Independent tattoo studio · Waterlooville
BlackFern
A calm characterful studio founded by artists Alex and Nicole - Built around honest conversations, trusted work and a warm welcome.
With over 20 years of combined experience and multiple awards, you know you are in safe hands with Alex and Nicole.
Alex & Nicole
Artists · founders · co-owners
Two artists · one thoughtful studio
Find the artist for your idea
Tattoo enquiries can go directly to the artist, while general questions can come to the studio. Explore each style and choose the route that suits you.
Recent work
Delicate detail. Strong character.
From soft realism and carefully built blackwork to botanical fine line and playful illustrative pieces, the studio makes room for work that feels personal.
The studio
Made to feel at ease
Black Fern is an independent, artist-owned studio with a straightforward idea at its heart: brilliant work happens when people feel listened to.
Alex and Nicole bring different styles to the same warm, professional space—giving each appointment time, attention and a little breathing room.
Kind words
A five-star welcome
5.0 average · 42 Google reviews
“Alex and Nicole are both incredibly talented, professional and friendly.”
“Always make me feel at ease. Both easy to talk to and listen to my ideas.”
“The whole process from start to finish was professional, pain free and personal.”
General enquiries
Not sure who to ask?
Send a note to the studio and Alex or Nicole can point you in the right direction. For a specific tattoo request, contacting your chosen artist directly is still the quickest route.
blackfernstudio@outlook.com ↗Visit Black Fern
Come say hello
Have an idea in mind? Choose the artist whose work feels right, send a general enquiry, or call the studio if you are unsure where to begin.
Address
Ground Floor
31 Wellington Way
Waterlooville
PO7 7ED
Opening hours
- Mon—Sat
- 11:00—17:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Appointments and walk-in enquiries are handled by the individual artists.
Ready when you are
See each artist’s work before choosing who to contact.
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