LOCATION
The Studios (TOP FLOOR)
8 Moulsham St,
Chelmsford
CM2 0HR
opening hours
7 Days a Week | 10 am–6 pm
artists
Mike
Mike Philp is the creator of Georealism — a distinctive black & grey style combining realism with geometric pattern work. With over 17 years of experience, he specialises in high-quality, custom tattoos
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View PortfolioFrom fine-line and portrait work to bold designs and perfect geometry.
His work focuses on depth, precision, and longevity, using black and grey to create timeless pieces that age well and remain visually striking.
For Mike, tattooing is more than the final result — it’s about the experience. Every piece is designed to reflect the individual, combining technical skill with personal meaning to create something that lasts far beyond the session.
Harvey
Harvey has spent the majority of his career focused on refining his black and grey realism. Concentrating on contrast, composition and flow with the bodies natural anatomy.
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View PortfolioHe is extremely passionate about tattooing and believes in elevating the traditonal tattoo experience.
Lauren
Lauren is an Essex born artist who spent her early years studying and practising portraiture. She then got a degree in Game Art Animation but realised her true passion and decided to pursue tattooing
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View PortfolioAfter years of interest in the industry. She entered her apprenticeship at CoCreate in late 2021 and completed this in 2023.
Lauren’s artistic style has developed from portraiture to an illustrative black work style, and she now enjoys creating pieces which include florals and animals, with a combination of gothic and whimsical flair.
fran
Fran’s main focus is Back and grey illustrative designs, strongly influenced by nature, pattern work and ornamental designs which compliment and flatter the natural curves and shapes of the human form
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View PortfolioAs well as creating designs that can be illustrative pieces that become part of a tattoo collection.
“I believe tattoos can be an extension of someone’s personality and an incredible way to take ownership of your body.”
our studio
Studio Overview
CoCreate Tattoo is a private, appointment-only tattoo studio based in Chelmsford. The studio was built around the idea that tattooing should be a collaborative and considered process, rather than a rushed or transactional experience.
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Apply
Start by telling us about your idea, placement and goals.
Consultation
We take the time to get to know you, refine the concept and make sure the direction feels right.
Design Development
Your tattoo is developed with care and intention, shaped around you rather than rushed into production.
Design share
Your design is emailed over before your session so you can review the direction in advance.
The Experience
On the day, everything is built around comfort and communication.
"Co create was brilliant! Was my first tattoo lauren made me feel so at ease and welcome! Always had the image in my head of tattoo shops being intimidating, but this studio is the complete opposite."
billy wright
"Wouldn’t use anyone else for my tattoos now! Mike is a top bloke with a great artistic mind, who can really create the most fantastic pieces of artwork. He’ll bring your ideas to life and his understanding of tattooing is unreal. Couldn’t recommend him enough."
charlie pyke
"Amazing experience with Fran from start to finish. Fran guided me through my first tattoo, in memory of a dear friend, with empathy and expertise making the whole experience a joy. Her design ideas and skill in the final tattoo were fabulous. The studio is a lovely welcoming space."
Theresa Rossi
"Co create was brilliant! Was my first tattoo lauren made me feel so at ease and welcome! Always had the image in my head of tattoo shops being intimidating, but this studio is the complete opposite."
billy wright
"Wouldn’t use anyone else for my tattoos now! Mike is a top bloke with a great artistic mind, who can really create the most fantastic pieces of artwork. He’ll bring your ideas to life and his understanding of tattooing is unreal. Couldn’t recommend him enough."
charlie pyke
Conventions & Events
Big London Tattoo Show
Sept 4th to 6th
Now in it's 4th year, The Big London Tattoo Show is the UK's biggest alternative lifestyle show, and is a brilliant day out. Centered around the hugely creative and artistic world of tattoos this show features so much more.
The Excel, London
