Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective

04/09/2026

🔥 GUEST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT — RYAN MCKENZIE 🔥

We’re excited to welcome Ryan McKenzie Tattoos Ryan McKenzie Tattoos to Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective for an exclusive guest spot this October! 🖤

📅 19th–25th October
📍 Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective — Shrewsbury

Ryan brings a seriously distinctive style to the studio — combining bold linework, dotwork, illustrative tattooing, geometric elements, black & grey and pops of colour to create pieces packed with character.

From unusual animals and botanical pieces to geometric work, quirky concepts and completely personal designs, Ryan’s portfolio speaks for itself. 👀

👉 Swipe through to see some of his work.

If you’ve been looking for something a little different, this is your chance to get tattooed by Ryan while he’s with us in Shrewsbury.

⚡ BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN
Spaces are limited across the week, so we recommend getting in early.

📩 DM us or Ryan to discuss your idea & secure your appointment.

Know someone who’d love Ryan’s style? Tag them below 👇
Save this post for October & share it with your tattoo-loving mates. 🖤

19–25 OCTOBER | SHREWSBURY

30/08/2026

🦉 Eyes in the dark.

A new hyperrealistic owl piece by Seb, built around deep black & grey textures, soft feather detail and those intense amber eyes for just a touch of colour.

Wildlife tattoos are all about capturing character — not just copying an image, but making the animal feel alive on the skin.

If you’ve been thinking about an owl, wolf, lion, pet portrait or another realistic animal piece, Seb’s books .dark.artz are open for new custom projects.

📍 Dark Spectrum Tattoo — Shrewsbury
🖤 Black & Grey Realism
🎨 Hyperrealism
🦉 Wildlife & Animal Portraits
📩 DM for consultations & bookings
🚶 Walk-ins also welcome subject to availability

What animal would you choose for your next tattoo? 👇

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29/08/2026

24/08/2026

Two ships. Two stories. One connection. ⚓️🖤

Some tattoos are chosen because they look good.
Others carry a piece of your story with them.

A meaningful matching piece created by Seb, bringing these two ships to life through fine detail, realism and Seb’s signature black & grey approach — with just a subtle touch of red. ❤️

This is exactly what we love about custom tattooing: taking an idea, memory or connection and turning it into something completely personal.

📍 Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective — Shrewsbury, Shropshire
🎨 Tattoo by Seb | .dark.artz
🖤 Realism • Hyperrealism • Black & Grey • Custom Tattoos
📖 Bookings & new tattoo enquiries open

Have an idea with a story behind it? DM us with your concept — even if it’s only the beginning of an idea. We can help turn it into something unique.

👇 Which ship would you choose — LEFT or RIGHT?



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23/08/2026

🖤 BOOKINGS OPEN WITH JADE | SHREWSBURY 🖤

Looking for your next tattoo? 👀

Here’s a look at some of the work by our artist Jade — Presley tattoos, now tattooing with us at Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective, Shrewsbury.

Jade works across a brilliant mix of styles — from micro-realism and fine line to black & grey, ornamental pieces, lettering and darker illustrative designs. Whether you have a completely custom idea or want Jade to create something based around a style you love, she’d love to hear from you. 🖤

🔥 UPCOMING AVAILABILITY

📅 AUGUST
Friday 28th
Saturday 29th

📅 SEPTEMBER
Friday 4th • Saturday 5th
Friday 11th • Saturday 12th
Friday 18th • Saturday 19th
Friday 25th • Saturday 26th

📍 Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective — Shrewsbury
📩 BOOKINGS OPEN NOW

Want one of these spaces? Send us or Presley tattoos a DM with:

✨ Your tattoo idea
✨ Approximate size
✨ Placement
✨ Any reference pictures
✨ Your preferred date

New clients and custom ideas are very welcome. 🖤

SAVE this post for your next tattoo idea & TAG someone who needs some new ink. 👀🔥

21/08/2026

🖤 Delicate details. Powerful presence. 🌸

A beautiful combination of flowing florals and intricate snake work, designed to follow the natural shape of the arm.

Fine lines, detailed scales and soft botanical elements come together to create a piece that feels elegant while still making a statement.
Done by Seb .dark.artz 🖤

✨ Custom designs • All styles considered
📍 Shrewsbury, Shropshire
📩 Bookings open — DM us with your ideas and let’s create something unique.

Save this one for inspiration & tag someone who would wear a piece like this. 🖤

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19/08/2026

🖤 JADE’S WANNA-DO DESIGNS ARE HERE 🖤

Our newest artist Jade — Presley tattoos has officially joined the Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective and she’s brought a fresh selection of designs she’d LOVE to tattoo! 🔥

From delicate ornamental and fine-line pieces to darker illustrative designs, skulls, script, abstract work and statement pieces — these are just some of the ideas currently up for grabs.

✨ Available designs
🖤 Fine line & ornamental
💀 Dark / skull-inspired pieces
⚡ Abstract & tribal-inspired designs
🌸 Decorative & floral details
✍️ Fine script & lettering
🦅 Illustrative designs
🦋 Alternative & gothic-inspired work

See something you love? DM us or Jade directly to claim it. Designs can also be adapted in size and placement to suit you.

📍 Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective — Shrewsbury
📩 Bookings with Jade are NOW OPEN / Friday & Saturday available
👩‍🎨 Presley tattoos

Some designs are one-off, so once they’re claimed, they’re gone. 👀

Tag someone who needs their next tattoo 👇🖤

Presley tattoos

16/08/2026

Turning ideas, memories and meaning into one story. 🖤

Another session on this evolving chest piece by Seb .dark.artz — combining realism, fine details and personal symbolism to bring everything together into one unique composition.

This is what we love about larger projects: they don’t have to be created all at once. They can grow with you, piece by piece, session by session.

Still a WIP… and there’s plenty more to come. 👀🔥

Have an idea with a story behind it? Let’s turn it into something completely yours.

📍 Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective | Shrewsbury
🎨 Custom • Realism • Black & Grey • Fine Line
📩 New bookings now open — DM to start your project.

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07/08/2026

A tribute carved in skin.
RAF pilot realism piece — strength, sacrifice, and legacy captured in every detail. ✈️ 🇬🇧

From the texture of the flight mask to the depth in the eyes, this one was all about pushing realism to the next level.
Massive respect to those who served — this piece carries more than ink, it carries meaning.❤️

Done by Seb .dark.artz at Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective.🖤

If you’re looking for hyper-realistic black & grey work that tells your story — we’re now taking new bookings.

📍 Shrewsbury | UK
📩 DM to book or enquire

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01/08/2026

A language few can read… but many can feel ✨

Elvish script, crafted in fine line —
a piece built on meaning, mystery, and precision.

Some tattoos are seen…
others are understood 🖤

What would your story say? 👇

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Tattooed by [email protected]

📍 Dark Spectrum Tattoo Collective, Shrewsbury

📩 DM to book your custom piece

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