yaxley, peterborough
a collective of dedicated tattoo artists in the heart of cambridgeshire. a space that feels good to be in. work that speaks for itself.
shade. yaxley. pe7.the studio
shade. was built around one idea — great tattooing deserves great space. high ceilings, white walls, natural light. no walk-in chaos, no rush. just artists who care deeply about what they do and clients who respect it.
based in yaxley on the edge of peterborough, we're home to a collective of artists who each bring something completely different. the studio feels good to be in — that's deliberate.
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the collective

bold black and grey work with depth and impact. known for strong shading and clean, lasting results.
view kai →
precision black and grey with a heavy, considered approach. work that commands attention.
view jason →
intricate illustrative work with a dark, medieval edge. storytelling through ink done beautifully.
view hannah →
vivid colour realism with exceptional detail. brings subjects to life on skin with striking accuracy.
view karolina →
spanning black and grey through to full colour realism. versatile, skilled, consistently impressive.
view raf →
black and grey tattooing with real depth and character. no two pieces the same.
view cameron →
delicate linework and stippled textures. precise, considered pieces that stand the test of time.
view lana →
clean linework and stippling with a fine, detailed touch. elegant work that clients come back for.
view ashleigh →
our apprentice — developing her craft under the shade. collective. watch this space.
view madi →the work









the process
no complicated back-and-forth. no chasing for updates. a clear path from your idea to the finished piece — with people who genuinely care about getting it right.
client love
"the level of skill at this studio is top tier. the artists are very friendly and professional. this is my venue for all my future tattoos."
"amazing experience at shade. i had two tattoos done by madi and she was so sweet and made me feel so incredibly comfortable. her work is amazing and i'll definitely be coming back."
"ashleigh is the best artist i've ever had. this place is so clean and ran so well."
get in touch
fill in the form and we'll come back to you within 48 hours. tell us your idea, size, placement, and any references — we'll point you to the right artist.
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