackwork pieces are seriously eye-catching. He mostly does bigger pieces, but you can definitely get something smaller from him too. You can follow Thomas on Instagram here.
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Sam’s crazy bright, girly pieces are what dreams are made of, and tbh, I’m totally obsessed. You can follow her on Instagram here.
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