Journal
Fine Line Meets Micro Realism
How I combine fine line and micro realism in a single tattoo, and why the two techniques heal differently.
When a Tattoo Is About a Place, Not a Photo
How a client's memories of the Swedish countryside became a fine line armband — notes on designing tattoos around a place rather than an image.
Getting a Tattoo in Summer: Sun, Swimming and Healing
How sun, swimming and heat affect a healing fine line tattoo, and how I time appointments around summer travel.
Patchwork Tattoos: How a Collection Builds Over Time
How a patchwork tattoo collection builds over several sessions, one piece responding to the next rather than a single plan.
Fine Line Meets Micro Realism
How I combine fine line and micro realism in a single tattoo, and why the two techniques heal differently.
When a Tattoo Is About a Place, Not a Photo
How a client's memories of the Swedish countryside became a fine line armband — notes on designing tattoos around a place rather than an image.
Getting a Tattoo in Summer: Sun, Swimming and Healing
How sun, swimming and heat affect a healing fine line tattoo, and how I time appointments around summer travel.
Why Fineline Tattooing Takes Time
Why precise tattoo work takes the time it takes, and why the studio is built around that pace.
Tattoo House Visits: Tattooing at Home, by Appointment
For clients who prefer to be tattooed in a fully private setting, Tom offers home visits across London and beyond.