Blackwork & geometric tattoos
in Bristol.
Custom blackwork and geometric tattooing. Sleeves, backs and blackouts, from a private studio in Bristol.
About
I'm Si.
I tattoo blackwork, geometric work, blackouts and cover-ups, from a private studio in Bristol.
I care about composition, clean technique, and how a tattoo looks once it's healed. A piece should read clearly from across a room. If you have to be up close to tell what it is, it isn't working. Bold work ages best, which is why I do it.
Every piece is designed on your body, on the day, freehand and with stencils, built around the shape of your body.
I've been tattooing for over ten years. I've worked in studios around the world, learned from some really good artists, and sat for plenty of big work myself, which changes how you tattoo other people.
Example work
Real projects, with real session counts.
These are finished pieces from past clients, shown to give you a feel for scale and timing, not as a fixed quote. Your project may take more or fewer sessions.
Dylan
4.5 sessions
Jess
1 full + 1 half day
Krythika
6 sessionsPricing
How pricing works.
I work in fixed session rates, full or half day, in long focused sittings. The total cost of a piece depends on its size, placement, complexity, and how many sessions it needs, so I give every project its own session estimate.
A deposit secures your booking, it's not an extra cost, it carries over and comes off your final session.
I also offer a pre-design package: a set of custom design variations created on your own body from a photoshoot, so you can see your tattoo before we start.
Tell me your idea and at the consultation I'll estimate how many sessions it needs.
Enquire about a project →Pre-drawn designs
Available designs, ready to be tattooed.
Each design still has to be adjusted to fit you. I build my designs in segments, so I can move each part around to fit your body and where you want it.
Consultations
How consultations work.
Consultations are by appointment, on the first two Saturdays of each month. In person is preferred, and a video call also works.
We'll cover the design, placement, and anything else that needs sorting before we start. If you'd like to see how I approach a consultation, I explain it in this short video.
- WhenFirst two Saturdays of each month
- FormatIn person (preferred) · or video call
- BookingBy appointment, enquire for the next date
What I do
The work I specialise in.
Three things I focus on, from my private studio in Bristol.
Reviews
What clients say.
5.0 on Google, from 20 reviews.
I have been returning to him for over 10 years for tattoos. He always listens and makes me feel extremely comfortable throughout the tattoo process. His new tattoo studio is the most comfortable and relaxing I have ever been to.
Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. The tattoo came out even better than I imagined, the detail, quality, and artistry are incredible.
Amazing tattooist and a great guy. Si was amazing straight from the start. I have wanted a tattoo for a long time, over 30 years, but it never felt right.
Enquire
How to enquire.
To book a consultation, send a DM on Instagram or use the booking link. If the project is a good fit, my assistant will send over available consultation slots and get you booked in.
I'm fully booked until April 2027. I'm away from mid-February to the end of March 2027.
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When you get in touch, please include
- A brief description of your idea
- Any reference pictures
- Placement, where on the body
- Whether any cover-up work is needed
Want to see more first? Behind-the-scenes and aftercare videos are on my YouTube channel.
Deposits
A deposit secures your booking. It's not an extra cost, it carries over and comes off your final session.
Travelling to Bristol?
A lot of my clients come from all over the UK and from abroad. How a multi-day trip works.
FAQ
Common questions.
How does pricing work?
I work in fixed full or half day session rates, in long focused sittings. The total depends on your project, size, placement, complexity, and how many sessions it needs, so I give every piece its own session estimate. Tell me your idea and at the consultation I'll estimate how many sessions it needs.
How many sessions will my tattoo take?
It depends on the size, placement and complexity of the tattoo. As a guide, geometry-based sleeves usually take 4 to 7 sessions, and a blackout sleeve usually takes 3 to 4 half-day sessions. Session counts can vary depending on the tattoo.
Do you do custom work only?
Yes. Everything I do is custom, created for the individual. I work purely in blackwork and geometry, that's my focus and where my best work is.
Do you offer pre-designs?
Designs are usually created together on the day. If you'd like to see options in advance, I offer a pre-design package. We arrange a short photoshoot of the area first, an arm, or a full back, for example, and from those photos I create three design variations on your own body for you to choose between.
Can I book a consultation online?
Yes. Consultations are in person (preferred) or by video call, on the first two Saturdays of each month. Use the booking link or send a DM to get started.
Do people travel to you?
Yes. A lot of my clients travel a long way for bigger pieces, from all over the UK and from abroad. There's a page on travelling to Bristol for your tattoo: consecutive days, getting here, where to stay, healing on the way home.
Can I book consecutive days?
For geometric and blackwork pieces, yes, two or three full days in a row is the usual way to make a trip worth it. Blackout sessions are spaced out instead, because solid black needs time to settle.
How does the deposit work?
A deposit secures your dates. It's not an extra cost, it carries over and comes off your final session.
How far ahead are you booked?
I book several months ahead. Current availability is on my Instagram, and I'll give you the next open dates when we've agreed the project.
Can my first tattoo be a big piece?
Yes. Plenty of people start with a sleeve, and several of the pieces on the Work page were first tattoos. We talk it through at the consultation, and I design it to fit your body so it reads clearly from a distance.
Beyond tattooing
Commission & collaboration.
I also take on design and commission work beyond tattooing. If you're working on a creative project that could use a tattoo artist's eye, geometric design, blackwork, illustration, or something I haven't thought of yet, I'm happy to help. Drop me a message and tell me what you've got in mind.