Sarah Krone has done it again. At the Nordic Ink Festival she won Best of Show, 1st place Best of Fusion and 3rd place in Best of Day, all with a hate and love forearm pair in her signature style. Sarah tattoos with us as a guest artist at Straight Lines Tattoo, and wins like this are why we are the best tattoo studio in London for realism tattoos.
Three Awards at the Nordic Ink Festival
- Best of Show: The top prize of the whole festival.
- 1st Place Best of Fusion: First place in the fusion category.
- 3rd Place Best of Day: A podium finish in Best of Day.
The Winning Piece: Hate and Love Forearms
The award winning tattoo is a matching pair across both forearms:
- Hate and Love: Bold lettering running down each forearm.
- Split Faces: Female faces and skulls cut through with sharp diagonal lines.
- Orange Alchemy: Vivid orange tones set against soft, opaque greywork.
- Mirror Design: Each forearm works alone, and even better side by side.
Sarah Krone: A Decade of Award Winning Tattoos
- Started at 17: Now celebrating a decade in the tattoo industry.
- Signature Style: Opaque greywork blended with striking orange tones.
- Surreal Concepts: Split faces and her signature orange alchemy.
- Global Conventions: A multi award winning artist on the world stage.
See more of her work on Sarah Krone’s artist page, and more on our Colour Realism Tattoo UK, Black and Grey Realism Tattoo UK and Best Tattoo Artist UK pages.
Planning Your Award Winning Tattoo
- Consultation: Plan bigger ideas in person at our Loughton studio first.
- Limited Availability: Sarah is a guest artist with limited dates, so plan ahead.
- Full Day Sessions: One artist, one client, a full day of about 6 to 7 hours.
- Aftercare: Follow our aftercare guide to keep your colours bright.
Book Your Award Winning Realism Tattoo in London Today
Whether you want a forearm pair, a sleeve or a full back piece, our award winning artists can bring your idea to life. Browse every portfolio on our Tattoo Artists page, or book your tattoo today.

