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Some beautiful images i collaborated with for some images for the Nicky Clarke salon in Soho.  I was in my element when i got given the 1970s styling theme. I went all out on my research, watch so many amazing 70s films. Then began sourcing jewellery from the organic jewellery company Mor and then all the garments were from Beyond Retro . Beautiful models and a wonderful team so i was really happy with these final studio pieces.   

Day 2 We are at it again, out and about at another tattoo convention. However this ones a little more locally supporting, mainly hosting spots for U.K based tattooist at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster.  The Tattoo Jam was held over at the Doncaster Race horses, which is quite a building, with a epic balcony view and 3 floor access of grub, goods, beer and tattooist there was lots to see and do over the weekend.  My pal Gracey was at this years convention. With her Palm of violet spacey peepers she sailed through the weekend doing over 15 tattoos. However as you can probably see by my images, her style is quite unique. Grace neutral and Neko who shared a booth are both Hand Poking tattooist.  Using only a needle (not rotary), masking tape and then attaching it to something long and pointy (not as filthy as described) . She goes ahead tap taping away with single dots to

                            At Home with my friend Grace. Over the weekend, i took a lil trip down to London. Along my journey i got to stay with my old friend Grace, otherwise known as Grace Neutral.  Over the years Grace Neutral has been experimenting with endless possibilities of Body Modification. And when i say endless i'm talking, split tongue, navel removal, facial scarification, pixie ears and eyeball tattoos, this chick is all for it. With her beginning with re-molding faces at madame Tussauds to killing her piercing apprenticeship (whilst piercing holes though my chops ) and then slowing but surely making her mark within the tattoo biz niz. Now working at good times in Shoreditch,  Grace is now tattooing full time, mandalas here and there but totally in her element. so nice to see your friends moving in such a positive directions, making money doing something they love and constantly creating art. Photography by Olivia Sykes © Ask first b

And it ended here. 2 bottles of rum and shit loads of ginger beer later. heres what i captured. the beauty of Tattooing. If you havent already notice Portraits of the beautiful and incredibly talented Lucy the creator of Bloody Mary Metal, the super beautiful Hannah Keuls from Good Times, the cheeky Phil Kyle, Guen Douglas from Salon Serpent Tattoo & other increds peoples whoms names have slipped my dome.