@Tattoo.Josie

📍Staffordshire, UK

I am a tattoo artist based in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, with a background in Fine Art and life drawing studied at university. This formal training shaped my understanding of anatomy, composition, and the many ways the human body refuses to sit still for long periods of time. It was during these years that my fascination with classic pin-up imagery first emerged, influencing my artistic direction from the outset. Alongside tattooing, I have spent many years painting with oil paints, focusing on feminine faces and subtle emotional expression. These foundations continue to inform my tattoo work today. My approach is rooted in elegance, restraint, and detail, creating work that feels timeless while maintaining a gentle, refined aesthetic that celebrates femininity and individuality.

My work centres around soft, feminine female faces, inspired by classic pin-up art discovered during my time at university and refined throughout my career. I specialise in black and grey tattooing, favouring a gentle, considered approach that allows softness and emotion to lead each piece. I work within a studio made up entirely of female artists, an environment that values collaboration, support, and shared creative ambition. Alongside my career, I am also a mother, balancing home life, studio time, and the occasional attempt at skateboarding in my spare moments. This balance has shaped my work ethic, focus, and appreciation for meaningful, intentional artistry. Tattooing remains both my passion and creative outlet, continually evolving while staying true to the aesthetic that defines my work.