Life of Riley tattoo studio

19/06/2026

Be honest...
If your dad could choose between:
☕️A mug
🧦socks
🔨 A B&Q voucher
💉 A tattoo voucher
We all know what he’s picking.
Physical vouchers available tomorrow from the studio.
Message me to reserve yours.

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

Al didn't tattoo this.

My client brought me a wedding photo of their grandparents that's over 100 years old.
Using Al, I was able to restore details, improve clarity, and create a workable reference that would've taken significantly longer by traditional methods alone.
The technology helped preserve the memory, but the design, adaptation, and tattooing still came down to experience, skill, and craftsmanship.
For me, Al isn't replacing tattoo artists. it's just another tool that can save time and open up possibilities that weren't there before.
What do you think?

17/06/2026

A little update on this dark character sleeve.
Since adding Darth Vader, we've now welcomed Lord Voldemort to the collection.
It's been a fun project watching this sleeve grow piece by piece, bringing together some of the most iconic dark characters from film and fiction.
Still plenty more planned, but here's where we're up to so far.
Which dark character would you add?

09/06/2026

A disturbance in the Force has been detected...
Darth Vader has joined The Dark Knight in this ongoing dark character sleeve.
There's still more to come, but the dark side is growing stronger with every session.
Every great story needs its heroes.
This sleeve is dedicated to the ones who chose a different path.
Who should join the dark side next?

08/06/2026

What do you think about Al in tattooing?
This client came to me with a design he'o created using Al, based around his London Marathon journey and some of the city's most iconic landmarks.
The idea was there, but like most designs, it needed a few adjustments to improve the composition, flow, and longevity of the tattoo.
Al can generate an image, but turning it into a tattoo that works on skin is a different story.
Would you trust Al to help design your next tattoo?

08/06/2026

A custom Japanese landscape from stencil to finished tattoo.
Mountains, temple, water, cherry blossoms, geisha, and enough detail to keep me busy for a while.
Arguably one of the friendliest tattoo studios around. The tattoos aren't bad either.

08/06/2026

Aster, daffodil, violet, and carnation
A botanical piece created for Carol, bringing together the birth flowers of her children alongside her own. A simple and meaningful way to carry family with you wherever you go. built to last.

08/06/2026

Clean lines, subtle drop shadows, and a touch of white highlightto bring this one to life.
Had my mate Ryan in the studio for this custom playing card and koi tattoo. Really happy with how the 3D effect turned out.
What do you think?
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