Gareth

About

I've been an artist my whole life - drawing, creating, and chasing that spark of inspiration wherever it led. I studied A Level Art, then dove into media production at college and university, specialising in computer animation. But while the digital world was fascinating, I always craved the physicality of putting pencil (or pen, or brush) to paper - the feel of it, the realness. Then a mate introduced me to tattooing, and everything clicked. It was like the perfect fusion: art you live with, art that tells stories on skin, art that demands precision, heart, and endless dedication. From that moment, I knew it was my calling. I've never poured more of myself into anything - long, hard hours, self-taught grit, and sacrifices along the way to get here. But I love it more today than ever. The passion hasn't faded; if anything, it's grown fiercer. What keeps the fire burning is the people. I thrive on client relationships — getting to know you, understanding your ideas, your story, your vision. There's nothing better than turning those thoughts into something even bigger and better than you imagined. Exceeding expectations? That's the real buzz for me - seeing that "damn, that's perfect" moment when you look in the mirror. Whether it's a custom piece we've built together from scratch or a smaller piece that still gets every ounce of my focus, I treat every tattoo like it's personal. York born and bred, running Talisman for over 13 years. If you're after highly artistic, lasting work done with honesty, care, and a bit of that Yorkshire cheek. Let's chat, sketch, and make some magic you'll wear forever. See you soon!