Blackwork Tattoos

I design and tattoo bold blackwork pieces with strong contrast and carefully planned composition.

Custom Blackwork Design

A focused blackwork session built around a design made specifically for you.

A More Personal Way to Wear Bold Ink

I begin by developing the visual direction of your tattoo around your idea, preferred style, and placement. Strong shapes, contrast, and negative space are considered together so the design reads clearly and feels intentional.

During the appointment, I work carefully through the composition and tattoo it with a steady, precise approach. The experience is personal and collaborative, with attention given to how the piece sits on your body and how it will age over time.

Ideal For

  • Bold graphic tattoo ideas

  • Custom pieces with strong contrast

  • Clients considering larger compositions

  • Thoughtful placement planning

How It Works

  1. Share Your Idea: Tell me about your concept, references, placement, and preferred scale.

  2. Refine The Composition: I shape the design around your body and the visual balance of the piece.

  3. Tattoo The Piece: We move through the session with a clear plan and careful attention to detail.

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.

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Services

01

Black and Grey Realism

I create detailed black and grey realism tattoos, from portraits and animals to themed custom pieces.

02

Sleeve Projects

I build cohesive arm and leg sleeves through planned sessions, including work in progress and finishing sessions.

03

Cover-Up Tattoos

I create custom cover-ups that work with the existing tattoo and suit the new design.

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Contact

Send me your idea, and I will get back to you about your tattoo.

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