Affanita Tala Easton Tattoo Artist UK

Tala Easton

Instagram: @affanita

Tala Easton, also known as Affanita, is an award-winning traditional Japanese tattoo artist based in Bournemouth, UK, specialising in ukiyo-e style. His work stands out for it's meticulous detail, dynamic composition, and refined use of texture. While his specialty lies in Japanese art, Tala’s portfolio also includes black & grey, illustrative, and fine line styles. Recent designs feature everything from Dark Souls and Berserk characters to traditional Japanese creatures like kirin and yokai.

Tala brings equal passion to the technical and artistic sides of tattooing. Every flash sheet is hand-painted using Indian and sumi ink, and each custom piece is thoughtfully designed to flow with the body and complement existing tattoos.

Driven by a lifelong love for art, Tala draws inspiration from his personal interests to create meaningful, visually compelling tattoos. He thrives on collaborating with clients, helping to turn their ideas into ornate and striking designs that reflect precision and creativity.

Whether you’re after a small sticker-sized piece or a bespoke Japanese backpiece, Tala brings the same level of care and attention to every project. He regularly takes on work featuring nature-inspired designs, Japanese dragons, Pokémon, as well as other video game characters and concepts.

Tala is based at Chimera Studios in Bournemouth, UK, and does guest spots in Manchester and Liverpool.

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