Meet the Team...

A pencil artist from school age, Charles (we all call him Chaz) has always been drawn to the skills needed for hyper realism. Inspired by his vast movie knowledge his art background prior to tattooing was movie portraits in pencil.

A commissioned portrait/pet artist in his own right whilst working in other fields, Chaz was also a stone mason for many years before committing to art full time.

Choosing tattooing as his preferred art medium around 2016, Chaz completed his apprenticeship and worked in 2 other studios for 5 years prior to joining the team at Nomad Ink. A skilled and creative artist, Chaz has particularly beautiful and refined linework and detail work. He has also expanded his art mediums to include digital art.

Now established, Chaz has expended his portfolio to include the traditional Old School and blackwork artwork he loves, now his preferred styles. He likes to create his tattoo designs with with a movie or cult classic twist. Chaz is at his best when working with creative and quirky subject matter, particularly involving animals or a nod to 80s/90s pop culture.

After establishing himself as an airbrush artist as well as commissioning in pencil, watercolour and oils, it was a chance discussion in 2014 while working as an airbrush artist that led Lewis to pursue a career in tattooing.

Drawn to realism in all art mediums, Lewis wanted a better understanding of how light affects an image and it was around this time he also began studying photography. Something he did full time whilst taking 2 years out to travel.

These mediums, experience and a meticulous nature combine to underpin his depth of knowledge in realism art.

Now an experienced and established portrait tattoo artist Lewis likes to feature hyper-realism detail and surreal elements in his work and creates bespoke tattoos for his clients both in the UK and beyond. Enjoying tattooing many of his own designs, tattoo lovers come to Lewis if they are looking for portraits/realism that tell a story. With the highest quality soft shades and details, created in a way that ensures they stand the test of time.

Sophie came to Nomad Ink looking for an apprenticeship in tattooing having already trained and worked in illustration and graphic design. An art graduate from Loughborough University, Sophie’s work has been exhibited in various UK galleries and she is regularly commissioned as both an illustrator and graphic designer. She has developed and widely sold her unique style in illustrative portraiture and has settled on tattooing as the arena best suited to her quirky, often dark and provocative art.

Sophie’s art and tattoo style is distinctive and inspired by nature and the human form. That said, Sophie frequently calls on her love of 80’s cult classics and fantasy movie culture when putting together new designs. Drawn to the emotive, there’s a real ‘strength in femininity’ vibe to her art and tattoos; often using delicate floral elements to create unique pieces for her customers.

Recent years spent working in the tattoo industry, Jo’s background is in early years education and business development. An early years education graduate of Liverpool Hope University, Jo has worked as a ghost writer and copy editor. As well as writing forest school/STEM curriculum copy for clients worldwide.

A lover of tattoos and provocative imagery Jo is now turning her business development skills (and ongoing Masters in Digital Marketing) to a creative industry full time. As the owner of Nomad Ink she manages all aspects of the studio that aren’t drawing or tattooing. A recurring comment in customer feedback is our attentive and responsive customer service and this is something she strives for with every communication opportunity. This is often lacking from people’s experiences with tattoo artists/studios in general. It’s Jo you’ll speak to when you get in touch so go for it, come say hi.