How often do you update your portfolio?

I update this gallery and my social media monthly with fresh work. To see my most recent healed results and 'Themed Sleeves' in progress, I recommend following my Instagram for daily studio updates.

Can I request a style I don't see in your portfolio?

I stick to black and grey realism, because that's what I'm good at and it's what lasts. I don't do colour, watercolour, traditional or tribal. Doing one thing properly is why people travel from all over the country, and from Europe, to my Sheffield studio.

Does the portfolio show tattoos finished in one day?

Yes. The arm sleeve and leg sleeve galleries feature full outer arm and leg panels completed in a single 8–10 hour themed sleeve session. While complex realism is a detailed process, my high-efficiency workflow allows for maximum impact in minimum time.

Will my tattoo look exactly like the digital mockup?

The digital mockups I send for approval are designed to show how the piece will wrap and flow with your body's natural shape. While skin isn't a flat canvas, I use high-contrast lighting to ensure the finished tattoo has the same 3D 'photograph' effect seen in my portfolio.

Do you include healed photos in your gallery?

I frequently photograph work once fully settled. One free touch-up is included within 3 months of your session to ensure your piece heals to the standard seen in these photos, provided aftercare was followed.

Liam Rebel tattoo artist at work in Sheffield studio

Black & Grey Realism, Sheffield

The Realism Portfolio

Every piece in this gallery was done with one aim: lifelike depth that still holds up years later. Specialising strictly in black and grey realism, I focus on the textures — the reflection in a pet's eye, the weathered skin of a portrait, the flow of a Greek mythology sleeve.

From focused 4-hour portrait sessions to 10-hour single-sitting leg panels, each one is designed to wrap with your anatomy. See services and pricing.

Check availability & book Get a custom quote

New: watch real sessions from start to finish

Zeus with lightning bolt upper arm on the bicep

realism

bicepgreekmythologyblack and grey

Vampire woman and 13-hour clock inner arm sleeve

arm sleeve

inner armsleevevampireclockcandlemoonspider webhorror

Odin, his wolves and a Viking warrior full arm sleeve

arm sleeve

full armarm sleeveodinwolvesvikingwarriorgateway

Anubis watching over the pyramids and Sphinx on the shin

realism

shinlower leganubisegyptianpyramidssphinxeye of horuscamels

Realistic bulldog portrait forearm on the left arm

portraits

left armbulldogpersonalstuffdiscussedexchangedemails

Golden doodle portrait of Daisy with florals on the thigh

portraits

thighdog portraitgolden doodlepet portraitdaisiespaw printslettering

Kneeling crusader knight in a gothic arch on the upper arm

realism

upper armknightcrusaderswordshieldgothic archbanner

Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge on the lower leg

realism

lower legcalfstatue of libertybrooklyn bridgenew yorklandmarks

Valkyrie and fallen Viking warrior inner arm sleeve

arm sleeve

inner arm sleevevalkyriefallen warriorvikingravennorseblack and grey

Playing cards, Latin script and a Greek temple on the inner forearm

realism

inner forearmplaying cardslatin scriptroman numeralsgreek templecustom design

Biomechanical shock absorber tearing through the calf

realism

calflower legbiomechanicaltorn skinshock absorberyorkshire rose

Spaniel beneath a mountain peak on the inner forearm

portraits

inner forearmdogspanielpet portraitmountainspine trees

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Session videos

See the work being done

A short film of each session, made the same day: the stencil going on, the work as it builds, and the finished piece.

All session videos

Portfolio & Booking FAQ

How often do you update your portfolio?: I update this gallery and my social media monthly with fresh work. To see my most recent healed results and 'Themed Sleeves' in progress, I recommend following my Instagram for daily studio updates.
Can I request a style I don't see in your portfolio?: I stick to black and grey realism, because that's what I'm good at and it's what lasts. I don't do colour, watercolour, traditional or tribal. Doing one thing properly is why people travel from all over the country, and from Europe, to my Sheffield studio.
Does the portfolio show tattoos finished in one day?: Yes. The arm sleeve and leg sleeve galleries feature full outer arm and leg panels completed in a single 8–10 hour themed sleeve session. While complex realism is a detailed process, my high-efficiency workflow allows for maximum impact in minimum time.
Will my tattoo look exactly like the digital mockup?: The digital mockups I send for approval are designed to show how the piece will wrap and flow with your body's natural shape. While skin isn't a flat canvas, I use high-contrast lighting to ensure the finished tattoo has the same 3D 'photograph' effect seen in my portfolio.
Do you include healed photos in your gallery?: I frequently photograph work once fully settled. One free touch-up is included within 3 months of your session to ensure your piece heals to the standard seen in these photos, provided aftercare was followed.

Black & Grey Realism, Sheffield

The Realism Portfolio

From focused 4-hour portrait sessions to 10-hour single-sitting leg panels, each one is designed to wrap with your anatomy. See services and pricing.

Check availability & book Get a custom quote

New: watch real sessions from start to finish

Zeus with lightning bolt upper arm on the bicep

realism

bicepgreekmythologyblack and grey

Vampire woman and 13-hour clock inner arm sleeve

arm sleeve

inner armsleevevampireclockcandlemoonspider webhorror

Odin, his wolves and a Viking warrior full arm sleeve

arm sleeve

full armarm sleeveodinwolvesvikingwarriorgateway

Anubis watching over the pyramids and Sphinx on the shin

realism

shinlower leganubisegyptianpyramidssphinxeye of horuscamels

Realistic bulldog portrait forearm on the left arm

portraits

left armbulldogpersonalstuffdiscussedexchangedemails

Golden doodle portrait of Daisy with florals on the thigh

portraits

thighdog portraitgolden doodlepet portraitdaisiespaw printslettering

Kneeling crusader knight in a gothic arch on the upper arm

realism

upper armknightcrusaderswordshieldgothic archbanner

Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge on the lower leg

realism

lower legcalfstatue of libertybrooklyn bridgenew yorklandmarks

Valkyrie and fallen Viking warrior inner arm sleeve

arm sleeve

inner arm sleevevalkyriefallen warriorvikingravennorseblack and grey

Playing cards, Latin script and a Greek temple on the inner forearm

realism

inner forearmplaying cardslatin scriptroman numeralsgreek templecustom design

Biomechanical shock absorber tearing through the calf

realism

calflower legbiomechanicaltorn skinshock absorberyorkshire rose

Spaniel beneath a mountain peak on the inner forearm

portraits

inner forearmdogspanielpet portraitmountainspine trees

Browse every piece by name →

Session videos

See the work being done

A short film of each session, made the same day: the stencil going on, the work as it builds, and the finished piece.

All session videos

Portfolio & Booking FAQ

How often do you update your portfolio?: I update this gallery and my social media monthly with fresh work. To see my most recent healed results and 'Themed Sleeves' in progress, I recommend following my Instagram for daily studio updates.
Can I request a style I don't see in your portfolio?: I stick to black and grey realism, because that's what I'm good at and it's what lasts. I don't do colour, watercolour, traditional or tribal. Doing one thing properly is why people travel from all over the country, and from Europe, to my Sheffield studio.
Does the portfolio show tattoos finished in one day?: Yes. The arm sleeve and leg sleeve galleries feature full outer arm and leg panels completed in a single 8–10 hour themed sleeve session. While complex realism is a detailed process, my high-efficiency workflow allows for maximum impact in minimum time.
Will my tattoo look exactly like the digital mockup?: The digital mockups I send for approval are designed to show how the piece will wrap and flow with your body's natural shape. While skin isn't a flat canvas, I use high-contrast lighting to ensure the finished tattoo has the same 3D 'photograph' effect seen in my portfolio.
Do you include healed photos in your gallery?: I frequently photograph work once fully settled. One free touch-up is included within 3 months of your session to ensure your piece heals to the standard seen in these photos, provided aftercare was followed.

The Realism Portfolio

Portfolio gallery

See the work being done

Portfolio & Booking FAQ

The Realism Portfolio

Portfolio gallery

See the work being done

Portfolio & Booking FAQ