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| birth_place = [[Southampton]], United Kingdom
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| occupation = [[Tattoo artist]], [[fine artist]], [[photo model]], [[television personality]]
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'''Cally-Jo Pothecary''' (born 20 April 1989) is a British [[fine artist]] and [[tattoo artist]].

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'''Cally-Jo''' (''Cally-Jo Pothecary''; born 20 April 1989, [[Southampton]], United Kingdom) is a British [[fine artist]] and [[tattoo artist]].

Her tattoo projects have been featured in [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]], [[Harper's Bazaar]], as well as in advertising campaigns by [[Chanel]], [[Balmain (fashion house)|Balmain]] and [[Christian Dior]].

She made tattoos for many celebrities, including [[Rihanna]],<ref>"Rihanna's most famous tattoos are the work of British artist Cally-Jo Pothecary". Mail Online. 19 May 2014.</ref> [[Tim Howard]], [[Sienna Miller]], [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] and others.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Cally-Jo was born on 20 April 1989 in [[Southampton]], the [[United Kingdom]] and grew up in [[Shirley, London]].<ref name=DE>{{cite web|author=Joseph Curtis |url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11223891.display/# |title=Southampton tattoo artist inks superstar Rihanna (From Daily Echo) |publisher=Dailyecho.co.uk |date=2014-05-20 |accessdate=2017-05-31}}</ref> She studied [[fine art]] painting at [[Winchester School of Art]], and graduated in 2011.<ref name=DE /> Cally-Jo began to [[tattoo]] in 2012.{{cn|date=March 2020}}

Cally-Jo Pothecary was born on 20 April 1989 and grew up in town [[Shirley,_London|Shirley]], [[England]].<ref name=DE>http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11223891.display/#</ref>

Her mother Julie Myers is a [[facilitator]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender Chrysalis Transgender Support], as well as a consultant at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oasis_Academy_Lord%27s_Hill Oasis Academy Lords Hill]. Once Julie worked on several jobs to provide study for her daughter.

Cally-Jo has 1 brother Tom Auger and had 47 foster brothers and sisters that her mother Julie have cared for.

Cally-Jo drew from an early age. But first, she wanted to be an [[archaeologist]] and dig for gold and mummies in [[Egypt]].<ref name=Arcadia>http://www.thearcadiaonline.com/faces-to-watch-cally-jo-the-tattooist-bringing-art-to-life/</ref>

Cally-Jo graduated [http://www.foundrylaneprimary.co.uk/ Foundry Lane Primary School], before moving to [[Eastleigh]], where she went to [http://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/ Toynbee Secondary School] and [https://www.eastleigh.ac.uk/ Eastleigh College]. She went on to study [[fine art]] painting at [[Winchester School of Art]], graduating in 2011.<ref name=DE />
{{Cquote|''I went to art school for 6 years, which I think definitely gave me an advantage when starting to learn how to tattoo.''
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Cally-Jo did her first [[tattoos]] in 2007 when she was 18 but began tattooing in a shop in 2012. Her signature designs are hearts and skulls. She also paints and sells fine art pieces.<ref name=DE />

The most meaningful tattoo were dedicated to her beloved grandmother.<ref name=Arcadia />
{{Cquote|''My favourite tattoo has to be the portrait of my Grandma on my leg. Nikko Hurtado did it when he was last guesting in the UK, I love his work. It has so much meaning to me, my Grandma never really liked tattoos and I got it when she was in hospital; when I showed it to her she cried.''
|author=[[Cally-Jo]]
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Cally-Jo is 5'7" tall.<ref>https://www.gritnglory.com/products/wasteland-crop</ref> Tattoos on her body take about 40%.

Cally-Jo thinks it's unimportant for tattoos to 'mean something'.<ref>http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/tattoo-artist-interview-with-cally-jo-rihanna-tattoo-artist</ref>
{{Cquote|''It's a little frustrating to hear people say that they don't want a tattoo unless it has meaning. To me tattoos are artwork meant for decorating the body, in other words, they need to look good. I try to think of it as buying really beautiful piece of clothing that you could happily wear every day forever. Meanings can change and it can be hard to find a nice design to suit a particular meaning so I think it's always best to go with what looks good.''
|author=[[Cally-Jo]]
}}
Cally-Jo some time rented [[apartments]] in [[New York]] and after in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]].

== Career ==
== Career ==
In 2012 Cally-Jo was offered a job at Love Hate Social Club, [[London]].<ref name=Inked>{{cite web|url=http://www.inkedmag.com/artists/cally-jo/ |title=Cally-Jo &#124; Inked Magazine |publisher=Inkedmag.com |date=2014-06-20 |accessdate=2017-05-31}}</ref> After this, Cally-Jo worked with [[tattoo artist]] Lal Hardy at New Wave Tattoo Studio in [[North London]].<ref name=Inked />


She collaborated with Lal Hardy to create a winged vintage microphone design on limited editions of the [[HTC One (M8)|One (M8)]] phone, which were awarded to finalists at the British [[MOBO Awards|MOBO music awards]].<ref name="gadgetdaily1">{{cite web |author=Future Publishing Limited |url=https://www.gadgetdaily.xyz/mobo-award-winners-to-recieve-limited-edition-tattooed-htc-one-m8s-as-prizes/ |title=MOBO award winners to receive(sic) limited edition 'tattooed' HTC One M8s as prizes &#124; Gadget Magazine |publisher=Gadgetdaily.xyz |date= |accessdate=2017-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063602/https://www.gadgetdaily.xyz/mobo-award-winners-to-recieve-limited-edition-tattooed-htc-one-m8s-as-prizes/ |archive-date=6 January 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Cally-Jo has come a long way since worked constantly to be able to fund her studies. She worked in [[Subway]], a bowling alley, [[Greggs]], [https://www.shakeaway.com/ Shakeaway] and [http://www.blockbuster.com/ Blockbuster] in [[Southampton]].
{{Cquote|''I was making sandwiches at Subway in East Street. I worked in a bowling alley, Greggs the Bakers, Blockbuster, everywhere. It was exhausting, but worth it…''
|author=[[Cally-Jo]]
}}


In October 2013, Cally-Jo travelled to the [[Dominican Republic]] to create a [[mehendi]]-style [[tattoo]] on [[Rihanna]] the singer's hand.<ref name=DE />
The first one she tattooed her brother Tom Auger on his leg. It was the nickname 'Gonzo'.
{{Cquote|''The first one I did was on my brother. I tattooed his nickname ‘Gonzo’ on his thigh in some terrible tribal writing. It took me hours, I had no idea what I was doing and no one to show me how, so I just had to wing it! I definitely wouldn’t recommend attempting to tattoo someone unsupervised.''
|author=[[Cally-Jo]]
}}


Cally-Jo was a participant in the gallery, The 100 Hands Project,<ref name=Press_Cally-Jo>{{cite web|url=http://www.callyjo.com/press/ |title=Press Cally-Jo |publisher=Callyjo.com |date= |accessdate=2017-05-31}}</ref> an exhibition presented at the [[National Maritime Museum]] in [[Cornwall]], [[UK]]. The exhibition shows the 100 silicone hands [[tattoo]]ed by 100 [[tattoo artist]]s who work in [[England]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.th-ink.co.uk/tag/alice-snape/ |title=Alice Snape &#124; The official blog for Things&Ink |publisher=Th-ink.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2017-05-31}}</ref>
In growing up all her friends had tattoos and piercings.<ref name=Arcadia /> Cally-Jo had a friend Ricky who had a shop in her home town and he gave her a job at the [https://www.facebook.com/dragstriptattoostudio/ Dragstrip] [[Tattoo artist|tattoo studio]].<ref name=Inked>http://www.inkedmag.com/artists/cally-jo/</ref>
{{Cquote|''I’ve been interested in tattoos for as long as I can remember. I grew up with people who had tattoos or worked in tattoo or piercing shops.''
|author=[[Cally-Jo]]
}}


In 2016 Cally-Jo collaborated with the ''Coffee vs. Gangs'' campaign, which was founded by the coffee company [[Kenco]]. Gang tattoos are symbolic of a life of crime in [[Honduras]], with gang members using special tattoo symbols to identify their allegiance to certain gangs. Kenco Ireland commissioned Cally-Jo to create an original artwork that captured the rich symbolism of tattoos but also touched on the hopeful potential of coffee farming as an alternative to gang life.<ref>{{cite web |author=Written by&nbsp; Edward |url=http://suburbiaonline.ie/categories/28-opinion/coffee-vs-gangs-is-more-than-just-a-marketing-campaign-coffeevsgangs |title=Coffee Vs Gangs is more than just a marketing campaign #CoffeeVsGangs |publisher=Suburbiaonline.ie |date=2016-06-25 |accessdate=2017-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105233713/http://suburbiaonline.ie/categories/28-opinion/coffee-vs-gangs-is-more-than-just-a-marketing-campaign-coffeevsgangs |archive-date=5 January 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This project attracted the attention of the press, as well as the visit of the Ambassador of [[Honduras]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shelflife.ie/celebrity-tattoo-artist-inks-new-design-to-launch-kencos-coffee-vs-gangs-campaign-in-ireland/ |title=Celebrity tattoo artist inks new design for Kenco Coffee Vs Gangs - Shelflife Magazine |publisher=Shelflife.ie |date=2016-06-29 |accessdate=2017-05-31}}</ref>
She went on to do an apprenticeship with [http://www.custompropaganda.co.uk/pete-belson Pete Belson] and then later in 2012 she was lucky enough to be offered a spot at [https://www.lovehatesocialclub.com/ Love Hate Social Club], [[London]].<ref name=Inked />


After this Cally-Jo worked with [[fine artist]], [[tattoo artist]] and her favourite human [http://lalhardyink.co.uk/ Lal Hardy] at [http://newwavetattoo.co.uk/ New Wave Tattoo Studio] in [[North London]].<ref name=Inked />
Cally-Jo was a cast member in Season 1 and Season 2 of the [[MTV]] British entertainment reality show ''[[Just Tattoo of Us]]''.<ref name=Press_Cally-Jo />
==References==
{{Cquote|''He’s become one of my closest friends; he’s kind of like a father figure to me. I can’t ever thank him enough for the support he’s shown me.''
{{reflist|30em}}
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She collaborated with Lal Hardy to create a winged vintage microphone design on limited editions of the [[HTC One (M8)|One (M8)]] phone, which were awarded to finalists at the British [[MOBO Awards|MOBO music awards]].<ref>https://www.gadgetdaily.xyz/mobo-award-winners-to-recieve-limited-edition-tattooed-htc-one-m8s-as-prizes/</ref> The wings symbolised freedom in both music and art.<ref>http://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/cally-jo.html</ref>


== External links ==
Cally-Jo has also collaborated with world-famous tattooist to the stars [https://www.instagram.com/bangbangnyc/ Kevin McCurdy], better known as [https://www.instagram.com/bangbangnyc/ 'Bang Bang’].<ref name=Arcadia />

Tattoo artist Cally-Jo partnered with supermodel [[Jourdan Dunn]] to create a design that is featured on the device [[HTC One M9|Limited Edition HTC One M9 INK]] In an interview with [[HTC|HTC INK]], the artist said that the project interested her because [[mobile technology]] is an important aspect of her life. The image is composed of two symbols - the eye and the hand. The eye means strength and sincerity. A hand means protection and positivity. Leaves mean the flowering of art. The sun and moon symbolize balance and harmony.<ref>http://blog.htc.com/2015/06/htc-ink-the-handset-is-here/ {{unreliable?}}</ref>
{{Cquote|''The trend for body art has grown hugely over the last number of years and celebrities and fashion trends have definitely been a massive influence. Because of that, there’s been a move away from the traditional “tattoo” artwork and people are just really keen to have beautiful, unique body art that matches their own personal style.''
|author=[[Cally-Jo]]
}}

Cally-Jo has worked with many popular [[Tattoo artist|tattoo artists]] such as [http://www.lalhardy.co.uk/ Lal Hardy], [[Ami James]], [[Chris Garver]], [https://www.facebook.com/tommymontoyaink/ Tommy Montoya] and [https://www.instagram.com/megan_massacre/ Megan Massacre].

Cally-Jo [[tattoo|tattooed]] many celebrities in the field of [[music]], [[sports]]and [[art]]. She has amassed a vast following, which includes over 240,000 fans on [[Instagram]].<ref>https://gothinkbig.co.uk/features/great-tips-from-rihannas-tattoo-artist</ref>
{{Cquote|''I first set up a profile when I was on holiday with friends, and thought it was just a photo-editing app. I’d comment on other artists’ work and then they started following me, and suddenly I was in touch with all these brilliantly talented people. It’s really important to get friendly online – I now get loads of work via social media.''
|author=[[Cally-Jo]]
}}

[[Rihanna]] was following Cally-Jo on [[Twitter]]. Cally-Jo ended up meeting [[Rihanna]] at a friend’s tattoo shop opening. Then last October Cally-Jo went out to the [[Dominican Republic]] to [[tattoo]] in style [[mehendi]] on [[Rihanna]] hand.<ref name=DE />
{{Cquote|''On Facebook someone sent me a message saying ‘Have you seen Rihanna is following you on Twitter?'
She was so good to work with – she was really open to ideas and fun to be around, because she was so laid back.''
|author=[[Cally-Jo]]
}}

Cally-Jo [[tattoo|tattooed]] many celebrities such as [[Rihanna]], [[Tim Howard]], [[Sienna Miller]], [[Alexandra Burke]], [[Huey Morgan]], [[Professor Green]] and [[Slipknot]].
Her tattoo projects have been featured in [[Vogue]], [[Harper's Bazaar]], as well as in advertising campaigns by [[Chanel]], [[Balmain]] and [[Christian Dior]].

Cally-Jo lived in [[New York]], where she models and runs a [[Tattoo artist|tattoo studio]] in [https://www.gritnglory.com/ Grit N Glory], [[NY]] with [https://www.instagram.com/megan_massacre/ Megan Massacre].

Cally-Jo was a party to the gallery [https://www.artfund.org/news/2017/03/27/five-must-see-works-national-maritime-museum-cornwall-british-tattoo-art 'The 100 Hands Project'], curated by our editor [https://www.instagram.com/morewhitequeen/ Alice Snape] from the magazine 'Things and Ink'. The exhibition was presented at the [[National Maritime Museum]] in [[Cornwall]], [[UK]]. The exhibition shows about 100 silicone hands that are [[tattoo|tattooed]] from 100 [[tattoo artist|tattoo artists]] who work in [[England]]. This exhibition can still be visited until January 2018.<ref>http://www.th-ink.co.uk/tag/alice-snape/</ref>
{{Cquote|''I think tattooing gives a person hope. It’s such a personal thing, to take something that means so much to you and make it part of your body.''
|author=[[Cally-Jo]]
}}

In 2016 Cally-Jo collaborated with the [https://www.coffeevsgangs.com/ 'Coffee Vs Gangs'] campaign, which was founded by the world famous coffee company [https://www.kenco.co.uk/ 'Kenco Coffee']. Gang tattoos are symbolic of a life of crime in [[Honduras]], with gang members using special tattoo symbols to identify their allegiance to certain gangs. Kenco Ireland commissioned Cally-Jo to create an original artwork that captures the rich symbolism of tattoos, but also touches on the hopeful potential of coffee farming as an alternative to gang life.<ref>http://suburbiaonline.ie/categories/28-opinion/coffee-vs-gangs-is-more-than-just-a-marketing-campaign-coffeevsgangs</ref> Cally-Jo project won worldwide recognition. The launch event attracted the attention of the press, as well as the visit of the Ambassador of [[Honduras]].<ref>http://www.shelflife.ie/celebrity-tattoo-artist-inks-new-design-to-launch-kencos-coffee-vs-gangs-campaign-in-ireland/</ref>

Cally-Jo can be seen on the covers of magazines such as [http://freshlyinked.inkedmag.com/covertocover/ 'Freshly Inked Magazine'], [http://www.totaltattoo.co.uk/TTMWEB/index.php 'Total Tattoo Magazine'], [http://www.thingsandink.com/ 'Things & Ink Magazine'].

Cally-Jo is currently starting in the [[MTV]] show [[Just Tattoo of Us]] as an tattooist.
{{Cquote|''MTV presents its newest show 'Just Tattoo Of Us' in which willing couples choose tattoos for each other, unable to see the final result until the tattoo is on their body fully finished. The show is presented by popular hosts Charlotte Crosby and Stevie Bear, and features 6 UK tattoo artists including Cally-Jo, who turn tattoo ideas into reality.''}}

== Personal life ==

From 2015 to 2017 Cally-Jo was in a relationship with [https://www.instagram.com/jsnace/ Justin Nace], drummer of the rock group [[PVRIS]].

Now Cally-Jo is single.

== Links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.callyjo.com/}} Cally-Jo
* {{Official website|http://www.callyjo.com/}} Cally-Jo
* [http://callyjo.bigcartel.com/ Online-store] Cally-Jo

* [https://www.gritnglory.com/pages/callyjo Tattoo works in Grit N Glory] Cally-Jo

* [https://www.instagram.com/cally_world/ Personal page about traveling] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/callyjoart/ Tattoo works and other] on [[Instagram]]

* [https://www.facebook.com/callyjofinearts Personal page] Cally-Jo on [[Facebook]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/callyjoart Tattoo works] Cally-Jo on [[Facebook]]

* [https://twitter.com/callyjoart Twitter] Cally-Jo on [[Twitter]]


==External links==
* [http://www.inkedmag.com/artists/cally-jo/ Interview with Cally Jo], ''[[Inked (magazine)|Inked]]''
* [http://www.inkedmag.com/artists/cally-jo/ Interview with Cally Jo], ''[[Inked (magazine)|Inked]]''
* [http://www.itv.com/thismorning/hot-topics/rihanna-tattooist-ink-artist-cally-jo-pothecary Cally Jo Tattoo Gallery] on itv.com
* [http://www.itv.com/thismorning/hot-topics/rihanna-tattooist-ink-artist-cally-jo-pothecary Cally Jo Tattoo Gallery] on itv.com
* {{cite web|url=http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/news/beauty/2014/10/23/tattoo-artist-interview-with-cally-jo-rihanna-tattoo-artist|title=Cally-Jo Instagram - Tattoo Artist Interview, celebrity clients Rihanna, Sienna Miller (Glamour.com UK)|work=glamourmagazine.co.uk}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2632890/REVEALED-The-British-art-graduate-24-Rihannas-famous-tattoos.html|title=Rihanna's most famous tattoos are the work of British artist Cally-Jo Pothecary|date=19 May 2014|work=Mail Online}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/rihanna-tattoo-artist-reveals-creative-4483795|title=Rihanna tattoo artist reveals the creative process behind her hand inking|author=Zoe Shenton|date=22 October 2014|work=mirror}}

==References==
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Cally-Jo
Born
Cally-Jo Pothecary

(1989-04-20) 20 April 1989 (age 35)
CitizenshipBritish
Occupation(s)Tattoo artist, fine artist, television personality
WebsiteOfficial site

Cally-Jo Pothecary (born 20 April 1989) is a British fine artist and tattoo artist.

Early life

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Cally-Jo was born on 20 April 1989 in Southampton, the United Kingdom and grew up in Shirley, London.[1] She studied fine art painting at Winchester School of Art, and graduated in 2011.[1] Cally-Jo began to tattoo in 2012.[citation needed]

Career

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In 2012 Cally-Jo was offered a job at Love Hate Social Club, London.[2] After this, Cally-Jo worked with tattoo artist Lal Hardy at New Wave Tattoo Studio in North London.[2]

She collaborated with Lal Hardy to create a winged vintage microphone design on limited editions of the One (M8) phone, which were awarded to finalists at the British MOBO music awards.[3]

In October 2013, Cally-Jo travelled to the Dominican Republic to create a mehendi-style tattoo on Rihanna the singer's hand.[1]

Cally-Jo was a participant in the gallery, The 100 Hands Project,[4] an exhibition presented at the National Maritime Museum in Cornwall, UK. The exhibition shows the 100 silicone hands tattooed by 100 tattoo artists who work in England.[5]

In 2016 Cally-Jo collaborated with the Coffee vs. Gangs campaign, which was founded by the coffee company Kenco. Gang tattoos are symbolic of a life of crime in Honduras, with gang members using special tattoo symbols to identify their allegiance to certain gangs. Kenco Ireland commissioned Cally-Jo to create an original artwork that captured the rich symbolism of tattoos but also touched on the hopeful potential of coffee farming as an alternative to gang life.[6] This project attracted the attention of the press, as well as the visit of the Ambassador of Honduras.[7]

Cally-Jo was a cast member in Season 1 and Season 2 of the MTV British entertainment reality show Just Tattoo of Us.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Joseph Curtis (20 May 2014). "Southampton tattoo artist inks superstar Rihanna (From Daily Echo)". Dailyecho.co.uk. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Cally-Jo | Inked Magazine". Inkedmag.com. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  3. ^ Future Publishing Limited. "MOBO award winners to receive(sic) limited edition 'tattooed' HTC One M8s as prizes | Gadget Magazine". Gadgetdaily.xyz. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Press Cally-Jo". Callyjo.com. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Alice Snape | The official blog for Things&Ink". Th-ink.co.uk. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  6. ^ Written by  Edward (25 June 2016). "Coffee Vs Gangs is more than just a marketing campaign #CoffeeVsGangs". Suburbiaonline.ie. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  7. ^ "Celebrity tattoo artist inks new design for Kenco Coffee Vs Gangs - Shelflife Magazine". Shelflife.ie. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
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