# Conor Metcalf Tattoo

Conor Metcalf Tattoo Artist

Black and grey realism and blackwork tattoos crafted in Southampton

## About

I am Conor Metcalf, a Southampton tattoo artist specialising in black and grey realism and blackwork. I create considered tattoos shaped around each client's ideas, from detailed portraits and animals to bold sleeves, cover-ups, and striking standalone pieces. My approach combines close attention to detail with a collaborative process, helping each person turn a meaningful concept into a tattoo that feels personal, balanced, and built to last.

Bring Your Tattoo Idea To Life

Tell me what you have in mind and let's create a bold, personal piece together. Send me a message to enquire.

## Services

- [Black and Grey Realism](https://gentootattoo.com/services/black-grey-realism-tattoos.md): I create detailed black and grey realism tattoos, from portraits and animals to themed custom pieces.
- [Blackwork Tattoos](https://gentootattoo.com/services/blackwork-tattoos.md): I design and tattoo bold blackwork pieces with strong contrast and carefully planned composition.
- [Sleeve Projects](https://gentootattoo.com/services/custom-sleeve-tattoo.md): I build cohesive arm and leg sleeves through planned sessions, including work in progress and finishing sessions.
- [Cover-Up Tattoos](https://gentootattoo.com/services/cover-up-tattoos.md): I create custom cover-ups that work with the existing tattoo and suit the new design.

## FAQ

### How do I choose the right tattoo design?

A professional tattoo artist can help you develop an idea that reflects your preferences while considering composition, placement, scale, and how the design will translate onto skin. Bringing reference images and discussing what you like or want to avoid can make the creative process clearer.

### What should I consider when choosing a tattoo placement?

Placement can affect the appearance, movement, and long-term presentation of a tattoo. A professional can talk through how the design works with the body's shape and help you choose an area that suits your vision.

### Can a tattoo be adapted to suit my skin and body?

Yes, tattoo designs are often adjusted to work naturally with individual skin, contours, and proportions. A professional artist can refine details, spacing, contrast, and flow so the artwork feels considered rather than simply transferred onto the body.

### What is involved in creating a larger tattoo or sleeve?

Larger pieces are usually approached as a connected composition, with attention to flow, balance, and how each section relates to the next. Discussing the overall direction with a professional helps create artwork that feels cohesive as it develops.

### How should I care for a new tattoo?

A professional tattoo artist will explain suitable aftercare to help protect the tattoo while the skin settles and heals. Following those instructions carefully, keeping the area clean, and avoiding unnecessary irritation can support the best possible result.

## Contact

- Address: Southampton, UK