Creating with Integrity
I work from my studio in Edinburgh, focusing on custom tattoos, cover-ups, and larger pieces.
If you’re looking to rework something old or start something new, the goal is simple — create a tattoo that actually fits you and holds up over time.
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I don’t do the whole “books closed” performance — I’m here to work with people, not feed my ego.
If you’re ready, head to the contact page and send your idea through.
If you already know what you want, you can book directly through the booking page.
Still deciding?
No pressure. You can take your time — and reach out when you have your idea ready.
“Super relaxed experience, great tattoo, ‘nuff said. Thank you David”
Jack Standing
“Been going to Dave for years now, always easy to book in, excellent work and he is more of a brother than a tattoo artist !”
Luke Walsh
You would never know it was a cover-up
That is the whole point. My cover-ups are designed to look like brand new tattoos — not patched-up old work. Every piece is planned from scratch around what is already there, using the existing lines and shapes as part of the new design rather than fighting against them. The result? A tattoo that looks like it was always meant to be there.
Some are straightforward. Others need laser fading first. I will tell you honestly what is possible and what the best approach is — no false promises, just results that speak for themselves.
As a custom Edinburgh tattoo studio, I put a lot of focus on colour work. I’ve worked across realism, colour, illustrative work, and more — but the focus stays the same: make it look right now, and make sure it still holds up years later. Seeing a tattoo fully healed on someone’s skin and knowing we got it just right is always rewarding.
Tell your story
Tell your story
If you’re ready, send your idea through the booking form and we’ll take it from there.
