Meet Our Team
Tattoo Artist/Owner Craig Startin
Piercer Jenny and Microblading Technition
Piercer Jenny and Microblading Technition
I've been a tattooist for 8 years and I've worked in several tattoo studios in that time.
I've always loved drawing and art in general I began tattooing purley by accident helping a friend on a busy day in his shop where he had been let down by his apprentice.
He was impressed with how I could create his stencils so well and asked me if I'd like to train as a artist I took him up and worked there every day off from work and when I could afterwork.
I wouldn't call it an apprenticeship but it was some good training and stood me well for when I decided to go it alone as a junior artist.
The type of work I enjoy the most is realism I love to watch a tattoo come to life although over the years I think I have at some piont done all the differnt styles of tattoos.
I prefer colour realism never the less I do enjoy doing the occasional black and grey pieces too.
I love creating portraits in colour of popular culture people famous faces and super heroes and villains.
Piercer Jenny and Microblading Technition
Piercer Jenny and Microblading Technition
Piercer Jenny and Microblading Technition
Well where do I start? I have done various jobs in my time ranging from account management to end of life care, all of these roles I have enjoyed but nothing compares to piercing in our own studio.
I have been piercing for over 3 years now and really enjoy my job, there is never a dull moment in the studio no day is ever the same and I have met some lovely people in this time.
My focus for 2018/19 is to learn how to tattoo both script and semi perminant makeup and to focus on eyebrow reconstruction.
Oli Artist/Apprentice
Piercer Jenny and Microblading Technition
Oli Artist/Apprentice
From a young age the only focus I had was on drawing and doodling, from sports cars with machine guns to hyper realism portraits art has always been my go to past time throughout my life.
I started an apprenticeship as soon as I turned 18 and have been trying to grow as an individual and artist ever since. I’ve gone through a tonne of ups and downs in the industry but been moulded into a better person/artist because of it.
My favourite style is black and grey realism and I strive to get a premium aesthetic with every project. I haven’t been tattooing long but have found a passion that will last a lifetime just like my tattoos.
Tattoo Artist Emily QUEEN OF DOTS.
Tattoo Artist Emily QUEEN OF DOTS.
Tattoo Artist Emily QUEEN OF DOTS.
During my studies of Fine Art at university, I dedicated my time to perfecting the art of dotwork and pattern work. My work often takes focus on natural and earthy elements, with some of my favourite pieces being realistic landscapes crafted entirely out of dots.
Shortly after graduating from Uni, I joined the team at Big Wills as their apprentice and I have been progressing in leaps and bounds since.
My first tattoo was an original designed mandala and ever since I have been challenging myself and my designs in order to push my tattooing to its fullest potential.
Josh Body Piercer
Tattoo Artist Emily QUEEN OF DOTS.
Tattoo Artist Emily QUEEN OF DOTS.
I started at the studio as the videographer in August 2019, after a while I started lasering and then piercing shortly after that. Once I started piercing I very quickly realised that was where my passion lies. I love working with everyone’s unique anatomy to make intricate ear curations with fine jewellery, though I find all piercings lots of fun with their fresh challenges everyday. My goals for the future are to make more intricate piercing curations for ears and faces with a variety of different jewellery and to learn as many new techniques from as many different piercing professionals as possible!
Brandon Artist/Apprentice
Brandon Artist/Apprentice
Brandon Artist/Apprentice
I never knew what I wanted to do coming out of school, I had bounced back and forth between jobs with the likes of Starbucks, The AA and many more! As I’d worked in a few call centres I would always draw to help pass the time, my colleagues at the time would always tell me that I should do something with my art, this is what made me realise I wanted to do something more with my love of art!
So I began drawing more and challenging myself while taking on commissioned drawings for people. I knew I wanted to be a tattoo artist but had no idea where to begin!
I started looking at different tattoo studios and comparing them as I wanted to make sure I learned from the best, I ended up finding BW Tattoos and they’ve since took me in and trained me up! I’m learning everyday and aim to keep on improving my work with every piece I do.
I love all forms of tattooing but especially enjoy crossing over realism and cartoons! I mainly can’t wait to keep on perfecting my art through it.
Dan Tattoo Artist
Brandon Artist/Apprentice
Brandon Artist/Apprentice
Ive always drawn from a young age and knew i wanted to draw to make a a new course at Lichfield art college and push my self to do bigger and better things with my drawing and many other media's. The first year at Lichfield art college wasn't too great as i was starting loose interest in drawing its self thiking i would come out of college with nothing. The second year started and knew i wanted to better my self from the first year so i really pushed my drawing and kept making everything bigger and better. As it come to the end of the two years, i thought i would come out with nothing amd didnt really want to tattoo as much as all my friends were telling me to do it. As i left college i carried on drawing in my spare time and was always looking for an opportunity to rise for mw to do somwthing as a job in art but sadly that disnt come for a whole year, so in that year i had done alot more drawing and made a really strong portfolio for my self to ask for an apprenticeship in tattooing. Tattooing helped my art massivly and took it further than anything before. I pushed my self day in and day put to do better and so i did. I moved around a few studios in the westmids to find one that really suited me. After going to 3 studios and not having much luck, i arrived at BW tattoo studio and have been extemely happy to work with such a pleasant team of people. Going to work every day really motivates me to better every tattoo i do and cant wait to see what the future holds for me in the industy.
Josh Hawkins
BW Body Piercing & Jewellery
BW Body Piercing is brought to you by Josh Hawkins a superbly talented body Piercer he has the ability to make you feel at ease and has a wealth of knowledge to help you find the right piercing and jewellery to suit you.
What we do
Service's
Community events
Community events
Tattoos
We offer a full range of tattoo styles including portaits, hyperealism, traditional, oldschool, newschool, water colour, black work and geodesign,
We also custom design tattoos and cover up or rework old tattoos
Laser
Our laser removal is by far one of the best in the country we have had customers be astonished with the results in only one sitting.
There is discount for block bookings or sessions can be paid on a pay as you go basis.
Piercing
We offer a full range of above the waist piecings including dermal piercings all carried our by a qualified piercer in a sterile and friendly environment.
Microblading and Eyebrow Reconstuction.
Through our sister company BrowWorks we offer microblading and Eyebrow tattooing also waxing and tinting.
Drawing
We also offer a drawing service by one of our artists this includeds portaits of loved ones pets or special moments.
Gallery wall
Our gallery wall is used to display work by local artists and helps give them recognition
and sales,no comission is taken from the sale of art work by the store.
Community events
Community events
Community events
We pride our selves on bein part of the local community in lichfield and apart from attending and taking part in the many local events around the city we also put our own events on as well.
Every year on the Birthday of big wills tattoos and Halloween we lock away all the sharp objects and inks and open our doors to the local children's and host a party with bouncy castles,facepainting and a DJ all funded by us and free to attend for every body.
Its our way of saying to our customers "Thank you for the support through out the year".
We also host many fund raising events during the year please see charity events.
Testimonials
Community events
Current promotions
- Jade morgan - I visited last week with a couple of friends to get piercings. The staff where very accommodating and put us all at ease whilst explaining to process and aftercare clearly. Will definitely be returning for more piercings and ink work 😍👌
- Amy-louise I had a tattoo done over 13 months ago here, i went back for a free touch up. Absoloutley fabulous staff, had a good laugh and great conversation. A very clean enviroment. I will always recommend this place.
- Abiee Welsh - Amazing tattoo parlour - friendly staff. Always make u feel comfortable n have a good laugh while there ❤️ all round ace!!
- Ezra Vernon - Best little studio for miles. Great artwork, great artists, lively atmosphere, bright clean studio and wonderful staff would strongly recommend to anyone😎😎
- Louise-Fernyhough I have a had a few tattoos and piercing at BW..... the studio is fab .the staff are lovely .very caring and you can have a laugh which puts you to ease and calms you down if your a bit nervous. Although no need to be .the preparation before tattoo is completely sterile.the after care is superb. The staff are just lovely .I even take my daughter for her tattoos ...... fine cuppa too ... Will definitely be back for more .love to you all xxx
For more please see our Google reviews.
Current promotions
Covid-19 Hope badges
Current promotions
GYM UNITY DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS AT B.W TATTOO STUDIO.
10% off Tattoos for life of your membership With Gym Unity.
We only pierce with titanium and offer a free jewellery change service and free aftercare solution.
Laser removal you can save money on block booking your laser sessions ask in store.
The Golden Ticket's
Covid-19 Hope badges
Covid-19 Hope badges
Every easter we run a community based event were we hide Golden Tickets around the city of lichfield,
We give away hundereds of pounds worth of free tattoo time piercing and laser removal.
All you have to do is guess were we have hidden them from the clues on social media.
Covid-19 Hope badges
Covid-19 Hope badges
Covid-19 Hope badges
During the covid-19 lockdown of 2020 William (aka big will) found it in his heart to design and hand make badges with his hope rainbow on and put them out side the shop for passers by to collect for free.
We have now launched a non proffit T-shirt range with this logo on.
Sponsorship
Lichfield City FC new shirts
After talking with Darren Middleton about what he does and is so passionate about with the young people at lichfield city academy we just had to get involved a brought the whole squad of 40+ players there new shirts for the session to get tgem of to the best possible start .
We had legend ex villa and england player Darius Vassell meet and hand them there new shirts.
SUPPORT LOCAL SUPPORT LICHFIELD!
Conventions
Comic convention
Convention clients needed
Tattoo conventions
As well as working at tattoo conventions we also tattoo at comic conventions the last one we did was the Comic festival at Edgbaston cricket ground.
We had a great day and the sights to be seen are unusual but amazing.
Tattoo conventions
Convention clients needed
Tattoo conventions
We attend many tattoo conventions across the country and we are doing international conventions next year 2019
We hope to see you at one soon.
Convention clients needed
Convention clients needed
Convention clients needed
We are always on the look out for convention clients drop us a email if you think you can handle it.
Tattoo Freeze 2019 telford
Tattoo tea party 2019 Manchester
Convention clients needed
We are attending the TATTOO FREEZE 19 event in telford feb 2-3 come along and see us at work and grab one of our free gifts .
If you are interested in being a canvas message us via email please.
Tattoo tea party 2019 Manchester
Tattoo tea party 2019 Manchester
Tattoo tea party 2019 Manchester
Craig is going to be at the tattoo tea party manchester if you would like to be his canvas message us .
Charity events
Poppy tattooathon for the British legion
Poppy tattooathon for the British legion
Poppy tattooathon for the British legion
Since we opened less than 2 years ago we have given away over £2000 in tattoo ink time to fund raising events and raffles.
We have held two poppy tattooathon events where we tattoo a poppy design in the memory of those that lost there life at war and raised well over £1000 for the British legion.
Mylee bow tattoo fund raiser
Poppy tattooathon for the British legion
Poppy tattooathon for the British legion
There is one event that hits me hard everytime I think about it and its the Mylee bow fundraiser we did in February of this year.
We tattooed pink bow designs on the many people that came to show there suppor, we raised over £800 to suport the family through the tragic loss of the young beautiful Mylee.
The Bower
St Giles fund raiser
St Giles fund raiser
We always attend the bower to show our support for the local community and businesses.
This year we sponsored the lichfield lions charity club to fill a 100 meters in pound coins to represent 100 years of the lions club .
St Giles fund raiser
St Giles fund raiser
St Giles fund raiser
CHARITY EVENT !
We have teamed up with St Giles Hospice to raise money for this charity that is close to our hearts.
During August and September we will donate the profits from every memorial tattoo we do to St Giles and we hope to raise £1000
Just tell us what you’re looking for and we will design something bespoke for you.
Please share this guys and help us raise money for this great cause.
#bigwillstattooslichfield
#stGileshospice
Job vacancies
Resident artist and Guests wanted
Contact studio with portfolio for consideration.
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