Tattoo Creations
Tattoo Shops
Tattoo Creations
23 Wordsworth Ave, Derby
# Tattoo Creations
Tattoo Creations is a Derby-based tattoo studio specialising in bespoke custom artwork, led by artist Kev Oakton since 2006. Operating by appointment only from their Alvaston location, the studio serves clients throughout Derby, Chellaston, Nottingham, and the wider East Midlands who demand individually crafted designs rather than flash work.
The studio excels in realism, colour work, black and grey, illustrative styles, and strategic cover-up transformations. Each project begins with a detailed consultation where clients discuss their story, preferred placement, and skin tone to ensure the design resonates personally. Kev maps artwork to anatomy for optimal flow and uses layered shading and colour packing techniques to achieve depth and longevity.
What sets Tattoo Creations apart is their combination of nearly two decades of licensed experience with genuine care for hygiene and aftercare. They use vegan-friendly inks, maintain hospital-grade sterilisation standards, and provide written aftercare instructions tailored to each piece. The studio operates under Derby City Council registration and maintains a gallery space showcasing original paintings alongside their tattooing practice.
Rather than rushing appointments, they prioritise quality through transparent pricing based on size and style, sketches and mood boards before work begins, and ongoing email support throughout healing and for future touch-ups. This consultation-led, client-focused approach attracts those seeking meaningful, lasting artwork that honours their individual narrative.
Tattoo Creations is a Derby-based tattoo studio specialising in bespoke custom artwork, led by artist Kev Oakton since 2006. Operating by appointment only from their Alvaston location, the studio serves clients throughout Derby, Chellaston, Nottingham, and the wider East Midlands who demand individually crafted designs rather than flash work.
The studio excels in realism, colour work, black and grey, illustrative styles, and strategic cover-up transformations. Each project begins with a detailed consultation where clients discuss their story, preferred placement, and skin tone to ensure the design resonates personally. Kev maps artwork to anatomy for optimal flow and uses layered shading and colour packing techniques to achieve depth and longevity.
What sets Tattoo Creations apart is their combination of nearly two decades of licensed experience with genuine care for hygiene and aftercare. They use vegan-friendly inks, maintain hospital-grade sterilisation standards, and provide written aftercare instructions tailored to each piece. The studio operates under Derby City Council registration and maintains a gallery space showcasing original paintings alongside their tattooing practice.
Rather than rushing appointments, they prioritise quality through transparent pricing based on size and style, sketches and mood boards before work begins, and ongoing email support throughout healing and for future touch-ups. This consultation-led, client-focused approach attracts those seeking meaningful, lasting artwork that honours their individual narrative.
Services offered
Custom tattoo designColour tattoosBlack and grey tattoosFine line tattoosPortrait and realism workCover-up and redesignTattoo lightening coordinationAftercare support and consultation