James Keith tattoo at work with a client in a dimly lit room

james keith tattoo

Hi, I’m James, a South London tattooist specialising in Traditional, Japanese, and Ornamental tattoos.
I’ve spent the last 8 years creating bold, striking designs – from classic traditional to detailed pattern work and colourful Japanese designs.
Whether you’re looking for a small meaningful piece or a large, flowing tattoo, I’d love to bring your ideas to life.

So please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

London tattoo artist

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View fullsize SWIPE for different views! Next session down mapping out this awesome project for @artbyherrr I’m absolutely loving how this is coming together and can wait to crack on with our next session already! If you are interested in starting a new pr
View fullsize Bonsai tree in a Kintsugi pot for @_thej0shpit_ thanks so much for always bringing super fun ideas bro! Made using @lockdownneedle @rotaryworks @thesolidink . . . #japanesetattoo #bonsaitattoo #kintsugi #traditionaltattoo #tattooideas #london #l
View fullsize Here’s a selection of Halloween flash available this Saturday! Head on down early for 10am start and I’ll tattoo with the @mothandflametattoo gang until we drop! I’ll have some more designs to choose from on the day but you’l
View fullsize All finished up for now on this cover up project for Dave! We may go back for a second pass on a couple of sections and maybe add some white details. Always have a great time during our sessions and I look forward to more in the future! If you have
View fullsize Moth and ornaments made recently for Catherine! Thanks for the fun ideas! Booking up November and December now so get in touch to snap up the last spots this year!
View fullsize Something a bit different from me for a wonderful client! Always love making dragon tattoos so if you fancy one send me a DM! Made using @rotaryworks @lockdownneedle @thesolidink . . . #dragon #dragontattoo #backtattoos #redtattoos #japanesetatt
View fullsize Made a start on this fun project for @artbyherrr something a little bit different to my usual so thank so much Millie for bringing the cool ideas! Booking November and December now so get in touch with all your ideas! Made using @rotaryworks @loc
View fullsize Here’s the other face banger I made with @owenzor_tattoo thanks so much again for the trust bro! And thanks again to @megtattoo for getting some sweet shots of us tattooing! Apologies for the shiny photos! Made using @lockdownneedle @rotaryw
View fullsize Made a great start on this koi lower leg for Russ to commemorate his perseverance in getting over an injury and completing an iron man 🤘🏻 can’t wait to crack on with this one next session! . . . #koi #koitattoo #japanesetattoo #orientaltat
View fullsize One of the face bangers I made recently with @owenzor_tattoo thanks so much for the trust my man and being a legend as always! Sorry for the bad haircut! Special mention to @megtattoo thanks so much for getting so many cool shots of us tattooing!
View fullsize Finished up these big line work pieces for a super tough client recently! Thanks so much for the trust and commitment getting through those sessions! Love making work in this style so if you’d like to make something similar send me a DM! All
View fullsize SWIPE >>> Recently finished up this lower arm for @j.spiteri87 most of the inside healed except for the white, the rest of the shading is fresh. I’m super happy with the result on this one and can’t wait to see all the greys he
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