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23455_705900i.jpgThe studio is run and owned by Andy, a tattoo enthusiast, with a passion for tattooing that shines through in all aspects of his work, and in both the studio layout; and ethos. 

Combining a fundamental grounding in art; from air brushing, water colours, oil paint as well as graphic design, the basis of any work is essentially perfection driven.

The decision to become a tattoo artist was not contrived, and therefore the main stimulation is not a financial one, the primary motivation for tattooing is driven by a desire to achieve recognition in the field of contemporary tattooing both from peers and clients.

After working at a recent convention and the positve feedback afterwards Voodoo will be working at as many conventions as is possible. Watch this website for details.

The studio has had work featured in a national magazine and been asked to discuss tattooing on BBC radio. The studio continues to grow and the waiting list for custom work grows.
 
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Does it Hurt

Getting tattooed is sometimes painful. This depends on each individual, and the size and location of the tattoo.

A positive approach to the tattoo will help hugely. The first few minutes of any tattoo is normally a little sore, however this soon subsides. 
We wouldn't recommend that you take any form of pain relief (paracetomol, anadin etc) as this will cause excessive bleeding which isn't condusive to a well healed tattoo. The body secretes its own painkiller called endorphines, which kicks in during the shading process, and the area will go numb.

The pain of laser tattoo removal is similar to that of a tattoo being applied. Again, this depends on the size, location, etc of the tattoo.

Application

Tattoos are created by putting coloured pigment into the dermis (live skin). This creates a hot sensation during the application and for a few hours afterward the immediate area can feel hot as the skin recovers. The needles used are of various sizes and types, the tattoo artist will chose specific needles for each individual tattoo. These are disposed of after EVERY tattoo. artisit.jpgSo, applying a tattoo properly takes much more than just the ability to draw or paint. A professional tattooist has to primarily be an artist, however they are also technicians and craftsmen. All top quality tattoo artist have been apprenticed and are skilled practioners. There are amatuers based at home; these are not registered and your health is at risk if you utilize there abilities.