“[...] my grandfather, he used to be a sailor and he taught me to use a compass. Joining the navy, though regimented, was a way for him to escape. He felt free when he was at sea and I have that same feeling whenever I go travelling.” ― Rachel Swipe for a close up 🔍 Made for Rachel to commemorate her grandfather. Thank you Rachel for coming and sharing your memories with me. Done at the beautiful @southcitymarket Finest black ink in London, check them out 🖤 Books open for London Inquiries: peter.laeviv@gmail.com . . . . . #tattoodo #instatattoo #londontattooartist #tattooart #blackandgreytattoo #microrealism #finelinetattoo #fineline #blackworkers #ink #tattooing #tattooartist #londontattoo #tattoo #linework #ribtattoo #laeviv #blackandgrey #londontattoo #microtattoo #girltattoo #inkstinctsubmission #sideboobtattoo #insta_tatuaggi #seatattoo #sailortattoo #compasstattoo #lighthousetattoo #compass #lighthouse