BLACK & GREY REALISM
Portraits, animals and striking imagery built with detailed shading, depth and strong contrast.
Scott Wakeham is the artist and owner behind Dark Arts Tattoos in Exeter, creating custom work with a strong focus on black and grey.
His portfolio is dominated by black and grey tattooing, ranging from detailed portraits, animals and character work to bold blackwork, ornamental designs and more graphic custom pieces.
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Scott works across a wide range of subjects, but two approaches stand out consistently throughout the portfolio.
Portraits, animals and striking imagery built with detailed shading, depth and strong contrast.
Bold blackwork and pattern-led pieces, including graphic, geometric and ornamental elements.
A selection of Scott’s work across portraits, animals, character pieces, blackwork, floral detail and ornamental designs. Black and grey runs through the vast majority of the portfolio. Select any image to view it larger.
Have something specific in mind? Send Scott the idea, placement, approximate size and any reference images so there is enough detail to start the conversation.
Send an EnquiryBrowse more of Scott’s recent work for ideas on subject matter, placement and style before getting in touch about a custom piece.
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Send Scott a message with the tattoo idea, placement, approximate size, references and any other details that help explain what you have in mind.
Scott can then discuss the direction of the piece, what will work best for the placement and the practical details needed before booking.
Once the design direction and appointment details are agreed, the tattoo can be booked in at Dark Arts Tattoos in Exeter.
Whether the idea is fully formed or still only a starting point, send Scott the details and references to begin the conversation.
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