Our Artists

The tattoos on Tattoo Love come from working artists at Timebomb Piercing & Tattoos. Here are the Bournemouth artists whose work you'll see across the site. Each one takes custom bookings, walk-ins when there's space, and free consultations.

Cal

Resident artist, Timebomb Bournemouth · Instagram @calbkrart

Cal's portfolio is a mix of fine black and grey work and bold blackwork. Look for soft, detailed animal and pet portraits alongside dark, illustrative fantasy pieces and decorative ornamental designs that follow the shape of the hand and fingers. Cal also draws original flash, so it's worth asking what's available if you'd like a ready-made design.

Three black and grey realistic dog portrait tattoos down the forearm, by Cal at Timebomb Bournemouth — Three dog portraits. Tattoo by Cal (@calbkrart), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Ornamental blackwork hand and finger tattoo with a crescent moon, by Cal at Timebomb Bournemouth — Ornamental hand and fingers. Tattoo by Cal (@calbkrart), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Black and grey squirrel forearm tattoo, by Cal at Timebomb Bournemouth — Black and grey squirrel. Tattoo by Cal (@calbkrart), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Carmen

Resident artist, Timebomb Bournemouth · Instagram @carmenjanczuk

Carmen works in bold, clean traditional: swallows, panthers, clowns and hearts with strong lines and a tight colour palette that ages well. Carmen's black and grey roses and faces show a softer side, and Carmen regularly draws original flash and works guest spots at other studios.

Matching traditional swallow tattoos on both inner forearms, by Carmen at Timebomb Bournemouth — Matching swallows. Tattoo by Carmen (@carmenjanczuk), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Bold traditional black panther tattoo across the shoulder blade, by Carmen at Timebomb Bournemouth — Traditional panther. Tattoo by Carmen (@carmenjanczuk), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Traditional clown girl tattoo with heart cheeks on the shoulder, by Carmen at Timebomb Bournemouth — Clown girl with heart cheeks. Tattoo by Carmen (@carmenjanczuk), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Black and grey faces and roses forearm tattoo, by Carmen at Timebomb Bournemouth — Faces and roses in black and grey. Tattoo by Carmen (@carmenjanczuk), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Ray

Resident artist, Timebomb Bournemouth · Instagram @raytattooartist

Ray has one of the widest ranges in the studio. At one end there's delicate fine line work like bows, ornamental stars and small symbols. At the other there are full ornamental back pieces, bright colour sleeves and dark black and grey realism. Ray is also happy to do playful small pieces and hand-lettered words, which makes Ray a good first call if you're not sure what style your idea needs.

Delicate fine line ribbon bow tattoo on the back of the arm, by Ray at Timebomb Bournemouth — Fine line bow. Tattoo by Ray (@raytattooartist), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Large ornamental wings and crescent moon back piece with a line down the spine, by Ray at Timebomb Bournemouth — Wings and moon back piece. Tattoo by Ray (@raytattooartist), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Colour fox and flames forearm sleeve tattoo, by Ray at Timebomb Bournemouth — Colour fox sleeve. Tattoo by Ray (@raytattooartist), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Small teddy bear tattoo with a red bobble hat on the forearm, by Ray at Timebomb Bournemouth — Teddy bear in a red hat. Tattoo by Ray (@raytattooartist), Timebomb Bournemouth.

Booking with one of our artists

Call the Bournemouth studio on 01202 900050, message the artist on Instagram, or visit 109 Old Christchurch Road, BH1 1EP. The studio is open Monday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm. Tattoos start from £50, and a £50 deposit secures a booking.