Irezumi Ink: Your One-Stop Shop for Body Art
Fransje Taylor- Owner & Lead Artist
Fransje Taylor- Owner & Lead Artist
Fransje Taylor- Owner & Lead Artist
Specialties: Anime, Manga, Japanese, Pop-Culture, Custom colour pieces.
Style: Colour illustrative, character-driven designs with a geeky heart.
Fransje is the founder of Irezumi ink and the creative force behind its vision. Influenced by Japanese culture, anime, and manga, her work brings fandoms to life with striking colours, fluid movement, and emotional depth.
A self-taught artist, Fransje is passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive studio space- especially for first timers, queer clients and fellow geeks. Outside the studio, you’ll find her baking, watching anime and planning her next trip to Japan.
“I love tattoos that tell a story. Whether it’s Studio Ghibli or a personal journey, I’m here to bring it to life.”
Pronouns: She/her
Instagram: @fransjerawr.tattoo
Ben Armer- Tattoo Artist
Fransje Taylor- Owner & Lead Artist
Fransje Taylor- Owner & Lead Artist
Specialties: Black and grey realism, Portraits, Dark art, Fine Detail
Style: Monochrome masterpieces with depth, contrast and soul
Ben is our black and grey realism specialist. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for shadows, texture, and expression, his tattoos capture emotion and intensity like few others can. Whether it’s a hyper realistic animal, a personal portrait, or a dramatic dark art piece, Ben works with precision and care to create something that truly lasts.
With years of experience in custom tattooing, Ben brings a calm, grounded energy to every session. He’s especially passionate about portrait tattoos and personal storytelling through ink.
“Tattoos dont have to shout to be powerful- sometimes the quiet ones speak loudest”
Pronouns: He/him
Instagram: @armer_tattoo
Amy Lockwood- Apprentice
Fransje Taylor- Owner & Lead Artist
Amy Lockwood- Apprentice
Style in progress: Black and grey realism, Illustrative tattoos, Soft shading & detail
Vibe: Thoughtful, dedicated, with a growing eye for detail
Amy is our talented apprentice, specialising in detailed concepts. With a love for soft shading, fine details, and storytelling through subtle contrast, she’s already showing a natural flair for creating beautiful, expressive tattoos.
Learning under the mentorship of senior artists, Amy is constantly evolving her craft- from understanding skin flow to refining depth and realism. Clients love her calm energy, and focus on creating a relaxed, respectful tattoo experience.
“Everyday I get to tattoo is a dream. I’m so grateful to be part of this studio and excited to grow into the artist I want to be.“
Pronouns: She/Her
Instagram: @lockwood.tattoo