Your story,
in artwork.
Custom tattoos by Dorni Appel at Divine Ink — soft linework, gentle shading, and pieces designed one-to-one with every client. Every booking starts with a conversation, not a price list.
Featured piece · 2026
Recent Work
A gentle look through recent pieces — full archive lives on Instagram.
Black & grey · animal portrait
Fine line · ornamental
Colour · illustrative
Black & grey · nauticalBlack & grey · sleeve
Fine line · ornamental
Dorni Appel
I'm Dorni, the artist and owner behind Divine Ink, based in Shrewsbury. I work slowly and one-to-one with every client — soft linework, gentle shading, pieces that feel personal rather than picked off a wall. Every booking starts with a short enquiry so I can understand the idea, placement, and timing before we set a date.
Enquire About a Tattoo
Tell me a little about the idea — placement, rough size, and any references help the most. Reach out by email or Instagram and I'll reply directly, usually within 1–2 days.
Get in touch directly — tell me a bit about the idea, your preferred placement, and roughly when you'd like to come in.
✉ Email Divine Ink 📷 Message on InstagramBoth open directly — no account or sign-up needed on your end.
- ConsultationFree, by email first
- DepositRequired to confirm date
- Minimum spend£50
- Tattoo pricingPriced per piece
- Larger projects£75/hr or £350 day rate
- Reply time1–2 working days
So You Want To
Tattoo For A Living?
Everything I wish I knew when I started — apprenticeships, building a portfolio that actually gets you booked, pricing your work, and avoiding the mistakes that cost most new artists their first year.
- How to approach studios for an apprenticeship
- Building a portfolio with zero paying clients yet
- Pricing, deposits, and avoiding no-shows
- Hygiene, aftercare, and studio setup basics
- Instant PDF download after purchase
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A self-paced digital guide for anyone serious about becoming a working tattoo artist.