Botanical & Fine-Line Tattoos Bristol

Gosia, botanical tattoo artist, in her plant-filled studio in Clifton, Bristol — Gosia · Clifton, Bristol

About

Most of my tattoos start as drawings in my sketchbook. They're fantasies about nature — sometimes close to real plants, sometimes a bit stranger, like plants with eyes. I post the originals, and whoever falls for one comes and wears it.

I also design pieces with people. You tell me your idea, we sketch the composition together, and we make it on the day. I care most about how a piece sits on you, and how it grows with your body.

My background includes years working within the contemporary art world, and I studied at Bauhaus University and in fine art at Gloucestershire. It all feeds into the work.

What I do

01 Botanical and floral work — fine line, illustrative, and bolder graphic pieces
02 Grasses and wildflowers, including my own flash
03 Original designs straight from my sketchbook
04 Large-scale pieces that flow with the body — backs, spines, legs
05 Black or coloured ink, whatever suits the piece
06 Blast-overs — bold new work over an old tattoo

A few things I don't do: walk-ins, cover-ups, or fixing other artists' tattoos. I work by appointment, and I take on smaller pieces mainly for people I already tattoo — I'd rather give larger work the time it deserves.

Gosia talking through a design with a client beside one of her botanical paintings, Bristol

Selected work

The work

Fine-line wild meadow and wildflower back tattoo flowing up the spine, by Gosia, Bristol — Charlie — wild meadow up the full back2 days

Abstract botanical back tattoo with eyes in the leaves, fine line, by Gosia, Bristol — Ben — abstract floral, from my sketchbook1 day

Fine-line floral back tattoo flowing up the spine, by Gosia, Bristol — Harriet — flowing floral up the spineFull back

Botanical fern leaf back tattoo, fine line, by Gosia, Bristol — Cara — botanical fern across the back1.5 days

Fine-line grass flash tattoo on the leg, by Gosia, Bristol — Clara — grass from my flash, down the legHalf day

Bold illustrative floral shoulder tattoo in brown ink, by Gosia, Bristol — Olivia — bold illustrative florals, brown inkShoulder

Bold illustrative floral calf tattoo, by Gosia, Bristol — Isaac — bold illustrative floral, calfHalf day

Fine-line wildflower botanical back tattoo detail, by Gosia, Bristol — Charlie — wildflower detailFine line

Fine-line wild grass tattoo flowing down the side of the body, by Gosia, Bristol

Made to flow with the body.

Fine-line grass and wildflower tattoo curving across the hip, by Gosia, Bristol

In the studio

A private studio in Clifton, full of plants and daylight.

Gosia tattooing a reclining client in her plant-filled Bristol studio

Portrait of Gosia, botanical tattoo artist, among the plants in her Bristol studio

Gosia tattooing fine-line botanical work in her Bristol studio

Gosia tattooing a smiling client in her Bristol studio

Gosia talking through a tattoo idea with a client, Bristol studio

Gosia laughing with a client in her Clifton, Bristol studio

How pricing works

Quoted per project.

I work in fixed half-day and full-day sessions, and I quote each project on its own — it depends on the size, where it goes, how detailed it is, and how many sessions it needs. A deposit secures your dates and comes off your final session. Tell me your idea when you enquire and I'll give you a clear quote. Every piece is different, so I don't list prices here.

Enquire

How it works

From idea to skin

Enquiry
Tell me your idea, where it's going, and send any references.
Consultation
We talk it through and I get a feel for what you want.
Design
I draw it, and we shape the composition together.
The day
We finish the design on your body so it flows right, then tattoo it.

Bigger pieces are done over a few half or full-day sessions.

Consultations & booking

Join the waiting list.

I usually book a little while ahead and keep a waiting list, so there's often a short wait — but I'd always rather hear from you than not. Send me your idea, some references, the placement and a rough size, and we'll find your dates.

Email mettatattoo@gmail.com
Message me on Instagram @mettatattoo
Or fill in the booking form

Questions

Frequently asked

How much does a tattoo cost?

Every piece is different, so I don't list prices. I work in half-day and full-day sessions and quote each project individually, with a deposit that secures your dates and comes off the final session. Tell me your idea and I'll give you a clear quote.

Do you take walk-ins?

No, I work by appointment only. Send me an enquiry and we'll find dates.

Can I bring my own idea, or do you only tattoo your own designs?

Both work. A lot of people wear designs straight from my sketchbook, and plenty bring an idea we shape together. Either way, I finish the design on the day so it flows with your body.

Do you do cover-ups?

I don't do cover-ups, but I do blast-overs — bold new work over an old tattoo, with bits of the old one still showing through. If you want something fully hidden, I'm not the right artist for that.

Do you only do floral and black work?

Flowers are only one part of it. I do grasses, wildflowers, botanical and more abstract natural forms, fine line through to bolder graphic work, in black or colour. I'm not a classic floral artist.

What should I send when I enquire?

Your idea, where it's going on the body, a rough size, and any references or images you like. Before your appointment, come well-rested, eat beforehand, and wear something that gives easy access to the area.

How long does a big piece take?

It depends on size and detail. Larger pieces — backs, full legs — are usually a few half or full-day sessions. We plan it out at your consultation.

Where are you based?

I work from OnePointZero, a private studio in Clifton, Bristol.

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