Blackpool tattoo parlour inking Queen Elizabeth designs - with proceeds going to charity

A Blackpool tattoo parlour will be creating permanent tributes to the Queen.
By Lucinda Herbert
Published 15th Sep 2022, 16:38 GMT
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

‘Royalists’ Zoe Sarah Neil and Dale Dodwell will spend this Saturday inking Queen Elizabeth memorial tattoos at their new ‘Ext-INK-tion’ studio on Lytham Road.

The tattoo artists were both devastated by the Queen’s passing, and wanted to help people create lasting memories of the monarch.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Zoe Sarah Neil, 30, said: “It’s been a sad loss for the whole country. She’s all we’ve ever known and we’re all royalists here.”

A new tattoo studio on Lytham Road will be doing Queen Elizabeth tattoo designs and donataing some of the proceeds to charity. Pitcured are Katy Shaw and Zoe Neil from Ext-INK-tion.A new tattoo studio on Lytham Road will be doing Queen Elizabeth tattoo designs and donataing some of the proceeds to charity. Pitcured are Katy Shaw and Zoe Neil from Ext-INK-tion.
A new tattoo studio on Lytham Road will be doing Queen Elizabeth tattoo designs and donataing some of the proceeds to charity. Pitcured are Katy Shaw and Zoe Neil from Ext-INK-tion.

Zoe and her partner, Dale Dodwell, opened Ext-INK-tion studio, on Lytham Road, three weeks ago.

The couple had been thinking of ways to get people through the door, but really wanted to do something to honour Queen Elizabeth.

Read More
Queen Elizabeth’s death sparks surge in online sales for royal memorabilia - fro...

Zoe added: “It’s a time of great change for the country but we have to remember what a great service she’s done through all the years. It’s sad, but a great time to reflect and celebrate her legacy.

A new tattoo studio on Lytham Road will be doing Queen Elizabeth tattoo designs and donataing some of the proceeds to charity.A new tattoo studio on Lytham Road will be doing Queen Elizabeth tattoo designs and donataing some of the proceeds to charity.
A new tattoo studio on Lytham Road will be doing Queen Elizabeth tattoo designs and donataing some of the proceeds to charity.
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

"I think we all need to take some time to remember what she’s done for us all.”

Customers can pick from a few designs, ranging from a very simple “E|R” lettering for £20 - to large portraits.

They have one client booked in for a tattoo of Her Majesty with Paddington Bear and a marmalade sandwich.

And there are colour designs too – including a lion in Union Jack colours.

Pictured are Katy Shaw, Dale Dodwell and Zoe Neil from Ext-INK-tion on Lytham RoadPictured are Katy Shaw, Dale Dodwell and Zoe Neil from Ext-INK-tion on Lytham Road
Pictured are Katy Shaw, Dale Dodwell and Zoe Neil from Ext-INK-tion on Lytham Road
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Zoe added: "People are welcome to bring their own designs too, as long as it is queen related. We’ve had three bookings, but it’s advertised as a walk-in day. The three of us will be in the studio Saturday to do them as and when someone wants one.”

They also have an apprentice, Katy Shaw, who is training with the two experienced artists and will be assisting on the day.

And 20% of earnings on the memorial day will go to help homeless charities in Blackpool.

Zoe used to work at Skin Images, and Mr Jinks Ink, before starting the new venture.

Tattoo artist Zoe Neil prepares a client for new ink at her studio on Lytham RoadTattoo artist Zoe Neil prepares a client for new ink at her studio on Lytham Road
Tattoo artist Zoe Neil prepares a client for new ink at her studio on Lytham Road
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Dale previously owned Monsters Ink’d – an award winning studio on Cookson Street, which has been demolished.

The studio will be closed on Monday – the day of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, as a mark of respect.

Related topics:QueenBlackpool