BLACK & GREY REAMISM AND SURREALISM TATTOOS
ABOUT
London Tattoo Artist Specialising in Black & Grey Realism and Surrealism
Alo Loco is an Italian-born, London-based tattoo artist recognised for his expertise in black & grey realism tattoos and surrealism tattoos. His work blends technical precision with imaginative themes, creating powerful tattoos that live on the skin and are designed to be worn for life.
Whether you’re looking for a full sleeve, a torso or back piece, or a completely custom design, Alo approaches every tattoo as a unique collaboration. His aim is simple — to transform your vision into something original, bold, and unmistakably yours.
Biography – Who I Am
I’m Alo Loco, an Italian-born, London-based tattoo artist specialising in black & grey realism and surrealism. My passion is turning dark, imaginative ideas into artwork that flows with the body and stands the test of time.
Before tattooing, I explored painting, set design, and other creative disciplines. That artistic background shaped the way I work today, always focused on contrast, depth, volume, and composition. Every tattoo I design enhances the body’s natural lines, creating balance and movement.
Over time, I refined my craft towards the realistic and surrealistic black & grey styles, continuously developing new techniques in layering, shading, and contrast.
My Tattooing Style and Philosophy
My speciality is large-scale custom tattoo projects:
Full sleeves, torsos and chest panels & back pieces. I believe that details matter only when they support the bigger picture. Each piece is designed to look powerful as a whole, while still carrying fine details that hold up to close inspection.
My themes often explore horror, eerie atmospheres, darker motifs, mythology, portraits, the natural animal world, and historical influences. This mix of realism and surrealism allows me to create tattoos that are at striking, imaginative, and deeply personal.
Experience and Creative Background
My roots in painting and set design gave me a strong foundation in composition, perspective, and storytelling. That training continues to influence my tattooing. When I create a design, I think beyond the single image, I think about how the tattoo lives on the body, how light and shadow flow across muscles & anatomy, and how the piece reads from a distance and up close.
This approach ensures that every tattoo not only looks beautiful on day one, but also heals well and continues to look strong for years to come.
Portfolio and Socials
My work is documented across several platforms so you can explore different projects and styles:
Website Portfolio: browse selected projects through the Portfolio menu.
Instagram: regular updates of new tattoos, healed pieces, and works in progress.
TikTok: behind-the-scenes video content and tattoo sessions.
YouTube: longer form videos showing my process and convention highlights.
Following me on social media is the best way to see my latest work and find inspiration for your own tattoo project.
Let’s Create Something Unique
If you’re looking for a London tattoo artist specialising in black & grey realism tattoos and surrealism tattoos, I’d love to collaborate with you.
Every tattoo is a shared journey, from the first consultation, to design, to the final sitting. My focus is always on trust, creativity, and detail, ensuring your tattoo flows naturally with your body and feels like a true extension of you.
Whether it’s a sleeve, back piece, or custom design, my goal is to create something powerful, original, and unmistakably yours.
Contact me today to book your consultation and start bringing your vision to life.
Why Choose Black & Grey Realism and Surrealism Tattoos?
Black & grey realism and surrealism are more than styles, they are powerful forms of storytelling. Through careful shading, contrast, and composition, these tattoos capture emotion, depth, and atmosphere in a way that colour alone cannot.
Surrealism allows me to merge reality with imagination, bringing dark, dreamlike concepts to life on the skin. Realism ensures that portraits, animals, and mythological elements are rendered with precision and impact. Together, these styles create tattoos that are striking from a distance and rich in detail up close.
Experience Realism And Surrealism Tattoos In Black & Grey
Getting a tattoo is not just about the final piece, it’s about the entire journey. From the moment you first reach out, I make sure the process is clear, professional, and enjoyable. We begin with a consultation where we discuss your vision, refine your ideas, and plan the design in detail. From there, I prepare each tattoo with your anatomy in mind, ensuring the placement flows naturally with the body’s lines.
When it comes to execution, I work with patience and precision, building layers of depth and contrast so the artwork stands out both from a distance and up close.
My aim is to make every step comfortable, transparent, and collaborative, so when you leave the studio, you carry not just a tattoo, but an experience to remember.
Bookings & Enquiries | Get In Touch
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Thank you, Alo.
If you’re searching for a specialist black & grey realism or surrealism tattoo artist in London, this is where your ideas can become reality. I specialise in large-scale, detailed work that combines realism with surreal, imaginative elements. My style is designed to flow with the body, whether it’s a full sleeve, back piece, chest panel, or custom project built entirely around you. If you need inspiration or want to explore concepts for your next tattoo, please use the contact form to reach me. I’ll be happy to discuss your vision and help design a unique piece of black & grey tattoo art.