Gloom & grim

High contrast black & grey

ABOUT Gloom & grim

The Art of Blackwork

High-contrast black and grey realism shaped by dark fantasy, atmosphere, and precision.

FAQs

  • What tattoo style do you specialise in?

    I work primarily in black and grey, using soft gradients and controlled contrast to create pieces that feel timeless. My imagery leans macabre and symbolic: creatures, guardians, death motifs, surreal elements. All rendered with realism filtered through dark fantasy rather than strict photo-realism. Every design is built with intentional composition so it flows with the body and sits naturally alongside existing tattoos.

  • How does your booking and consultation process work?

    Clients come to me with an idea, a feeling, or a story they want to express, and from there I take the wheel. I prefer a relaxed, grounded conversation rather than a transactional appointment. My contact form helps you express what you want, then we talk through the concept and see where the creativity leads.

  • Why should I choose you over other artists?

    People don’t come to me for trends or quick flash pieces - they come because they want cohesive, intentional work. My approach is calm, thoughtful, and focused on long-term collectors rather than one-off clients. I create tattoos with atmosphere, restraint, and depth. 

  • What inspires your tattoo designs?

    My inspiration comes from the everyday person and the way they want their story portrayed through imagery. I take emotion, symbolism, and personal meaning and translate it into designs that feel elegant but unsettling, heavy with atmosphere, and uniquely theirs.

Stockton Barney


Grey is the best there is! My wife and I have been getting tattood by him for years now and he really has brought our ideas, concepts, healed emotional pains and traumas to life in insane detail. His artistry is so unique and brings out the darker side of beauty. I highly recommend him!

Amanda Kay


Grey is absolutely amazing at what he does! I recently just got done with my 3rd session on my inuyasha sleeve and it is exactly what I wanted and more! He doesn't rush and just takes his time to make sure you get a good quality tattoo! It looks so amazing!

I get so many compliments on his work! people tell me all the time how much they love that start of my sleeve and its all thanks to him! I gave him the theme and he ran with it and had amazing ideas! And even found ways to incorporate my tattoos that i already had on my arm to make it look complete in my sleeve! We are planning out both my sleeves and more after that! He is officially stuck as my main tattoo artist now wether he likes it or not. He has been so understanding and works with me. Not only is he an amazing tattoo artist but just a down right amazing person. I have never met such a down to earth person that's so easy to get along with. He has never once made me feel uncomfortable, has always been very professional.

Grey is one hell of a tattoo artist and I highly recommend him!

Daniell Sorenson


Grey is an amazing artist! He's very knowledgeable and informative. Super easy to work with, kind and funny.

He's been working a blackout and negative space piece on my arm, most recently he tattooed an original design on my hand that I love! Can't recommend this guy enough. He won't shy away from making sure you're getting the best quality.

Luis Alfonso Rodriguez


My first two tattos have been made by Grey! As an artist he is EXTREMELY talented, very professional, always taking care of any detail and something he might not like, he'll figure out. Amazing person, and now friend! I really trust this guy, when he posted a full sleeve project I took it and th, it's one of the cool and best thing I've never had in my life! Thank you so much Grey!!

I can't wait to finish it.

Jesse Gonzales


10/10 tattoos and 10/10 experience. You want to have a dope experience getting a tattoo holler at my boy. He's done all my tattoos and keeps me coming back. He does an awesome job at making sure you're comfortable and welcomed at his place of business.

On top of it he's a cool cat to talk to really genuine with his conversations with you and about the art you're deciding to put on your body. You won't regret going to this guy!

Stockton Barney


Grey is the best there is! My wife and I have been getting tattood by him for years now and he really has brought our ideas, concepts, healed emotional pains and traumas to life in insane detail. His artistry is so unique and brings out the darker side of beauty. I highly recommend him!

Amanda Kay


Grey is absolutely amazing at what he does! I recently just got done with my 3rd session on my inuyasha sleeve and it is exactly what I wanted and more! He doesn't rush and just takes his time to make sure you get a good quality tattoo! It looks so amazing!

I get so many compliments on his work! people tell me all the time how much they love that start of my sleeve and its all thanks to him! I gave him the theme and he ran with it and had amazing ideas! And even found ways to incorporate my tattoos that i already had on my arm to make it look complete in my sleeve! We are planning out both my sleeves and more after that! He is officially stuck as my main tattoo artist now wether he likes it or not. He has been so understanding and works with me. Not only is he an amazing tattoo artist but just a down right amazing person. I have never met such a down to earth person that's so easy to get along with. He has never once made me feel uncomfortable, has always been very professional.

Grey is one hell of a tattoo artist and I highly recommend him!