Resident artists
Duncan Whitfield (Custom Propaganda)
Duncan is the owner of The Barbarian Collective and specialises in Black and Grey Realistic Portraits. He is also partial to tattooing wildlife imagery of which he likes to gather his own reference where he can. Wildlife photography is his side passion and goes hand in hand with his tattooing style.
Duncan opened up the studio in 2014 under the name Custom Propaganda. He is still known by that handle on social media.
Jamie Kerr
Jamie also specialises in Black and Grey Realism and is particularly fond of religious imagery, statues and Chicano style tattoos. He also produces artwork for Sullen Art Collective.
Tattooing since 2015, Jamie has tattooed alongside some of the world’s best and this has taken him as far as California. Where, in 2019 he worked alongside the Sullen team at the Golden State Tattoo Convention in Passadena.
Cally-Jo
Cally has worked all over the world. New York, Miami, Sydney to mention a few destinations. She’s the queen of clean, fine-line black and grey tattoos.
For the keen eyed or those who are simply fans of MTVs; Just Tattoo of us, you may recognise Cally as she worked on the show for 5 seasons.
Holly Evans
Holly became a Barbarian in April 2023 after discovering her love for tattooing in 2021. She has since dedicated herself to honing her skills and exploring various styles. Holly's work showcases a remarkable attention to detail and a seamless fusion of vibrant colours, intricate line work, and captivating shading. Whether it's bold and edgy designs or delicate and intricate patterns. Approaching each tattoo with unwavering enthusiasm and a deep understanding of the significance behind the ink, she takes an innovative approach and commitment to delivering personalised and meaningful tattoos, Holly is set to leave an indelible mark on the world of body art.
Holly Hyom
Heidi is a tattoo artist based in Eastleigh, Hampshire, and co-owner of Little Scorpions Tattoo Parlour. She is a weekly guest artist with us here in Botley. With nearly a decade of experience, Heidi mainly specialise in black and grey realism, but is always up for a challenge with any style of tattoo.
Her passion is to bring your tattoo dreams to life, one tattoo at a time. Work together with Heidi and create a masterpiece that you'll cherish forever.
Josh Williams
Josh now works in his own studio in Rochester Kent Alongside Jodie. Once a Barbarian, always a Barbarian. You can still contact Josh via the contact form. We haven’t seen the last of this colour realism maestro.
Jodie Glover
Jodie now works in her own studio in Rochester Kent Alongside Josh. Once a Barbarian, always a Barbarian. You can still contact Jodie via the contact form. Jodie specialises in Opaque Black and Grey Realism and brings her new twist to the more classic familiar Black and Grey style.
Mike Millward
Mike works part time at the studio and is also the owner of INKDUP tattoo studio in Southampton. He likes to change things up and work along side us here in Botley. Mike Specialises in Black and Grey Realism.
