The Painted Prince

31/05/2026

Blackwork Tattoo Studio
Custom dark illustration, occult & realism.
A relaxed private space in Cromford, southeastern side of the Peak District.
DM to book | Limited flash available.

09/05/2026

Still can't find the Painted Prince, head to North Street in Cromford and look for the Old Workshop...

06/05/2026

Here's my availability for this weekend, drop me a message and book your slot soon before they go!!!!

Got an idea?? Let me bring it to life and create something meaningful.

22/04/2026

Hello there — I’m Kev, the artist behind the ink at Painted Prince 👋

I specialise in Blackwork, dark illustration, and realism. Every piece I create is built around your story, your style, and what you want to carry with you for the rest of your life. Or at least until you decide to get a cover up 😁

Whether it’s your first tattoo or your thirteenth, I'll make sure you feel relaxed and comfortable from start to finish.

My studio

🖤 Is a clean and professional environment

🎨 Offers fully custom and one off flash designs

🤝 Is a friendly, judgement-free space

📍 Is based in Cromford, Derbyshire.

Got an idea? Let’s bring it to life. Drop me a message — and let’s create something meaningful.

🔥 Get ready to wear your story 🔥

08/04/2026

🖤 DARK DERBYSHIRE FLASH DROP 🖤

20 original blackwork designs inspired by our beautiful home Derbyshire.

£60–£120

Limited availability
First come, first served

Based in Cromford.
DM to claim.

30/03/2026

Being a blackwork artist it's not often I do tattoos with colour, but this one was detrimental to this design. My client has just received her black belt in kickboxing, each of the colours represents every belt she had to earn before she could get black.

23/03/2026

A quiet countryside tattoo studio.

No rush.

No chaos.

Just good tattoos in Cromford.

21/03/2026

19/03/2026

🖤 DARK PEAK FLASH DROP 🖤

16 original blackwork designs inspired by folklore, forests & occult symbolism.
£60–£120
Limited availability
First come, first served
Based in Cromford, Peak District.
DM to claim.

17/03/2026

Coming soon, a kickboxing theme tattoo. Although I only usually do Blackwork tattoos, this one has colour, 😲

I know right WTF???

Stay tuned to see the design and finished tattoo.