hand poke tattooing
Tattooing is an ancient and sacred practice, woven through many cultures as a way to honour life events, ancestors, spirituality and intention. Beyond adornment, tattoos have long been used as symbolic markings; carrying energy, memory and meaning far deeper than the image itself.
Hand poke tattooing is a slow, deliberate and meditative process. Using a single needle, ink is placed into the skin dot by dot, without electricity. This gentler, quieter approach allows space for presence, intention and connection, between body, artist and moment. Many experience it as more peaceful and less invasive, with a naturally organic finish and quicker healing.
While machine tattooing is a powerful and efficient art form, hand poke markings are often celebrated for their softness, natural texture and unique character. Each piece is created with care, patience and respect for the body.
Maddy was drawn to this traditional method through her own experiences of its gentleness and profound depth. In her work, she honours ancestral wisdom, recognising the sacred knowledge and rituals passed through generations. Her practice is deeply aligned with the rhythms of nature; the flow of water, the rise and fall of tides, the cycles of growth and renewal, and she draws inspiration from the effortless movement and intelligence of the natural world.
Each marking she creates carries intention and presence, becoming more than just a visual design; it is a living expression of energy, story, and personal transformation. Through her art, Maddy invites each client to connect with themselves, with the body, and with the wider rhythms of life, offering tattoos that are both deeply personal and resonant with the natural world.
Maddy offers flash, custom and intuitive tattoo designs.
Flash designs can be viewed via Instagram, while custom and intuitive pieces are created in collaboration or channelled specifically for you. Intuitive tattoos are soul markings, symbols to anchor what you are moving through and what is unfolding ahead.
Tattoo tickets are also available for those wishing to gift or pre-purchase energy towards a future marking.
Intuitive tattoos are soul markings, anchored to act as a symbol that you will wear to represent what you are journeying through and what is to come.
Maddy offers intentional tattoos in her own unique way, using her natural healing gifts and reiki energy to bring through channelled designs, offering them in a sacred, safe space. These talismans are here to help you remember, embody and let go. She also offers 1:1 intimate and intuitive tattoo ceremonies which you can read more about here.
Intuitive and intentional tattoos can be held in regular tattoo sessions, or they can be marked in ceremony. Please reach out to discuss your intentions and what feels most aligned for you.
You can submit an inquiry here. I look forward to connecting with you!
