Our Story
You’re here because you’re not looking for “just a tattoo.”
You’re looking for art with intention, crafted by someone who understands that a tattoo lives on a moving, breathing canvas.
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At Mr Lucky’s Cape Town Tattoo, everything begins with respect. For the craft, for tradition, and for the person choosing to carry this art for life.
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Founded by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer, the studio has its roots in over 30 years of dedication to tattooing. Milo has worked across Europe and the United States, earned international recognition, featured in both local and global publications, and published books on his tattoo art. Over the decades, he has developed his own style, grounded in traditional Japanese tattoo principles, executed with a bold, modern graphic feel.
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This studio exists for people who value thoughtful design, strong artistic direction and a tattoo experience that’s intentional from the first sketch to the final wipe-down.
Whether you’re coming in for a small piece or a full project, you can expect honesty, precision, and a commitment to giving you work that stands the test of time.
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If you’re serious about tattoo art, you’re in the right place.
Artists
Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer
Founder
First generation Italian, Milo “Mr. Lucky” Marcer lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa. After studying fine Art at Wits Tech, Milo worked as a designer and Illustrator in the Advertising industry, all the while tattooing.
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Milo has devoted 30 years to the art of tattooing, worked all over Europe & the United States, has won awards and has been published in several local and international publications.
He is very inspired by the old tattoo masters like Bert Grimm, Sailor Jerry, George Burchett, Doc King, Don Ed Hardy as well as Oriental & Tribal tattoo design, however he always retains his illustrative roots and with his creative twist, all his images remain intriguing.
It would be wrong to pigeonhole his style as it is ever evolving and changing, transforming into fabulous works of art in his clients skin.
Buy Milo's Book
"Visions of a Floating World" is a curated collection of Milo’s neo-traditional Japanese prints, a visual journey that captures his distinctive fusion of East and West, traditional and contemporary, fine art and tattoo.
Designed as a coffee table book, it offers an intimate glimpse into the imagination and craft of an artist who continues to push the boundaries of tattoo and illustrative art.
Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher
Well established within the creative hub of Cape Town, Ronnie “Black Crow” Belcher is known for his wide creative skill-set which includes photography, music, film-making, and design.
As a multi-award winning jewellery designer, the progression from adorning the body with gems and precious metals to permanent works of art was natural.
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Having started his tattoo apprenticeship almost a decade ago under the masterful guidance of seasoned tattoo artist Milo “Mr Lucky” Marcer at his Cape Town Tattoo Studio in Woodstock, Ronnie has come into his own as a tattoo artist delivering exceptional quality work.
