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Starting from Wednesday August 3rd, Nick Skunx will be tattooing at one of Norways top custom studios, Primitive Abstract in Oslo. He will be there until August 10th. Nick is then back in London at Skunx from August 14th until September 4th. From September 7th he will be doing another stint at Primitive Abstract, until September 22nd. This arrangement will then continue for the rest of 2011, with 3 week periods in London and Oslo.

To check Nick´s availability in either location, please email him directly. Alternatively, to book an appointment at Skunx Tattoo call the shop on +44 (0)2072786960. Or if you want to catch Nick in Oslo, call Primitive Abstract on +47 48181619.

Nick specialises in realistic portraits, animals and comic book style; but as an artist with over 2 decades of tattooing experience, he can turn his hand to anything and will be happy to discuss any ideas you may have. You can view examples of his work below:

At the recent Comic Con event held in San Diego, WWE champion wrestler, CM Punk, made a surprise appearance while wearing a Skunx Tattoo shirt.

You can see more photos of CM Punk here.

From Thursday 4th August through to Sunday 7th August, we will have a guest artist in the shop, Baron from A True Love Tattoos.
Baron, who has been tattooing for over ten years now, will be covering for Kerry and Darren while they’re away at Tattoo Jam this year. With his experience, Baron can confidently do all styles of tattoo work. He enjoys full colour pieces as well as black and grey. If you would like to book an appointment, please call the shop on 0207 278 6960 or get in touch via email.

Below you can view some of Baron’s work:

The television channel TLC is about to start showing a programme called Tattoo School, following a group of people with aspirations to become tattooists as they go through a two week course. For $4800, and 80 hours of ‘lessons’, these people are then sent away with a brand new tattoo machine to continue their lives as tattooists.

Here at Skunx we think this is not just irresponsible but also an insult to all of the artists who learnt their trade by apprenticing with a licensed expert. The artist who has set up the schools is not someone we’ve ever heard of.

Becoming a tattooist is not something that can be taught in two weeks. It’s not simply about knowing the mechanics of how to tattoo, it’s about creating the best possible tattoo and experience for the person involved. Knowing how to prevent infection, cross contamination and other potential risks is one of the most important things that a tattooist needs to learn.

Aside from these health concerns, we also think the show raises questions about the ethics of sending people out to potentially scar others after mere weeks of training. This programme is giving the impression that learning to tattoo is a short process which can be undertaken by anyone. It isn’t.

Skunx Tattoo are regulated and licensed by the local authority, who we pay to regularly inspect the premises and our equipment to ensure the highest possible standards. Working in this profession is not something that should be undertaken lightly. The thought of people thinking that they are fully qualified to tattoo after two weeks horrifies all of us here.

The industry is fighting back and we would implore you to sign this petition calling for the show to
be pulled from the air: Tattoo School Petition

Nick, Steve, Kerry, Darren and Hannah

Skunx Tattoo is pleased to announce that we will be tattooing at Tattoo Jam 2011. The UK’s biggest tattoo convention is taking place in Doncaster from the 5th-7th of August and features artists from all over the world.

To book an appointment with Kerry or Darren, please phone the shop or contact us via email.

For more information on the convention, including how to book tickets, please visit the Tattoo Jam 2011 website at: www.tattoojam.com

As an experienced tattooist, Nick Skunx was asked to share his opinion on whether tattoos were good or bad in an upcoming episode of The Vanessa Show. Be sure to see what Nick has to say when the episode is aired on 9th of June 2011 on Channel 5 at 14:15.

Our long time shop receptionist, Hannah, has left us for a life of studying in the city of San Francisco. She will be missed and from all of us at Skunx Tattoo, we wish her all the best for the future.

A few months back Skunx tattooist, Steve Richardson, was approached by the creator of SkelKid Clothing to create three unique designs for a new rock ‘n roll, tattoo inspired children’s clothing line. Three designs; Love & Family, Stay True and Home is where the Heart is, came out perfect and thanks to SkelKid, you can now ensure your (or a friend/family member’s) little one is wearing a cool tattoo shirt with artwork by a real tattooist.

“Delivered in an old school tattoo style SkelKid’s range of t-shirts present strong themes of family, friendship and loyalty. Made of 100% cotton they are durable and comfortable enough to allow your kids to feel no restrictions as they rock ‘n roll though life.” – SkelKid Clothing

You can pick up any of the 3 designs in 4 different sizes exclusively from the SkelKid Clothing online store (click here). Worldwide shipping is available and if you buy 3 or more shirts, you get 20% off. You can also connect with Skelkid on facebook and on twitter.

Since the opening of Skunx Tattoo, Graham and his wife, Val, have been amazing customers. A tattoo design Nick did for Graham has recently been sprayed onto the petrol tank of his bike. Not only is this the exact tattoo Graham has, he also added a Skunx Tattoo badge to the design on the bike. The overall result is brillant, see for yourself in the photos below.

What more can we say? Here at Skunx Tattoo, we’ve got the best customers. Thanks to Graham and Val as well as all our customers for your continued support.

We know people have many questions when it comes to getting a tattoo, and we wanted to make it easier for you to get your answers. We’ve recently updated our FAQ page here on skunxtattoo.com, please be sure to check this page before contacting us as we’re confident you’ll find an answer here.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, you can contact us on the phone (0207 278 6960) or use the contact form over here. Please be aware that due to large volume of emails we get, it may take some time for us to reply.