Hand-Poke Tattoo
Ceremonies &
Evolutionary
Astrology Readings
in Devon, UK
You have done the inner work.
You have transformed.
You know you cannot go back to who you once were.
Its time to anchor this change with the embodied art of Ritual tattooing.
Pass through the Portal, embrace your evolution.
Want to know more?
Already feel a full body yes?!
Body art with heart and soul
Created intuitively and traditionally
How does it work?
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You feel the call to honour a meaningful transition and set an intention
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we meet for a special day of creation, Astrology reading, deep listening and ritual
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we weave a sacred skin marking into your being and you carry it with you for a lifetime
Ink Alchemy
a unique, Holistic Tattoo Experience
I believe that as individuals we each have a unique and special story to tell and that our skin markings should reflect that. I specialise in creating bespoke pieces rather than copying from Pinterest (inspiration from other art is encouraged, but we will make it your own!).
The Ink Alchemy experience is unique because we design and tattoo on the same day; we create a sacred container for spirit to move through us to create a tattoo that emerges from a heartful place. The marking we create runs deeper than the surface of the skin; we are creating an energetic ripple that you will carry with you for a lifetime.
The emergent space is magical, and opening up to trust in self, spirit, and the process is a huge part of why these sacred skin markings carry an energy unlike other tattoos.
It requires deep trust…are you ready?
Alice Boydell - The Ink Alchemist
I am deeply commited to creating experiences that empower my clients, I am not here to tell you what you need, I am here to help to connect with your heart and soul and create something beautiful from that true, authentic place. To facilitate you weaving your story of growth, strength and evolution onto your beautiful body.
I have been handpoke tattooing for a decade and in that time have been deeply initiated into the depth and impact of tattooing with intention, and creating from an intuitive place.
It is a sacred, ancient artform that I believe we have lost touch with in our modern society, I am here to bring us back into connection with the sacred nature of this magical artform.
It is my souls work in this lifetime to help you honour and celebrate your unique soul journey, whether with a full tattoo ceremony or an Evolutionary Astrology reading, I help you fall back in love with the gift of being YOU.
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A first tattoo experience...
"I got my first tattoo from Alice, and it was a fantastic experience. The preconsultation about the process and design was really easeful.
She was patient with me whilst we honed the design before she started tattooing. We then listened to my favorite music throughout and the whole process was really relaxed. The tattoo turned out amazing. We made some final iterations there and then to make it my own personalised design. Alice is incredibly talented, and I love how it looks. Thanks for making my first tattoo such a great experience, I would absolutely get another one with her again.”
-Jae
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A Trust Tattoo Ceremony...
My trust tattoo ceremony with Alice was such a beautiful experience. I felt very held and heard within the process and able to trust the journey we went on together, feeling empowered to create something truly meaningful to me within the ceremonial setting.
Alice is very gifted at translating a vision or idea into a tattoo design on the spot, and I came away with something that feels really special and meaningful to me and my journey.
-Rowan
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Returning Clients...
I have only two tattoos and both have been done for me by Alice. Each time has been a personal, spiritual experience. Alice totally reassured me at my first tattoo. I was nervous and the design I wanted was linked to a significant transition I was experiencing at the time. She treated me and my tattoo with the utmost respect.
Three years later, I wanted another and didn’t hesitate in contacting Alice again, as I didn’t want anyone else to do it for me. I cannot recommend Alice highly enough. She is a compassionate, empathetic and a totally, totally beautiful soul. She has a gift and I am blessed to have been able to share it with her Thank you Alice”
-Wendy G
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Group Tattoo Ceremony...
I had a tattoo done by Alice in a Tattoo Ritual Ceremony, and it was the most incredible experience! I came with an idea of what I wanted to be tattooed, and where, but was struggling to pull it all together. I talked Alice through the tattoo, the journey I wanted it to represent, and the importance of it. She clicked immediately with everything I had shared and brought the tattoo together in a way I couldn't visualise. It was perfect!!
She is not only a fantastic tattooist, but a brilliant artist. Alice's nature and energy is so fantastic, she deeply cares and holds the space so beautifully while she is tattooing. I have had tattoos done in shops with a machine, and now I have experienced it this way, this is the only way I will be having tattoos done! It all felt so safe, supported and exciting.
The tattoo is beautiful, Alice is so talented and precise with her tattooing. Highly, highly recommend!
-Lanna
Frequently Asked Questions
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1:1 Ink Alchemy Ritual Tattoo Day - The full intuitive tattoo experience. Bring your intention and Alice will guide you through her signiture design journey to create a sacred skin marking that we tattoo on the same day
Group Tattoo Ritual Day - Gather. group of friends together and experience a tattoo ceremony as a group, you can design individual tattoos or get the same design
Evolutionary Astrology Readings - A style of astrological reading where we see your chart as the bluprint of your soul, to give you clarity and context to the experiences you may be having and to sink you into deeper alignment with your soul’s unique journey through many lifetimes.
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No! I have handpoked for 10 years and feel deeply connected to this method, it is the traditional way of tattooing and I believe it makes for a more intentional and sacred experience.
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Not at all. You don’t need any prior experience with meditation, astrology, or ritual. My role as your facilitator is to lead the way and create a safe, held environment where you can simply be. I provide preparation exercises before our day together so you arrive feeling grounded and ready.
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I am currently based in Devon, UK. I can tattoo from a licensed studio in either Ashburton or Plymouth.
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You can send me an email through my contact page or book a discovery call to speak with me face to face to see what offering will be best for you at this time.
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In a standard tattoo shop, you pay for the 'application of ink.' In an Ink Alchemy Experience, you are investing in a 1-on-1 private retreat. This includes my 10 years of technical mastery,and ritual facilitation, a professional Astrology reading, bespoke design work, and a dedicated, sacred space where you are the sole focus. It is a 'closed container' designed to ensure you leave feeling nourished, not rushed.
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Each ceremony I create is completly bespoke for my client, so no, I do not use a ‘one size fits all’ ceremony. I craft the day based on what is meaningful and significant to you.
I do provide meditative visualisations, create an alter, cleanse the space and speak prayer and blessings over every client and sacred skin marking, but these vary based on your individual desires.
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No, I specialise in bespoke and personal designs that are made especially for you. You are welcome to bring them as inspiration but I will not be copying them exactly