Trapdoor  Studio 


Home to a team of creative Tattoo artists and a professional Piercer. 

We specialise in many styles like Neotraditional,  bright colourwork, cover ups and black and grey realism.


Based in Thanet, South East Kent Uk.


With over 25years combined experience among us, Tattooing is definitely our passion and we are proud of our Trapdoor family.



See you soon

Vicky Brown 

Founder/Senior Artist




@TateBodyArt


Tate is our body piercer. He is fully qualified and licensed. 

He also has a beautiful collection of high quality jewellery for you to choose from.

To  make an appointment for a piercing with Tate, or enquire about his competetive  prices. All you have to do is drop us a message  or follow the links to our social media. We also can often take walk in appointments!

Vicky B


@Vickyb.tattoos


Founder of Trapdoor Studios and Senior Artist.

Vickys work has been featured in many different articles and magazines, she has been in the industry for a long time. Her specialty has to be her creative colourwork. Vicky is also our resident Black & Grey realism artist. She loves both styles!


Day session 10:30am-5pm

 £450


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Chelsea Luckyswine 


@Chelsealuckyswinetattoos


Chelsea is our little punk queen. She adores colourwork and Neotraditional styles. She has been a tattoo artist for over 10 years and still loves every moment. Aswell as colourwork, she is also superb at mandalas and jewelwork styles.


Day session 10:30am-5pm

 £400

Hourly £70

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Matthew Sequenza 


@Sequenzaink


Matt is our Anime and cartoon artist. He is currently our junior artist, only because he has been in the industry for 2 years. However, since joining us at Trapdoor, he has improved and developed his style greatly! He loves anything Anime/Colour/Pop culture. We look forward to seeing his development.


Day session 10:30am-5pm

 £350

Hourly £60

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Linden Twyman


@Lindentwyman


When he is not rocking behind a microphone, you can find him at Trapdoor. Linden has a growing talent towards Black and grey work. But he can turn his hands at all styles. 


Day session 10:30am-5pm

 £350

Hourly £60

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Hannah Spencer


@Hannahspencertattoo


Hannah specialises in high-contrast blackwork and dotwork,

Her tattoos are  heavily inspired by all things creepy, pop culture, skeletal anatomy, the spooky and horror. 


Day session 10:30am-5pm

 £350

Hourly £60


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Contact Us

How do I book a tattoo or a  consultation?

Simply either use the booking form on this website or use the links at the top of the page to email us or message us on social media. Or the old fashioned way, just pop in. We will reply as soon as we can.

What about the design process?

We pride ourselves in custom designs so once you have had a chat with the artist of your choice the next steps are:


  1. Choose a date for the appointment
  2. What's your budget? Time restraints?
  3. Leave a booking fee (non refundable) This will be deducted from the total price.
  4. Your artist will send over the pre design a few days before the appointment for you to tweak and approve.



Placement help?

Our professional team of artists will most definitely help with this.

The aim is to make the design work with the body and be readable and maintain quality over the years. 






What about after?

We won't just close the door, we are always at the other end of an email or phonecall if you have any concerns or questions regarding healing, especially if it's your first one. We also provide aftercare advice and products.

Does it hurt?


Well, the short answer is yes. But it's a strange feeling, almost always described as a cat scratch. Certain areas of the body will be worse than others for sure, Certain areas may even feel nice!




Over the years, we have found that professionalism and customer care

is key to building trust, and trust is essential when finding a tattooist. 



Our work has been featured in local articles as well as world renowned

tattoo magazines and trade shows. 

Features in 

  • Skindeep Magazine
  • UKTTA
  • Kent news online
  • Unigloves
  • Rockstar Energy
  • Great British Tattoo Show
  • Telford Tattoo Freeze



Helpful hints for your appointment


  • Wear appropriate clothing so you are comfortable.
  • Bring headphones if you want, we don't mind.
  • Follow our aftercare instructions to heal your new tattoo.
  • Have a good meal before you arrive to help prepare your body.
  • Most importantly, relax and enjoy the experience!




Terms and Conditions


Please be advised that this is a small family run business and

  • We do reserve the right to refuse entry to any person who has shown threatening/bulling/unruly behavior.
  • Booking fees are non refundable, but can be transferred to a gift card in certain circumstances.
  • If you are asked to show ID on your appointment or at the time of booking and you refuse or cannot prove you are over 18. Deposits and bookings are forfeited and non refundable.
  • If you miss your appointment and fail to tell us you will forfeit your booking fee.
  • A minimum of 48hrs is required to move any appointment.
  • Please be considerate to other clients/staff in the shop, Regarding personal hygiene, noise, attitude, smelly foods etc.
  • Gift cards are non transferable into cash.
  • No under 18s, pets, smoking or drinking alcohol allowed in the studio.



From all of us here!

Thank you for choosing Trapdoor Studios

We hope to see you soon!

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