About Me

Heya, I’m Lucie, the artist behind Tough Tomatoes.

I love creating sketchy illustrative designs with personality and charm, that you can guarantee a real person drew.

I’m a big fan of architecture, plants and animals: some of my favourite things to draw.

Tough Tomatoes is the place to go for queer friendly company, a chilled atmosphere, and most importantly of all, gorgeous tattoos.

Person smiling in a tan coat and scarf, standing among pink flowering bushes in a park with tall trees in the background.
Person smiling in a tan coat and scarf, standing among pink flowering bushes in a park with tall trees in the background.

The Studio

From my Norwich tattoo studio Anchoress, I make art for your skin and friendly conversation.

I’m always on hand to help, whether in the run up to your tattoo, during the session, or for aftercare advice in the important healing period beyond.

With the help of my small team of artists, my studio is a relaxed, beautiful and peaceful place to be. I’m proud to provide an environment that’s welcoming to all.

With years of tattooing experience, I’ve made artwork for hundreds of chuffed tomatoes. Join the bunch!

Dragon and compass for Libs, who sat like a rock for this piece in a challenging location! Absolute champ 🧡 Thank you for visiting me in Norwich especially from London, I loved spending the day with you!
Adder for Emily, to finish off my last week of being 35. Thank you for such a cool project! Featuring a couple of snaps from my long birthday weekend (including mega concentration face). See you all from Tuesday onwards when I’m back behind the
Anchoress edition Miffy for Billie! Comes with plushy cat for catching plushy rats, debut novel and bunny friendly wimple. Thank you for this cute project pal, and congratulations on graduating! 🧡
Ink blot forget-me-nots for Emily. I loved working in this style creating negative stamp style pieces. We’ll be continuing the flowing flowers below the elbow next 🧡 See you again soon!
Mermaid and kelp in two parts for Bertille, inspired by the elegant shape of butterfly koi and ballerinas. Thank you for visiting me today Bertille, and I hope you’re in love with your new tattoos! Maybe the next mermaid will have to be the hea
Lisbon Tiles flash, now available! Inspired by the endless ceramics adorning the streets of Lisbon 🌞 Some tiles combine to make bands, some can sprawl as far as you like, and I’ve thrown in a couple of calçada mosaics too! Head to the b
Bold leafy lines for Helen. Thank you for visiting me at @anchoressnorwich this morning and letting @inkyacorntattoo sit in on this cute little flash piece!New flash coming very soon, any guesses what it’ll be?
Something a little different today to celebrate @yetanotherevans upcoming debut novel launch (Little Wild if you want to give it a read!). Spent a much cooler day having lots of giggles, a cinnamon bun offering, and making this tattoo inspired by the
Big old tree for Isabel who’s back again a year on 💚Thanks so much for visiting @anchoressnorwich and letting @inkyacorntattoo sit in to see me at work. Also, let’s welcome the return of the outdoor picture straight from our courtyard. W
A gorgeous day spent with Gracie and Eloise doodling swallows, a rosemary spring and the sun, in medieval etching style. Plus a little selfie from my day as a hobbit (get yourself a friend who throws a hobbit party for their 33rd birthday). Thank you
Cathedral arches from oak carvings in Norwich Cathedral. Thank you to Ellie for absolutely acing today, it’s a big session having both knees tattooed at the same time!
Memorial portrait of Murphy who was my client’s best pal for 14 years 🧡🦁 I love celebrating your special little guys and hearing your favourite memories. Huge thanks to Ellie for trusting me with such a special tattoo at @anchoressnorwich

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