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This illustration started out as an idea stemming from The Cure’s ‘Lovecats’ song for Valentine’s Day a few years ago.
This illustration started out as an idea stemming from The Cure’s ‘Lovecats’ song for Valentine’s Day a few years ago.
It originally included lyrics and more imagery from the song but I have since changed it slightly as I use my digital illustrations as a way to experiment and develop my art style in between tattooing full time.
About the artist
Gem has been working in the tattoo industry for 12 years, starting with an apprenticeship alongside a graphic design job before making the leap to tattoo full-time. She discovered her passion for the artist-customer interaction that tattooing offered, working through various studios around Cheshire and Stoke-on-Trent, plus guest spots across Derby, Sheffield, Manchester, and Nottingham.
In 2019, she opened her own private studio in an old 18th century pot bank in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent – a location she's proud of for its Stokie heritage. She rebranded to Little Hawk Studio in 2022, creating a space for her tattooing, illustrations, and other creative projects, while also hosting guest artists and workshops like clay classes.
Her style has evolved to feature delicate but bold designs, grey dotwork shading, and clean shapes with traditional and whimsical influences. Common themes include animals and insects, fruits, and florals.
