Dedicated to creating tattoos that blend technical skill with meaningful, original design.

Chris Strach is an award-winning tattoo artist based in York, specialising in realism, surrealism, and expert cover-ups. With over a decade of experience and a background in multiple art forms, he combines precision and creativity to produce tattoos that are both technically flawless and artistically unique.

  • Close-up of a person's upper arm with a detailed black and gray tattoo of a wolf with tribal or abstract design elements, and the word 'Chaos' written in a stylized font with a virus or bacteria illustration.

    Black & Grey

    From striking realism to surreal concepts, Chris’s black & grey tattoos blend precision, depth, and artistry to create timeless pieces.

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  • A detailed tattoo of a woman's face with closed eyes and parted lips, with swirling lines and a silhouette of a figure above her head. The tattoo is in black and gray, with blue shading and is on a person's forearm.

    Colour

    Bold, vibrant, and full of detail. Chris’s colour tattoos bring designs to life with a balance of technical skill and creative flair. Get in touch today.

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  • Comparison of a tattoo on a person's upper arm before and after being professionally tattooed. The 'before' image shows a rough, less detailed tattoo, while the 'after' image reveals a highly detailed, black and gray Japanese-style demon mask with intricate shading.

    Cover-Up Tattoos

    Specialising in transformative cover-ups, Chris turns unwanted tattoos into fresh, expressive works of art you’ll be proud to wear.

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