The artists
Pick the hand that fits.
Three resident artists, one apprentice and a laser specialist, all under one roof in Blaydon. Every one of them draws their own work, so find the style that’s yours and message them directly, or send the studio your idea and we’ll match you.
Luke
Luke Thirlwell · Owner & resident artist
Twelve years in the trade before he opened his own door. Tigers, gods, dogs and full sleeves, shaded in black & grey and built over as many sittings as they need.
- Black & grey realism
- Sleeves & backpieces
- Cover-ups
- Pet & people portraits
- Mythology & Egyptian
- Full colour pop culture
Tabitha
Resident artist
Delicate spine pieces one day, a Japanese patchwork sleeve or a bright colour puffin the next, with custom florals drawn to fit you.
- Fine line & spine pieces
- Sigilism
- Patchwork
- Colour
- Cover-ups & refreshes
- Custom florals
Lucy
Lucy Donnelly · Resident artist
Birth-flower bouquets, a loved one’s handwriting, a memorial paw print. Small, delicate pieces with a lot of care in them.
- Fine line & botanical
- Birth-flower bouquets
- Stipple & dotwork
- Pet & memorial pieces
- Handwriting script
- Tiny tattoos
The apprentice
Kaylee-Jo
Inkwell’s apprentice. Her style is geometric line work: precise lines and carefully arranged shapes, often woven through florals. Clean and contemporary.
Every design starts on paper. Kaylee-Jo’s sheets show where her style is heading. Ask about her work if you want something clean and contemporary.
See her designs @kjs_divine_lines
In the studio
RazaLight laser removal.
Raza has been removing unwanted ink for 11 years, supported by Lynton laser for the last 10. He moved his clinic into Inkwell in late 2025. You can fade an old tattoo and plan its cover-up under one roof.
Full removal is a slow game, usually 8–16 sessions spaced three months apart. Often all you need is a fade so a new design can sit cleanly on top.
Raza also offers
- IPL treatments
- RF microneedling
- Carbon facials
- Hair removal
- Facials
Got an idea? Let’s draw it.
Tell us what you’re after, where it’s going and roughly how big. We’ll come back with ideas, a price and some dates.