For no.11 in our 5×5 series I’ve chosen Kelly Smith. Working out of Sheffields’ Five Magics Tattoo, Kelly does really strong, bold traditional work that has really caught my eye as of late and is well worth checking out.

You should also check out the previous 5x5s with Scott Move, Luxiano Street-Classic, Eterno8, Joe Ellis, Alex Boyko, Acetates, Cheyenne Sawyer, Ryan Shaffer, Joe Chatt and Clare Frances.

What are your 5 favourite images to tattoo?

1. Eagles
2. Skulls
3. Dragons
4. Snakes
5. Ladies

Your 5 favourite places to tattoo? 

1. Five magics, Sheffield. U.K. 
2. Oddfellows, Leeds. U.K.
3. Salon serpent, Amsterdam. NL
4. Den of iniquity, Edinburgh. U.K.
5. Leeds convention. U.K.

Your 5 biggest inspirations? 

1. Koji Ichimaru
2. Steve Byrne
3. Cap Coleman
4. Sailor jerry
5. Isaiah toothtaker

5 favourite tattoos you’ve done?

5 tattoos that have impressed you lately?

Rich Hadley (@richhadley) (Rain City Manchester)

Joe Ellis (@joeellistattoo) (Sacred Electric)

Isaiah Toothtaker (@toothtaker) (Staring Without Caring)

Cheyenne Sawyer (@cheyennesawyer) (Atlas Tattoo)

Bob Geerts (@bobeus) (Bunker Tattoo)

 

You can find Kelly on instagram @kellysmithtattoos or at Five Magics Tattoo in Sheffield, England.