@misspartist

📍 Southampton, UK

Patricia Descalco, professionally known as Miss P, is a Portuguese-born tattoo artist based in Southampton, UK. Drawn to art from childhood, she explored multiple creative fields and later studied Industrial and Multimedia Design, earning an early design award. She spent nearly a decade working as a graphic designer while also performing as a body-painting artist at major national and international events. Inspired by the history and tradition of tattooing, Patricia began a tattoo apprenticeship in 2020, marking the start of her professional career. Her diverse artistic background shapes her distinctive approach, blending precision, creativity, and a painterly aesthetic, while she continues to excel as an award-winning airbrush artist.

Patricia Descalco’s tattoo work is rooted in realism, specializing in black and grey while increasingly exploring colour, often blending lifelike detail with a subtle graphic surrealist twist. She also produces refined linework and remains open to new and challenging projects. Since opening her private studio in Southampton, Patricia has earned recognition for her technical precision and creative vision, regularly attending tattoo conventions and expanding her international presence. Her tattoo career builds on earlier achievements as a body-painting artist and award-winning airbrush portraitist, with wildlife and portrait pieces featured in exhibitions and competitions. Her work reflects dedication, continual growth, and a commitment to innovation within tattooing and contemporary art, earning admiration from clients worldwide and peers.