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Pet portrait tattoos in Manchester

Your dog, cat or bunny, drawn by hand from your photos, in black and grey or colour. From £400.

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From photo to skin

Each one is half the tattoo, half the photo I was sent.

  • A black Labrador in a red bow tie, sitting on a sofa
    Colour tattoo of the black Labrador and its bow tie on a forearm
    The tattooYour photo
  • A long-haired tortoiseshell cat with yellow eyes, outdoors
    Colour tattoo of the tortoiseshell cat's face on a forearm
    The tattooYour photo
  • A white Staffordshire bull terrier with a wide open-mouthed smile
    Colour tattoo of the smiling Staffy's face on a forearm
    The tattooYour photo
  • A black and white collie with a tennis ball in its mouth, on grass
    Black and grey tattoo of the collie holding its ball, on an arm
    The tattooYour photo
  • A tabby cat with big green eyes, looking up from a blanket
    Colour tattoo of the tabby cat's face on a forearm
    The tattooYour photo
  • A small white fluffy dog lying on a rug, chin down
    Black and grey tattoo of the white dog resting its chin, on an arm
    The tattooYour photo
Each of these started with a pet someone loves. Read their stories.

Pets I've tattooed

Tap any piece to see it larger and how long it took.

Your photo becomes the tattoo

Every portrait starts from your photos, so the clearer they are, the more of your pet I can carry onto your skin: the tilt of an ear, the look in their eyes. I print the drawing and hold it against you to get the size and placement right before we start.

On the day I show you a black and grey and a colour version, so you can choose with the design in front of you. Not sure your photos are good enough? Here's how to take them.

Fresh and healed

The same portrait on the day and once it has settled into the skin.

  • The same Pomeranian tattoo once healed
    Fresh tattoo of a Pomeranian's face on a forearm
    FreshHealed
  • The same Cavalier and flowers tattoo once healed
    Fresh tattoo of a Cavalier King Charles spaniel framed by flowers on the back of an arm
    FreshHealed

For the ones you've lost

Two dog portraits framed with flowers

They are family

If old photos are all you have, send them with your enquiry. I'll tell you honestly what they can give before anything is booked.

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If you need someone to talk to, Blue Cross Pet Loss Support is free, every day, 8.30am to 8.30pm: 0800 096 6606

Reputation matters

Tattoo by Nicolly, reviewed by Amanda Brooks-Lamb

Absolutely buzzin' ma tits off was how I would describe my whole experience. Nicolly is just something else. The artwork she has put on my skin for life is just incredible. I was super worried about…

Amanda Brooks-Lamb

Tattoo by Nicolly, reviewed by Deepa Rana

I've been looking for someone to do a portrait of my dog for ages now. I came across Nicolly's page on Instagram. I saw all the amazing work she has done and decided to get in contact. She asked if I…

Deepa Rana

Tattoo by Nicolly, reviewed by Julie Inman

This is the first time that I had a tattoo without using numbing cream. When I had my consultation with Nicolly I explained how I have been known to pass out during the procedure. Luckily for me…

Julie Inman

Nicolly has done a perfect tattoo of my Dachshund Richmond, the detail is amazing and looks just like the photo I sent her. She is also very personable and made me feel comfortable throughout. Thank you! Karli

Karli Callaghan

I couldn’t be happier with my tattoo from Nicolly today! She brought my vision of my dog Honey to life so beautifully the detail in the fur, the expression, and the delicate flowers are absolutely stunning. From start to finish she was so kind, patient, and professional, making sure I was comfortable and happy with every part of the design. [...] You can really tell how much care and talent she puts into her work. This tattoo means so much to me and she captured Honey…

Sarah Brammer

I am over the moon, her talent is insane, my boy Barney passed away and I wanted a pet portrait of him. Amazed how it’s even possible to have a tattoo capture his expression, cannot thank her enough and I highly recommend! [...]

Devon Povey

5* experience. [...] Her talent is astounding, creating a memorial piece for me for my dog who passed away last year. She spoke with care, and clearly put lots of thought into the design. She was friendly and caring throughout the whole process. Would 100% recommend.

Katherine Wimbles

Nicolly was absolutely amazing! I am over the moon with my dog portrait. I could have cried (very happy) tears when I saw it finished. The likeness is absolutely unbelievable! I am OBSESSED!! Thank you so much again Nicolly. Such an amazing talent!

Gemma Forster

Nicolly did an amazing job of bringing my pugs to life as a tattoo. Forever grateful. Very talented at what you do. Thank you Laura x

Laura Melvin

[...] Nicolly is actually a wizard - my tattoo is so good - can’t thank her enough for giving me an everlasting image of one of my furbabies 💖

Stacey Allen

Fantastic, had my little Pomeranian Poppy tattooed, she looks just like her, an amazing job. Highly recommend.

Amanda Barrett

100% recommend Nicolly for a pet portrait. Absolutely beautiful and so realistic tattoo of my fur baby!

Deb Willey

Wow! Where do I start? My pet portrait looks incredible, I am so happy with everything from Nicolly!!

Michelle Millar

Pet portraits start from £400, at 5 cm or more so the details stay clear as the tattoo heals. See my prices

Pet portrait questions

What's the smallest pet portrait you do?
5 cm. Any smaller and there isn't room for the detail to age well: tattoos soften and spread a little over the years, and a tiny portrait can lose its definition and become hard to recognise. I want yours to stay clear for many years, not just look good while it's fresh.
Black and grey or colour?
You don't have to decide on your own. I prepare two versions, one in black and grey and one in colour, and show you both on the day so you can choose before we start. You can tell me which you're leaning towards in the form.
Which photos should I send?
As many as you have, and mark the ones you love most. That helps me choose the one that works best as a tattoo and means the most to you. How to take a good photo.
Can you put ashes in the ink?
I'm sorry, I don't. I keep my setup as sterile and controlled as possible, using only products made for tattooing, and I can't guarantee that cremation ashes are sterile or how they'd react in the skin. Some brands sell ink with the ashes already mixed in, but I've never worked with them, so I couldn't promise you how the tattoo would heal. I've worked to the same hygiene standards since I started tattooing in 2019, and it's not something I'm willing to compromise on.
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