Simon Watkins-Tattooist in Worthing

Ornamental • Decoractive • Ear Tattoos • Traditional • Animals • Floral • Black n grey Realism

Simon is an award-winning tattoo artist based at Broken Puppet Tattoo in Worthing, specialising in large-scale Ornamental, Ear Tattoos and black n grey Realism. With over 10 years of experience, his work focuses on Composition, complemtive flow and true understand of anatomy.

SIMON WATKINS

With over 10 years of experience and a 1st place win for Decorative at Brighton Tattoo Convention 2026, Simon has become widely known for his precision and flow — especially in ornamental work.

 

He’s particularly recognised for his ear tattoos, gaining a reputation as one of the go-to artists for this highly specialised area.

 

Simon specialises in:

Ornamental & decorative tattoos
Black & grey realism
Large-scale flowing body pieces

Hands & Feet tattoos

 

His work is all about enhancing the natural shape of the body, creating pieces that sit perfectly rather than just “on” the skin.

Easygoing, chatty and approachable, Simon makes the process feel relaxed while still delivering highly technical work.

 

If you want a design that doesn't just go on the body but becomes part of it then his experience makes him a master in this field.
 

 

Simons Specialisations

Ornamental & Decorative

Simons main love is Ornamental in particular large scale pieces

Hands & Feet

Hands and feet require an experienced touch and Simon is perfect for creating tattoos that compliment the body.

Ear Tattoos

Ear tattoos are extremely challenging and Simon has proven himself as one of the best in world at these.

Animals and Flowers

Simon has a very signature style with these designs

How a Tattoo Session Works

Step 1: Consultation We discuss your idea, placement, style, and budget. This can be in person or online. This is free so always enquire and we can help, it's no obligation.  
 

Step 2: Once we have the idea firmly sorted we will get you booked in and deposit sorted. This will vary on the tattoo size and it will come off of the end price.  

 

Step 3: We book you in on a convenient time for you and Rick. Tattoo Appointment Once approved, your tattoo session is booked and completed at Broken Puppet Tattoo in Worthing.  

 

Step 4: Depending on the design this will be seen either on the day or for larger work sent prior to the appointment. This allows us time to make sure it's exactly how you want it and make changes if needed.  

 

Step 5: We tattoo it, depending on location we can make this more private and will talk you through every step.  

 

Step 6: Aftercare Support, Full aftercare advice is provided to ensure proper healing and long-term results and access to our free pdf from our website with instructions.​

 

Pricing & Sessions

Tattoo pricing varies depending on artist, size, detail, and placement. All quotes are given after consultation and fine below a rough guide to Ricks Pricing.

 

Minimum charge applies to small pieces £60 minimum
Hourly rate £120 or full-day sessions available at £600
Large-scale projects priced per session plan

 

For an accurate price, please book a consultation.

Tattoo Artist in Worthing

Simon works exclusively from Broken Puppet Tattoo, a professional studio based in Worthing, West Sussex.

The studio provides a clean, private, and fully licensed environment for custom tattoo work, serving clients across Sussex and the South Coast.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book?

Appointments are typically booked 2–6 weeks in advance depending on project size.

Does Simon do custom designs?

Yes — all tattoos are fully custom and designed specifically for each client.

Can I bring my own idea or reference?

Yes, reference images are welcome and used as inspiration, not copied directly.

Does tattooing hurt?

Pain varies depending on placement, but Simon will guide you through the process.

 

 

Book in with Simon

If you’re looking for a highly experienced tattoo artist in Worthing specialising in Ornamental tattooing, book a consultation today to start your design.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS AND GALLERY 

Below is Simons links to his Instagram and a gallery of work. If you want to stay fully up to date with Simon follow him for regular updates, art and more.

 

 

a Collection of Simons Tattoos, check out our Facebook or instagram for more!

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