Black & Grey Realism Tattoo Artist in Sheffield
A sleeve in one sitting
Full arm or leg panels completed in a single 8–10 hour day.
Completely private
One artist, one client. No walk-ins, no crowded shop floor.
Realism specialist
Black & grey realism and portraits — nothing else.
Easy to reach
Minutes from M1 J35 in Chapeltown, with free parking nearby.
The Signature Service
A Full Sleeve. One Sitting.
Most sleeves take months of appointments, healing gaps, and waiting lists. Mine don't. I complete a highly detailed, black and grey realism outer or inner arm sleeve in a single eight-hour session — you walk in with an idea and walk out with the finished piece.
A single outer or inner arm sitting starts at £600, or £1100 for a fully wrapped arm sleeve over two dedicated sessions.
Working on a half-sleeve or a large piece that doesn't need a full panel? My Full Day Sittings (6 hours, £480) are made for exactly that. Explore all services or dive into single-sitting sleeves.
Getting Started
How Booking Works
Two simple ways to start, depending on how sure you are about your project:
Still shaping the idea?
Send me your ideas and reference images through the quote form — including clear photos of your arm, since pricing is based on size and placement. I'll review everything and come back with a firm price and the right session for the job.
Get a Custom QuoteKnow exactly what you want?
Skip the queue and book your day sitting online. Pay the deposit to lock in your date — that's it. If your piece needs a second sitting, we'll arrange it 4–6 weeks later.
Learn About Day Sittings
The Studio
A Private Studio, Not a Shop Floor
I work strictly as a solo artist from my studio in Chapeltown. That means fewer bookings than a high-street shop — and total focus on the one client in the chair: you.
No walk-ins wandering through. No three machines buzzing at once. Just a private room with comfortable seating, snacks and refreshments on the house, and Netflix on while I work. The studio sits just outside the city centre with free parking nearby — easy to get to, easy to relax in. See what a session looks like.
The Artist
Meet Liam
I'm a specialist black and grey realism artist working from my private studio in Chapeltown, Sheffield. I trained in Fine Art, spent 18 years running construction projects, and in 2020 came back to what I was always meant to do.
Most of my work comes through word of mouth. I don't chase social media trends — I put that energy into studying the world's best realism artists and refining my technique, piece by piece.
Portfolio
Recent Work
Smooth gradients, deep contrast, and detail that holds up close. A look at recent realism and portrait pieces from the studio.
Black grey realism dog portrait tattoo on upper arm Sheffield
Black grey realism dragon and lion tattoo on chest Sheffield
Black grey realism lion and skull woman tattoo on leg Sheffield
Black grey realism dog tattoo on leg Sheffield
Black grey realism lion and clock tattoo on forearm Sheffield
Black grey realism Medusa and warrior tattoo sleeve Sheffield
Black grey realism Egyptian tattoo arm sleeve Sheffield
Black grey realism Medusa and Zeus tattoo sleeve Sheffield
Good to Know
Before You Book
A few honest ground rules that keep the quality high and the studio running smoothly:
- One style, done properly. I only take on black and grey realism and portraits. If your idea fits, you're getting a specialist — see my services for what I cover.
- Deposits secure your date. Deposits are non-refundable, but with at least 72 hours' notice you can move them to a new date. Read the full policy.
- Arrive on time. Your session is a dedicated block. Arriving more than 15 minutes late eats into it, with lateness charged at the hourly rate in 30-minute steps.
Ready When You Are
Let's Plan Your Piece
Send your idea for a custom quote, or lock in a day sitting if you're ready to go.
Not sure yet? Ask a question via the contact page
Reviews
What Clients Say
47 reviews on Google
“An amazing tattooist that you’ll want to befriend for life. His personality and playlists make getting through a tattoo cover up so much easier, I’m so grateful and can’t recommend him enough 💫🤘🏽”
“I have used Liam for 5 separate tattoo sessions and followed him on Facebook before. He is a super talented artist who never fails to impress with the quality of his work: I would highly recommend using Liam if you are looking for a quality tattoo and a very reasonable price.”
“Booked in with a 2 month wait I wanted a 2 piece wrist to shoulder based around The Last Of Us. In part gamer geek out also very personal. My first Tattoo and I wasn’t sure how to make a seamless work, Liam did and it is stunning. Tweaks and amends were easy and quick and one we left until the day and was the last addition. Also the one bit was a little painful I did laugh at time as other posted tickled a little. Now I think either a winged scarab or Nazca condor might be on the cards at some point …”
“Great experience from start to finish Liam made me feel comfortable, chatted all day . I was in the chair for 10 hrs but seemed to fly by . I had a fully wrapped calf and the comments ive had from family ,friends and other people about the tattoo and the workmanship is brilliant. Great advice for aftercare would definitely recommend and I will be returning for the full leg to be done . Thanks Liam”
“Liam has done me an absolutely incredible tatoo. His attention to detail is unreal. My tatoo has turned out better than I expected. A tatoo artist goes off recommendations, thsts why I choose Liam. So glad I did. This dude has talent !”