12/10/2025
🌿 Big News from Life Won’t Wait Tattoo 🌿
After 12 incredible years tattooing here in Portsmouth, and six amazing years of owning this studio that’s become such a huge part of my life, I’ve decided it’s time for a change of scenery.
I’ll be selling my property and moving Life Won’t Wait Tattoo to a more private space surrounded by nature.
Don’t worry – I’m not going far, and this definitely isn’t the end. It’s just the beginning of a new chapter.
I feel so grateful to have spent these years working in this beautiful space, growing as an artist, and connecting with so many amazing people – many of whom have become lifelong friends. The support, trust, and encouragement from everyone who’s walked through these doors has meant the world to me.
A heartfelt thank you to my family and friends who helped make this studio what it is today. I have endless gratitude to Shirley Willett and my late mentor, Steve Willett, who gave me the opportunity to take this studio on – and whose memory, mannerisms, and teachings I will always carry with me on my path in tattooing. 💚
There’s no set date yet for when the Portsmouth studio will close, so don’t worry – it’s not happening right away! There’s still plenty of time to get tattooed here before the move. If you already have an appointment, it still stands and will take place here unless your artist lets you know otherwise.
I’m looking forward to what’s next – a space where I can focus more on tattooing and creating art, and a little less on the admin and management that come with running a high street studio.
Change can be bittersweet, but it’s also exciting, and I can’t wait to bring Life Won’t Wait Tattoo into its next phase. 💫
Much love and gratitude,
Joss
Life Won’t Wait Tattoo
