Why people across Ebbw Vale are getting new ‘owl tattoos'
Harry Morgan, 23, has been a tattoo artist for the last three years and operates under the business name Lucky H Tattooist.
Now, he's designed at least seven different owl and bird of prey style tattoos with all proceeds going to the Ebbw Vale Owl Sanctuary.
Local tattoo artist Harry Morgan creator of 'Owl Ink' (Image: NQ) Speaking of what inspired his owl themed ink Harry said: 'I used to go there when I was a kid, because my house where I have grown up was about a ten-minute walk from there.
'So, I've always wanted to try and do something to give back and I had the idea for a while and just as I started to put it all together that's when the vandalism happened.'
A barn owl tattoo by Lucky H Tattooist (Image: NQ) The Owl Sanctuary is kept afloat with donations from the public and self-funded from the pensions of owners and retirees Pat and Malcolm Jones.
Last month, Gwent Police confirmed three separate incidents of vandalism at The Owl Sanctuary in the Festival Park in Ebbw Vale.
One of the incidents resulted in the toilets at the sanctuary being completely destroyed.
Since then, public donations have been flying in.
'Owl ink' created by Ebbw Vale tattoo artist Lucky H Tattooist (Image: NQ) Local reaction to Harry's owl ink has been met with positive feedback.
On May 19 his first "owl ink" customer opted for a Barn Owl themed tattoo.
Harry says he hopes to raise at least £1,000 with his "owl ink".
Birds illustrated in the 'owl ink' tattoo range includes A Steppe Eagle, Harris Hawk, Peregrine Falcon Vermiculated Eagle Owl, The European Eagle Owl, White Faced Owl and a Barn Owl.
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