Tattoo Artist & Founder
Fifteen years in the chair, nine convention awards, and a waiting list that opens two months at a time.
Marcus founded Ashgrove in 2011 after apprenticing in three street shops. His work lives in bold traditional and Japanese-inspired large-scale pieces: heavy black outlines, saturated colour, and compositions built to read from across the room and age gracefully for decades.
He is also the studio's cover-up specialist. Scar tissue, faded names, old work you have outgrown — Marcus has turned all of it into pieces clients show off. Bring the problem to a consultation and he will tell you honestly what it can become.
Book with MarcusSpecialties & Rates
- Bold traditional sleeves, backs, and chest panels
- Japanese-inspired large work: dragons, koi, wind bars
- Cover-ups and scar-tissue rework
- Full-day sessions for large-scale projects
- Hourly rate$180 / hour, 2-hour minimum
- Full-day session$1,100 — reserve with a $150 deposit
- ConsultationFree, about 20 minutes
- Books openTwo months ahead
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His books open two months ahead and day sessions go first. Send your idea now and we will hold a consultation slot.
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