THE KRAKEN AND SAILING SHIP FOREARM PIECE BY @noma_tattooer / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO
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THE KRAKEN AND SAILING SHIP FOREARM PIECE BY @noma_tattooer / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO

It features a dramatic scene of a Kraken attacking a vintage sailing ship amidst stormy waves, seamlessly transition into a sharp geometric compass design and custom cursive script with a unique scissors element at the bottom. I really focused on achieving smooth shading and microscopic line work to give it a fine-art aesthetic.

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Done by @noma_tattooer/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 4 days ago

SYMMETRICAL MANDALA SHIN PIECES - ORNAMENTAL BLACKWORK BY @giovannalavezo_ / London / W-ink LDN Studio

We went for a bold yet detailed approach, creating perfectly symmetrical ornamental mandala pieces on both shins. I spent a lot of time on the geometric framing and the soft dotwork shading inside the floral elements to achieve a clean, balanced look that complements the natural line of the legs.

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Done by @giovannalavezo_/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 5 days ago

ORIENTAL DRAGON HALF SLEEVE WITH A RED STAMP ACCENT BY @hoch_tattoo / London / W-ink LDN Studio

It features a dynamic, traditional oriental dragon flowing smoothly around the shoulder and arm. I spent a lot of time on the intricate scale shading to give it a powerful, layered texture, and added a custom red stamp tattoo as a sharp contrast to the solid black and grey work.

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Done by @hoch_tattoo/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 5 days ago

FINE-LINE SNAKE AND THORNS FOREARM PIECE BY @elva__ink / London / W-ink LDN Studio

It features a detailed snake winding through a sharp, intricate thorn branch. I focused heavily on the microscopic scale details and the realistic textures of the snake's scales, while creating a sharp contrast with the solid black thorns to complement the natural curvature of the arm.

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Done by @elva__ink/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 5 days ago

ROCKABILLY SKULL WITH POMPADOUR AND SUNGLASSES: BLACK & GREY REALISM BY @paulillatats / London / W-ink LDN Studio

It’s a fun, retro-inspired rockabilly skull featuring a classic pompadour hairstyle, sharp sunglasses, and a tied neck scarf. I focused heavily on capturing the bony texture of the skull while creating smooth contrast with the solid black hair and the subtle highlights on the lenses.

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Done by @paulillatats/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 5 days ago

SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION TERROR BIRD PIECE BY @robbee.ink / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO

A scientific diagram style piece depicting a Terror Bird (Phorusrhacidae). It features clean vintage typography, intricate dotwork textures on the feathers, and a detailed skeletal inset frame. The design is placed cleanly on the leg.

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Done by @robbee.ink/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 13 days ago

ASTRONOMY AND MYTHOLOGY SLEEVE PIECE BY @elva__ink / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO

A micro-realism and fine-line sleeve piece depicting a detailed zodiac astronomy map, a celestial sun, and a mythological winged horse rider. It features ultra-fine linework, precise geometric details, and smooth dotwork shading. The design flows cleanly along the entire arm.

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Done by @elva__ink/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 13 days ago

GOLDEN FRAGMENTS OF FAITH 💫 BY @cagriesk / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO

A composition built around faith, sacrifice, protection and light
blending classical imagery, fine line details and golden accents into one continuous story across the arm.

Every element has its own meaning, but together they become one piece. ✨

Artwork done by @cagriesk /London/W-ink LDN

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 15 days ago
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TO MY DEAREST -PET PORTRAIT BY @w__tattooer / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO

Memories that will last forever, in my heart and in my body. A personalised pet portrait tattoo capturing the dog’s expression, markings, and character - bringing it to life from the original reference photo. The fine linework and soft black and grey shading create a realistic yet clean finish while keeping the tattoo delicate and true to the reference.

Artwork done by @w__tattooer/London/W-ink LDN

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 15 days ago

ANGEL AND GEOMETRIC ELEMENTS BLACK AND GREY BY @noma_tattooer / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO

An upper arm piece featuring a winged angel in a sculpture-like style. It combines fine-line geometric frames, vertical lines, and a curved sword emblem below the figure. The design uses detailed micro-realism shading and sits on the outer arm.

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Done by @noma_tattooer/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 18 days ago

VINTAGE TV AND SUNFLOWER COLOR PIECE BY @senatatts / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO

A color realism upper arm piece combining a vintage television with organic elements. It features a detailed scene of a child running through a field inside the screen, with a sunflower growing through the TV and bumblebees placed around the shoulder.

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Done by @senatatts/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 18 days ago

NINE-TAILED FOX PIECE WITH RED ACCENTS BY @dcaltattoo / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO

A detailed forearm piece depicting a mythic nine-tailed fox. It features soft black and grey shading for the fur and tails, contrasted with vibrant red line-work and falling petals wrapped around the design. It shapes naturally along the inner forearm.

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Done by @dcaltattoo/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 18 days ago
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EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY AND ZODIAC PIECE BY @francodionisio / London / W-ink LDN STUDIO

A detailed forearm piece combining Egyptian mythology with zodiac elements. It features fine-line work and smooth shading, illustrating Anubis, the Eye of Horus, and astronomical charts. The design flows naturally along the forearm, connecting with the existing piece above.

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Done by @francodionisio/London/@W-ink LDN​

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 18 days ago
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Malenia Blade of Miquella by @senatatts / London / W-ink LDN Studio

The piece combines intricate linework with rich bronze, gold and red tones to capture Malenia’s distinctive design, while the flowing composition follows the natural shape of the forearm.

Done by Sena at W-ink LDN.

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 23 days ago
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Fu Dog, Phoenix & Daruma full leg sleeve by @hoch_tattoo / London / W-ink LDN Studio

A full leg sleeve built around three strong Japanese motifs: a Fu Dog, Phoenix, and Daruma. The design flows naturally around the leg, using traditional-style clouds, waves, feathers and ornamental elements to connect each piece while keeping the sleeve cohesive.

The contrast between the heavy blackwork and open skin creates depth and movement throughout the leg, with the different elements designed to follow the natural shape of the leg.

Done by Cho at W-ink LDN.

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 23 days ago
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Floral Composition by @wildbloom.ink / London / W-ink LDN Studio

A fine-line botanical tattoo featuring layered blossoms, delicate stems and leaves, with soft stipple shading and subtle depth. The composition follows the natural shape of the leg, with elements extending organically along the thigh and calf for a flowing, balanced look.

Done by Guadalupe at W-ink LDN.

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 24 days ago
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Golden mythology by @cagriesk / London / W-ink LDN Studio

8 full days of work.

A black and grey sleeve brought together with subtle gold details, featuring Lady Justice, Perseus, and Medusa, connected through geometric elements, stars, and the sun to create one complete composition.

The angel on the lower inner arm was part of an existing tattoo and has been refreshed to match the rest of the sleeve.

This piece is currently in the healing phase—some areas are fully healed, while others are still fresh and beginning to peel.

Done by Cagri at W-ink LDN.

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 24 days ago
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Free hand octopus by @filipp.tattoo / London / W-ink LDN Studio

A freehand octopus wrapping naturally around the torso, with the tentacles flowing across the ribs, side and waist.

The whole piece was drawn directly onto the body and shaped around the client's anatomy, with the tentacles and suction cups following the natural movement of the torso. The contrast between the heavier black areas and the fine linework in the suction cups gives the piece a lot of depth while keeping it organic.

Done by Filipp at W-ink LDN.

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 25 days ago
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Delicate Red Spider Lily back piece by @senatatts / London / W-ink LDN Studio

A delicate red spider lily piece flowing naturally down the back, with fine-line detailing and soft colour shading. The stems and flowers were designed to follow the shape of the back, keeping the overall piece light and elegant while still having plenty of detail. Done by Sena at W-ink LDN.

u/Unique_Cap6876 — 25 days ago