Sean Parry
| Sacred Knot |
Founder & Lead Tattoo Artist
“ Every tattoo should be a collaboration between the artist and the wearer. ”
Sean received his degree in fine arts in 2009 and became a career tattooist shortly after graduating.
He founded Sacred Knot Tattoo in Llandudno in 2016.
“ All of my designs are drawn freehand on the skin to flow with the body. It’s a massively important part of my process.”
“I try not to tattoo anything I wouldn’t be happy to have on my own skin.
During the design process, that’s how I determine whether or not we should tattoo the design we’ve created or keep working until it’s right.”
When he’s not tattooing, Sean researches the mythology and visual traditions of ancient peoples.
“ Museums are where ancient people can speak to us. They’re temples for communication from the artists who came before to us to present day. The only thing that separates us is time. You just have to know how to listen. It starts with respect and attention to detail.”
“The art styles of ancient people were forms of communication. We can learn these languages and write new poetry in their visual speech.”
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Ash Harrison
| Villkat Arts |
Resident Guest Tattoo Artist
“My art is a visionary representation honouring my gratitude & energy to the spirits of nature & our ancestors.”
If the piece below looks familiar, Ash’s Viking Axe design has been replicated hundreds of times.
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Ash is known for his ability to make Nordic, Celtic, and Geometric pieces flow with the body, which is why so many travel to him from abroad for full suits and sleeves.
Historically trained in woodcraft, Ash is a master carpenter as well as a tattoo artist.
It’s no wonder his tattoos can take on the texture of stone, wood, or metal, considering his intimate understanding of natural materials.
Tattooing for Ash involves honouring the sacred by “being present in manifesting the best experience and design for clients.”
“In traditional handpoke or machine tattooing, I will be fully dedicated to the energetic process."
Ash’s dexterity with the needle also translates to his combat training.
Those who have been tattooed by Ash at a Viking festival may have seen him fighting in full historic combat gear before settling down at his tattoo station.
To book with Ash of Villkat Arts, fill out our contact form.
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Hamish Lamley
| Pictavia Tattoo |
Apprentice Tattoo Artist & Historical Artisan
“ Creating historically inspired tattoos puts us in the mindset of the ancestors.
This is connection through the ages. ”
Hamish’s work features Pictish symbols, Ogham writing, and other ancient artwork from across Europe.
Most people know Hamish for his master artisanship of ancient leatherwork.
Hamish has appeared as a historical consultant on BBC, Sky History & Channel 4.
His replicas can be found in museums and living history centres across the UK.
“ I grew up in Aberdeenshire, playing on Pictish stones as a bairn…
I’ve always been inspired by and immersed in the culture of the Picts. ”
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