Leah ‘TnT’ | Semi-Realism & Macabre Tattoo Artist Saltash

Leah's background in animation has equipped her with the technical skills needed to bring her designs to life, whether it be on a screen or on someone's skin. Her ability to blend elements of fantasy and reality in her art sets her apart from other artists in the industry, making her a creative force to be reckoned with.

Artistic Background

I enjoy Films, and tv shows especially horror.

Background in traditional animation, I love creating characters and stories. Transitioning my skillset into tattooing has been an exciting challenge.

My inspiration for my art comes from my love of anatomy and all things macabre.

I love being surrounded by creative people and all the ideas that come from conversations that aren't taken seriously.

I am always on the search for the next adventure outdoors, often going on long walks with my dog.

Tattooing has become a great way to test my artistic ability, its a fun challenge when a client presents an idea that pushes me to try out new styles and aesthetics.

Waiting for the day someone asks me to tattoo the Wise Owl from inside no.9 or a Dinosaur.

mY STYLES

Leah's work is not just limited to creating spooky creatures and ghouls; she also excels in producing captivating and unique tattoo designs. Her intricate and detailed tattoos are a reflection of her passion for storytelling through art, making each piece a work of art that tells a story.

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Abstract tattoos are designs that look like pieces of art themselves. Other types of tattoos are a form of art, but in this case, it's something more. These tattoos do not try to imitate or picture anything real but capture an emotion or a feeling.

BLACK AND GREY

Black and Grey is a tattooing style that uses varying shades of black ink. Black and Grey tattoos can also be realistic, with lifelike portraits, movie scenes, or other subjects.

SYMMETRICAL

These designs, inspired by natural phenomena like honeycombs or the Golden Ratio, reflect an appreciation for order, precision, and the beauty found in the universe.

FINELINE

Fine line tattooing uses small needles (often a single needle) to create a thin, delicate, intricate tattoo design evoking fine artwork and paintings on the skin using black and grey and color tattoo ink.

LINE WORK

Linework tattoos are tattoos that are primarily made up of lines, rather than shading or color. They can be simple or complex, and can be created in a variety of styles, including geometric shapes, florals, illustrations, and symbols..

SEMI REALISM

This style refers to a blend of realistic imagery with stylized elements, essentially creating a design that captures recognizable features of a subject while incorporating artistic liberties to give it a less photorealistic and more artistic appearance; it combines the detail of realism with the stylistic freedom of other tattoo styles like illustrative or neo-traditional.

COLOUR

Used in a wide variety of different styles, like Neo traditional, biomechanical and new school tattoos, to traditional styles like Japanese and American traditional tattoos. Whether it's a bold and colourful sleeve or a subtle pop of colour in a minimalist design, colour tattoos hold a special place in the world of art and self-expression.