Episode 1 - Decisions, Decisions
Here you will meet some of our awesome tattoo artists. Aggie continues her Incredible Hulk/Avengers tattoo sleeve. You will also see Mike finish a meaningful tattoo sleeve on a brave lady who travelled from Ipswich.
Sam does more neo-traditional work and Greggs bakery supplies the all-new vegetarian sausage rolls to keep the team happy. Aaron and Harriette discuss the rebranding of Monumental Ink, from gift cards to gift boxes.
Gain a sense of the guys' personalities and join in on the work banter. Continue to watch this reality TV show to see the development of this passionate tattoo brand and get to understand what goes on behind the scenes in Colchester’s favourite tattoo shop.
Episode 2 - Ice Cream Girls
In this action-packed episode, Scott continues on a Native American sleeve after returning from his honeymoon.
Aaron thinks about dying his beard grey and is impressed with Sam’s astrophysicist client who has a neo-traditional dragon tattoo.
Mike starts a Nordic god theme sleeve with a very busy client with multiple skills.
Louise’s client celebrates her birthday with her first tattoo and also completes a cute dotwork otter tattoo.
Aggie does a colour portrait of her client's daughter on his forearm.
Episode 3 - Philosophy, Radio DJ and Star Wars
Calling all Star Wars fans! Scott adds Boba Fett to an ongoing Star Wars tattoo sleeve.
Aaron gets hands on with preparing the studio for the rebrand.
Aggie continues a philosophy of stoicism piece while Mike does a Route 66 design on a previously tattooed radio DJ.
Episode 4 - Neck Tattoos and Didgeridoos
Aaron, the boss, dusts off his machine to do a neck tattoo on a former client whilst Richard considers an apprenticeship.
Sam introduces us to her boyfriend and overcomes some finger tattoos.
Mike continues on a 2-day hit of a skull and rose tattoo and Louise finishes a beautiful floral tattoo.
Harriette is poorly and Scott is dog sitting, but the show must go on!
Episode 5 - The Living Arts Event
Pressure builds as Aaron, Harriette, and Richard prepare for their first living arts event at Minories Art Gallery in Colchester, Essex.
More changes have happened to the studio as the new branding comes into play.
It’s Aggie's birthday and she receives an anonymous flower delivery?! But no rest for the wicked as she tackles an underwater back piece!
Scott finishes an awesome owl tattoo and Mike creates a beautiful colour rose tattoo.
The event goes off with a bang! The new branding and clothing range are revealed with celebrations all round.
Episode 6 - Team Building
It’s team building day!!
All the team at Monumental Ink gather together for a day of fun. The guys attempt yoga at Vaulty Manor wedding venue before stopping at Pizza Hut. Not the best idea just before going to Jump Street for the rest of the afternoon!
See who is sick and who gets hurt as our tattoo artists invite you in to see their personalities outside of tattooing.
Then it’s all back to the studio to see the exciting new branded signage go up!!
Episode 7 - Daunting Responsibilities
The guys face an artistic challenge early on before the day's tattooing commences.
Louise tattoos some beautiful flowers, and Aggie does an amazing cover up with a colour animal portrait.
Robert practices with some lily tattoos, whilst Aaron grows closer to the bonsai. Aaron is a little sombre as he opens up about mental health issues close to his heart.
The brand is finally coming together and an unexpected delivery cheers them all up!
Episode 8 - Full Team
For the final episode in the series, the whole team are in and we bring you a jam-packed extended version.
Aaron wants to bring back the 90s tattoo with a new age spin, and Aggie finishes the Venom tattoo she started in episode 1 (Marvel fans you will love this!).
Mike begins a 'Laugh Now, Cry Later' design on client Charlie, and Scott starts a family-themed full arm sleeve. Louise is giving sisters matching heart tattoos before she tackles a dotwork mandala piece.
Sam does a cover up tattoo with a red rose, all in a day's work.
Building the brand is gaining momentum, and decisions about how to take the business forward continue in a light-hearted manner.
After a long day at the studio, a beer is in order!