Solemn Nights Tattoo & Fine Art
Tattoo Shops
Solemn Nights Tattoo & Fine Art
20 Granby St, Ilkeston
# Solemn Nights Tattoo & Fine Art
Solemn Nights is an award-winning tattoo studio in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, founded by Nik Nason, a highly experienced artist with over 16 years in the industry. The studio specialises in large-scale colour realism and surrealism tattoos that blur the boundaries between contemporary tattooing and fine art practice.
Nik's distinctive approach stems from formal training in traditional atelier methods at London Fine Art Studios, where he studied classical drawing and painting techniques. This foundation enables him to infuse his tattoo work with the dramatic lighting, depth and sophistication characteristic of old master paintings. This fusion of classical artistic principles with modern tattooing creates genuinely distinctive pieces rather than conventional designs.
The business serves clients seeking bespoke, high-calibre tattoo work who appreciate artistic integrity and are willing to invest in quality. Nik is a Sullen Family UK sponsored artist and regularly exhibits work at tattoo conventions across the UK, attracting clients beyond the immediate locality.
What sets Solemn Nights apart is the artist's fine art credentials and philosophical approach to tattooing as an extension of classical painting rather than merely decorative body art. Every project is handled as a custom commission, with consultations preceding work. The studio operates by appointment only (Thursday to Saturday), ensuring dedicated attention to each client and maintaining the bespoke nature of the service. The combination of technical mastery, artistic education, and selective clientele creates a premium offering in the tattoo market.
Solemn Nights is an award-winning tattoo studio in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, founded by Nik Nason, a highly experienced artist with over 16 years in the industry. The studio specialises in large-scale colour realism and surrealism tattoos that blur the boundaries between contemporary tattooing and fine art practice.
Nik's distinctive approach stems from formal training in traditional atelier methods at London Fine Art Studios, where he studied classical drawing and painting techniques. This foundation enables him to infuse his tattoo work with the dramatic lighting, depth and sophistication characteristic of old master paintings. This fusion of classical artistic principles with modern tattooing creates genuinely distinctive pieces rather than conventional designs.
The business serves clients seeking bespoke, high-calibre tattoo work who appreciate artistic integrity and are willing to invest in quality. Nik is a Sullen Family UK sponsored artist and regularly exhibits work at tattoo conventions across the UK, attracting clients beyond the immediate locality.
What sets Solemn Nights apart is the artist's fine art credentials and philosophical approach to tattooing as an extension of classical painting rather than merely decorative body art. Every project is handled as a custom commission, with consultations preceding work. The studio operates by appointment only (Thursday to Saturday), ensuring dedicated attention to each client and maintaining the bespoke nature of the service. The combination of technical mastery, artistic education, and selective clientele creates a premium offering in the tattoo market.
Services offered
Custom colour realism tattoosSurrealism tattoosLarge-scale tattoo projectsCommission paintingsTattoo consultationsConvention appearancesFine art tattoo designBespoke tattoo artwork