Illustrative portfolio. The independently licensed stock photographs below are not work by the fictional Ash & Needle artists. They show a range of visual directions, not a result we promise.
A botanical line
A small composition built around open space and fine outlines.
A study in shade
Light, shadow and a detailed subject across the upper arm.
Colour with character
Layered colour and decorative forms within a larger composition.
The process up close
A close view of the tools and attention behind the process.
A&N / LETTERING STUDY 01Stay
TrueDRAWN WORDS. PERSONAL MEANING.
TrueDRAWN WORDS. PERSONAL MEANING.
Words with a rhythm
An editable lettering study, not a photograph of a finished tattoo.
Keep a note of what you like
The next piece starts with an idea.
A subject, a line quality or a palette can be enough to begin.
Explore tattoo stylesBring your tattoo idea to life.
A first conversation about the design, the details and the direction.