WHO am i?
My name is Mark ‘Thrax’ Johnson. Ive been a professional tattoo artist for more than 25 years. Seeing plenty of tattoo fashions come and go.
I specialize in blackwork and grayscale shading, from illustrative to portrait realism and aim to empower our clients’ individuality through exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, hygiene, and support.
HISTORY
Residing in Leicester, UK, I was originally mentored by Mr Lee whom owned a successful tattoo studio based at Braunstone Gate, close to the city center of Leicester.
I finally completed my first tattoo on another person in October 1997.
It was a couple of years later that Lee handed me the keys to his studio, called ‘Bodytech’ following his decision to retire to Thailand.
I continued at that location until it changed its name and became a limited company in 2001.
Fast forward to 2021 when, after the rigors of lock down, I decided to walk away from the old studio I was part of for so long, after it slowly became a toxic environment. This decision was a difficult one but ultimately better for my mental health.
Skin City Leicester
Since 2021 I’ve become Self Employed, and currently tattoo from Skin City, based in the heart of Leicester’s city center.
This Studio is owned and run by the Legend that is Jimmy C and has been a popular tattoo location in Leicester for more than 20 years. So to be a part of this wonderful team is an honour.
Skin City can be found located at :-
1 East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX
Telephone :- 0116 2515146
We are open 5 days a week, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am till 5pm.
Although if we’re all done for the day, expect the studio to be closed earlier than that time. We recommend to ring first. To avoid disappointment