What I Tattooed in November: Custom Botanical & Nature Tattoos

Hey hey hey! How has your November treated you?? Can you believe it's the last month of the year already? Pretty scary huh? Well lets move on from that discussion, and focus on some good things 😂.

My November was pretty great! I spent the majority of it in the UK visiting my family (for those of you that don't know, I'm a Brit, I've lived in Canada for 8 years now). November is the most affordable time of year to head to the UK, probably because it's constantly raining, but who cares about the weather when you can watch Silent Witness, drink cups of tea and do jigsaws with you mum 😄.

I did two guest spots during my break, one with Tommy Gun Tattoo and a day visit to (the newly named) Harum Scarum in Kingsbridge, more on those later! And also spent a few days in Exeter visiting my brother and sister-in-law. Loads of family time, loads of chocolate, and NO matcha 😳 (well I managed to get the occasional mug, but few and far between). How did I cope?? I have no idea?

Tattoo Time

I left for the UK on the 12th November so I did get to tattoo a few pieces before I left...

Wendy

I was so excited to add this new hibiscus to Wendy's thigh 🌺. We tattooed the top two flowers over six years ago, and I love how this new piece flows right into the original work. It’s big, bold, and unapologetically feminine—exactly the kind of energy I love to tattoo. Organic floral forms like this are my absolute favourite to work on, blending power and softness in one design.

Fine line blackwork thigh tattoo featuring a cascade of hibiscus flowers, created by Lu Loram-Martin in Toronto. Bold, feminine, and intricately detailed floral design.

Alyssa

Alyssa’s story really stayed with me. During COVID, while working as a nurse, she folded 1,000 paper cranes—each one representing a wish for the chance to have children. On the day she folded the final crane, she found out she was pregnant with her eldest child. These two origami cranes we tattooed carry that story forward, celebrating resilience, love, and wishes fulfilled. It was such an honour to create something so meaningful for her.

Fineline blackwork tattoo of two origami paper cranes on a thigh, created by Lu Loram-Martin. Each crane has delicate floral patterns within the folds, combining traditional Japanese origami with intricate floral tattoo design.

Jerry

I got to add to Jerry's incredible blackwork collection, and honestly, it was such a privilege. His tattoo lineup is absolutely 🔥, with work from some amazing artists, including the bird on his chest by @sickrosetattoo. It’s always such a cool experience to be part of someone’s tattoo journey, especially when it’s a collection as inspiring as his.

Blackwork floral shoulder tattoo on a man by Lu Loram-Martin, Toronto-based tattoo artist specializing in custom fine line and blackwork designs

Aida

After seven years, Aida came back for more ink, and I couldn’t have been happier to see her again! 🌸✨ We added these fresh poppies to her healed mandala, and I’m so in love with how it all came together. Seeing clients return after so many years is such an honour—it’s a special kind of trust, and I never take it for granted.

Healed tattoo featuring a detailed mandala with soft shading and line work, complemented by bold poppy flower designs on the upper arm. Showcasing intricate floral tattoo styles, this piece highlights the expertise of Lu Loram-Martin in creating custom tattoos that blend mandalas with botanical elements. Ideal for those seeking a unique floral tattoo experience at a professional tattoo studio in the UK and Toronto, Canada.

Anna

Anna’s thigh tattoo is everything I love about tattooing. The flow, the detail, the empowerment it brings—it’s just perfect. The design features a cascading floral arrangement with a decorative sword as the centerpiece, symbolizing her love for books and the power of storytelling. She’s such a legend for sitting through this massive piece like a total champ—I couldn’t be prouder of how it turned out. It’s a perfect blend of elegance, meaning, and personal empowerment. 🖤🌿

Healed thigh tattoo featuring a beautifully detailed floral design with a decorative sword as the centerpiece, created by Lu Loram-Martin. This custom tattoo design blends intricate flowers with elegant line work, ideal for clients seeking unique and meaningful floral tattoos in Toronto, Canada, and the UK. Showcasing Lu Loram-Martin's expertise in custom botanical tattoo art and large-scale body tattoos

Zoe

Zoe came to me with two really meaningful tattoos, and we worked together to connect them with some beautiful sunflowers. We added dandelion seeds to tie in her bunny tattoo and tropical leaves to flow with her bird piece. Seeing it all come together between her existing tattoos was so satisfying—I love making everything feel like it was always meant to be there.

floral tattoo on upper arm featuring detailed sunflowers, dandelions, and a rabbit illustration, showcasing Lu Loram-Martin's expertise in custom tattoo design. Ideal for those seeking unique floral tattoo art and custom tattoo designs in Toronto, Canada, and the UK. This piece blends nature-inspired elements, creating a harmonious floral composition perfect for clients interested in botanical tattoo styles

GUEST SPOTS!

My November guest spots in the UK were such a highlight! I spent a week at Tommy Gun Tattoo in Plymouth, and honestly, it was so much fun. The studio is full of chatty, creative people, and the vibes were just amazing—exactly the kind of welcoming, energetic space where I love to tattoo. After that, I had a one-day guest spot at Harum Scarum in Kingsbridge, which had a completely different, but equally lovely, atmosphere. The studio is peaceful, spacious, and perfect for getting lost in the details of a piece. It was such a privilege to work in both spaces, meet new clients, reconnect with old clients, and bring their tattoo dreams to life! 🥰

I'm intending to guest again in the UK in March 2025, so if you're based out there and want to get tattooed get in touch!

Summer

This teacup tattoo for Summer was such a fun first piece to work on during my guest spot at @tommy_gun_tattoo. We added roses and camellia sinensis (the tea plant ☕️) to make it even more special. I love how it turned out—such an elegant addition to her collection. Check out her dog grooming salon @buzzandoreos 🥰🌿

Vintage-inspired floral tattoo on the upper arm featuring an intricately detailed teacup overflowing with blooming flowers. Created by Lu Loram-Martin, this custom tattoo design combines timeless elegance with artistic precision. Ideal for clients in Toronto, Canada, and the UK looking for bespoke tattoos that blend floral and vintage elements into meaningful artwork

Becky

I don’t usually tattoo ears, but I made an exception for Becky because she’s a friend (and I couldn’t resist this little leaf design 🌿). It’s delicate, minimal, and fits her so perfectly.

Delicate ear tattoo featuring a minimalist leaf design with fine lines and subtle dot work, created by Lu Loram-Martin. Perfect for clients seeking unique and elegant micro tattoos in Toronto, Canada, and the UK. This custom ear tattoo showcases the artist's precision and creativity, making it an excellent choice for those looking to express themselves through subtle, nature-inspired body art

Christina

Christina wanted something to honour her Greek heritage, so we came up with these flowing olive branches during my guest spot at @tommy_gun_tattoo. We even added some little baby olives, botanically incorrect but totally adorable—because why not? It was such a joy to make this for her.

Delicate botanical tattoo on the upper arm featuring intricate leaves and floral elements, showcasing Lu Loram-Martin's expertise in custom tattoo design. Perfect for clients seeking elegant and nature-inspired tattoos in Toronto, Canada, and the UK. This minimalist botanical tattoo highlights the artist's skill in creating timeless and unique designs tailored to each client.

Lee

Adding this little hedgehog to Lee’s nature-inspired sleeve was so much fun! We started his sleeve about 7 months ago, and it’s been amazing to see it come together piece by piece. We surrounded the hedgehog with blackberries and leaves to really capture the woodland vibe that reflects his love for Devon flora and fauna. We also added a rabbit to the back of his forearm (you’ll have to check out my Instagram to see it!), and I couldn’t be happier with how it’s all coming together. Tattoos like this are always my favourite, especially when I get to create them for friends like Lee. 🖤🌿

Nature-inspired forearm tattoo featuring a detailed hedgehog surrounded by blackberries and botanical elements, created by Lu Loram-Martin. This custom tattoo design showcases intricate line work and shading, ideal for clients seeking whimsical and meaningful nature-themed tattoos in Toronto, Canada, and the UK. A perfect example of Lu Loram-Martin's expertise in blending animal and botanical motifs into unique body art.

Megan

Last but very much not least... Megan’s thigh tattoo is such a showstopper! The peonies and botanical elements flow so beautifully with her natural contours, and the whole piece feels bold and cohesive. I love working on large-scale floral tattoos like this—they make such a statement while still feeling soft and organic.

This was a special project that we strategically completed over two sessions, one at Tommy Gun Tattoo and then a week later at Harum Scarum. I normally leave a good three weeks between healing, but we didn't have that luxury during my visit, so I was careful to leave the first session 'complete' so I didn't have to tattoo over anything whilst it was mid-heal.

Custom thigh tattoo featuring an intricate chrysanthemum and botanical design, created by Lu Loram-Martin. This large-scale floral piece highlights the artist's expertise in blending bold and delicate elements for a cohesive and elegant design. Ideal for clients in Toronto, Canada, and the UK seeking unique botanical tattoos that flow beautifully with the body’s natural contour

In Other News

Before I left I got to try the Banana Brulee matcha from Match Matcha, strange but good!
It was Malone's second gotcha day 🥹 If you need you fix on Baba photos, here's an IG post.
I went to Avelo! It's an amazing plant based restaurant in Toronto 🤤.
I went to the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) and saw the Pacita Abad retrospective!!! It was aaaamazing, if you're in Toronto you should defineitly go! I love her huge tapestries.
I went wreath making with my partners family! It was so much fun.
I didn't get Post Malone tickets 😩 they were SO expensive, I just couldn't justify it 😐. I'm still debating going to one of the US shows as they're much cheaper.

I've been watching...

The newest series of Great British Bake Off with my Mum
Reruns of Silent Witness

I've been listing to...

Jesse Murph's // That Ain't no man that's the Devil

I've been reading...

Abby Jimenez // The Friend Zone

I'm a little light on the reading front this month, I usually listen to a lot of audiobooks, but it's a little antisocial during family time 😂

In December

I'm looking forward to...

The National's new album Rome on 13th Decemebr
Mac Miller's Baloonarism coming to Spotify in January
Dune Prophecy, I'm going to wait until it's all out and the binge it 😄
Distillery district Christmas market, I'm lucky enough to be in walking distance
And all other Chrsitmassy things, it's been a few years since I've spent Christmas in Toronto, so going to make the most of it.

And that's it for now!

Thanks for reading, talk soon,

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