Brighton Tattoo Convention will feature the Skunx Tattoo crew

Both Dan Gold and Steve Richardson will be working at the Brighton Tattoo Convention which takes place from 31st January to the 1st February 2009.

Be sure to book your appointment now through the Skunx website or call the shop on 0207 278 6960. Spots will be limited so get in touch today.

The Brighton Tattoo Convention takes place at the The Brighton Racecourse. For more details about accommodation and other news related to the convention, visit the official website here: http://www.brightontattoo.com/

Brighton Tattoo Convention 2009

Brighton Tattoo Convention 2009

Joe Swash wins “I’m a Celebrity Get me out of here” reality TV show

It is with great pleasure for us here at Skunx Tattoo to wish Joe Swash (of East Enders fame) all the best for his recent win of the reality TV series, “I’m a Celebrity, get me out of here“. The final came down between Joe and womans tennis legend, Martina Navratilova but after the viewers had cast their votes, Joe was crowned “King of the Jungle”.

Joe Swash was inked at Skunx Tattoo a few months back. As for the nature of his tattoo, it is not for us to share the design with you, if you’d like to know what Joe got for his tattoo, please ask him.

Pictured below is Joe after Nick had finished his tattoo.

Joe Swash

Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen visits the shop | New apprentice

This past weekend saw Rancid guitarist/vocalist, Lars Frederiksen drop by the shop for a visit.

(Lars tattooing the real boss)


(The Skunx crew with Lars after everybody added to Lars’ tattoo collection.)

Before heading back home, Rancid drummer, Branden Steineckert, stopped into the shop to get some ink from Steve.

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elda-web.jpgSkunx Tattoo is very pleased to welcome Elda to the family. Elda, a graphic design student from Brazil currently studying in London, will be working as the shop’s apprentice.

Dublin Tattoo Convention Roundup

The Skunx Crew of Nick Reid and Dan Gold had a very successful visit to this year’s Dublin Tattoo Convention. It was great to meet everybody at the event. A big thank you to all those people that kept Nick and Dan incredibly busy during the convention, making the Skunx Tattoo stand one of the busiest at the event.

A huge thank you to Paddy and everybody else at the Dublin Tattoo Convention for making everything happen.

Below you’ll find a fews photos that were snapped at the convention.

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Skunx crew to be at Dublin Tattoo Convention

Both Nick Reid and Dan Gold will be at the upcoming 6th International Dublin Tattoo Convention. The event takes place from the 7th to 9th of November at the D4 Hotel. Both Nick and Dan are taking bookings for the event.

If you would like to book an appointment, please get in touch with either Nick or Dan via their page on the Skunx Tattoo website.

Dublin Tattoo Convention

New tattoo photos

We’ve just added a bunch of new photos to everybody’s photo albums here on the Skunx Tattoo site. Have a browse through each tattooists page to see what great work we’ve been doing. Get in touch with us and see what what we can do for you.

TV Commercial for Sky Sports to be filmed at Skunx Tattoo

On Wednesday, 20 August, Skunx Tattoo will be closed for business as a Sky Sports advert will be shot on location at the shop. Specific details aren’t available however it is football related and centre’s around Spanish football club, Real Madrid. Be sure to keep your eyes on the TV to see Skunx Tattoo in the advert.

We will be open for business as usual from Thursday, 21 August.

New tattooist at Skunx Tattoo

Kerry IrvineWe’re really happy to welcome Kerry Irvine to the Skunx Tattoo family. With over 4 years experience and a unique style, we know Kerry makes a brilliant addition to the team. The only true hippy here….Be sure to get in touch with her and view her work on her page on the Skunx Tattoo website.

Dan Gold now tattooing at Skunx

Dan GoldDan Gold of London Ink TV series fame will be tattooing at Skunx for the next two weeks. Why not come down (or ring the shop) and see what Dan can do for you. Dan will be available on a walk in basis for the two weeks and then after that will be working on an appointment only basis. Be sure to check out Dan’s myspace page for more information about the man and examples of his work.

The UK Subs stop by the shop

Legendary punk band, UK Subs, recently popped into the shop. They played a show at a venue only a few metres away from the shop. This show was billed as their only London show.

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