Artist Biography & Practice

About / Meet Luke

Maryport, Cumbria · Independent Tattooer
Est. 2019 Private Studio Practice

Luke Agnew is a custom tattoo artist working from Maryport, Cumbria, in black-and-grey realism, American traditional, colour, geometric and fine line.

Core Disciplines & Focus
Black-and-Grey Realism American Traditional Colour Tattoos GEOMETRIC FINE LINE
Black and grey elephant and rose thigh tattoo by Luke Agnew, Maryport, Cumbria Bespoke Ink
Maryport Studio Cumbria, UK

Background

Luke has been in the tattoo industry since August 2019. He came up through a two-year weekend apprenticeship across two studios, then spent two years tattooing part-time before going full-time in April 2023.

August 2019

Tattoo industry entry & weekend apprenticeship across two studios (2 years)

~2021

Tattooing part-time (2 years)

April 2023 Present

Full-time custom tattoo artist

Black and grey Boba Fett helmet tattoo by Luke Agnew, Maryport, Cumbria Precision & Craft

How Luke works

Every piece starts with the client's own idea — a concept, some reference images, or just a rough sense of what you're after. From there, Luke works with you on how it should sit: placement, size, and how the design actually reads on the body, not just on paper. It's a relaxed process, not a rushed one — there's no pressure to know exactly what you want before the conversation starts.

See how the custom process works →
Location & Space

The studio

Luke works from Jazz Hair Studio on Crosby Street in Maryport.

Studio address, hours and how to find it →
Black and grey roaring tiger tattoo on the shoulder by Luke Agnew, Maryport, Cumbria Crosby Street · Maryport

See the work, or get in touch

If you want to see what this looks like in practice, the portfolio is the next place to look. If you've already got an idea in mind, get in touch and Luke will get back to you.

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Bespoke custom tattooing crafted with restraint, longevity, and intentional design. Operating in Maryport, Cumbria.

Studio & Hours

Jazz Hair Studio

70 Crosby Street
Maryport, Cumbria
CA15 6BP

Mon – Sat: 9:15am – 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed
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