After the 2011 earthquake here in Christchurch everything in the old studio was lost, we managed to retrieve some machines and bits and pieces but all my awards and "everything" inside the shop was gone, a very strange feeling after working in the same place for thirteen years. After this i decided to leave the city for awhile and work in Australia with friends in their studios and took a trip too England as well to work with a good friend. This is where things changed for me ! I had slowed everything down and I felt alot more aware of what I was doing with my tattooing and painting, I didn't feel the need to rush anymore and that was a great feeling, I also think the quality of my work increased, so after working in a few overseas studios, when I returned home, I felt the need to work from a private studio where things where quite and relaxed, so I built one. After working in my private studio for nearly a year an opportunity arose for me to secure a studio in a busy part of Christchurch, The rest is history :) Soular Tattoo is Christchurch's newest tattoo studio specializing in portraits, whatever style tattoo you are after, we can do it, our studio has risen from the rubble! We are a small, friendly team of award winning professional artists who strongly believe in good, honest priced tattoos with an emphasis on quality. We use only top of the line equipment - single use needles. We have three artists available, both male and female and welcome walk-ins If you're planning your next piece check us out, you won't be disappointed!