Black and grey spider tattoo hanging from a thread on an ankle.

Black and grey butterfly tattoo on a forearm.

Black and grey butterfly tattoo on an upper arm.

Black and grey feather tattoo on an upper arm.

Tattoo Style

Black & Grey

Origins, characteristics, what makes it unique

A classic tattoo style that uses shading to create depth and character.

Tattoo Style

From the Studio

A selection of black and grey work by Alex and Nick — portraits, botanicals, and everything in between.

Black and grey swallows in flight tattooed on an upper arm.

Black and grey moth tattoo on a forearm.

Black and grey handshake tattoo framed by flowers across a midriff.

Black and grey sacred heart tattoo with crossed swords and roses on a sternum.

Black and grey sacred heart tattoo pierced by swords and filled with roses, on a chest.

Black and grey mushroom capped skull tattoo above a small corn character on a forearm.

Black and grey tattoo machine on a forearm above the script all our love always.

Black and grey death's head hawkmoth tattooed across a sternum.

Black and grey portrait tattoo of a punk with a spiked mohawk.

Black and grey scorpion tattoo across a stomach.

Black and grey carousel horse tattoo on an upper arm with the word warrior beneath it.

Black and grey roses and a butterfly tattooed along a forearm.

Matching black and grey leg sleeves covering both legs with dense floral and ornamental designs.

Fine line tattoo of the Creation of Adam hands reaching towards each other on an inner arm.

Large black and grey peony tattoo across a shoulder and upper chest.

Black and grey tattoo of an open engraved Zippo lighter with a flame, on a forearm.

Black and grey spider tattoo with sketch style linework on a leg.

Large black and grey rose tattoo with buds and leaves on an upper arm.

Black and grey butterfly tattoo above the word memento in blackletter script, on a thigh.

5 star review from Google

"Such a vibe and the guys are lovely. I could have stayed there all day! I went to Alex a few years back for my first tattoo and loved it. The girlfriend wanted get a piece done as a tribute to her late grandfather and I saw a flash piece that I ended up getting"

Tom M

5 star review from Google

"Hands down the best tattoo experience I've ever had. Nick and Alex are incredibly talented and make sure you feel comfortable to collaborate together. The whole group didn't leave until we'd booked in another date to get more!"

Cara P

5 star review from Google

"Absolutely obsessed with my new fine line tattoos by Nick. He completely nailed the brief. The lines are so clean, fine and exactly what I envisioned. Nick is such a lovely guy and the studio has a really laid-back, cool vibe. I'd 100% recommend for true fine line work."

Faye F

5 star review from Google

"My daughter's first tattoo. The environment is clean, calm and welcoming, and Alex booked us in for a quiet time and allowed for breaks. The whole experience was excellent. Professional, friendly and reassuring. My daughter is delighted with her tattoo, exactly as she hoped."

Rachel L

5 star review from Google

"Had the most amazing experience with Nick for my fine line tattoo. Such a great atmosphere with Alex there too. I'd recommend this place to anyone for big or small tattoos."

Evie T

5 star review from Google

"Honestly the best tattoo experience I've ever had. Nick is so understanding, creative, knowledgeable and incredibly skilled. Will definitely be back."

Niahn H