ABOUT US
WELCOME
Welcome to Black Market Tattoos, one of the most top rated tattoo studios in Leicester. We provide high quality custom tattoo art created and designed by some of the most well respected artists on the UK scene. Quality, attention to detail and customer care is who we are and what makes us stand out.
Whether you are 18 or 80 we will support you every step of the way.
Please take a look at our artists' page and contact us for more information, to book a consultation or an appointment. ​You can also follow us on social media where you will find more up to date gallery images. ​
Welcome again to BMT
Black Market Tattoos is a high quality custom tattoo studio set in the heart of Leicester city centre.
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The studio offers world class tattoos designed by a versatile family of artists who work permanently in house, and with a number of resident visiting artists from across the world. We have a reputation for being one of the best tattoo studios in Leicester.
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We cover every style from bold & clean traditional, dot and black work through to portraits and realism.
Our shop is very welcoming and a friendly and we do our best to put customers at ease. We have both male and female identifying tattooist and have open plan and separate private rooms if clients want privacy..
We have clients attend from all across the UK, from all ages, intersectionalities, and diversities. The shop is also home to George Does Nails and Unluck 77 Websites and we provide cosmetic tattoos and nail art.
Why not come in or give us a call and have a chat about your first or latest tattoo!
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Our Artists
HAYLEY BLACKWOOD
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Hayley Blackwood is a full time artist at Black Market Tattoos and works in a range of styles including Pop Culture, Disney and Anime. Portfolio
FIONA LEWITT
Fiona works part time at Black Market Tattoos (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and works in a range of styles. Portfolio
JOanne FREEMAN
Jo is a full time artist at Black Market Tattoos and works in a range of styles. Portfolio
ALEX CANDELA
Alex Candela is co-owner of Black Market Tattoos and has been tattooing for over 10 years. He specialises in neo-traditional style work and often works at conventions across the UK. Portfolio
DEL MAY
Del is co-owner of Black Market Tattoos and has been tattooing for over 16 years. He specialises in black and grey/colour realism and all photographic styles. Instagram profile delmaytattoos Portfolio
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Brett Murray
RUSSTY
Brett is a full time artist at Black Market Tattoos and works in a wide range of styles including
graphic abstract, blackwork and full colour. Working with the client to provide custom designs as well as a wide variety of pre drawn one off pieces. Portfolio
Russty has been tattooing for over 3 years and is one of our full time artists. His work includes but not limited to vintage traditional style work. Check out his Portfolio here
heather adamson
Heather is full time at Black Market Tattoo studio and has been working as a tattoo artist for several years. She specialises in fine line abstract tattoos, although she can tattoo a wide range of styles.
Take a view of Heather's page here
georgia pierce
Georgia works at Black Market Tattoos part time and is our cosmetic tattoo artist. She has worked on, but not limited to, brows, lips and freckles. Georgia also provides outstanding nail art for our clients and has creativity for any occasion. Check out her page for more details and images.