

Custom Sleeve Planning
A considered starting point for building a sleeve with a clear visual direction.
A More Personal Way to Build Your Sleeve
This service is designed for clients who want an arm or leg sleeve to develop with purpose. We look at your ideas, existing tattoos, preferred imagery, and the natural shape of the area before deciding how the project should progress. Each planned session contributes to the larger composition while still allowing the work to evolve naturally.
The process gives you a clearer sense of how separate elements can connect through placement, scale, rhythm, and supporting detail. Whether you are beginning with open skin or continuing an existing project, I keep the experience measured and collaborative. You can expect thoughtful preparation, focused tattoo sessions, and a finishing stage that brings the overall sleeve into balance.
Ideal For
Clients starting a full arm or leg sleeve
Existing tattoos that need a cohesive direction
Multi-session projects with evolving ideas
Anyone who values careful composition
How It Works
Project Review: We discuss your ideas, existing work, placement, and the overall direction for the sleeve.
Session Planning: I shape the composition and identify the next tattooing stage based on the area and design flow.
Ongoing Development: We build the sleeve through planned sessions, reviewing progress as the project moves toward completion.







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.

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.
Services
01
Black and Grey Realism
I create detailed black and grey realism tattoos, from portraits and animals to themed custom pieces.
02
Blackwork Tattoos
I design and tattoo bold blackwork pieces with strong contrast and carefully planned composition.
03
Cover-Up Tattoos
I create custom cover-ups that work with the existing tattoo and suit the new design.
Services
01
Black and Grey Realism
I create detailed black and grey realism tattoos, from portraits and animals to themed custom pieces.
02
Blackwork Tattoos
I design and tattoo bold blackwork pieces with strong contrast and carefully planned composition.
03
Cover-Up Tattoos
I create custom cover-ups that work with the existing tattoo and suit the new design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Send me your idea, and I will get back to you about your tattoo.
Contact
Send me your idea, and I will get back to you about your tattoo.