§ Award-winning artist · From Cebu to Exeter

Churchill,
in his own words.

I've always enjoyed art. Tattooing gives me the chance to create unique pieces on skin, and my curiosity keeps me exploring what the craft can do.

— Churchill

Portrait of Churchill, a Filipino realism tattoo artist based in Exeter

§ The years, recorded

  1. 01

    Early

    A love of art

    Churchill has enjoyed art since his school days. That early interest eventually inspired him to begin tattooing and create unique pieces of art on skin.

  2. 02

    Cebu

    Marine Engineering

    He went to university to study Marine Engineering, but financial difficulties meant he was unable to finish the course. That change in direction brought him to tattooing.

  3. 03

    2015

    A career in tattooing

    Churchill began tattooing in 2015 and has pursued the craft ever since. His curiosity keeps him learning, experimenting and exploring the art of tattooing.

  4. 04

    Today

    An award-winning artist in Exeter

    Now based in Exeter, Churchill is an award-winning artist who especially enjoys portraits, realism and geometric pieces in both colour and black and grey. He is also versatile and comfortable working across most tattoo styles.

Inside the Churchill Tattoos studio in Exeter

Plate 08 — “The Studio”

Exeter · UK

¶ In conversation

Meet Churchill.

Where are you from?
I'm from Cebu in the Philippines.
How long have you been tattooing?
I started tattooing in 2015.
What is your background?
I studied Marine Engineering at university, but I wasn't able to finish because of financial problems. That brought me to tattooing, which I have pursued ever since.
What style do you specialise in?
I like realistic tattoos in black and grey or colour, but I'm versatile and can work across most styles of tattooing.
What do you do in your spare time?
I skate when I have spare time, but mostly I like to focus on my work.
What's your favourite kind of tattoo to do?
Portraits are my favourite because they're difficult to do and I like a challenge.