Do you hold dates without a deposit?

No- appointment dates are only secured once a deposit has been paid.

Do you take on all tattoo styles?

I work in realism- This means anything that is realistic like portraits, floral work, animals. Examples of what I don’t do; Tribal Dot work Fineline Geometric

Why was my enquiry declined?

Not every project is the right fit artistically. I only take on work I feel genuinely suited to and excited about.

Can I visit the studio before booking?

The studio location is shared with confirmed clients only for privacy and safety reasons.

What reference photos should I send?

Clear, high-quality reference photos help achieve the best possible realism result. I won’t use images that have been re-rendered or restored by AI app and require the original image. I may decline the enquiry if the reference image isn’t clear enough as this won’t reflect well on my portfolio and won’t do the portrait justice.

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Charl

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I am a Tattoo Artist from the UK living and working at Oculus Tattoo Collective, KC MO from October 2026 onwards.

Portraits require exceptional...

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About me

Realism Artist from South Wales in the UK working in Kansas City Missouri at OCULUS tattoo collective.

I have worked in Television, formerly employed by MTV and graduated with an honors degree in illustration.

I started drawing people from a very young age. After a rocky start with broken promises of being a tattoo artist, I persevered and have been building my tattoo portfolio for over a decade.

I am neurodivergent which means I don’t work the same way a typical artist would- I have to accommodate disability and health issues i.e living with chronic illness and although I very rarely cancel appointments it CAN happen and this should be taken into account when booking.

Price guide

Rates

Full day

11am start time tattooing- 5:30/6pm finish

$1,200.00

Half day

3 hours

$600.00

Examples

Standalone Portrait
Standalone realistic portrait
$1,200.00

Frequently asked questions

Send enquiry

Tell Charl about your tattoo idea.

You can expect a response within a few days.

What happens next?

Thanks for your interest.

As much as I would love to say yes to all tattoo requests, not all inquiries will be selected due to high demand. I look forward to hearing your ideas and hopefully working with you.

Must be 18 or over

-no cover-ups

-no reworking or ‘finishing’ other artists’ work

-Realism style ONLY

-full day or half day...

Location

STUDIO

OCULUS TATTOO COLLECTIVE

Kansas City, Jackson County

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