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Award Winning Tattoos by Beki Ess

Hi, I'm Beki Ess, owner of RA Tattoos. A private award winning studio on the edge of the new forest in Dorset. With almost 18 years experience, I can work in most styles, but I specialize in coverups, black and grey realism, portraits and Japanese styles. I look forward to working with you on your next great tattoo!

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Amazing second session for Tom today! So, so happy with this 😍 #crowtattoo

Amazing second session for Tom today! So, so happy with this 😍 #crowtattoo

Smashing start to the week! Second session for Trevor on his coverup, today! The geisha warrior healed up beautifully from last time…we just did a little touch up on the face.
I’m taking bookings from 17th SEPTEMBER onwards - my diary is filling up fast, drop me a message if you want to get in 👌

Smashing start to the week! Second session for Trevor on his coverup, today! The geisha warrior healed up beautifully from last time…we just did a little touch up on the face.
I’m taking bookings from 17th SEPTEMBER onwards - my diary is filling up fast, drop me a message if you want to get in 👌

Final piece of the week… saving this poor geisha for Gav! The impossible is possible with the right design 👌
I’m taking bookings from MID SEPTEMBER onwards, so get in touch soon if you want to get in 😊

Final piece of the week… saving this poor geisha for Gav! The impossible is possible with the right design 👌
I’m taking bookings from MID SEPTEMBER onwards, so get in touch soon if you want to get in 😊

Another excellent day! Music half sleeve for Patrick. This is also a coverup 👌
3 appointments left available in August, get in touch if you want to get booked in.

Another excellent day! Music half sleeve for Patrick. This is also a coverup 👌
3 appointments left available in August, get in touch if you want to get booked in.

I had a GREAT day tattooing Diego and Donnie, Jurgita’s gorgeous kitties! The top is a rework of an existing piece, and we’re adding a few splashes behind it next time.
Gorgeous reference photos make for great tattoos!

If you’d like a floof, of any variety, drop me a message and I’ll get back to you asap ✌️

I had a GREAT day tattooing Diego and Donnie, Jurgita’s gorgeous kitties! The top is a rework of an existing piece, and we’re adding a few splashes behind it next time.
Gorgeous reference photos make for great tattoos!

If you’d like a floof, of any variety, drop me a message and I’ll get back to you asap ✌️

I had a GREAT day tattooing Diego and Donnie, Jurgita’s gorgeous kitties! The top is a rework of an existing piece, and we’re adding a few splashes behind it next time.
Gorgeous reference photos make for great tattoos!

If you’d like a floof, of any variety, drop me a message and I’ll get back to you asap ✌️

I had a GREAT day tattooing Diego and Donnie, Jurgita’s gorgeous kitties! The top is a rework of an existing piece, and we’re adding a few splashes behind it next time.
Gorgeous reference photos make for great tattoos!

If you’d like a floof, of any variety, drop me a message and I’ll get back to you asap ✌️

I’ll be getting back to the drawing and messages tomorrow… we’re enjoying a sunny day off together ✌️

I’ll be getting back to the drawing and messages tomorrow… we’re enjoying a sunny day off together ✌️

I started this awesome crow sleeve on Thursday for Tom! Loving the nature pieces at the moment… get in touch if you’d like something nature themed, I’m booking the end of August at the moment 👌

I started this awesome crow sleeve on Thursday for Tom! Loving the nature pieces at the moment… get in touch if you’d like something nature themed, I’m booking the end of August at the moment 👌

I started this geisha warrior coverup for Trevor today! Back to it in a couple of weeks to get rid of the part on his chest 🙌
I’ll put the before picture in the comments 😊

I started this geisha warrior coverup for Trevor today! Back to it in a couple of weeks to get rid of the part on his chest 🙌
I’ll put the before picture in the comments 😊

This weeks studio flowers are LUSH. Love chrysanthemums! All ready for another busy week 👌

This weeks studio flowers are LUSH. Love chrysanthemums! All ready for another busy week 👌

My evening consultation brought a PEREGRINE FALCON (which is one of the muses for his new tattoo)! What a great week! What a cool bird 🦅
I’ve also had LOADS of messages today, so don’t worry if I don’t get back to you tonight, I’ll definitely get to you tomorrow 👌

My evening consultation brought a PEREGRINE FALCON (which is one of the muses for his new tattoo)! What a great week! What a cool bird 🦅
I’ve also had LOADS of messages today, so don’t worry if I don’t get back to you tonight, I’ll definitely get to you tomorrow 👌

I started this sleeve-save today! We managed to get loads done, and it looks so much clearer now 😅 Third time lucky for Gav!

I started this sleeve-save today! We managed to get loads done, and it looks so much clearer now 😅 Third time lucky for Gav!

Second session on Lee’s wildlife sleeve today! I’m so, so happy with this. I’d love to do more wildlife pieces…taking bookings for August at the moment ✌️

Second session on Lee’s wildlife sleeve today! I’m so, so happy with this. I’d love to do more wildlife pieces…taking bookings for August at the moment ✌️

Quick little coverup this morning for Sam before we spent the afternoon colouring his giant pirate ship on his thigh - I’ll put the video up on the next post 😊
#coveruptattoo #bournemouthtattoo #bournemouthtattooartist

Quick little coverup this morning for Sam before we spent the afternoon colouring his giant pirate ship on his thigh - I’ll put the video up on the next post 😊
#coveruptattoo #bournemouthtattoo #bournemouthtattooartist

Two day sessions and we’ve managed to fill Rikki’s back 🙌
Fun for me, at least 😬😅 those ribs are a killer!
Healed coverup at the top.
I’ve only got a few days left in July, so drop me a message ASAP if you want to get in.

Two day sessions and we’ve managed to fill Rikki’s back 🙌
Fun for me, at least 😬😅 those ribs are a killer!
Healed coverup at the top.
I’ve only got a few days left in July, so drop me a message ASAP if you want to get in.

Excellent start to this double coverup for Del today. It’s a tough spot to have done, but we’ll be back to finish it off next month with some rays behind the cross, and I can pop my magical greys over the bits showing through.
A difficult one to figure out, but so worth it. Thanks for the trust Del!

Excellent start to this double coverup for Del today. It’s a tough spot to have done, but we’ll be back to finish it off next month with some rays behind the cross, and I can pop my magical greys over the bits showing through.
A difficult one to figure out, but so worth it. Thanks for the trust Del!

We’ve been working in the garden again today. Bit by bit, the studio becomes more perfect 👌
Everyone who comes says how chilled it is getting tattooed in such a relaxing environment.
I like working in busy studios, and having a laugh with everyone, clients and artists alike, but I’m definitely at my best in my little piece of creative paradise.
I’m currently taking bookings for JULY, so if you’re wanting to get tattooed, get in touch ✌️

We’ve been working in the garden again today. Bit by bit, the studio becomes more perfect 👌
Everyone who comes says how chilled it is getting tattooed in such a relaxing environment.
I like working in busy studios, and having a laugh with everyone, clients and artists alike, but I’m definitely at my best in my little piece of creative paradise.
I’m currently taking bookings for JULY, so if you’re wanting to get tattooed, get in touch ✌️

Donnie Darko (coverup) is healed from last time, and everything else is from today. Thank you for trusting me to make your idea come to life!

I’m currently taking bookings for July! If you want in, drop me a message soon, as my diary is filling up pretty quickly now 👌

Donnie Darko (coverup) is healed from last time, and everything else is from today. Thank you for trusting me to make your idea come to life!

I’m currently taking bookings for July! If you want in, drop me a message soon, as my diary is filling up pretty quickly now 👌

Another fun coverup to finish the week.
I’ll be getting back to the messages tomorrow 👌

Another fun coverup to finish the week.
I’ll be getting back to the messages tomorrow 👌

Another coverup in the bag, this time for Pete!
Thanks for trusting me with this 🙌 I’ve had a great day.

Another coverup in the bag, this time for Pete!
Thanks for trusting me with this 🙌 I’ve had a great day.

The first part of a partial (eventually full) sleeve for Lee.
This is his first tattoo, a memorial piece for his dad, and what a way to start!
I finally managed to put all the things I learned doing The art of Thomas Carli Jarlier thomascarlijarlier seminar to good use.
I’d absolutely love to do more nature tattoos, so if that’s something you’d be interested in, drop me a message ✌️

The first part of a partial (eventually full) sleeve for Lee.
This is his first tattoo, a memorial piece for his dad, and what a way to start!
I finally managed to put all the things I learned doing The art of Thomas Carli Jarlier thomascarlijarlier seminar to good use.
I’d absolutely love to do more nature tattoos, so if that’s something you’d be interested in, drop me a message ✌️

Today I had the pleasure of FINALLY finishing this sleeve I started years ago for Danny. Always a good day when I get to see one my lovely northerners…thanks for making the trip down!

I’m currently taking bookings for mid-June onwards if you want to get some shiny new ink for summer ✌️

Today I had the pleasure of FINALLY finishing this sleeve I started years ago for Danny. Always a good day when I get to see one my lovely northerners…thanks for making the trip down!

I’m currently taking bookings for mid-June onwards if you want to get some shiny new ink for summer ✌️

I (almost) finished this epic thigh coverup for Lucy today. She is absolutely hard as nails, which made this a complete pleasure to do.
Once it’s all healed up, I just need to make sure non of that pesky colour is showing through, and add the white highlights.

This has taken two sessions, the first layer was all of the black, and today we added the greys and resaturated the black.

If you have a tattoo you’d like covered, even if you’ve been told it’s impossible previously, get in touch.
I offer free consultations so there’s nothing to lose. There’s a lot I can do 🫶 just drop me a message

I (almost) finished this epic thigh coverup for Lucy today. She is absolutely hard as nails, which made this a complete pleasure to do.
Once it’s all healed up, I just need to make sure non of that pesky colour is showing through, and add the white highlights.

This has taken two sessions, the first layer was all of the black, and today we added the greys and resaturated the black.

If you have a tattoo you’d like covered, even if you’ve been told it’s impossible previously, get in touch.
I offer free consultations so there’s nothing to lose. There’s a lot I can do 🫶 just drop me a message

I’ve just been down to meet the wonderful volunteers at Wimborne Food Bank and I was met with a room of applause 🥲 So happy I’ve been able to raise so much for them, I just want to thank all of the people who booked in over the last couple of weeks and have made this happen! Thank you!

I’ve just been down to meet the wonderful volunteers at Wimborne Food Bank and I was met with a room of applause 🥲 So happy I’ve been able to raise so much for them, I just want to thank all of the people who booked in over the last couple of weeks and have made this happen! Thank you!

I just want to thank everyone who has booked in over the last couple of weeks.
I’ve managed to raise a MASSIVE £650 for Wimborne Food Bank!!

I just want to thank everyone who has booked in over the last couple of weeks.
I’ve managed to raise a MASSIVE £650 for Wimborne Food Bank!!

I’ll be catching up on the messages this evening, so don’t worry if you’re waiting for a response, I’m a day behind!
Picture for Facebook algorithms 😅

I’ll be catching up on the messages this evening, so don’t worry if you’re waiting for a response, I’m a day behind!
Picture for Facebook algorithms 😅

I did this little coverup today! Not many people have the complexion to pull off this golden colour, but my lovely client has the PERFECT skin tone for it!
What do you have that you want rid of?
Get booked in and have a great tattoo to show off this summer! Just drop me a message on here, or on my website bekiess.com ✌️

I did this little coverup today! Not many people have the complexion to pull off this golden colour, but my lovely client has the PERFECT skin tone for it!
What do you have that you want rid of?
Get booked in and have a great tattoo to show off this summer! Just drop me a message on here, or on my website bekiess.com ✌️

#donniedarko #coverup today for Venn! This took just over 2 hours as her arms are tiny! So much fun 🤩 #coveruptattoo #coveruptattooartist

#donniedarko #coverup today for Venn! This took just over 2 hours as her arms are tiny! So much fun 🤩 #coveruptattoo #coveruptattooartist

Following today’s news that Wimborne Food Bank has had their store shed broken into, I am going to be raising money over the next 7 days for them. A MASSIVE £50 from every tattoo booked in with me until 8pm on Tuesday 29th April will be going directly to the Food Bank.
Minimum booking 2 hours (I charge £100 per hour).
Please message my page, or go to BekiEss.com

Following today’s news that Wimborne Food Bank has had their store shed broken into, I am going to be raising money over the next 7 days for them. A MASSIVE £50 from every tattoo booked in with me until 8pm on Tuesday 29th April will be going directly to the Food Bank.
Minimum booking 2 hours (I charge £100 per hour).
Please message my page, or go to BekiEss.com

Rob’s tiki coverup healed up perfectly 👌 looking forward to turning this into a full sleeve this year.
If you’d like to see what I can do for you, drop me a message on here, or contact me on my new website bekiess.com I have space available from May onwards 🙌

Rob’s tiki coverup healed up perfectly 👌 looking forward to turning this into a full sleeve this year.
If you’d like to see what I can do for you, drop me a message on here, or contact me on my new website bekiess.com I have space available from May onwards 🙌

We did the second session on Kate’s coverup yesterday. The raven is healed. There’s so much under this…I’m grateful Kate trusted me with this!
If you’re looking at this on Facebook, I’ll put the before photo in the comments 👌

We did the second session on Kate’s coverup yesterday. The raven is healed. There’s so much under this…I’m grateful Kate trusted me with this!
If you’re looking at this on Facebook, I’ll put the before photo in the comments 👌

First session on Rob’s tiki half sleeve coverup. Once the redness settles down the old one won’t be as noticeable

First session on Rob’s tiki half sleeve coverup. Once the redness settles down the old one won’t be as noticeable

A sneaky peek at Gav’s full sleeve coverup. We added the light greys and whites to his tiger at the end of today’s session and it’s looking fluffy 👌

A sneaky peek at Gav’s full sleeve coverup. We added the light greys and whites to his tiger at the end of today’s session and it’s looking fluffy 👌

A nice start to a leg sleeve for Pete last week!
I’m taking bookings for April at the moment, just drop me a message 👌

A nice start to a leg sleeve for Pete last week!
I’m taking bookings for April at the moment, just drop me a message 👌

I haven’t posted in a while as I’ve had loads of work/life to catch up on, but I’m almost there so I’ll be catching up on posts for the next few days.
Here is a chest coverup I did for Markus a couple of weeks ago!

I haven’t posted in a while as I’ve had loads of work/life to catch up on, but I’m almost there so I’ll be catching up on posts for the next few days.
Here is a chest coverup I did for Markus a couple of weeks ago!

Messages will be slow for the next couple of days… currently helping to run the Rise Above Live event hotel takeover 🙌💪

Messages will be slow for the next couple of days… currently helping to run the Rise Above Live event hotel takeover 🙌💪

***To all of my lovely clients***

You will be relieved to hear that I will be returning from the ski trip with no broken bones or other injuries. Winner.

We’re travelling home tomorrow (Tuesday) and if I’m not too tired I’ll try my best to get back to all of your messages when we’re home, if not it’ll be Wednesday evening.

Thank you all for your continued support ✌️

***To all of my lovely clients***

You will be relieved to hear that I will be returning from the ski trip with no broken bones or other injuries. Winner.

We’re travelling home tomorrow (Tuesday) and if I’m not too tired I’ll try my best to get back to all of your messages when we’re home, if not it’ll be Wednesday evening.

Thank you all for your continued support ✌️

Finished Mark’s leg sleeve today! One of my favourite pieces ever 👌

Finished Mark’s leg sleeve today! One of my favourite pieces ever 👌

Added this beauty to Kelly’s arm today!
I’m taking bookings for the end of March, currently. Drop me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can ✌️

Added this beauty to Kelly’s arm today!
I’m taking bookings for the end of March, currently. Drop me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can ✌️

A nice lion on the hand for Pete this morning. I look forward to doing loads more for Pete!

A nice lion on the hand for Pete this morning. I look forward to doing loads more for Pete!

I had the pleasure of doing this for Tommy today, and was introduced to the delight that is Friday night dinner, too. Great fun 😂

I had the pleasure of doing this for Tommy today, and was introduced to the delight that is Friday night dinner, too. Great fun 😂

I had the absolute pleasure of seeing one of my lovely northerners, Ted, over the last two days to tattoo his whole neck and the back of his head.
I’ve been tattooing Ted for almost 10 years and I’ve done all of these tattoos. So nice to see that my stuff stands the test of time 😊

I’ve got loads of space available, just drop me a message to book in ✌️

I had the absolute pleasure of seeing one of my lovely northerners, Ted, over the last two days to tattoo his whole neck and the back of his head.
I’ve been tattooing Ted for almost 10 years and I’ve done all of these tattoos. So nice to see that my stuff stands the test of time 😊

I’ve got loads of space available, just drop me a message to book in ✌️

Finished the lower part of Mark’s leg today! I’m pretty sure this is one of the best tattoos I’ve done. Mega proud 😊

Finished the lower part of Mark’s leg today! I’m pretty sure this is one of the best tattoos I’ve done. Mega proud 😊

Before and after of Kate’s arm 😍 so so happy with this 💃

Before and after of Kate’s arm 😍 so so happy with this 💃

I am so ridiculously happy with this 🥳 and it’s quite the epic coverup. I’ll post a before and after photo too.
Thank you so much Kate for trusting me with this 🤘

I am so ridiculously happy with this 🥳 and it’s quite the epic coverup. I’ll post a before and after photo too.
Thank you so much Kate for trusting me with this 🤘

I started this epic coverup before Christmas. Looking forward to getting the second layer on 🤘

I started this epic coverup before Christmas. Looking forward to getting the second layer on 🤘

Excellent first session on this sleeve for Bailey! Sat like a rock for his first tattoo 🤘

Excellent first session on this sleeve for Bailey! Sat like a rock for his first tattoo 🤘

This is me, not doing colour tattoos. And especially not doing a colour tattoo TWICE. Nope, not me.

A celebration of Nik and Angela’s wedding. More to add ✌️

This is me, not doing colour tattoos. And especially not doing a colour tattoo TWICE. Nope, not me.

A celebration of Nik and Angela’s wedding. More to add ✌️

I haven’t posted anything this year yet… but I have been working hard. I’ve got plenty of stuff to post, but this is the first. Finishing touches added to this creepy skull piece. I love it!

I haven’t posted anything this year yet… but I have been working hard. I’ve got plenty of stuff to post, but this is the first. Finishing touches added to this creepy skull piece. I love it!

I’ll be catching up with the messages later today… we’re just on the drive back home from visiting my poorly mum up north. Sorry for the unusual delay in responding over the last week, I’ll be back to normal by the end of the week
*picture of the pooches for IG posting ✌️

I’ll be catching up with the messages later today… we’re just on the drive back home from visiting my poorly mum up north. Sorry for the unusual delay in responding over the last week, I’ll be back to normal by the end of the week
*picture of the pooches for IG posting ✌️

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My Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio. Here you’ll find a selection of my work. Explore my projects to learn more about what I do.

Black and Grey Realistic Tattoos

Black and Grey Realistic Tattoos

Tattoo Studio Showcase

Tattoo Studio Showcase

Realistic Portrait Tattoos

Realistic Portrait Tattoos

Japanese and Oriental Tattoos

Japanese and Oriental Tattoos

Intricate and Geometric Tattoo Art

Intricate and Geometric Tattoo Art

Tattoo Transformations and Coverups

Tattoo Transformations and Coverups

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