Outer Circle Studio

07/10/2026

Spartan warrior helmet by Steve.

This client wanted to keep these initials at the top of this design but he wanted to add something more to his upper arm. He came with a reference image and after a consultation he and stiofán ó flannabhra came up with this design to incorporate the original tattoo into one design.

*special appearance from Steve having a well earned coffee after finishing this

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03/10/2026

05/09/2026

We’re looking for tattoo artists to join our circle.
We’re looking for artists who share our values and believe that every tattoo matters.
Whether it’s a tiny name, someone’s first tattoo, a cover-up or a large scale custom project every client deserves the same time, care and respect.
For us, a big part of being a tattoo artist is the experience you create around the tattoo. We want our clients to feel comfortable asking questions and able to take their time to talk through their ideas knowing they’ll get honest advice without judgement.
We’re looking to work with people who are approachable, professional, good communicators and genuinely care about the people they tattoo.
We’re currently open to guest artists as well as artists looking for a more regular home, working Wednesday–Saturday, with the opportunity to do more days as the business grows.
We want to build something together, so we’re looking for artists who want to grow with Outer Circle, contribute to the studio and be part of creating the kind of environment we believe a tattoo studio should be.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to have a chat.
Tell us a little about yourself, what you tattoo, what you’re looking for and what makes you think we might be a good fit for each other. Lets have a chat.
📍 Outer Circle, Erdington
📩 [email protected]

03/09/2026

So, why the name change? The short answer is:

The old name just didn’t fit anymore.

When I started the studio back in 2015, the aim was simple: to create a space where people could explore tattoos and piercings without feeling intimidated or judged. Somewhere you could ask questions, take your time, be yourself and feel comfortable throughout the process.

Over the years, the studio has grown and evolved, and so have we. Having to step away for a few years gave me the opportunity to take a proper step back and think about where we were going, what I wanted this space to be, and what I wanted to build going forward.

I realised that the things I care about extend beyond the tattoo and piercing studio. I work with all kinds of artists, performers and creative businesses, helping create spaces, events and opportunities where people can do good work in a safe, supportive and professional environment.
I wanted a name that could bring all of that together, while still keeping tattooing and piercing at the heart of what we do.

And that’s where Outer Circle came from.

The name is a little nod to Birmingham’s famous 11 bus route, but it also has a meaning that really resonated with me: you don’t have to be in the inner circle to belong.
We’re all connected.

The studio isn’t becoming anything different. We’re still here doing what we’ve always believed in: creating a calm, welcoming and professional place to get tattooed or pierced, with honest advice, good communication and no judgement.

We’re just bringing that ethos to the forefront, and giving ourselves room to grow.

So, goodbye The Tattooed Gent.

Hello Outer Circle 🖤