Joe Macigno

Joe was born and raised in Palermo, Sicily and started tattooing in 2007 before moving to Tuscany where he began working professionally as a tattooist. Over the years, Joe has tattooed his way all over Italy, Europe and America, specialising in and love traditional Americana and Japanese style tattoos.

When Joe is not in the studio you can find him listening to live music, painting or boxing.

Working Days: Monday – Wednesday & Friday – Saturday

Joe’s styles

  • Traditional Tattoos

    Traditional tattoos, often referred to as “old school” tattoos, are iconic in the world of body art. Recognisable for their bold lines, limited colour palette, and timeless designs, traditional tattoos…

    Traditional tattoo
  • Traditonal Japanese Tattoos

    Traditional Japanese tattoos, known as Irezumi (入れ墨), are a highly respected and intricate art form with deep cultural roots. These large-scale tattoos often cover the back, arms, legs, or even the entire body, creating a cohesive and flowing design.

  • Black & Grey Tattoos

    Black & grey tattoos are a classic and versatile style of body art that relies on shading, contrast, and monochromatic tones to create detailed and striking designs.

  • Fine Line Tattoos

    Fine line tattoos are a modern and delicate style of tattooing that emphasizes precision and subtlety. With their minimalist aesthetic and intricate detail, these tattoos are perfect for those seeking understated yet meaningful body art.

    Fine Line Tattoos
  • Script & Lettering Tattoos

    Lettering styles continue to grow as more font styles are created, when choosing a style, it is good to have an idea about what font style you would prefer.

    Script & Lettering Tattoos

Joe’s happy customers…

  • Amazing experience on Monday at Origin Tattoo. The service is professional and relaxing in a great environment. (I love the stickers!) Joe was an incredible artist and the result was exactly what I wanted. The tattoo pain was low (compared with my previous experience) and recovery is great. 100% 5 stars!

    Dom Atkinson

  • Joe did my tattoo and I cannot thank him more for being so patient with me. We looked together on where the tattoo would suit best and he was open about everything. Thanks a lot ! Thanks to everyone who replied to my many mails

    Allison J

  • Brilliant tattoo shop, was drawn here because of the great reviews and it all lived up to be true. Joe, in particular, was fantastic - same day tattoo and I’m really happy with the result.

    Will