I’m Joanne, and I have been professionally tattooing for over ten years. I’m based at Black Market Tattoos in Leicester city centre, where I’ve been working for the last five years or so.

I began learning many different styles but over the years I honed my skills to specialise in fine line work, dot shading and illustration styles. I love detailed challenges and never tire of working on intricate designs and super concentrated dot shading. I essentially developed my own style by not trying to do anything other than to what comes naturally to me and what I love doing.

I have created plenty of mandala and pattern work pieces, florals, animals and buddhas. I have also created lots of henna inspired designs, geometric and Polynesian styled tattoos with the unique addition of dot shaded and pattern areas for a more unique look.

I’m passionate about tattooing, the tattooing world, drawing and creating. Previous to tattooing I studied fine art and also worked in many different customer service roles – so I strive to provide a great, comfortable service for my clients.

On a more personal note, I’m a lover of animals and I’m owned by three cats, a rabbit, a snake and somewhere in the house I have a husband! I enjoy travelling and seeing different places, going to gigs and festivals with friends, hanging out with my nearest and dearest and of course I enjoy an outing to the pub. I love tattooing and working with so many varied people from the East Midlands and beyond, with so many different ideas and elements so I look forward to meeting you very soon!

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