Being a creative person and obsessed with art and drawing all of my life (that I can remember!), it wasn't surprising that I became drawn into tattooing eventually. I started collecting 'bubble gum' temporary tattoo transfers as a child, mainly due to the artwork I was fascinated by. I can also remember being mesmerised by a one armed man in a public swimming pool that had a full Japanese body suit, all those years ago it looked amazing. At fifteen years of age I found myself lingering in tattoo studios looking at the art on the wall, slowly plucking the courage up to try and get tattooed underage. Eventually I managed to get a tattoo and I never looked back.
I started an apprenticeship with Andrew Bowler at his studio Monki Do around 2005. I began there firstly as a Saturday ‘boy’ which then led to a full time studio assistant position prior to my apprenticeship. A lot of artists move on after a few years, whether they start their own studio, or want to travel with their trade, for myself I choose to set down roots in my home town and I still greatly enjoy working along side my old mentor and good friend Andy. You can see his impressive portfolio on his website HERE. With 15 years experience under my belt, every day tattooing grows an ever stronger part of my life.
I specialise in black and grey tattooing. From realism to bold traditional styles, you can expect a high quality tattoo that not only looks good but every consideration has been taken into ageing as well.
I started an apprenticeship with Andrew Bowler at his studio Monki Do around 2005. I began there firstly as a Saturday ‘boy’ which then led to a full time studio assistant position prior to my apprenticeship. A lot of artists move on after a few years, whether they start their own studio, or want to travel with their trade, for myself I choose to set down roots in my home town and I still greatly enjoy working along side my old mentor and good friend Andy. You can see his impressive portfolio on his website HERE. With 15 years experience under my belt, every day tattooing grows an ever stronger part of my life.
I specialise in black and grey tattooing. From realism to bold traditional styles, you can expect a high quality tattoo that not only looks good but every consideration has been taken into ageing as well.
Sam Clarke
★★★★★
Postive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I've had a full sleeve done from Mark and I can honestly say what a privilege, his work and professionalism is to the highest standard, I would recommend Mark to anyone who is thinking of having a tattoo, I thought I was finished with tattoos after my sleeve but now I'm booking in for a lot more, top bloke cheers mark 👍
★★★★★
Postive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I've had a full sleeve done from Mark and I can honestly say what a privilege, his work and professionalism is to the highest standard, I would recommend Mark to anyone who is thinking of having a tattoo, I thought I was finished with tattoos after my sleeve but now I'm booking in for a lot more, top bloke cheers mark 👍
Ben Marriott
★★★★★
The best artwork in the district maybe even the country? I've been tattooed by Mark for years and watched them grow in there work and pass knowledge down to others, its been a pleasure.
★★★★★
The best artwork in the district maybe even the country? I've been tattooed by Mark for years and watched them grow in there work and pass knowledge down to others, its been a pleasure.
Simon Totty
★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Mark to create my latest tattoo. I turned up with a rough idea of what I wanted and Mark turned my ideas into reality. Every day I look at his handy work and find some little detail that I hadn't noticed before. When the time and inspiration comes Mark will definitely be the one I go to for my next tattoo.
★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Mark to create my latest tattoo. I turned up with a rough idea of what I wanted and Mark turned my ideas into reality. Every day I look at his handy work and find some little detail that I hadn't noticed before. When the time and inspiration comes Mark will definitely be the one I go to for my next tattoo.
James Broome
★★★★★
Mark has completed several hundred hours tattooing me over the last decade. He has always interpreted my own abstract geometric designs perfectly together with their placement. I wouldn’t have anyone else tattoo me. JB
★★★★★
Mark has completed several hundred hours tattooing me over the last decade. He has always interpreted my own abstract geometric designs perfectly together with their placement. I wouldn’t have anyone else tattoo me. JB
Aaron Turner
★★★★★
I have mark do all my tattoos.
The final design are always spot on.
There isn’t anyone else I’d trust to do work on me and get it as I like it.
★★★★★
I have mark do all my tattoos.
The final design are always spot on.
There isn’t anyone else I’d trust to do work on me and get it as I like it.
George Pidcock
★★★★★
I couldn't recommend Mark enough. Really friendly and knowledgeable, gave me loads of great advice to make sure the tattoo was perfect and would stay perfect for as long as possible. Aftercare advice was very clear and resulted in a fast heal. Plays the best music too!
★★★★★
I couldn't recommend Mark enough. Really friendly and knowledgeable, gave me loads of great advice to make sure the tattoo was perfect and would stay perfect for as long as possible. Aftercare advice was very clear and resulted in a fast heal. Plays the best music too!