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Large-scale realism, devotional/religious subject, upper arm

Work that's meant to be lived with — not just looked at once.

RELIC / 001

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Artist portrait — principal artist

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Large-scale realism, devotional/religious subject, upper armRA-101
Polynesian/tribal patternwork, full forearmRA-102
Classical/mythological figures with linework detailing, full legRA-103

Black & grey realism / Religious & mythological imagery / Polynesian / tribal linework / Portraiture

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The Archive

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  • RA-005ARTIST NAMENov 2025Blackworknew
  • RA-006ARTIST NAMEDec 2025Blackworknew

The RELIC World

Tattooing is the door in.
It isn’t the whole room.

  • SESSIONS / 001SESSIONSOne-on-one tattoo sessions, from a single sitting to work spanning several.Soon
  • GUEST / 002GUESTVisiting artists working alongside the resident roster for limited stretches.Soon
  • OBJECTS / 003OBJECTSSmall physical goods and studio ephemera made in the same spirit as the work.Soon
  • EDITIONS / 004EDITIONSLimited flash sheets and print editions from resident and guest artists.Soon
The Experience

From first conversation to healed piece.

  1. Consultation

    Every piece starts as a conversation, not a form. We talk through the idea, the reference, and what it needs to become before anyone picks up a machine.

  2. Matching

    You're placed with the artist whose hand suits the piece, not just whoever's free. Style, scale and placement all decide who takes it on.

  3. Craftsmanship

    Technique is treated as the whole job, not a formality on the way to a finished image. Linework, saturation and healing are all part of the design.

  4. Atmosphere

    Calm, unhurried, and built around the work rather than around performance. A session should feel considered from the moment you sit down.

  5. Permanence

    We design for the piece in twenty years, not just the photo on day one. Longevity shapes every decision, from line weight to placement.

  6. Aftercare

    Clear guidance, given plainly, with follow-up if something needs a second look. Healing is part of the work, not an afterthought handed to you on a slip of paper.

  7. Community

    The relationship doesn't end when the piece heals. Guest spots, events and the wider RELIC world are built for people who keep coming back.

Character portrait study with heavy shading, forearm

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Black & grey realism — Forearm

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