Hi, I’m Alan George, a lifelong creative with over 40 years of experience running my own businesses and collaborating with others in the art and tattoo industries. I specialize in creating original art in a variety of mediums and styles, including painting, digital art, and tattoo design, and I thrive on working directly with clients and delivering high-quality, custom pieces. Running tattoo studios and art-based businesses has given me a broad skill set from customer service and licensing to media representation and logistics. I’m passionate about treating others well and providing excellent customer care while constantly adapting and learning new skills. Whether it’s tattooing at different studios, designing logos and merchandise, or collaborating on large art commissions like live painting events, I bring enthusiasm and professionalism to all my projects.…

Alan George

Hi, I’m Alan George, a lifelong creative with over 40 years of experience running my own businesses and collaborating with others in the art and tattoo industries. I specialize in creating original art in a variety of mediums and styles, including painting, digital art, and tattoo design, and I thrive on working directly with clients and delivering high-quality, custom pieces. Running tattoo studios and art-based businesses has given me a broad skill set from customer service and licensing to media representation and logistics. I’m passionate about treating others well and providing excellent customer care while constantly adapting and learning new skills. Whether it’s tattooing at different studios, designing logos and merchandise, or collaborating on large art commissions like live painting events, I bring enthusiasm and professionalism to all my projects.…

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Hi, I’m Alan George, a lifelong creative with over 40 years of experience running my own businesses and collaborating with others in the art and tattoo industries. I specialize in creating original art in a variety of mediums and styles, including painting, digital art, and tattoo design, and I thrive on working directly with clients and delivering high-quality, custom pieces. Running tattoo studios and art-based businesses has given me a broad skill set from customer service and licensing to media representation and logistics.

I’m passionate about treating others well and providing excellent customer care while constantly adapting and learning new skills. Whether it’s tattooing at different studios, designing logos and merchandise, or collaborating on large art commissions like live painting events, I bring enthusiasm and professionalism to all my projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Self Employed Artist at Eccentric Art
January 1, 2019 - June 18, 2024
Creating original art pieces in many styles and mediums for sale or exhibitions, including portraits, landscapes, abstracts, street art and murals. Worked with various mediums such as oil paints, watercolours, charcoals, pyrography, recycled materials, glass, and spray paint as well as digital art platforms like Adobe Photoshop and Procreate. Managed client commissions with considerations to ideas, deadlines, and budgets. Created logos, branding, and merchandise for individuals and businesses, collaborated with printers for window displays, greetings cards, and limited edition prints. Managed sales online and in-person at shows, conventions, festivals, and galleries. Also continued tattooing regularly nationally, managing logistics around travel and work schedules.
Self Employed Tattoo Artist/Studio Owner at Various studios in Leicestershire
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2020
Owned and operated three successful tattoo studios, maintaining high standards of hygiene, artistry, and customer service. Mentored younger artists, including family members. Built businesses from the ground up, handling licensing, insurance, stock management, advertising, social media, and sales. Served as media representative for the British Tattoo Artists Federation promoting safe, artistic tattooing via TV, radio, and print media. Provided roadie/stage tech work for bands, including sound samples and video backdrops, alongside merchandise and logo design in traditional and digital format.
Self Employed Tattoo Artist at Own Studio, Aberaeron West Wales
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1999
Established one of the first tattoo studios in Wales, quickly building a strong reputation and loyal client base. Featured in the BBC Wales documentary 'Wearing the Ink' in 1990. Gained experience in all aspects of business management including customer care, design collaboration with printers and fabricators, and production assistance. Lived partly on a farm gaining experience in food growing and animal husbandry alongside tattoo work.
Various jobs alongside tattooing at Various locations including London and West Wales
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1988
Performed duties including tattoo studio reception, cleaning, and supplies management. Took on part-time motorcycle dispatch work and ran market/festival stalls across the UK. Engaged in telephone sales and customer service roles, gaining initial business experience.
Tattoo Apprentice at Swindon Tattoo Studio
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985
Completed a tattoo apprenticeship learning both technical skills and the many aspects of running a busy city centre tattoo business, including customer relations and business tasks.

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    uniE621 Logo/branding
    Logo/branding design for smoking paraphernalia company…
    uniE621 Logo/branding design commission
    Full concept for logo/branding for client with mobile beer bar based in a Land Rover Defender…
    uniE621 Logo/merchandise design for Paul Ronney Angel
    Logo/merchandise design for Paul Ronney Angel Singer/songwriter…
    uniE621 Digital concept for band artwork
    Digital concept art for band artwork…
    uniE621 Logo/flyer commission
    Full logo design and finished files for flyers etc for food van…
    uniE621 Judge Dredd commission
    Acrylics on large canvas commission…
    uniE621 Bob Marley mixed media commission
    Collage,spray cans,stencils and oil paints employed in this large commissioned canvas…
    uniE621 Wildlife illustrations
    Wildlife is one of my favourite subjects in all mediums and styles…
    uniE621 Dog portraits/illustrations
    One example of the many pet portrait commissions I’ve been asked for This one in pastels…
    uniE621 Hip hop hardcore design commission
    Asked for a street/hiphop/hardcore/skate vibe on this black and white piece for client…
    uniE621 Garden mural seascape commission
    Brighten up old garden wall using acrylics and spray cans to create a seascape for client…
    uniE621 Digital Old School Tattoo Project
    Using Procreate and IPad Pro to design old school tattoo designs on sheets replicating the ‘flash’ sheets seen in traditional tattoo shops and studios…