Jay Butler is a British tattoo artist based in Liverpool who specialises in black and grey realism and incredible lifelike portraits.

Always desiring a creative career from a young age, Jay realised his dream back in June 2015 when he opened his own studio, Bloodlines Gallery. Since then, he has built a strong reputation as an artist who takes great pride in his work.

Not only is Jay known for his stunning black and grey designs, but he is also highly regarded among his clients and fellow artists for his likeability, professionalism, and attention to detail. Jay’s clients love his meticulous approach to his work and repeatedly return to the studio for his smooth shading and crisp lines.

After half a decade of owning Bloodlines Gallery, Jay has honed his artistic skills and created some truly exceptional tattoos. From photo realistic portraits of musical icons like Elvis Presley and John Lennon to the most detailed animal designs, it’s clear to see why Jay has become a heavy hitter when it comes to his brand of black and grey realism!

Following a successful year of running his studio and completing a series of art commissions for his clients, Jay signed off from 2021 with an exciting guest spot across the pond at Inked NYC in New York, USA. He will next join fellow sponsored artist ­­­­Thomas Carli-Jarlier at his new London-based Noire Ink studio for his first guest spot of 2022.

To create his amazing work, Jay uses various supplies from Killer Ink including Dynamic Ink, Hustle Butter Deluxe and equipment from FK Irons and Cheyenne.

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