Hi, I’m Tom. But my mum calls me Thomas when I’m in trouble. I’m a man of few words but here goes.

Originally moved from the UK a decade ago, I now call Aotearoa my home. When I’m not tattooing I’m probably out tramping somewhere off grid, pretending to know what bird I just spotted. I am a huge nerd for native flora and fauna, I can tell my miromiro’s from my tītipounamu’s.

My tattoo work focuses on painterly colour realism, inspired by the natural world and the surreal. I aim to create bold, refined pieces that feel both organic and intentional. Each tattoo is designed to balance aesthetic impact with lasting quality, tailored to the individual and crafted to stand the test of time.