Essex is home to many great tattoo studios, but two of the best are owned and operated by CoCreate, a company established in 2018 by Mike Philp. Mike was born in Birmingham, and his passion for art –nurtured from an early age – has been influenced by other hobbies such as graphic design and skateboarding. Together with a team of equally enthusiastic and talented artists, Mike has built CoCreate into the awardwinning brand recognised in this programme. Tattoo Studio of the Year 2025 – Essex With one location in the heart of Chelmsford and another in the nearby village of Castle Hedingham, CoCreate has grown into one of most trusted names for tattoos in Essex over the past seven years or so. This represents the realisation of a dream had by Mike Philp since he was young – to create an environment that embodies both modern art and contemporary culture. Through a combination of tattooing, graphic design, and even clothing, CoCreate has achieved exactly that, setting itself apart in this field. Collaborating with clients and brands alike, CoCreate blends innovative creative design with a unique art direction to achieve stellar outcomes repeatedly. When it comes to tattooing specifically, the brand achieves excellence through the delivery of a personalised service, which begins with its appointment-only nature. Through this approach, CoCreate ensures every client is afforded the time and attention they – and their tattoo – deserve. Across the four artists now working under the CoCreate banner – Frances McCarthyJones, Lauren Gaskell, and Jess Knox all join Mike – many years of experience and a range of unique styles and specialties are shared. For example, Mike has been tattooing for just over 15 years now, and his area of expertise sees him blend maths and art to create stunning geometric patterns. Frances, on the other hand, started as an apprentice in early 2020, and her designs are primarily influenced by nature or are ornamental in style. Local girl Lauren has always been interested in art, conducting commissions and even completing a degree in game art animation prior to becoming a tattoo artist with CoCreate. Like Frances, Lauren started out with an apprenticeship, which she began in 2021, before quickly blossoming into a talented artists in her own right by specialising in Japanese-style pieces – drawing inspiration from Japanese culture to this day. Rounding out the quartet, Jess has been tattooing now for almost as long as Mike, having long been fascinated in tattoos and the relationship between this art form and self-expression. Jess is talented in a number of assorted styles, and her portfolio consists of everything from dark and gothic tattoos through to bright, vivid, and highly modern pieces. By blending seasoned artists with fresh talent trained in-house, CoCreate not only offers high-calibre artwork, it is also solidifying the bright future of tattooing in Essex and beyond. This is something Mike is particularly enthusiastic about, as seen through his belief that a tattoo is more than just a tattoo – it is an experience and a memory that lasts a lifetime. With this in mind, Mike and co. strive to make that memory as cherished as possible. Their success in doing so is reflected across the array of positive stories shared by clients, many of which detail their experiences getting tattooed by one of the team and how happy they are with both the service they receive and the quality of the finished piece. This was the case with Jack, who had wanted to get a tattoo for a while but was unsure where to go for it. Stumbling across Mike’s work on the CoCreate Instagram, Jack knew he had his artist, and today has a full sleeve designed and tattooed by CoCreate’s founder. Jack is just one of many satisfied clients to have had a tattoo with CoCreate, and more stories like his can be found here. Outside of this, many clients have left reviews on platforms such as Google and Facebook, and CoCreate boasts a perfect feedback score across both of these as a result of its dedication to going above and beyond for clients. It is this commitment that has resulted in CoCreate featuring in our UK Enterprise Awards 2025, where its well-deserved title of Tattoo Studio of the Year 2025 – Essex solidifies once and for all the brand’s status as a true industry leader. Contact: Mike Philp Company: CoCreate Web Address: https://www.cocreateart.com/ AIM-Apr25141
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