The Best Tattoo Studio in Cardiff
Straight Lines Tattoo is where realism turns into reality. We create tattoos that look like photographs. Every detail is sharp. Every piece is clean. Our artists are specialists in all forms of realism. That is why we are recognised as the best tattoo studio in Cardiff.
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Why We Are The Best Tattoo Studio In Cardiff?
Unlike most tattoo studios, we don't offer a walk-in service. Our appointments are by full day session only. This is because it's impossible to achieve the level of detail we create without the time to do so.
Not only this, our artists and customers travel from all over the world just to visit or feature in our studio. Each of our artists are in such high demand it can almost be virtually impossible to pin them down once they are on their way again.
Because we have such a wide selection of the best tattoo artists in Cardiff. Our waiting time is usually no more than a couple of weeks.
Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is
Don't just take our word for it, take a look at some of the examples of the amazing pieces we have created for our customers. With Straight Lines, your ink will turn heads for all of the right reasons. People will absolutely be asking you where you got your art from and how they can book.

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Black & Grey Realism

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Full Chest Tattoo Colour Realism

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Woman Face Tattoo

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Albert Einstein Tattoo
Realism Styles
There are many stlyes of realism and various tattoo artists have their specific preferences and niches.
Here are some examples:
Black And Grey Realism
A black and grey tattoo done well almost looks like a photograph. This can be a portrait from a picture, character from a tv show or movie or more. The idea is that the piece portrays reality.
Colour Realism
Similar to black and grey realism but in colour. Colour injects vibrancy into the design to create a lifelike three-dimensional representation of the subject matter.
Abstract Realism
Is a blend of both realistic art and a unique visual experience. This could come in the shape of abstract colours, shapes and even textures to help convey emotion and the sense of the subjects essence.
Portrait Realism
Art taken from a phograph of a loved one and transferred directly on to the skin. A photorealistic piece of art immortalised on the body forever.
Our Tattoo Artists
Our tatto artists are experts in all things realism and all of it's variations. When choosing a tattoo artists it's important to find an artist that is an expert in the style that best resonates with your vision. When it comes to realism, Straight Lines Tattoo are the best tattoo studio in Cardiff.

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Chicano Sleeve Tattoo


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Snoop Dogg Portrait Tattoo
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Baby Portrait Tattoo

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Jimi Hendrix tattoo

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Tiger Tattoo

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Baby Portrait Tattoo

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Kray Twins Tattoo

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14 Years Healed Tattoos - Gangster Tattoo
Advice On Your Realism Tattoo
On the lead up to your tattoo we have plenty of advice and guidance which you can find (Here) for more information. Once we receive your booking request via the form below it may be necessary for us to invite you to the studio for a consultation.
There is a small fee for the consultation service which covers our time. During the consultation our studio manager will sit with you and help design your tattoo in order to help bring your vision to life.
Once the design has been agreed we will then schedule an appointment for your session(s) and get the ball rolling.




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Breaking Bad Tattoo
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Frank Sinatra Tattoo
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Pulp Fiction Tattoo
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Joker Tattoo
Book Your Next Tattoo With Us Today
To book with us, simply fill in the form just below and a member of the team will be in touch.
Where Are You Located?
Please note: all bookings are by appointment only and carried out in our studio located in Loughton, Essex. To achieve the level of detail in our pieces we only take bookings for full day sessions. Our address can be found at the bottom of the website.
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What Is Achievable In A Day?
In a day we can roughly achieve something the size of A5. for bigger tattoos additional days will be required. For more complex tattoos, we may need to schedule a consultation, but please wait for our studio manager to advise you before doing so.
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What Is The Day Rate?
We are not like traditional studios with set prices. Our artists are the best in the world and they tend to travel, this means that we can only pin them down for 2-6 weeks at a time. The best thing to do is complete the booking form and our studio manager will recommend the most suitable artist for your design based on your availability.