Here you will find a current list of UK and international tattoo conventions that many of our artists will be attending this year. At UN1TY we place a lot of importance on attending the best events to showcase the work we do and to mix with other talented artists. It keeps us inspired and hungry to provide the highest quality tattooing to our clients, and we get to visit some pretty epic places! TATTOO PLANETARIUM, PARIS, FRANCE. 2-4th Feb, 2024. Un1ty attendees: Hanumanta, Jo Harrison.   UKTTA Tattoo Convention, Birmingham, UK. 13-14th April, 2024. UN1TY attendees: Hanumantra, Jo Harri ..read more

Getting a tattoo is an exciting experience, but proper aftercare is crucial for ensuring its longevity and vibrancy. In this guide, we’ll explore two methods of tattoo aftercare to help you navigate the healing process effectively. Method 1: Aftercare for Lining Tattoos 1. Remove the Dressing the Next Day. 2. Wash Well to Remove Plasma, this is essential. Do not let any plasma remain on the skin otherwise it will form a thick scab and will lengthen the healing process and could cause many problems. 3. Encourage Drying Out. 4. Use small amounts of hustle butter aftercare balm. Method 2: Afterc ..read more

The story behind each client’s scar is a deeply personal one. I would like to share with you this client’s journey of freedom after her scars have been hidden for over 40 years, even from her family and friends. “I bought my first short-sleeved shirt to be tattooed in!” One thing that surprises every client having a scar cover-up tattoo is how quickly they fall in love with the tattoo. The all embark on the journey desperate to have the tattoo completed, which can often take many sessions. What always amazes them is that even after the first session they feel a lot more comfortable in their ..read more

So it’s that time of year again and I want to give back to the people that support me and my art, year in, year out. I am thrilled to announce that I will be joining in with the annual tattoo giveaway at UN1TY to give one of you a free tattoo session. The giveaway can be a one-shot pre-drawn flash design or a design more personalised to you, it could also be a bigger piece like the start of a full back piece, leg or arm sleeve. (Additional sessions will be charged at my normal rate) I am looking for someone I can work with that will allow creative freedom to create a showcase piece of art. If ..read more

On Saturday 22nd of October we will be holding a charity flash day in aid of the Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance (MTA). The MTA was created to help support breast cancer survivors reclaim their bodies after mastectomy surgeries. Mastectomy Tattoos play a vital role in a person’s physical and emotional healing after breast cancer and they believe that all breast cancer survivors deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality mastectomy and/or areola tattoo, if they so wish. We are inviting clients to come along for Breast Cancer Awareness month and have a piece of flash to help raise money f ..read more

We would like to introduce Ben Fletcher as a new resident artist at UN1TY tattoo. We sat down with him for a brief interview to give you all an incite into who he is and how he works… Please introduce yourself… Hi I am Ben Fletcher a 36 year old tattoo artist from Shrewsbury. Where are you from? I was born in the city of Liverpool, but moved to Shrewsbury when I was just 5 years old with my parents and at the time my younger sister (I now have another sister). We came to Shrewsbury for more quiet rural life. The Shrewsbury area was known to us as my mum and her side of the family were all bor ..read more

The experience of getting a blackwork tattoo (or any tattoo for that matter) is dependent on who is doing it and the environment it’s in. The nature of tattooing means that as the needles are worked across the skin, exchanging ink for blood there will be discomfort, if not pain. For me, it has always been important to help my clients push through whatever physical/mental barriers they come up against. Leaving UN1TY with their tattoo, once the bleeding stops and the scabs flake, they’re left with a reminder of what they accomplished and the experience had. Alex I recently closed a chapter on ..read more

Last year UN1TY tattoo moved to a new location in Shrewsbury, which now allows for other artists to join our team. We are looking for creative, experienced, and professional people to join us in our intimate, client-driven studio. There is now space to accommodate resident  (as well as guest) tattoo artists, a body piercer and laser technician. We are happy to work with artists on a mentorship in areas such as scar cover ups, large scale freehand tattooing, colour tattooing and blackwork. For each available position, you would need a minimum of 5 years studio experience, but unfortunatel ..read more

I was working at the one and only (and now deceased) London Tattoo Convention when Gordo came and introduced himself. I was of course aware of his work as we had some mutual clients with impeccable taste So began a newfound friendship. Not one based on casual comments and the occasional message online, but one that involved spending time together drawing, discussing tattoos, art and ideas. A client of mine from Switzerland who also had work from Gordo.Circa 2014 The first time  I saw one of Gordos tattoos there was an instant intrigue. It was apparent that he had a system in place, an un ..read more

I can’t believe it’s that time of year again! In recent years, Hanumantra and I have done a ‘tattoo giveaway’ around Winter Solstice. A thank you to our followers and our way of giving a little back to the community that supports us and our family for which we are truly grateful. I realise how lucky I am to have so many people who trust me with their ideas and skin. We want to spread a little joy at Christmas! In the tradition of the Winter Solstice, I always reflect on each year and say thank you for the challenges. It’s through adversity that we grow and now we enter Winter Solstice for 202 ..read more