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Steve to be at the Carlisle Tattoo Convention

Due to unforseen circumstances, Nick Reid will not be attending the Carlisle Tattoo Convention. Steve Richardson will now be joining Dan Gold for the event. The convention takes place on the April 25th – 26th at the Carlisle Tattoo Convention – also known as North Lakes Tattoo Show. The event takes place at Shepherds Inn, Rosehill Estate, Carlisle Cumbria, England. For more information about the convention please visit their website: www.northlakestattooshow.com

There maybe a few appointments open, but it is best to ring the shop to find out. Please contact Dan or Steve by calling 0207 278 6960

One year of Skunx Tattoo

It is a great feeling to celebrate a birthday, especially the very first one – and that is exactly what we’re doing here at Skunx Tattoo. It is now been one year since we opened our doors in April 2008. We are extremely grateful to all our customers and friends who have supported the shop, we wouldn’t be where we are without you. Over the past year we’ve had the pleasure of meeting some great people. Now one year in, we will continue to produce some of the best tattoo’s and make sure our clients get the best tattoo experience possible.

Thank you to those of you who came down to the shop to celebrate with us last night, it was one hell of a party. Here is to another great year!

If you haven’t paid us a visit, be sure to drop by Skunx Tattoo and come say hello. Failing that, catch up with Nick Ried and Dan Gold at the upcoming
Carlisle Tattoo Convention, get more details here www.northlakestattooshow.com. Book your appointment today by giving the shop a call on: 0207 278 6960

Dan Gold & Nick Skunx to be at the Carlisle Tattoo Convention

Can’t make it to the shop to get ink from the Skunx Tattoo crew? Then make sure you catch Dan Gold and Nick Reid on  the April 25th – 26th at the Carlisle Tattoo Convention – also known as North Lakes Tattoo Show. The event takes place at Shepherds Inn, Rosehill Estate, Carlisle Cumbria, England. For more information about the convention please visit their website: www.northlakestattooshow.com

Both Dan and Nick are now taking bookings – spaces will be limited so be quick and get your appointment sorted. Please contact them via the shop by calling 0207 278 6960

One year in – time to celebrate!

We can hardly believe it but it’s been almost one year since Skunx Tattoo opened it’s doors here at 11 Chape Market in Angel. To mark this occasion, we’re having a party on 11th of April at the shop from 7pm onwards. Why not come down and celebrate our 1st first birthday with us? See you there.

Nigel Havers stops by for a tattoo

Dan Gold with a very happy Nigel Havers

Actor, Nigel Havers, came round to the shop today to get inked by Dan Gold. The entire tattoo session was filmed for an upcoming episode of BBC4’s, “I’ve not seen Star Wars”. This show, hosted by Marcus Brigstocke, sees guests invited to try five new cultural experiences, things they haven’t done before.

Manchester Tattoo Convention – good times!

A huge thank you to George and his crew for the amazing Manchester Tattooo that happened this past weekend. Both Dan and Steve had a great time making new friends, and producing some outstanding tattoo’s. Along with inking, Steve got involved in the tattoo competitions as a judge.

All of us here at Skunx Tattoo are really looking forward to next year’s convention – hope to see you there.

Brighton Convention, Manchester Convention and new Skunx Tattoo shirts

Dan Gold and Steve Richardson have returned from their very successful trip to the recent Brighton Tattoo Convention. Not only did they have a good time, they made a good few clients extremely happy with their new ink.

If you missed Dan and Steve at the Brighton Convention, don’t worry, you’ll be able catch them both again at the Manchester Tattoo Convention (Dan is a co-organiser) which takes place on the 7th and 8th of March. Not only will Dan be tattooing, he will also be promoting his new range of tattoo inks.

We are also very excited to have Skunx Tattoo shirts available in the store, so pop round and see if we got your size.

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