Ricky Baird is a skilled Belfast based tattoo artist, specialising in traditional and neo-traditional styling. He boasts nearly a decade of honing his craft and has trained and worked alongside some of the most talented artists from across the UK and Ireland to as far as Toronto, Canada where he spent three years working and living between 2018-2021. His passion for illustration made him the perfect candidate to collaboration with to bring the children’s picture book ‘The Adventures of Mr. Bumble’ to life. His keen eye and meticulous attention to detail visualised the world where the story is set allowing children and adult’s alike to immerse themselves in the enchanting narrative. Characters are not only brought to life – they become friends and trusted companions for children on their literary adventures through the use of life like qualities and vibrant colours that are complimentary to a charismatic colour palette.
Ricky is currently working in India Street Tattoo. For any inquiries, appointments or to learn more about his work feel free to reach out to Ricky directly using his social media links above. Please note you must be over the age of 18 years old to receive a tattoo.
– Kat Von DExpress yourself through your art – whether it’s your drawings in a sketchpad, tattoos on your skin or the clothes that you wear.
10 Facts About Me
- The most memorable book from my childhood was ‘James and the Giant Peach’ by Roald Dahl.
My favourite book during my teen years was ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck.
My current favourite book is ‘Some People Need Killing’ by Patricia Evangelista.
The book I am most excited for coming out is ‘Heartstopper volume 5’ by Alice Oseman. - I enjoy listening to and making music! I learned how to play guitar when I was 13 years old.
- I was the lead singer and guitarist in a local band called ‘We Collide’ between 2011 – 2016.
- I first wanted to be a tattoo artist when I was 21 years old after years of practice and sketching.
- My most inspirational tattoo artist is Matt Curzon.
- I lived in Toronto, Canada for three years (between 2018 – 2021)
- In my spare time I enjoy watching ice hockey. My favourite teams are the Belfast Giants and San Jose Sharks. I also play in a local ice hockey team and enjoy any chance to get on the ice to skate.
- If I could be a super hero I would like my power to be the ability to turn invisible!
- I have one niece and two nephews that I am very excited to read ‘The Adventures of Mr. Bumble.’
- I share a birthday (January 8th) with the king of rock n’ roll Elvis Presley.