The day is upon us! Our new resident youngcaviartattoo starts tomorrow and we couldn’t be more excit StudioXIIINovember 15, 2020Jo-C
One day left to book in this year, and my last work day of the year, Wednesday 30th December! 🦇 If anyone wants to book in one of these available designs as a send off to 2020 that would be amazing! 🖤 get in touch at goatskullshirley.com 🖤 . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewNovember 14, 2020Shirley-C
Finished up this Kali on absolute warrior recently – showing us all exactly how your meant to take a tattoo!!!thank you mate done . . . Alan RossNovember 7, 2020Alan-C
The demonic cat goblins are out doing wicked things this weekend..every day is Halloween round these parts! 🦇🦇 Thanks Aileen! I'll be jumping into my emails on Sunday folks, thanks for you patience 🖤 Email me at goatskullshirley.com with your dark ideas 🖤 . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewOctober 30, 2020Shirley-C
A little side project of mine… taking myself out of my comfort zone and trying something different, I'm practising black and grey portraits in pencil (not black ink whaaaat! ) of the artists I love. This is Ian Anderson from which took quite a time but was very fun to do 🖤 . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewOctober 26, 2020Shirley-C
The Sluagh have returned 🦇In Scottish folklore, The Sluagh were the spirits of the restless dead. They are depicted as destructive and troublesome, sinners that were not welcome in heaven, hell or the otherworld. Always seen flying from the west in flocks like birds, entering houses of the dying and carrying away their souls. Thanks so much Kyle! 🦇 Email goatskullshirley.com with your dark ideas 🖤 . . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewOctober 24, 2020Shirley-C
The Leshy (known as the Leshen in the Witcher series). He may enjoy playing tricks on you, but do not anger him for he can be treacherous. Thank you SO MUCH Billy, an epic day 🦇🖤 would love to do more dark creatures of the woods, email goatskullshirley.com with your ideas. I'll be back into emails tomorrow 🖤 . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewOctober 18, 2020Shirley-C
Cthulu 🦇🦇 the start of a Lovecraft themed sleeve, thanks Mark! Get in touch with your ideas to goatskullshirley.com 🦇🖤 . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewOctober 16, 2020Shirley-C
Snake wrap for lovely Cat 🖤🦇 email goatskullshirley.com for booking details 🦇🦇🦇 . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewOctober 7, 2020Shirley-C
Am Fear Liath Mòr comes from Scottish folklore (also known as the Big Grey Man of Ben MacDhui). This presence or creature is known to haunt the summit and passes of Ben MacDhui, the highest peak of the Cairngorms. Tales speak of unsettling chills and feelings of unspeakable horror when the shadow (said to be 9 feet tall!) is near, stalking the folk climbing the mountain. Needless to say those who felt it's presence flee as fast as possible. This tale is local to my childhood home, and is a favourite of mine. Huge thanks to Billy for coming in! 🖤🦇 . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewOctober 4, 2020Shirley-C
The Rune sleeve has had some bands added still a wee bit more to go, thanks so very much Stephanie 🖤 email goatskullshirley.com to get booked in (thanks for patience again everyone, I'll be getting through the emails tomorrow morn) 🦇🦇🦇 . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewOctober 2, 2020Shirley-C
Xenomorph design available Email goatskullshirley.com for booking details! 🖤 . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 29, 2020Shirley-C
Rune skull on sternum for lovely Alison 🖤🦇 I'll be into my emails tomorrow too. Email goatskullshirley.com to get in touch! . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 26, 2020Shirley-C
Big blackout tattoos are gorgeous, hard work for the customer… Thanks so much James, I'm maybe looking forward to the next session more than you are . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 25, 2020Shirley-C
The Baobhan Sith, the deadliest vampire from Scottish folklore 🦇 Thank you, Simon! I'm loving the folk tale tattoos, get in touch at goatskullshirley.com 🖤 . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 23, 2020Shirley-C
A wee dino skeleton for Fraser the other day! Thanks again man 🤟🏻 For any inquires, please follow the link in my bio ️ – – – Vik BaltrusaitisSeptember 23, 2020Vik-C
This very angry poltergeist is available, email goatskullshirley.com for details on grabbing him or if you have any other haunted ideas let me know and we'll get you booked in 🖤🦇 . . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 22, 2020Shirley-C
Delighted to make a start on this large scale gothic mermaid. There's going to be a big beastly octopus joining her in the future and even more strange and gorgeously dark sea creatures🤘 thanks so much to Joanna, an absolute pleasure seeing you in the studio and very excited to continue this piece! 🖤 I'll be into the emails tomorrow, thanks for your patience folks 🖤 . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 19, 2020Shirley-C
The fallen witch and her raven, lamenting. Great to have Kim finally in the studio, thanks so much for coming in 🖤 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 18, 2020Shirley-C
New Raffle Fundraiser: The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people take their own lives, and 75% of all UK suicides are male. CALM exists to change all this. They promote a platform that welcomes positive dialogue about mental health, what is percieved as masculinity and all cultures. Today's world is a difficult time, and as the percentage of suicide is predominantly men, we have to keep in check as much as possible with each other. I'm going to hold a raffle fundraiser with all proceeds going towards this cause. I'll draw a winner on Fri 2nd Oct, and the prize is a daysit with a design of your choice. Entry to the raffle is £10, you may donate more if you so wish but it will all count as one entry. Email me at goatskullshirley.com for details on donating 🖤🦇🖤🦇🖤 . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 11, 2020Shirley-C
In Scottish folklore, The Sluagh were the spirits of the restless dead. They are depicted as destructive and troublesome, sinners that were not welcome in heaven, hell or the otherworld. Always seen flying from the west in flocks like birds, entering houses of the dying and carrying away their souls. Thanks you to the marvelous Charlotte! 🖤🦇 . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 10, 2020Shirley-C
The horrifying anger of ghostly demons. They'll claw your eyes out and scratch up your legs, plus knock over your favourite things on the table out of spite. Absolute monsters Email goatskullshirley.com with your ideas and to book in. Thanks Laura 🖤 . . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 9, 2020Shirley-C
Scottish Folklore: The Beithir. It is described as "the largest and most deadly kind of serpent" or as a dragon (but without certain typical draconic features such as wings or fiery breath). It dwells in mountainous caves and glens and is equipped with a venomous sting. If a person is stung then they must head for the nearest body of water such as a river or loch. If they can reach it before the beithir does then they are cured, but if the monster reaches it first then the victim is doomed. The beithir is considered one of the fuath (a term for the various monsters and spirits associated with water). Design also available, email goatskullshirley.com for details 🦇🦇🦇 . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 8, 2020Shirley-C
From Scottish Folklore: The Beithir. It is described as "the largest and most deadly kind of serpent" or as a dragon (but without certain typical draconic features such as wings or fiery breath). It dwells in mountainous caves and glens and is equipped with a venomous sting. If a person is stung then they must head for the nearest body of water such as a river or loch. If they can reach it before the beithir does then they are cured, but if the monster reaches it first then the victim is doomed. The beithir is considered one of the fuath (a term for the various monsters and spirits associated with water). Design also available, email goatskullshirley.com for details 🦇🦇🦇 . . . . . . Shirley PettigrewSeptember 8, 2020Shirley-C
All the incredible runes with 🗡 She still has lots of lovely work up for grabs! Contact her or us directly for some blackwork magic – – – StudioXIIISeptember 7, 2020Jo-C
newest mandala project! You can’t beat elegant line work and clean dot work – – – StudioXIIISeptember 6, 2020Jo-C
