reviews
the team
Gary
Owner, Tattoo Artist, Piercer
Gary is the founder and co-owner of Black Heart Ink. He tattoos and pierces at the studio. Whilst versatile in most styles, Gary prefers larger black and grey, blackwork or pop culture pieces.
He also enjoys the challenge of cover ups, often on clients who have been told to black it out or refused elsewhere.
He is also the main organiser of Swindon’s tattoo convention, The Great Western Tattoo Show.
Emma
Studio Manager
Emma has been with Black Heart Ink from the start. It’s her smiling face or happy voice that is often your first experience of Black Heart Ink.
She is an ink obsessed tattoo collector and although not a tattoo artist herself, is very knowledgable about all things tattoo and piercing and makes awesome tea and coffee.
Charlie
Tattoo Artist
Nav
Tattoo Artist
For as long as he can remember Nav has always had a love of art.
He does not limit himself to just one style but does favor doing fineline, realism, coverups, minimalist and lettering styles.
Nav belives that tattoos are not something he produces, but something that produces a positive change both in himself and his clients.
Beni
Owner, Tattoo Artist
Beni is a co-owner of Black Heart Ink. He specialises and excels at colour and black and grey realism, and particularly enjoys portraits.
The high standard of his work was recognised and he is an Underdog Tattooing Balm sponsored artist.
Amy
Tattoo Artist
Amy loves creating unique, custom designs that reflect her clients personalities and experiences. Amy works mainly in black and grey and she is ever so grateful to be chosen to help envision your art in such a permanent, meaningful way.
The high standard of her work was recognised and she is an Underdog Tattooing Balm sponsored artist.
Tim
Tattoo Artist
Tim has spent decades as a reknown graffitti artist and has brought the same passion to tattooing.
Tim likes to create custom tattoo pieces across all styles, but particualarly loves script , blackwork, colour, traditional, bold lines and intricate details.
Tim is committed to exceptional customer service with a personal touch.
Gary
Owner, Tattoo Artist, Piercer
Gary is the founder and co-owner of Black Heart Ink. He tattoos and pierces at the studio. Whilst versatile in most styles, Gary prefers larger black and grey, blackwork or pop culture pieces.
He also enjoys the challenge of cover ups, often on clients who have been told to black it out or refused elsewhere.
He is also the main organiser of Swindon’s tattoo convention, The Great Western Tattoo Show.
Beni
Owner, Tattoo Artist
Beni is a co-owner of Black Heart Ink. He specialises and excels at colour and black and grey realism, and particularly enjoys portraits.
The high standard of his work was recognised and he is an Underdog Tattooing Balm sponsored artist.
Emma
Studio Manager
Emma has been with Black Heart Ink from the start. It’s her smiling face or happy voice that is often your first experience of Black Heart Ink.
She is an ink obsessed tattoo collector and although not a tattoo artist herself, is very knowledgable about all things tattoo and piercing and makes awesome tea and coffee.
Amy
Tattoo Artist
Amy loves creating unique, custom designs that reflect her clients personalities and experiences. Amy works mainly in black and grey and she is ever so grateful to be chosen to help envision your art in such a permanent, meaningful way.
The high standard of her work was recognised and she is an Underdog Tattooing Balm sponsored artist.
Tim
Tattoo Artist
Tim has spent decades as a reknown graffitti artist and has brought the same passion to tattooing.
Tim likes to create custom tattoo pieces across all styles, but particualarly loves script , blackwork, colour, traditional, bold lines and intricate details.
Tim is committed to exceptional customer service with a personal touch.
Charlie
Tattoo Artist
Nav
Tattoo Artist
For as long as he can remember Nav has always had a love of art.
He does not limit himself to just one style but does favor doing fineline, realism, coverups, minimalist and lettering styles.
Nav belives that tattoos are not something he produces, but something that produces a positive change both in himself and his clients.
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FIND US AND PARKING
Black Heart Ink
The Planks Car Park
This is a long stay carpark. Cheaper for 6 hours or more.
Brittania Place Car Park
This is a short stay car park. It is very expensive over 6 hours.
On Road Free Parking
The start of the road heading away from the studio is residents parking. Look out for the unrestricted parking. This is less than 1/2 mile from the studio.