Cosmic Tattoo - Tattoo Studio in Colchester, Essex - Welcome...

Welcome...

Welcome to Cosmic Tattoo, home of Leigh Oldcorn, Pinky Darling, Dickie, Sim and Alan A-Dawg Aldred.

Cosmic Tattoo is a friendly, welcoming studio that has been established in Colchester since 1998,and in that time we've gone from strength to strength, gaining national and international recognition for the quality of our work with numerous awards, book, tv and magazine features to our credit.

We feel we have everything it takes to turn your dream into reality, from a simple butterfly to a full custom body suit, we want you to have a tattoo that you can be proud of. We have literally thousands of designs to choose from, or maybe you want a tattoo that no-one else has, here at Cosmic Tattoo this isn't a problem, we have the artistry to turn your idea into a work of art. No job is too big or small, and each tattoo receives our total dedication.

We are extremely proud of the work we produce here at Cosmic, and hope you enjoy browsing our photo galleries.The photos are there to show you what we are capable of when looking for a tattoo studio to do your next tattoo. You only get one chance to get it right, you cant rub it out, so choose your studio wisely, always check a tattooists portfolio of tattoos that theyve done, we're proud to show you ours!

Also,if you'd like to see our fine art (oil paintings,pastels, watercolours etc), click on the artist tabs and you will see the creativity we have to offer,there are also many works are hanging in our shop. pop in and check 'em out!  

After 10 years in our old shop,we've outgrown it and have moved into a beautiful big new shop in Portal Precinct (check out the 'our shop' section at the top of this page), opposite Lush and Karen Millen along Sir Isaacs Walk in Colchester. Two floors, a seperate body piercing room, a waiting room filled with the latest designs,fine art, airbrushing, and even a custom sofa made for us by the team from Pimp My Ride UK, you gotta see it to believe it!

To reduce our waiting lists, we have FOUR full time award winning artists, each with their own speciality, but all more than capable of making your tattoo one to be proud of! Please feel free to check out the links below to see their work,or pop into the shop and browse our photo albums, where you will receive a warm welcome and see how fantastic the new the shop is!

Got a tattoo done somewhere else and youre not happy with it? Then pop in and see us,dont worry, maybe we can sort it out or you and save the day! We welcome all customers, old and new.

If you prefer to be tattooed by a female tattooist, its time to book in with the amazing Pinky, our resident female artist! An expert in all styles of work, she also specialises in tribal, maori, and intricate geometric designs and dotwork, a master of this truly beautiful work,come and check it out!

Looking to get a body piercing? Then call in and see Dickie our body piercer, get your piercing done in clean hygienic surroundings with state of the art sterilized equipment.You only get it done once, get it done right! NOW AVAILABLE.... DERMAL ANCHORS !  SKIN DIVERS!  MALE GENITAL PIERCING!  LASER TATTOO REMOVAL AND LIGHTENING!! All carried out expertly by Dickie at competitive rates, call in the shop and ask for details!

LATEST NEWS !................

**** Leigh has made the shortlist for Best Uk Male Tattoo Artist at the Tattoo Industry Awards at the Liverpool Tattoo Convention. If you'd like to vote for him, please go to this link, we really appreciate it!!  www.design4lifetattoo.co.uk/ltc/content/ukta-nomination  , thank you!

**** We are delighted to announce a new addition to the team, ALAN 'A-Dawg' ALDRED ! Come down to the shop, say hi, and check his work out! Walk-in appointments possible, but be quick, hes top notch!                  

**** Sim wins 1st and 3rd place in Best New School, and is Runner-up Best of Show at the East Coast Tattoo Expo 2011!

**** Dickie has full feature in issue 202 Sept 2011 of Skin Deep magazine!

**** Dickie has full feature in issue 9 Aug 2011 of Tattoo Revolution Magazine!

**** Sim wins Best Traditional at the Norwich Body Art Festival 2011!

**** Leigh is chosen to appear on Sky One's 'A different Breed' TV series, tattooing a portrait of Mugly, Britains ugliest dog!

**** Leigh is featured giving step-by-step oil painting tutorial in issue 7 of Tattoo Revolution Magazine

**** Leigh featured in Rebel Ink magazine April 2011 issue!

**** Leigh has the fantastic honour of being included in the prestigious 'The Mammoth Book of Tattoos' , a stunning new book featuring 80 of the worlds leading tattoo artists. available from all good book shops, its packed with biographies of each of the 80 artists,and containing over 500 photos of every style of work,from small motifs to full bodysuits. a brilliant book and well worth a read!

                                                                  Tattooing of Minors Act 1969 Chapter 24

It shall be an offence to tattoo a person under the age of eighteen except when the tattoo is performed for medical reasons by a duly qualified medical practitioner or by a person working under his/her direction. You cannot obtain a tattoo under the age of 18 - not even with your parents permission!

For all enquiries, please ring the studio on 01206 575158, or call in at Cosmic Tattoo, Unit 2 Portal Precinct, Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester, Essex CO1 1JJ

Email cosmictattoo@hotmail.co.uk

If you're on Facebook,why not join the Cosmic Tattoo Facebook group!

We hope to see you soon!

Leigh, Pinky, Sim, Dickie, Jenni, and Teresa