Emily Preston
Lead artist and founder. Ornamental blackwork, fine line, floral and custom pieces.
Licensed artist · Bloodborne pathogens certified · Public liability and treatment risk insured
Every tattoo is crafted with precision
I have drawn for as long as I can remember, across almost every medium I could get my hands on. Tattooing was the one that stuck, because it is the only one where the work leaves with the person.
My entry into the industry was built on mentorship, obsession, and an endless amount of practice. I was fortunate enough to learn directly under my own tattoo artist and the studio owner, soaking up their technique, and perfecting my craft on fake skin. When the time came for my first tattoo on real skin, my stepdad and little sister were my very first human canvases, followed by supportive family and friends who helped me build my confidence behind the machine. After earning my licence and putting in the work alongside artists I deeply respected, I officially opened my books to the public.
Ornamental, with weight in the line
Emily will redesign your piece as many times as it takes until you both love it, with the design and details dialled in to age well.
Varying line weight
Thick and thin against each other. It gives a piece structure and stops it flattening out as it ages.
Everything is outlined
An outline is what holds a tattoo together over decades. It is not a style choice, it is longevity.
Design-led shading
Whip, dotwork and stipple, chosen for the design rather than applied by habit.
Mainly blackwork
Black is the material. Small colour accents on request, if the design genuinely calls for one.
Your subject, her hand
Emily will translate any subject into her style rather than talk you into a different subject.
Drawn in Procreate
Designed digitally, sent to you before the day, and adjusted until you are happy with it.
Qualified, licensed and insured
Bloodborne pathogens and health and safety certified. Public liability and treatment risk insurance in place. Piercing training planned for a later stage.
What her clients say
“I have had two separate tattoos by Emily and I am thrilled with the results. A very talented artist with an eye for detail.”
“Emily took my idea and elevated it into something even better than I imagined.”
“Really attentive and friendly, on top of it being a brilliant tattoo at a good price.”
Talk to Emily before you commit
Fifteen free minutes to talk through your idea, placement and size, in person or on a call.
No obligation, and no deposit taken on a design chat.