31/12/2025
2025 felt like one of those years where a lot was moving at once on the work side. The studio stayed busy in a good way, the kind that forces you to stay organised and intentional so the work doesnāt slip, and Iām genuinely grateful to everyone who trusted me with larger, more demanding realism projects this year.
There were a few moments that really confirmed the direction Iām heading in, like winning Best Large Colour & Best of the Show at Tattoo Fest-Milton Keynes, and 2nd Best Realism at Tea Party, which was nerve-racking and motivating in equal measure, and spending time guest spotting in Spain, where a change of environment always helps reset things creatively.
Outside of tattooing, I got even more serious about photography this year and really pushed myself to develop those skills further. It became a way to spend more time doing what I enjoy most, whether that meant building reference for tattoo projects or just heading out shooting with friends and enjoying the process without pressure.
Painting continued to play a big role too, influencing how I think about colour, composition, and patience, and I managed to finish a couple of pieces that felt genuinely meaningful.
There was plenty going on behind the scenes as well ā the kind of stuff Iāll leave for another time ā but overall it feels like a year where things stacked in the right direction, even when it got intense. Heading into next year focused, motivated, and grateful to everyone who booked in, supported the work, or followed along ššš
