A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden

The northern city of Leeds is a thriving hub of tattoo art, home to some of the UK's best tattoo artists.

One of those artists, is Mitchell Allenden. He is a tattooer and illustrator based at Dock Street Tattoo.

The detail and precision in Mitchell's art is next to none - not just animals but in other neo-traditional tattoo imagery such as skulls, hearts, flowers, and faces.

This selection literally skims the surface of Mitchell's epic tattoo work. Visit him on Instagram @sneakymitch to check out more.

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Flamingo unicycle tattoo by Mitchell Allenden

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Bird tattoo by Mitchell Allenden

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Owl and Pussycat tattoo by Mitchell Allenden

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Fox tattoo by Mitchell Allenden

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Eagle tattoo by Mitchell Allenden

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Tattoo by Mitchell Allenden

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Ram tattoo by Mitchell Allenden

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Mouse tattoo by Mitchell Allenden

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Owl tattoo by Mitchell Allenden

A Leeds Legend: 10 Animal Tattoos By Mitchell Allenden
Stomach tattoo by Mitchell Allenden