How do I make an appointment?

Fill out the enquiry form on the website with your idea, size, budget and reference images. Andy will get back to you by email.

What payment methods do you accept?

Please check the FAQ section on the website for current accepted payment methods.

Will I see the design before the appointment?

Please check the FAQ section on the website for details on design previews before appointments.

Do you do cover-ups or tattoos over scars?

Yes, Andy does cover-up tattoos and tattoos over scars. Include photos of the area when filling out the enquiry form.

Andy is based at Good Times Tattoo in Hackney Central, London.

How much will my tattoo cost?

Pricing depends on size, placement and complexity. Include a rough budget in your enquiry form so Andy can advise on what's achievable.

Please check the FAQ section on the website for details on vegan ink availability.

Can I use numbing cream?

Please check the FAQ section on the website for guidance on numbing cream use.

Do you do guest spots or conventions?

Yes, Andy attends tattoo conventions and does guest spots. Check the blog for upcoming dates including Leeds and Bristol Tattoo Conventions.

What should I do before my appointment?

Please check the FAQ section on the website for full pre-appointment guidance.

How do I care for my tattoo afterwards?

Andy provides aftercare guidance for both second skin and clingfilm wrapping methods. Full details are in the FAQ section on the website.

WHY AMERICAN TRADITIONAL TATTOOS STILL LOOK GOOD YEARS LATER

I get asked this a lot, especially from people who are new to tattoos: why traditional? Why all the bold lines and the same few colours when you could get pretty much anything done these days?

The honest answer is that it lasts.

Skin changes over time. Ink spreads a little under the skin as the years go by due to less collagen and elastin in the skin, lines soften and fine details start to blur into one another. It happens to every tattoo, no matter who does it. Traditional tattooing was built around that from the start. Thick outlines, plenty of solid black and simple shapes mean that even when a tattoo softens with age, it still reads clearly. You can see what it is from across the room, and you'll still be able to in 20 years.

The limited colour palette plays its part too. Reds, yellows, greens and black hold up really well in the skin, and with fewer colours packed in, each one has room to breathe. Nothing gets muddy.

Then there's the designs themselves. Swallows, roses, daggers, panthers, ships, pin-ups — a lot of these have been tattooed for years and they still look great. They're not tied to a trend or a certain year, so they don't date the way some styles do. Early pioneers like Martin Hildebrandt opened a shop in New York City during the 1870s so with that said bold will hold!!

I have always been interested in this style of tattoo specifically from seeing it on loads of punk bands that I went to see live while growing up. The tattoos stood out and look bold and tough so it was inevitable that my style would develop around the American traditional style.

That doesn't mean traditional has to be stiff or old-fashioned. There's loads of room to make something your own, whether that's a classic design with a twist, some lettering added in, or a piece built around something personal to you. That's the bit I really enjoy.

If you're thinking about getting something traditional, have a look through my portfolio and flash, and fill out the enquiry form when you're ready. We can start planning something that'll look just as good years down the line.

I get asked this a lot, especially from people who are new to tattoos: why traditional? Why all the bold lines and the same few colours when you could get pretty much anything done these days?

The honest answer is that it lasts.

Skin changes over time. Ink spreads a little under the skin as the years go by due to less collagen and elastin in the skin, lines soften and fine details start to blur into one another. It happens to every tattoo, no matter who does it. Traditional tattooing was built around that from the start. Thick outlines, plenty of solid black and simple shapes mean that even when a tattoo softens with age, it still reads clearly. You can see what it is from across the room, and you'll still be able to in 20 years.

The limited colour palette plays its part too. Reds, yellows, greens and black hold up really well in the skin, and with fewer colours packed in, each one has room to breathe. Nothing gets muddy.

Then there's the designs themselves. Swallows, roses, daggers, panthers, ships, pin-ups — a lot of these have been tattooed for years and they still look great. They're not tied to a trend or a certain year, so they don't date the way some styles do. Early pioneers like Martin Hildebrandt opened a shop in New York City during the 1870s so with that said bold will hold!!

I have always been interested in this style of tattoo specifically from seeing it on loads of punk bands that I went to see live while growing up. The tattoos stood out and look bold and tough so it was inevitable that my style would develop around the American traditional style.

That doesn't mean traditional has to be stiff or old-fashioned. There's loads of room to make something your own, whether that's a classic design with a twist, some lettering added in, or a piece built around something personal to you. That's the bit I really enjoy.

If you're thinking about getting something traditional, have a look through my portfolio and flash, and fill out the enquiry form when you're ready. We can start planning something that'll look just as good years down the line.

I get asked this a lot, especially from people who are new to tattoos: why traditional? Why all the bold lines and the same few colours when you could get pretty much anything done these days?

The honest answer is that it lasts.

Skin changes over time. Ink spreads a little under the skin as the years go by due to less collagen and elastin in the skin, lines soften and fine details start to blur into one another. It happens to every tattoo, no matter who does it. Traditional tattooing was built around that from the start. Thick outlines, plenty of solid black and simple shapes mean that even when a tattoo softens with age, it still reads clearly. You can see what it is from across the room, and you'll still be able to in 20 years.

The limited colour palette plays its part too. Reds, yellows, greens and black hold up really well in the skin, and with fewer colours packed in, each one has room to breathe. Nothing gets muddy.

Then there's the designs themselves. Swallows, roses, daggers, panthers, ships, pin-ups — a lot of these have been tattooed for years and they still look great. They're not tied to a trend or a certain year, so they don't date the way some styles do. Early pioneers like Martin Hildebrandt opened a shop in New York City during the 1870s so with that said bold will hold!!

I have always been interested in this style of tattoo specifically from seeing it on loads of punk bands that I went to see live while growing up. The tattoos stood out and look bold and tough so it was inevitable that my style would develop around the American traditional style.

That doesn't mean traditional has to be stiff or old-fashioned. There's loads of room to make something your own, whether that's a classic design with a twist, some lettering added in, or a piece built around something personal to you. That's the bit I really enjoy.

If you're thinking about getting something traditional, have a look through my portfolio and flash, and fill out the enquiry form when you're ready. We can start planning something that'll look just as good years down the line.