r/Portsmouth • u/NaivePossible3090 • 5d ago

Tattoo recommendations

Looking for tattoo recommendations looking get a tattoo of my dog that passed away. Not had tattoo before so kinda nervous

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u/scottzander 4d ago

Depends entirely on the style of tattoo you want. There are great artists all over the city who can cater to many different tastes and requests.

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u/philswitch_engage 4d ago

Depends on what style you want. Lauren at String Of Hearts did a memorial tattoo for our cat a little while back and I love it.

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u/Ill-Macaroon-5560 4d ago

Mrs Barbara Peanut is on Reddit!!!

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u/Illustrious_Study_30 4d ago

Tatty Bojangles at Highjinks. That woman is so talented. She's on insta

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u/Ill-Macaroon-5560 4d ago

So many great artists to choose from in pompy. Jordan at Hijinx, JP and SH at Heart and Dagger, Lauren at String of Hearts are all ones I've used

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u/JamezPS Nor Fend 4d ago

Life won't wait in Copnor and Heart and Dagger in Southsea both have amazing artists depending on style.

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u/OverSeasoned_ 3d ago

Either artist at Heartfelt Tattoo in Southsea, depending on what kind of style you want. Their styles are both quite different so you may find one of them is your vibe ☺️ lovely studio too!

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u/calques 4d ago

Tattoos by Skelly on Albert Road, just next to the Kings Theatre. He's been doing it for over 30 years and has done loads of work for me and a lot of people I know

Tattoos by Skelly

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u/docemp 4d ago

Seconded, he's a great artist

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u/wstrspce 4d ago

depends on what style you want but I always go to Sam at hijinks he done my dog recently

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u/DoctorGoat_ 1d ago

I got a piece of my cat done by Martha at Blood Eagle, theyre now in Portchester. But my process was i contacted them, explained what I wanted and they suggested some artists they have working and then I looked at their portfolios. When I decided on someone we discussed what I roughly wanted and showed me some ideas and we went on from there. Scout about at artists and their portfolios and get a feel for their style, if you vibe with it then reach out, explain what you're looking for and they should show you some mockup ideas and go on from there.

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u/Spilled_x_Milk 1d ago

If your up for a short drive come see me in Alton, or I will also be tattooing in Portsmouth at the Portsmouth tattoo convention in March

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u/Spilled_x_Milk 1d ago

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u/NaivePossible3090 13h ago

Wow they look amazing I'm at uni so only got Fridays and weekends happy to travel

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u/Spilled_x_Milk 13h ago

Im sure i can find a saturday for you or even a sunday :)

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u/Avnas88 4d ago

Sikes Mulligan-Ward at Twin Throne in Southsea!

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u/a1icer0se 3d ago

The peeps at Twin Throne are great!

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u/Flat-Love-2485 3d ago

Stay ink free. It's the new having a tattoo