Fine line & micro-realism
Light botanical lines and small, considered details.
Independent artwork. Personal stories.
Custom tattoo design & fine line body art in Northern Quarter, Manchester.
A considered mark, from the first conversation to the final detail.
0161 496 0412Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue to Sat 11 to 7 · Sun 12 to 5
Insured studio
Custom artwork
Care guidance
5.0 studio rating
Illustrative credentials and rating · sample claims
Find your style.
Explore styles →
Black & grey realism
Depth, texture and tonal work without colour.
Traditional & neo-traditional
Bold outlines, character and a deliberate palette.
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TrueDRAWN WORDS. PERSONAL MEANING.
TrueDRAWN WORDS. PERSONAL MEANING.
Custom script & calligraphy
Your words, drawn with their own rhythm.
Clear studio rates.
Sample prices. Your design is quoted after a conversation.
- Minimum charge
- £60
- Hourly rate
- £90/hr
- Full day sitting
- £500
- Flash designs
- Quoted per design
Art that stays with you.
View gallery →Illustrative portfolio. Independently licensed photography, not work by our fictional artists.
Find your artist.
Meet the artists →Example artist profiles. All names, roles and experience are fictional.
Mara Ellis
Fine line & micro-realism
8 years experience · sample
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Theo Ward
Black & grey realism
12 years experience · sample
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Romy Chen
Neo-traditional & custom script
7 years experience · sample
View illustrative galleryWords from the chair.
Fictional examplesEllie“I arrived with a few scattered ideas. The drawing brought them together without losing the small details I loved.”
Sam“There was room to ask questions and take another look at the placement. I never felt hurried.”
Alex“The colour palette and bold outline were exactly the direction I had in mind. A thoughtful process from the first sketch.”
Find us in the Northern Quarter.
Demo studio addressStudio 3, 24 Needle Yard
Northern Quarter, Manchester
M4 0DE, England
Northern Quarter, Manchester
M4 0DE, England
The address is fictional. Directions open the Northern Quarter area.
Directions to the area (opens in a new tab)Studio hours
Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue to Sat 11 to 7 · Sun 12 to 5
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday to Saturday
- 11am to 7pm
- Sunday
- 12pm to 5pm
Sample hours, Europe/London. Bank holiday hours may vary.
Arrival and access information →Area diagram · illustrative
A few things to know.
Do I need a finished design?
A theme, a few references or a style you like is a useful beginning. The consultation is where the composition, size and placement can take shape.
Does the idea request book a session?
No. This demo sends nothing and makes no appointment. A live studio would discuss the design and confirm arrangements directly.
How is a custom piece priced?
The sample rate guide is a starting point. Design detail, scale and the planned session length would be discussed before you agreed a price.
Can I choose an artist?
The sample profiles show each fictional artist’s focus. Browse them, then choose a preference or ask for help finding a direction.
Where can I read about aftercare?
The care section explains what to discuss with an artist and where to find their written instructions. This demo does not provide individual health advice.
Bring your tattoo idea to life.
A first conversation about the design, the details and the direction.