Matt OG is the resident blackwork specialist at The Church Tattoo, known for bold geometric designs, heavy blackwork, and some of the cleanest blackout tattoos around. His work is built on precision, patience, and strong technical execution, creating tattoos that feel strikingly solid while still flowing naturally with the body.
Specialising in geometric patterns, ornamental concepts, blackout work, and large-scale blackwork projects, Matt has developed a style that combines structure, balance, and impact. His tattoos are carefully planned to work with movement and shape, whether that's through intricate geometric layering, heavy saturated black sections, or clean symmetrical compositions. The technical side of his work is something clients and artists alike immediately notice — crisp application, smooth saturation, and tattoos designed to remain bold and readable for years to come.
While his work carries a strong visual intensity, Matt himself is known around the studio for being calm, grounded, and genuinely easy to be around. Family sits at the centre of his life, and that sense of loyalty and care naturally feeds into the way he approaches both tattooing and the people around him. He's the sort of person who quietly gets things done properly without needing to shout about it, earning respect through consistency and solid craftsmanship.
Outside of tattooing, Matt has a huge love for his heavily modified, super low VW van — something that's almost as recognisable as he is. Whether it's detailing it, upgrading it, or just talking vans with anyone willing to listen, it's another outlet for the same appreciation he has for clean aesthetics, attention to detail, and personal expression.
Combining technical precision with a calm and genuine nature, Matt has carved out a strong reputation within The Church Tattoo as the go-to artist for powerful blackwork and geometric tattooing done properly. His dedication to quality, balance, and bold design continues to make him one of the defining artists within the studio.