K2 Body Art

K2 Body Art Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am till late. K2 Bodyart is a friendly private tattoo studio located in the heart of Teesdale Barnard Castle.
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Our rural farm location offers a unique tattoo experience and a wide and versitile selection of tattoo art. K2 Bodyart

Chris an ex Royal Engineer has won multiple awards over his 20 years tattooing along side a Guinness World Record. Whilst also being a full time Farmer. Loves nature and cares deeply for our armed forces. Colleen our studio piercer Chris’s partner and wife also has 20 years exp

erience with a wide range of piercings within her knowledge. Please contact the shop for information and bookings. Preferably within working hours. Telephone bookings in working hours are welcome. We’ll require a non refundable deposit to secure appointments.

18/06/2026
Thigh or upper arm Tattoo designs up for grabs.
17/06/2026

Thigh or upper arm Tattoo designs up for grabs.

08/06/2026
Hi I am Farmer Chris Moss — a tattooist by trade, a farmer by nature, and a builder of things that last. What I do sits ...
08/06/2026

Hi I am Farmer Chris Moss — a tattooist by trade, a farmer by nature, and a builder of things that last. What I do sits at the crossroads of hard work, creativity, tradition, and independence. I live and work with my hands, whether that’s guiding a tattoo machine, fixing tools, working land, or shaping ideas into something solid and meaningful.

Tattooing is my craft and my calling. Under the banner of K2 Bodyart, I work as a professional tattoo artist with decades of experience, grounded in strong fundamentals: clean lines, solid composition, readable designs, and artwork that holds up over time. I respect tattoo history, traditional flash, and the discipline of the trade, but I’m not stuck in the past. I adapt, evolve, and reinterpret — blending classic tattoo values with modern influences, personal symbolism, and bold visual storytelling. Every tattoo I make is designed to belong on skin, to age well, and to mean something to the person wearing it.

My studio reflects who I am: honest, practical, and personal. It’s not about ego or trends — it’s about trust, craftsmanship, and doing the job properly. I work closely with clients, translating their stories, struggles, humour, and values into designs that feel true rather than generic. From black and grey realism to strong illustrative work, from clean outlines to high-contrast tattooable art, I approach each piece with intent and respect for the medium.

Alongside tattooing, farming is part of my identity, not a costume. The land, the machinery, the seasons, and the rhythm of real work shape how I think and create. Farming teaches patience, resilience, problem-solving, and humility — the same qualities that make a good tattooist. Tractors, tools, barns, and open fields aren’t just background details; they’re symbols of self-reliance and effort. I believe in earning results, not shortcuts.

Animals are a constant in my life, especially dogs. They represent loyalty, protection, instinct, and companionship — qualities I value deeply. Whether working, creating, or just getting through the day, they’re part of my world and my grounding force. That connection often finds its way into my artwork and personal branding, because it’s honest and lived, not manufactured.

I’m also a builder of ideas and visuals beyond skin. I create artwork, concepts, and designs that merge rural life with tattoo culture — a mix of grit, humour, symbolism, and pride in who I am and where I come from. I don’t separate my creative life from my real life; they feed each other. Farming informs my tattooing. Tattooing sharpens my creativity. Both demand discipline, consistency, and respect for the tools in your hands.

At my core, I stand for independence, hard work, and authenticity. I don’t chase trends or approval. I focus on doing solid work, being reliable, and leaving things better than I found them — whether that’s a tattoo, a piece of land, a design, or a reputation. What I build is rooted, practical, and personal. No nonsense. No shortcuts.
Not to forget 7 years zero alcohol.
Who Cares Conquers.

To My Incredible Clients — From Farmer Chris Moss, K2 BodyartOver the last three years, I’ve found myself reflecting mor...
15/05/2026

To My Incredible Clients — From Farmer Chris Moss, K2 Bodyart

Over the last three years, I’ve found myself reflecting more and more on just how fortunate I am—not only to do a job I genuinely love, but to do it surrounded by some of the most loyal, supportive, kind-hearted people I could ever have hoped to meet.

As a tattoo artist, people often see the finished tattoos, the artwork, the photos, the healed pieces, and the progression of the craft—but what they don’t always see is the human side of it all. The conversations. The trust. The stories shared across the tattoo chair. The laughter, the emotional moments, the silence when words aren’t needed, and the friendships that naturally grow through those experiences.

So I wanted to take a moment, properly, as Farmer Chris Moss from K2 Bodyart, to simply say thank you.

The last three years have been an incredible chapter in my life and career. Every single person who has walked through my doors, sat in my chair, trusted me with their ideas, their memories, their tributes, their milestones, and sometimes even their pain—you’ve all played a part in something much bigger than just tattooing.

Tattooing has always been more than putting ink into skin for me. It’s storytelling. It’s healing. It’s celebration. It’s remembrance. It’s identity. And every tattoo I create carries a little part of the person wearing it and a little part of me as the artist creating it.

To have so many of you return time and time again means more than I can put into words.

In a world where people have endless options, endless artists to choose from, and endless styles available at the touch of a screen, the fact that you choose me—that you choose K2 Bodyart—is something I never take lightly.

Some of you have been with me for years. Some of you found me more recently. Some came for one small tattoo and somehow became part of the K2 family. Others have sat through massive pieces, long sessions, painful sessions, emotional sessions, and trusted me every single step of the way.

That trust is everything.

As artists, we can sometimes get caught up chasing perfection, pushing ourselves creatively, constantly wanting to improve, constantly analysing our own work—but behind all of that is the simple truth that none of it exists without the people willing to believe in what we do.

That’s you.

Your encouragement, your messages, your recommendations, your shares on social media, your kind words, your loyalty, and even the simple “mate, I love it” moments after a tattoo is finished—those things matter more than you probably realise.

There have been days where I’ve been physically exhausted, mentally drained, questioning ideas, overthinking designs, or just feeling the weight that comes with running a business and trying to give every client the absolute best of yourself.

Then one of you walks in.

A smile. A handshake. A laugh. A crazy idea for a tattoo.

And somehow, it all resets.

That energy you bring keeps me going.

The last three years have also been a time of growth—not just professionally, but personally. I’ve continued pushing my craft, trying new ideas, refining styles, embracing technology, and evolving as an artist—but none of that happens in isolation.

You’ve allowed me to grow.

You’ve trusted me enough to experiment creatively, to bring concepts to life, to take ideas further than expected, and to continue becoming a better artist because of it.

That’s a gift.

K2 Bodyart has always been about more than tattoos. It’s about connection, community, trust, and creating an environment where people feel comfortable being themselves.

And the truth is—you are what makes that possible.

Every review. Every recommendation. Every tag. Every returning booking. Every friend you send my way. Every conversation saying, “Chris did this for me.”

That support means everything.

As someone who genuinely loves this trade, after all these years in tattooing, I can honestly say the passion is still there because of people like you.

Clients who become mates.

Mates who become family.

People who trust me with artwork that will stay with them forever.

That’s not something I’ll ever stop being grateful for.

So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting not just my business, but me as a person.

Thank you for believing in K2 Bodyart.

Thank you for allowing me to do what I love every single day.

Thank you for the laughs, the stories, the trust, the challenges, and the encouragement.

And thank you for being part of this journey over the last three years.

The work you’ve seen is only part of the story.

The people behind it—you—are the real reason any of this matters.

Here’s to many more years of incredible tattoos, shared stories, creative madness, and continuing this journey together.

With genuine gratitude and respect,

Farmer Chris Moss
K2 Bodyart

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Barnard Castle
DL129

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6am
Wednesday 11am - 6am
Thursday 11am - 6am
Friday 11am - 6am
Saturday 11am - 6am

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