Laurissa

Colour realism, watercolour, black and grey realism, illustrative

Laurissa is a passionate and skilled artist, graduating in 2015 with a BA (Hons) degree in Illustration and holding a diploma in Art and Design with merit. A Saltash native, Laurissa’s love for painting, especially portraiture and nature-based artwork, has been a constant driving force throughout her career. Specialising in vibrant colour tattoos, she also enjoys the intricate beauty of black and grey realism. Before diving into the world of tattooing, Laurissa worked as a freelance artist, focusing on portraiture of both people and animals. With a rich artistic background, she brings a unique blend of creativity, skill, and passion to every tattoo she creates.

Shayn

Dotwork, linework, mandala, cartoon, illustrative

Meet Shayn, an aspiring tattoo artist who is just starting his journey in the world of tattooing. Beginning his apprenticeship in January 2025, Shayn is already showing a strong passion for dotwork, linework, and mandala designs. He also has a love for cartoon and anime-style tattoos. Outside of tattooing, Shayn serves as a retained firefighter at Saltash Fire Station, rest assured, he won’t be called away during your appointment!

Originally from New Zealand, Shayn moved to Saltash in 2007, where he and his wife Laurissa have made their home ever since. He’s excited to bring his creative vision to life, one tattoo at a time.