From walking in, and speaking to Gemma on the desk, to walking out after 5 hrs in the Chair with Jim! A totally professional and friendly experience! Jim doesn't post photos of his work, but believe me, it's incredible! He took the time to understand what I wanted and poured his heart and soul in the piece! (A pair of skulls representing 'Light & Dark') Thanks Jim, Gemma, and all at Life & Death! Read Less

Had an appointment with Jimbo for more work to my sleeve that he was working on at a previous shop, excellent work as always! The shop is a nice place to be with a lot of friendly faces. Booked in for my next sitting so can't wait 😁 Read Less

Will inked my foot today, which i was really anxious about following a bad experience with my other foot 5 yrs ago somewhere else. He was an absolute legend, so polite yet funny and a real pro. Will and his brother "the apprentice" george were a brilliant double act and made me feel so relaxed. Will's tattoo creativity are on point, sharp, skilful and gentle. Cannot thank him or recommend him enough, mint Read Less

Went for my first tattoo today with guest artist Aaron. Very impressed with everything. A few hours on and I'm already deciding what to have next. Thank you so much. Will definitely recommend life and death to everyone. Read Less

Walked into the studio very nervous, was greeted by Nathan Davies and made to feel very welcome. All the team are super friendly and extremely humble!! Had such a good laugh and was made to feel like "part of the gang". Overall just a great bunch of lads, as for John, he possesses such an incredible talent, his skill is ridiculously amazing! Can't recommend enough! John is just an all round great chap!.. So happy with my tattoo and won't be going anywhere else in the future!! Thank you all very much and will definitely be booking again soon!! Look forward to my next visit!.. Read Less

Came here for my first tattoo and now they will never get rid of me ;-) The whole team is fantastic! I couldn't be more pleased with how my tattoos have turned out, i can't leave the shop without booking my next one in....see you in January guys Read Less

Had some cover-up and dot work done by Lee. His dot work was very good, well formed and clear and his ideas for the cover-up were nice too.The shop is clean and fresh with and everyone I dealt with was professional and polite.Would reccommend it to anyone. Read Less

I've been following Life & Death Tattoos for a while now. Put it this way. If it's Black and Grey - Nothing comes close to John and Life & Death. The attention to detail, the shading, just the finer things you wouldn't necessary expect. It's these small things that truly set John's work apart from the rest. In short: Beautiful artwork - Truly a master at his craft.Read Less

After watching Miami Ink numerous times, I always thought to my self- I wish there was a tattoo studio local to me who would help and advise me on my next piece of work. I heard a lot about John so went to see him. I told him my ideas and took a few pieces in which I liked the look of and left it with him. He drew a few designs adding his own ideas too which I really liked. Two days later I am sat on the bench and I'm in for a full day session of tattooing. Upon completion John went through the after care procedures which should be carried out. I have since been back to complete a full sleeve and have an old tattoo gone over. I have recommended John to so many people and would continue to recommend. I am booked back in to see John on the 11th March cannot wait!.... One thing I would also add is... he is certainly worth the wait, don't get some home studio tattoo artist to do your tattoo just because you are too impatient to wait for John. Thanks STRead Less