The short answer is yes. You can cover a scar with a tattoo. Jo Harrison, co-owner of Modern Body Art and tattoo artist of 25 years specializes in tattooing to cover scars. She knows that it can be a little more complicated working on damaged skin. But loves to transform peoples bodies with her beautiful [...]
There are few artists that will ever make quite the same cultural impact as David Bowie. Whether you listened to his unparalleled back catalog of tracks growing up, were a fan of his turn as the The Goblin King in Labyrinth or take your fashion inspiration from his Ziggy era costumes, it’s impossible to deny [...]
Bird tattoos are a classic in the world of tattooing, but it's no longer just swallow tattoos on sailors anymore (as much as we love those), and it can be way more interesting than just little bird silhouettes. From eagles to cranes, owls to sparrows, to all manner of exotic birds; and ranging in style [...]
On the 23rd and 24th of February we have the especially lovely and talented Owen Meredith guesting! Read on to find out more about his tattooing style and follow Owen on Instagram to see more of his work What is your earliest memory of tattoos or tattooing? Was anyone in your family tattooed for instance. [...]
2017 has been another awesome year for us here at Modern Body Art, Birmingham :) Thank you to everyone who has been into the shop and got tattooed, pierced or had laser tattoo removal. Here are some of our favourite tattoos of the year by our resident artists We can't wait to see what 2018 [...]
We have the awesome Alan Proctor coming from Twit Twoo Tattoo, Edinburgh on the 19th & 20th September with his 'Trippy Trad' style. Read on to find out about his tattooing style and keep an eye on his instagram for some cool, one shot designs! What is your earliest memory of tattoos or tattooing? Was [...]
Upcoming Guest Artist – Chris de Villiers Next month we'll have the super wonderful Chris de Villiers! He'll be back at the Modern Body Art Studio for a whole ten days. from the Sepember 2nd til the 12th. We decided to ask him some questions. Some of those questions were relevant to the world of [...]
This month the enigmatic and totally rad Black Sea will be in Birmingham and guestng at our studio from the 31st of July to the 5th of August. Based in the South East of England, Black Sea tattoos at The Circle, London and Bobinski tattoo, Kent. We decided to ask him some semi-serious questions to [...]
Kristian Richards - Two Rivers Tattoo We have Kristian Richards guesting with us from the 16th - 18th March. Hailing from Penarth, just outside Cardiff. Kris enjoys traditional and Japanese work, but can confidently lend his hand to all styles of tattooing. We asked him a few questions prior to his guest spot, to get [...]
It's been a busy year so far in Birmingham at Modern Body Art, and the next few months look like they're going to be just as hectic (not that we're complaining!). We are still offering 3 for 2 on all laser tattoo removal sessions, body piercing with a selection of sparkly jewellery from QualiTi and [...]
