Artist profiles

Built inside a real working tattoo studio, Angry Elf Tattoo is home to a close-knit team of artists brought together by creativity, passion and a genuine love for tattoo culture. Every artist here brings their own unique style, personality and artistic influences to the studio — from bold colour work and anime-inspired pieces to black and grey realism, neotraditional designs and large-scale custom tattoos.

For us, tattooing has always been about more than just the artwork. We’ve worked hard to build a relaxed, welcoming environment where everyone feels safe, comfortable and respected from the moment they walk through the door. No egos, no judgement — just good people, good energy and artists who genuinely care about creating something meaningful for every client.

Whether you’re getting your very first tattoo or adding to a growing collection, our goal is to make the experience feel personal, collaborative and memorable — creating tattoos built to last in a studio that feels like home.

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Brad Nicholson

Whether its a full-colour Star Wars sleeve , a realistic portrait, a comic book character, or a bold traditional design, Brad enjoys tackling projects across all styles. Best known for his colour work, realism, cover-ups and pop culture tattoos, he brings nearly two decades of experience to every piece he creates.

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James Tinsley

James is known for his black and grey realism, portrait work, and highly detailed custom tattoos. Whether its creating lifelike portraits, wildlife pieces, or large-scale designs, his focus is always on precision, depth, and lasting quality.

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Lauren Stechell

Lauren specialises in whimsical, illustrative tattoos, with a particular love for florals, anime, cute characters, colour work and stipple shading. known for her friendly approach and attention to detail, she creates custom tattoos that are both beautiful and unique.

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Jamie Parker-Wanless

Jamie specialises in bold, eye-catching tattoos inspired by traditional and neotraditional styles. He enjoys creating custom designs with strong linework, vibrant colour, from classic tattoo imagery to modern illustrative pieces.

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