The Lost Tower Tattoo Studio

The Lost Tower Tattoo Studio Hartlepool's #1 Private Tattoo Studio. Established 2011.

“We’re the studio for tattooed people who want amazing cover-ups of bad work.” By appointment Only.

Hartlepool's Number 1 Private Tattoo Studio. The home of:
Alex 'Tallboy' Williamson
Melissa Mia
Callum Griffiths
Ellie Pearson
Marie Nicholson. With a combined 35 years experience, we cover all genres of tattooing, specialising in Colour and Black and Grey Realism, Blackwork, Neo-Traditional, Traditional, Japanese and more.

19/06/2026

We have a John Lavelle in our inbox but can't answer his question, if anyone knows him or he sees this, send a message via our website, [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected]

19/06/2026

More progress on this leg sleeve by .nik.tattoo
Partial cover up and ongoing.
Style - colour realism
Enquiries - [email protected]

Animal tattoos are incredibly versatile.They can be:• Realistic• Traditional• Japanese• Neo-traditional• Geometric• Fine...
16/06/2026

Animal tattoos are incredibly versatile.

They can be:
• Realistic
• Traditional
• Japanese
• Neo-traditional
• Geometric
• Fine line
• Illustrative

Before choosing a style ask:

What do I want this tattoo to communicate?
Realism often creates impact.
Illustrative styles can create personality.
Japanese styles create power and movement.
The same animal can tell a completely different story depending on the style chosen.
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Marie covered over an old Celtic badge with this Fu dog using opiac greys, if you are looking to cover something get in ...
16/06/2026

Marie covered over an old Celtic badge with this Fu dog using opiac greys, if you are looking to cover something get in touch and as you can see she will produce something exceptional.

12/06/2026

Old tattoo covered by something much more meaningful.
By .nik.tattoo
Style - black and grey realism
Enquiries - [email protected]




11/06/2026

The Biggest Tattoo Mistake We See.

Trying to fit too much into too little space.
A common request:

"A realistic lion, clock, rose, family names and dates on my forearm."

The issue isn't the design.
The issue is space.
Every tattoo needs room to breathe.

More space usually means:
✔ Better detail
✔ Better readability
✔ Better longevity

What Is Realism Tattooing?Realism focuses on creating tattoos that look as close to real life as possible.Popular subjec...
10/06/2026

What Is Realism Tattooing?

Realism focuses on creating tattoos that look as close to real life as possible.

Popular subjects include:
• Portraits
• Animals
• Film characters
• Nature
• Religious imagery

Realism works best when:
✔ The design is large enough
✔ Plenty of detail can be included
✔ The reference photos are high quality
Tiny realism tattoos often lose detail over time.
Bigger almost always works better.

Black & Grey vs Colour TattoosOne of the first decisions you'll make.Black & Grey:✔ Timeless✔ Works with most skin tones...
09/06/2026

Black & Grey vs Colour Tattoos

One of the first decisions you'll make.

Black & Grey:
✔ Timeless
✔ Works with most skin tones
✔ Ages exceptionally well
✔ Easier to add to later

Colour:
✔ More impact
✔ Greater contrast
✔ Can create incredible realism
✔ Makes certain subjects come alive

Neither is better.
The right choice depends on your design, skin tone and personal taste.
Which do you prefer?

08/06/2026

Why Tattoo Style Matters More Than the Design
Many people spend weeks deciding what they want tattooed.
Very few spend time thinking about how it should be tattooed.

A rose can be:
• Black & Grey Realism
• Colour Realism
• Traditional
• Neo-Traditional
• Fine Line
• Illustrative

The same idea can look completely different depending on the style chosen.
Choosing the right style is often more important than choosing the subject itself.

If you're planning a tattoo, think beyond the design and ask:
"What style suits this idea best?"

05/06/2026

Morning all, today we are going to ask our wonderful clients/friends to share their artwork with the rest of our followers.

We post tattoo's we have done in the past that are related to the advice we try to give but not every ones gets shared.

Today we are asking you to throw up as many tattoo's we have done for you as possible. Don't be shy, show us some skin.

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73 Church Street
Hartlepool
TS247DN

Telephone

+441429271030

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