Meet our Team

  • Tattoo Artist

    Tom started tattooing in 2023 and has worked in Liverpool, Manchester and Muswell Hill, London.

    He is a co-owner and licence holder for Old Marine Arts Group. He tattoos in a range of styles and also delivers the practical guidance and fake skin practice module for the Old Marine Arts Group training course.

    He launched the T’ART art and clothing brand with Julie in 2022 - now available from Old Marine Arts Group.


Testimonial:

“I booked my tattoo for my baby hand and footprint. Great tattoo shop, very friendly staff and the workplace is very clean and professional. I absolutely love my tattoo - thanks Tom and the team”

Tattoo

Artist@TomCatTatt

  • Tattoo Artist

    Hello My name is Lora, and I’m a Ukrainian tattoo artist. 

    I studied at the Academy of Arts in Ukraine for six years, then worked as a professional artist for many years before moving into tattooing. This artistic background shapes the designs I create. 

    I tattooed in Germany for three years before moving to England in 2025. I’ve also worked as a guest artist in Denmark and Belgium, gaining international experience and inspiration along the way.

    I work in a variety of styles and am also happy to do cover-up tattoos. My favourite styles are realism and fine-line tattoos.

    I invite you to book a session with me so we can create a unique project just for you. 

    Let's make beautiful art together.

Testimonial:

”Very friendly and straightforward process, service was amazing and couldn’t have asked for a better experience for a first tattoo! Supported me through the process, advised on size and placement, all very helpful and lovely people to chat to”

Tattoo Artist

@smaragd_tattoo

  • Tattoo Artist

    I’ve got a background in illustration and I’m classically trained in animation. I apprenticed in tattooing many years ago in Ireland, then focused on tattooing again from 2021.

    I’ve always been drawn to realism and surrealism, but I’m passionate about illustration and little flash designs. I’m up for almost any challenge whether it’s old school, new school, realism and all sorts of other crazy ideas.

    I love black and grey work but also get super excited when I get to set up a wacky colour palette.”

Tattoo Artist

@shanekealytattoos

  • Studio Manager

    Julie is a co-owner of Old Marine Arts Group and manages the studio. She worked as a clinical microbiologist in a former career and has applied this to ensuring the highest hygiene and safety standards within the studio.

    She has authored a number of published articles about tattooing, and has a particular interest in British tattoo history.

    Julie delivers the hygiene module for Old Marine Arts Group introductory tattoo training course

    She launched the T’ART art and clothing brand with TomCatTatt in 2022 - now available from Old Marine Arts Group.

Testimonial:

“Walked in off the street for my first ever tattoo. Could not have wished for a warmer, kinder reception, thoughtful, clear explanation and reassurance regarding the whole process, gorgeous spotless room, amazing care …. and fab tattoo which I’m thrilled with.

Thank you guys!!!!! Cannot recommend highly enough”

Studio Manager

@oldmarineartstattoos