The mantra for the newest body studio in Bournemouth and Poole, Inkspiration, is ‘your body is a canvas.’ This reflects their commitment to adorning your body with beautiful tattoo artwork and quality piercings as well as priding themselves on their clinical excellence. To this end, they have registered themselves with the Local Health Authority and are recognised by the Tattoo Piercing Industry Union.

If you come down to this studio in Upper Parkstone, Poole, you will be greeted with a friendly atmosphere in which you are more than welcome to browse through their collection of flash art or, if you have something specific in mind, have a free consultation with one of Inkspiration’s staff.

Rob will be able to help you with all your piercing needs, while senior tattooist Dan Skywalker specializes in the American Western tradition of Bert Grimm sailor tattoos, and Ian draws his artistic inspirations from Asiatic designs, particularly Buddhism. Harry the apprentice is a fan of black and grey Chicano and Latino styles, but all of these guys are flexible and want to help you realise your dream designs.

Also, if you pick up a copy of Listed's August issue can you can get 25 per cent off any of these treatments with a special coupon. Not to be used in conjunction with this offer, but all students can also claim a 10 per cent discount.

Inkspiration Tattoo Studio is located at 636 Ashley Road, Parkstone, BH14 0AW. For more information, call 01202 258406, visit www.inkspirationtattoo.com or search for ‘Inkspiration Tattoo’ on Facebook.