Looking for some inky inspiration for your next tattoo? Then look no further than this article where we list some great Newcastle city centre shops and artists!
HOLLOW HEARTS
33 Groat Market, NE1 1UQ
Artist: Jack Barrow
Known for his wood carving inspired style, Jack’s tattoos are quickly becoming some of the most instantly recognisable and sought after in Newcastle.
Artist: Lee Armstrong
The owner of Hollow Hearts, Lee’s work is often inspired by animation with big, bright new school designs. But he’s also a wizard when it comes to black & grey too!
Artist: Bee
An apprentice at Hollow hearts, Bee has quickly made a name for herself with her cute… but often spooky tattoos and awesome line work.
NORTHERN GLORY
12 Upper Princess Square, NE1 8ER
Artist: Cam Lumsden
New school and neo traditional pop culture tats are the name of the game with Cam! Always filled with colour and a drop of nostalgia, we love Cam’s designs.
Artist: Alex Rowntree
Alex’s colorful sticker-like neo-traditional designs have made her one of the most in-demand artists in toon! Her animal designs are absolutely flawless.
instagram.com/alexrowntreetattoo
Artist: James Richardson
Sometimes you can’t beat a big, bold traditional tat! And that’s what James is all about. Thick lines, classic colour palettes and timelessly eye-catching designs - what more could you want?
instagram.com/big_red_richardson
NORTHSIDE TATTOOZ
2 Basement Bewick Street, NE1 5EF
Artist: Kara Chambers
Both in full colour and black & grey, Kara’s portrait tattoos jump off the skin. That’s not all she’s got in her arsenal though, Kara can pretty much turn her hand to any style with finesse.
Artist: Witch Of The North Tattoos
Specialising in hand poked machine free tattoos, WOTN has one of the most unique tattooing styles on this list. Her intricate designs are both elegant and eye-catching in equal measure!
instagram.com/witch_of_the_north_tattoos
Artist: Holly Tarrent
A master of both dot work and colourful painterly designs, Holly’s got a diverse portfolio of stunning tats that are sure to turn heads.
instagram.com/hollytarrenttattoo
HYPE TATTOO
6 St Mary's Pl, NE1 7PG
Artist: Stevie J
Boasting big and bold black designs as well as delicate colourful lined pieces, Stevie certainly isn’t a one trick pony. All of his designs are clean as can be!
Artist: Jay Muirhead
A purveyor of sticker-like neo-traditional Japanese designs, all of Jay’s tattoos are bold, clean and undeniably eye-catching! Give him a style and he’ll smash it.
Artist: John Nicol
When it comes to bold black & grey and statement making script, John’s got you covered. He’s also a wizard with dot work too!
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