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All Realism Fine Line Japanese Script Traditional Cover-Up Gallery

Realism and portraits​

Lifelike black-and-grey and colour work: portraits, memorial pieces, animals and large custom projects. This is the work Shavali is known for and it is the largest part of the gallery.​

Realism and portrait tattoos
Realism and portrait (the speciality)

Fine line

Delicate single-needle work, minimal designs and small script. Quiet pieces that sit close to the skin and suit a first tattoo.
Fine line tattoos
Fine line

Japanese

Dragons, koi, peony and wave work, designed to flow with the body rather than sit flat on it.
Japanese tattoos
Japanese

Script and lettering

Names, dates, quotes and handwriting recreated as closely as skin allows. Often memorial work, and often the most personal piece someone owns.

Script Tattoo

Traditional

Bold outlines, a classic palette and motifs that have aged well for over a century.

Traditional tattoos
Traditional Featured Image

Cover-ups and rework

Old work redrawn into something worth showing. Shown as before and after where the client has agreed to it.

Tattoo cover-ups
Cover-up and rework
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Pick a time, or send your idea through and Shavali will design around it.
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Explore the styles

Frequently Asked Questions

Is all the work in this gallery done by Shavali?
Yes. Every piece in the gallery was designed and tattooed by Shavali at S.Yinkspire in Hallam. None of it is stock imagery or another artist’s work.
Yes. Bring the piece you like as a reference. Shavali will design something around your own idea and your own placement rather than copying another client’s tattoo.

New work is added regularly as pieces heal and clients agree to have them shown. If you cannot see your style here, send your idea through and ask.

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