Collage of tattoo artists Kimmi Gayle and Benjamin working on custom colour tattoos at Grey Heron Tattoo Studio in Derby.
Grey Heron Tattoo Studio logo with stylised heron head illustration and minimalist typography, representing the brand’s calm, refined aesthetic

A PRivate Space

artist-led studio creating custom tattoos in all styles.

With a focus on a calm curated experience, we blend skill, creativity, and care in every piece.

Meet the Team

A person with glasses, dark hair, and earrings is tattooing a design on another person's arm using a tattoo machine, wearing black gloves.
A black and white photo of a person wearing glasses and a beanie, looking down at something in their hands.

KIMMI GAYLE

COLOUR REALISM | SURREALISM | WATERCOLOUR

TRADITIONAL |
NEW TRADITIONAL | NEW SCHOOL

Benjamin

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Well… what a project this was. Titled “Barney’s Bad Day” — brilliantly named by my client 🤣 He travelled all the way from Wales for his consultation and summed the idea up in one sentence: “A spaceship attacking
Made a decent start to this Alice in wonderland leg wrap ☺️ looking forward to carrying this on in the new year! Proudly sponsored by: @yayofamilia #yayofamilia @mothtattoosupplies #mothtattoosupplies @wbjtattoo #greyherontattoostudio @grey.heron.
What a weekend at @wintertattoofestivaluk 😁 sadly didn’t place, but super happy I got to do another mix style piece! Thank you @tattooingbybenjamin for sitting for 2 days straight again!! What an absolute legend! Was lovely seeing everyone
Feeling Keen & Peachy 🍑. Why not cool down from this heat in our air conditioned studio while getting this sweet peach tattoo… DM to Book…⚡️ #tattoo #tattooflash #derbytattoo #peachtattoo #tattooingbybenjamin #derbyuk #greyheront
Loved doing this Sticker Slap Gorilla a while back, hit me up if you fancy doing something similar. 🦍 Books Open At @grey.heron.tattoo - Derby.
Throwback to this Hannya banger I had the pleasure of doing for my brother @jake_davitt back at @uktattoofest.👹 Absolutely loved doing this one, if anyone fancy something like this, drop me a DM & lets get it booked in at @grey.heron.tattoo ⚡️
Had the pleasure of adding this little banger to the collection for @ellalouisekx a while back. Cheers for letting me get this one down for you. 🙏🏻 Made with @criticaltattoosupply @bishoprotary @kwadron @rawpigments @rawpigmentseu @rawtattoosuppli
The Leaf On The Vine 🍂 - Had a blast kicking this project off with Louis getting the lines in from the ribs, up the back and over the shoulder finishing off wrapping around the arm. Hand drawn in till we had it just where Louis wanted and working
OCTOPUS 🐙- Had such a blast doing this greyscale ink & watercolour style octopus for the legendary @teggyjane. Thank you so much mate, killer session, 🙏🏻 Made with @criticaltattoosupply @bishoprotary @barber_dts @tattooproton @eternalink @pa
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