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Charlie served his
apprenticeship at
Leviticus in Peterborough in about 2000.
After moving to London he then worked at Evolution in Camden before
helping to open up Urban Ink in 2005.
Renowned for his portraits, realistic work and amazing black and shade,
(much of it inspired by Paul Booth), Charlie has built up a customer
base country wide.
If we ever allow him to have a day off, he also produces some fantastic
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Spike started as the
piercer at
Leviticus in Peterborough in 1998 and in 2000 started
tattooing.
After travelling the world in 2003-2004, Spike opened his own shop, the
highly successful
'Human Canvas', in which he worked until Urban Ink
made him an offer he couldn't refuse.
Influenced by artists such as
Sean "Woody" Wood, Paul Booth, Joe
Harrison and Rob Admiral. Spike is an incredible artist who can turn
his hand to absolutely anything and produce consistant top quality
work.
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With a fifteen year
background in graphic design, Andy started his apprenticeship in Cornwall in 2000.
In 2003 he moved back to
his homeland of Essex and spent the next three years working in a
studio in Basildon.
After spending the next year working freelance, we grabbed him at
Urban Ink
and has been here
since. A brilliant all round artist Andy produces some lovely clean
pieces.
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Zoe came to see us
at
Urban Ink
shortly after we opened, a brilliant artist wanting an apprenticeship.
Three years later, Zoe is truly a gifted all rounder.
Trained by Charlie, Zoe
constantly applied herself and has become one of the most talented
artists around. |
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I began tattooing by
accident when my friend got an apprenticeship in
Silverneedles
on Southend’s sea front.
I worked the desk and cleared up after the artists and was the basic
dog’s body. I fell in love with the passion and the art of the tattoo
world.
My humble beginnings started by learning from the most passionate man I
have ever met, Tom Ptolemy who I owe so much. Along side him I also
watched Wendy Parker and Matt Butler as well as Sung Son from LA.
I moved to a custom tattoo shop in
Westcliffe
with
Albert Thomas
who helped me find direction with most art forms and to find my own
style with both painting and tattooing.
Up until recently I did a guest spot at
Life Family Tattoo
with the majestic and forever hard working
Dan Sims,
where I learnt that tattooing is a privilege to be earned. Dan’s
knowledge of the technical aspect is unforgiving! To all these people I
give thanks for giving me the opportunity to do what I love.
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After completing a four year apprenticeship with his
father back in 1999.
J has worked in various destinations in Europe such as
Cyprus and Portugal before being persuaded to join the urban ink team
in Brentwood.
An exceptional all rounder who thrives at colour work
and free hand design, J takes much of his inspiration from artists such
as Guy Atchison, Aaron Cain, Robert Hernandez, Filip Leu, Paul Booth,
Woody and the list goes on.
J believes that every tattoo should be unique and is
always ready to take on custom work. We are over the moon that J is
with us here at Urban Ink and enjoy seeing him produce his outstanding
work on a daily basis. |
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Charlie |
Kayleigh
| Jeffro | Brad |
Chessie| Billy |
Zoe |
Jade
Bobby |
J
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Andy
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