Journal

How I combine fine line and micro realism in a single tattoo, and why the two techniques heal differently.

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.

How sun, swimming and heat affect a healing fine line tattoo, and how I time appointments around summer travel.

Why precise tattoo work takes the time it takes, and why the studio is built around that pace.

For clients who prefer to be tattooed in a fully private setting, Tom offers home visits across London and beyond.

The story behind the studio — a quiet, considered space for fine line tattoo work in London.