Tony (Kiwi) Davis
Originally from New Zealand, Tony has lived and worked in the South Lakes for over 25 years. He and his wife Marina opened Samsara in 2011.…
Tony (Kiwi) Davis
Owner
Amy
Piercing and laser
Ionel
Resident
Keavy
Resident
Jose
Resident
Your Ideas. Our Artistry.
Welcome to Samsara Custom Tattoo, Kendal’s longest-running professional tattoo studio.
Based in the Working Men’s Institute in the heart of Kendal’s Market Place, our spacious, bright studio is home to four resident tattoo artists, with Amy offering piercing and laser treatments. We also welcome guest artists, bringing fresh styles and talent to the studio.
Appointments are essential, with a deposit required to secure your booking. Walk-ins may be available when a guest artist has space—pop in and ask.
Artists
All portfoliosAmy
Body piercer and laser removal. In the studio Wednesday and Saturday. Jewellery is in reception every day the studio is open. Lobes from 8…
Ionel
Ionel (pronounced Yonelle) is from Romania and finished his apprenticeship with Tony at Samsara. He will take on most styles and gives the…
Keavy
Keavy started her apprenticeship here in 2021. Neo-traditional, bright colour, and custom drawings. She will talk a design through before i…
Jose
Jose is from Spain and has lived in Cumbria for years. He tattoos across genres and keeps pushing the next one further.
Ash Harrison
Celtic and Nordic art, visionary drawing, and freehand work that follows the body. Guest chair.
Lisa Scrimgeour
Colour realism, neo-traditional, and Japanese. She paints, curates, and has illustrated a children’s book. Guest chair.
Steven Blance
Neo-traditional, Japanese, and realism. Guest chair, often in the studio alongside Lisa.
