our ethos

We are a studio that prioritises wellbeing, inclusivity, and artistry over profit.

The nature of tattooing means dealing in permanence and we acknowledge that our clients place a significant amount of trust in us. We take this responsibility seriously, and in turn, take every possible measure to ensure our clients leave the studio feeling satisfied, respected, and empowered.

We aim to cultivate an environment that makes people feel welcome, where clients can articulate their wants and needs, and comfortably collaborate with us as artists to craft pieces they love.

We are committed to always developing our own skills as artists. As a studio, we take quality craftsmanship seriously and support our artists to grow and develop their tattooing.

the core pillars of buttercat

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    WELLBEING

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    INCLUSIVITY

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    ARTISTRY

what to expect as a client

  • A calm, friendly and professional studio space 

  • Queer, trans & BBIPOC inclusive 

  • Free face-to-face consultations

  • Free touch-ups

  • Above industry standard hygiene practices

  • Comprehensive aftercare guides, products and resources

  • A range of art styles on offer

  • Privacy options available during all tattoo sessions

  • Zero tolerance policy for discrimination

  • Respectful cultural tattoo practices

  • Case-by-case compassionate deposit refund policy

what to expect as an artist

  • A welcoming team of varying backgrounds and identities

  • Extended leave support for artists

  • Equitable, above industry standard studio rates: 70/30 for resident artists and 80/20 for guests

  • A calm, curated professional studio space

  • Personalised workspaces for artists

  • A range of art styles welcomed & encouraged

  • All necessary consumables supplied for resident and guest artists

  • Above industry standard hygiene practices

  • Flexible work hours

  • No income quotas for artists

  • Annual professional development & advertising budget for full-time artists

  • Queer, trans & BBIPOC inclusive 

  • Zero tolerance policy for discrimination

  • Flash event and tattoo convention opportunities

  • Respectful cultural tattoo practices