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ABOUT
Thomas Bates is an internationally recognized tattoo artist with a stellar Instagram following of approximately 275k fans worldwide. Known for his signature 'sketch and fineline' styles, his skills are highly sought after and his work is invariably captivating. Whether he's operating out of his native Norwich, UK, or traveling to LA, Texas, or NYC, Bates upholds impeccable standards of cleanliness in his Cavalry Tattoo Studio.
PERFECT FOR
TECHNICAL
Palette
black, greys (wide range from light to deep charcoal)
SPECIALIZES IN
mythological figures (Medusa, Egyptian gods, Viking)
animals (owls, wolves, cats, sharks, horned skulls)
human figures (Art Nouveau women, samurai, warrior women)
skulls/skeletons
nature elements (antlers, flowers, leaves)
AESTHETIC
dark
powerful
mysterious
intricate
strong
mythological
intense
artistic