Modern Ink Tattoo Studio Plymouth

NOT JUST A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS TATTOO.

I’ve wanted to create a piece inspired by this world for a long time, and I finally got the opportunity.

Rather than just copying an image, I wanted to bring it into my own style while keeping the character and atmosphere that made the original so recognisable.

Massive thank you to Molly for giving me the time and trust to create this properly.

These are the projects I want more of.

Dark films. Anime. Fantasy. Characters. Surrealism.

Take something you already love and turn it into something that feels like yours.

If you’ve got an idea you’ve been sitting on, send it over.

I WANT TO BUILD A FULL SLEEVE AROUND THIS STYLE.

This piece started with a realism rose in a patchwork-style layout, but I’d love to take this direction much further.

Think:

Realism roses.
Greek or Roman statues.
Architecture.
Sculpture details.

All built together as one cohesive sleeve, with enough negative space and contrast to keep everything readable.

A full arm designed to flow properly.

If this is your style and you’ve been thinking about starting a larger project, send me a message with your ideas.

I’d love to build something completely custom around you.

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Location
Modern Ink Tattoo Studio
Wolseley Road,
PL2 3BL

He gave me full trust with this one.

A custom Greek warrior piece built around flow, balance and readability.

For me, a good tattoo is not just about how much detail you can put in. It has to read well from a distance, sit properly on the body and hold its strength over time.

This piece was designed with a balance of light, mid and dark tones so the tattoo has depth without becoming too heavy or cluttered.

Really happy with how this came together.

Custom Greek, warrior and mythology-inspired projects available.

Message to start planning your next piece.

Modern Ink Tattoo Studio
Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BL

My client came in with a dragon idea, and the original design had potential.

The problem was not the concept.

It was that the design was not working properly for the placement.

For a dragon tattoo to stand out, it needs more than just linework. It needs movement, balance and contrast. So I rebuilt the design around his arm instead of forcing the first idea onto the skin.

I spent time researching references, adjusting the shape and making sure the tattoo would wrap naturally, flow with the body and stay readable over time.

I also added a better balance of light, mid and black tones to give the tattoo more depth and make the design pop without making it look too heavy.

He gave me full trust with the process, which I really appreciate.

The final result fits the arm so much better, and we were both really happy with how it came together.

Good tattoos are not just about having a cool image.

They need to fit the body.

Custom dragon, sleeve and larger projects available.

Free consultations at Modern Ink Tattoo Studio
Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BL

Message to start planning your next piece.

1 OF 1 GREEK DESIGN.

This is a custom piece, designed to flow with the body rather than just sit on the skin.

It would work best on the outer forearm or the side of the lower leg.

Once this design is taken, it will not be repeated.

No copies.
No second version.
One person only.

Message to claim.

FREE CONSULTATIONS

Location
Modern Ink Tattoo Studio
Wolseley Road,
PL2 3BL

SEPTEMBER IS NOW FULLY BOOKED with Wai

October bookings are now open for custom work, sleeves and larger projects.

If you’ve been thinking about starting something, message with your idea, placement and rough size.

P.s. this is a fully healed tattoo, with no touch up.

FREE CONSULTATIONS

Location
Modern Ink Tattoo Studio
Wolseley Road,
PL2 3BL

Artist spotlight: Jay

Jay’s been doing some really strong work lately, especially blackout and clean linework pieces.

Bold, clean, solid tattoos.

Message the studio to book with Jay.

Every custom project starts somewhere.

This one started with Dark Souls.

My client brought references from the game, including the sword, a boss helmet, his favourite character, and even a book he picked up in Japan.

None of these references are being copied directly.

The goal is to take the elements that mean something to him and build them into one custom composition that flows with his body.

This is the part of tattooing I enjoy most.

Turning separate ideas into something personal.

The tattoo is still in progress, but I thought I’d share a little of the journey before the final reveal.