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Custom Tattoos That Speak For Themselves

Browse our full portfolio of custom tattoos, featuring stunning Black & Grey Realism, detailed Fine Line work, and custom color pieces. Each piece is a unique collaboration, built to last.

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Minimalist black fine line outline tattoo showing two tulip flowers with stems and leaves placed vertically on the client's forearm.

Minimalist Fine Line Tulip Flower Tattoo | Outline Botanical Forearm Ink

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

This elegant and simple minimalist tattoo features two delicate tulip flowers rendered in clean fine line outlines. The flowing stems create a graceful, vertical look, making it a perfect forearm piece for those who prefer subtle, nature-inspired botanical tattoos.

Delicate fine line geometric abstract tattoo on the forearm, featuring a sun, crescent moon, starbursts, a lily, and a sunflower outline.

Fine Line Sun Moon Floral Geometric Tattoo | Minimalist Abstract Forearm Design

Artist: Noize Pierce

Achieve harmonious balance with this stunning fine line abstract tattoo. The design blends delicate celestial symbols (sun, moon, stars), elegant floral elements (lily, sunflower), and minimalist geometric lines into one cohesive piece.

Bold color traditional style tattoo of a yellow and green pineapple with red, blue, and orange flowers and a red background circle on the client's leg or arm.

Bold Color Traditional Pineapple Tattoo with Flowers | Vibrant Tropical Bicep Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A bright and cheerful Neo-Traditional pineapple tattoo featuring bold black outlines and solid, vibrant color fills (yellow, green, blue, red). This fun design, surrounded by classic Traditional flowers and a red background circle, makes an excellent statement piece.

Abstract distressed black and red watercolor butterfly tattoo on the forearm with long black ink drips running off the wings.

Distressed Butterfly Tattoo with Ink Drips | Trash Polka Sketch Style

Artist: Noize Pierce

An aggressively beautiful distressed butterfly tattoo featuring bold black lines, splatter effects, and deliberate ink drips for a powerful, chaotic feel.

Detailed black and grey illustrative tattoo of a curled-up, nude fairy figure with dark wings resting on a heavily textured tree stump.

Dark Fairy on Tree Stump Tattoo | Illustrative Black and Grey Nature Spirit

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A deep and evocative black and grey illustrative tattoo featuring a winged nature spirit or fairy resting on a detailed tree stump. This piece uses beautiful shading and strong line work to capture a dark, mystical woodland aesthetic.

Set of matching fine line black ink tattoos on two forearms, featuring two hands clasping with flowers and vines growing from the wrists, plus small heart and semicolon tattoos.

Fine Line Floral Clasping Hands Matching Couple Tattoos | Botanical Partnership Ink

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

Celebrate your bond with this beautiful set of fine line matching tattoos. Each design features clasping hands intertwined with delicate botanical flowers and vines, symbolizing support and shared growth.

Symmetrical fine line black and grey botanical tattoo featuring two flowers and delicate vines, placed diagonally on the upper and lower back.

Symmetrical Fine Line Floral Back Tattoo | Botanical Shoulder Blade & Spine

Artist: Noize Pierce

Two elegant, detailed flowers with flowing vines are perfectly placed to accentuate the curves of the shoulder blade and lower back. The soft black and grey illustrative style delivers a stunning and feminine look.

Large vertical black outline tattoo of a Gladiolus flower stalk with multiple blossoms and leaves running down the center of a client's back/spine.

Vertical Gladiolus Flower Spine Tattoo | Outline Botanical Backpiece

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

This striking outline botanical tattoo features the strong, beautiful Gladiolus flower running vertically down the client's spine. Symbolic of strength and grace, this design utilizes clean line work for a dramatic yet elegant backpiece.

Neo-Traditional black and grey tattoo of a human skull, an ornate pistol, and a single red rose surrounded by scrollwork on the client's arm.

Neo-Traditional Skull Gun and Red Rose Tattoo | Black and Grey Filigree Sleeve

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A dynamic Neo-Traditional tattoo blending a realistic skull and an ornate revolver with flowing filigree and waves. The vivid red rose provides a striking color pop to this powerful black and grey design.

Fine line blackwork hourglass tattoo on the forearm showing a night sky pouring down into the bottom where a small plant is growing from the soil.

Fine Line Blackwork Hourglass Tattoo with Celestial and Plant Growth | Whimsical Illustrative

Artist: Noize Pierce

A charming and thoughtful fine line blackwork tattoo featuring a unique hourglass design. The piece beautifully illustrates time, showing a celestial night sky pouring down into the lower chamber where a plant is growing.

Blackwork Tree of Life tattoo with geometric triangles, watercolor rainbow color splashes, and the phases of the moon across the top on the client's upper back.

Watercolor Tree of Life Tattoo with Moon Phases | Geometric Rainbow Blackwork

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A vibrant and deeply symbolic Tree of Life tattoo blending geometric structure with fluid color. The design features a detailed blackwork tree with roots framed by geometric patterns, and the phases of the moon arched above. Watercolor splashes in rainbow colors bring the foliage to life.

Detailed black and grey realism tattoo on the thigh of a woman's face split with a leopard portrait, surrounded by a mandala, flowers, and butterflies.

Black and Grey Leopard Woman Split Face Tattoo | Mandala Floral Thigh Portrait

Artist: Noize Pierce

An intricate black and grey realism hybrid tattoo featuring a powerful split face portrait of a woman merging with a detailed leopard. The design is anchored by a large, ornate mandala and detailed flowers, symbolizing feminine strength and duality.

Vibrant color illustrative tattoo of a bouquet of red and pink poppies, white daisies, and green leaves, placed vertically on the forearm.

Vibrant Color Flower Bouquet Tattoo | Neo-Traditional Red Floral Forearm

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A bright and cheerful color illustrative bouquet tattoo featuring vibrant reds, pinks, and crisp greens. This piece includes daisies and poppies, making it a perfect birth flower or memorial tattoo. The Neo-Traditional soft color style keeps the design both bold and beautiful.

Highly detailed black and grey realistic tattoo of a grotesque, decaying zombie Minion character with goggles and sharp teeth on the client's calf.

Black and Grey Zombie Minion Tattoo | Horror Pop Culture Illustrative

Artist: Noize Pierce

An incredible piece of dark humor pop culture art! This black and grey realistic tattoo transforms the classic Minion character into a gruesome zombie creature complete with torn overalls, dripping decay, and manic eyes.

Small fine line black ink tattoo of three interlocking gears or cogs with surrounding dot work, placed on the lower leg or ankle.

Fine Line Minimalist Gear Tattoo | Steampunk Ankle Cog Design

Artist: Noize Pierce

This charming fine line gear tattoo is perfect for those who love Steampunk or intricate mechanics. The design features three interlocking cogs rendered in a clean, minimalist sketch style.

Realistic black and grey landscape tattoo on the forearm showing contrasting dark evergreen trees and a detailed bare deciduous tree with birds flying overhead.

Black and Grey Contrasting Trees Landscape Tattoo | Realistic Forest Scene

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A stunning black and grey landscape tattoo showcasing striking contrast: a dense evergreen forest stands next to a detailed, bare deciduous tree. This realistic piece symbolizes the natural cycles and balance in nature, making a powerful statement on the forearm.

Blackwork Neo-Traditional tattoo on the forearm of a snake wrapped around a dagger, surrounded by large peony flowers and leaves.

Blackwork Snake and Dagger Tattoo with Peony Flowers | Neo-Traditional Forearm Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A striking blackwork Neo-Traditional tattoo featuring a central dagger or sword intertwined with a gracefully coiling snake and framed by lush peony or rose flowers. This classic composition uses bold outlines and solid black shading to symbolize duality, protection, and strength.

Vertical fine line black ink tattoo of a delicate vining floral stalk and single flower, with the cursive script "be still" at the base, placed on the forearm.

Vertical Fine Line Floral Vine with Script Tattoo | Minimalist Botanical Forearm

Artist: Noize Pierce

This serene fine line botanical tattoo features a delicate vining flower stalk with a single blossom, flowing perfectly into the meaningful script "be still."

Detailed fine line black and grey tattoo of a crescent moon with flowers, leaves, and hanging beaded chains, placed on the forearm.

Delicate Fine Line Floral Crescent Moon Tattoo | Botanical Celestial Art

Artist: Tay Wubz

Embrace the magic of the night sky with this beautiful fine line crescent moon tattoo. The design features detailed botanical flowers and leaves nesting inside the celestial shape, framed by delicate beaded chains.

Detailed black and grey Neo-Traditional tattoo collage on the thigh featuring characters like Oogie Boogie, Jack Skellington, and Zero from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Black and Grey Nightmare Before Christmas Collage Tattoo | Oogie Boogie Jack Skellington

Artist: Noize Pierce

A fantastic black and grey Neo-Traditional collage celebrating Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. This design features major characters including a prominent Oogie Boogie, Jack Skellington, and the iconic Sally/Jack silhouette.

Graphic tattoo on the shoulder of a stitched black mouth/smile with a red heart symbol and a green dollar sign above it.

Graphic Stitched Smile Tattoo with Heart and Dollar Sign | New School Symbolism

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A bold, high-impact New School graphic tattoo featuring a menacing stitched smile with vibrant symbolic accents: a red heart and a green dollar sign. This graphic style is perfect for those who love bold color block and street art tattoos with strong symbolic meaning (love vs. money, duality).

Detailed realistic black and grey tattoo of a human skull surrounded by large roses and foliage, running the length of the client's forearm.

Realistic Black and Grey Skull and Rose Forearm Tattoo | Memento Mori Sleeve

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A breathtaking piece of black and grey realism featuring a detailed human skull seamlessly intertwined with flowing roses. This classic design, symbolizing Memento Mori or the contrast between life and death, uses smooth blending and strong contrast for an unforgettable effect.

Detailed black outline scorpion tattoo placed on the upper back/shoulder blade of a client, featuring abstract line work within the body segments.

Bold Outline Scorpion Tattoo on Upper Back | Neo-Traditional Zodiac Art

Artist: Noize Pierce

Make a statement with a bold black outline scorpion tattoo. This illustrative design features intricate internal patterning, giving a unique twist to a classic symbol of power and protection.

Color illustrative tattoo of a cartoon squid with a mask ejecting purple ink over the large green Roman numeral "IX" on the forearm.

Color Squid Ink Splatter Tattoo with Roman Numeral IX | Pop Culture Gaming Ink

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A fun and vibrant color illustrative tattoo featuring a cartoon squid releasing a splash of purple ink onto the green Roman numeral "IX". This bold, graphic piece is perfect for pop culture and video game fans (especially those familiar with the Splatoon aesthetic).

Detailed realistic black and grey wolf portrait tattoo with bright blue eyes and a forest landscape background on the client's upper arm/half-sleeve.

Realistic Wolf Portrait Tattoo with Blue Eyes | Black and Grey Forest Half-Sleeve

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A powerful black and grey realism wolf portrait set against a detailed forest and mountain landscape. The piercing, vibrant blue eyes provide a dramatic color pop, creating an intense focal point. This large design symbolizes wilderness, loyalty, and strength.

Blackwork illustrative tattoo on the calf of a stylized, snarling skeletal monster with raised arms and claws.

Blackwork Skeletal Monster Tattoo

Artist: Noize Pierce

A bold and aggressive blackwork cartoon illustrative tattoo featuring a skeletal monster creature with raised claws.

Realistic panda bear portrait tattoo chewing bamboo with pink and green watercolor splatter background on the client's forearm.

Realistic Panda Portrait Tattoo with Watercolor Splatter | Vibrant Animal

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A stunning color realism panda portrait biting into bamboo, beautifully contrasted by dynamic pink, red, and green watercolor splatters. This hybrid style blends detailed animal portraiture with abstract watercolor effects and unique graphic elements.

Blackwork bear paw print tattoo on the forearm, filled with a detailed negative space silhouette of mountains, pine trees, and a small bear.

Blackwork Bear Paw Print Tattoo with Mountain and Forest Silhouette | Nature Illustrative

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A striking blackwork tattoo designed in the shape of a bear paw print. The bold silhouette is filled with a detailed mountain and dense forest landscape, featuring a tiny white bear silhouette walking in the center.

Detailed blackwork engraving style tattoo of a Blue Jay bird perched on a branch with a flower and leaves, placed on the client's upper leg.

Blackwork Engraving Style Blue Jay Tattoo on Rose Branch | Vintage Illustrative

Artist: Noize Pierce

A beautifully detailed blackwork tattoo of a Blue Jay perched on a floral branch, executed in a classic engraving or woodcut style. Noize used intricate hatching and line work to achieve the textured look of the feathers.

Realistic black and grey pocket watch and rose tattoo on the forearm with a banner reading the name "Colson" and the date "01-13-20."

Realistic Black and Grey Rose Pocket Watch Memorial Tattoo | Forearm Name and Date

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A classic and heartfelt black and grey realism tattoo featuring a detailed pocket watch adorned with a realistic rose. This piece is personalized with the name "Colson" and the date "01-13-20" on a winding banner.

Close-up of a tattoo artist wearing black gloves holding a machine, outlining fine line script and flowing illustration on a client's inner forearm during a tattooing session.

Tattoo Artist Working on Script Lettering | In-Progress Fine Line Tattoo

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

The artistic process in action! Watch as our professional tattoo artist applies the finishing touches to a custom fine line script tattoo on the client's inner arm.

Vibrant color Neo-Traditional tattoo of a pink flamingo and a large purple hibiscus flower with foliage on the client's forearm.

Vibrant Color Flamingo Tattoo with Purple Hibiscus | Tropical Neo-Traditional Forearm

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

Bring the tropics to life with this vibrant color Neo-Traditional tattoo! It features a striking pink flamingo paired with a beautiful purple hibiscus flower and lush foliage. The rich colors and soft watercolor accents make this a fun, eye-catching tropical forearm piece.

Detailed black and grey tattoo on the back of the hand and knuckles featuring barbed wire wrapping around a cherub angel holding a rifle.

Barbed Wire and Angel with Rifle Hand Tattoo | Black and Grey

Artist: Noize Pierce

A bold and impactful hand tattoo featuring a classic black and grey cherub (angel) armed with a rifle, intertwined with a barbed wire wrap across the knuckles and back of the hand. This illustrative piece blends themes of love, protection, and street style.

Realistic black and grey praying hands tattoo on the forearm with a banner wrapped around them inscribed with "Lord forgive me for my past wrongs and future sins."

Realistic Black and Grey Praying Hands Tattoo with Scripture Banner | Forgiveness Forearm Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A highly detailed black and grey realism tattoo featuring praying hands wrapped in a scroll inscribed with the powerful phrase: "Lord forgive me for my past wrongs and future sins." This meaningful piece uses deep shading to convey realistic texture, symbolizing faith, repentance, and spiritual devotion.

Fine line blackwork Tree of Life tattoo with roots, branches, a sunburst, and the date 1.5.21 inside a circular frame on the client's leg or arm.

Fine Line Tree of Life Tattoo with Date | Blackwork Memorial Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A clean and meaningful fine line Tree of Life tattoo elegantly framed by a simple circle, symbolizing growth, roots, and connection. The design features a stylized sunburst and the important date "1.5.21".

Black and grey illustrative anchor tattoo on the forearm, surrounded by waves and lightning bolts, with the script "the Anchor Holds in Spite of the Storm."

Black and Grey Anchor Tattoo with Quote | Stability and Strength Forearm Ink

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

This impactful black and grey anchor tattoo symbolizes unwavering stability and strength. The design features detailed waves and lightning, surrounding the powerful script: "the Anchor Holds in Spite of the Storm."

Detailed black and grey realistic butterfly tattoo with slightly pink-tinted wings, placed on the arm near other flower tattoos.

Realistic Black and Grey Butterfly Tattoo with Pink Accents | Custom Nature Tattoo

Artist: Noize Pierce

An exquisite realistic butterfly tattoo rendered in detailed black and grey with soft, subtle pink accents for a unique touch. Butterflies are a timeless symbol of transformation and beauty. This illustrative piece works perfectly as a standalone nature tattoo or as part of a larger patchwork sleeve.

Detailed neo-traditional anchor tattoo in black and grey with red hearts, wrapped in a chain, placed on the forearm above the script "I heart you."

Neo-Traditional Anchor Tattoo with Red Heart and Script

Artist: Noize Pierce

This charming Neo-Traditional anchor tattoo symbolizes stability and enduring love. Rendered in bold black and grey with vibrant red heart accents and the sweet "I $\text{heart}$ you" script below, this piece is a perfect commitment tattoo.

Detailed black and grey Neo-Traditional tattoo of a woman with clown makeup (chola aesthetic) and a beanie, holding a smoking pistol and surrounded by roses on the client's leg or arm.

Black and Grey Girl Tattoo with Smoking Pistol and Roses | Neo-Traditional Portrait

Artist: Noize Pierce

A fierce black and grey Neo-Traditional portrait featuring a woman wearing a beanie, holding a smoking pistol, and framed by detailed roses. This illustrative design uses high-contrast shading and bold outlines for a powerful, edgy aesthetic.

Fine line black ink tattoo of several bundles of dried herbs and a mushroom hanging from a string, placed horizontally across the hip or side.

Fine Line Hanging Dried Herb Bundle Tattoo | Botanical Garland Hip Tattoo

Artist: Noize Pierce

This charming, fine line botanical tattoo features bundles of dried herbs (like lavender and rosemary) and a mushroom strung together giving a beautiful herbalist feel.

Solid black minimalist deer antlers tattooed symmetrically above the bold, clean numerals 1961 on a hairy leg or arm.

Minimalist Black Antlers and Date Tattoo

Artist: Noize Pierce

A clean, powerful minimalist tattoo combining illustrative black antlers with the significant date 1961. This design is a perfect way to honor a birth year, anniversary, or key memory. The blackwork style antlers symbolize strength and nature, making this a popular choice for a meaningful leg or arm tattoo.

Hybrid tattoo on the forearm of a butterfly where the left wing is blue and the right wing is composed of black line work flowers and leaves.

Blue Butterfly and Blackwork Floral Split Wing Tattoo | Hybrid Illustrative Forearm Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A captivating hybrid tattoo featuring a butterfly with a creative split design. One wing is rendered in striking blue color and stippling, contrasting beautifully with the other wing, which is composed entirely of detailed black line work flowers and foliage. This illustrative piece is a popular representation of duality and transformation.

Blackwork geometric tattoo of a mountain landscape with pine trees, a crescent moon, and stars, enclosed in a sharp diamond frame on the leg or arm.

Blackwork Geometric Mountain and Forest Tattoo | Diamond Nature Scene

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

Capture the spirit of adventure with this stunning blackwork geometric tattoo. A detailed mountain landscape featuring craggy peaks, pine trees, and a crescent moon is perfectly framed within a sharp diamond shape.

Fine line blackwork tattoo of a stylized sun with a face, surrounded by detailed flowers and small butterflies, placed vertically on the client's forearm.

Fine Line Sun Face Tattoo with Flowers and Butterflies | Celestial Blackwork

Artist: Noize Pierce

A beautiful fine line blackwork tattoo featuring a charming, stylized sun face with delicate facial features. Large hibiscus flowers and fluttering butterflies grow organically from the sun's rays, giving the piece a gorgeous botanical aesthetic.

Vintage Scrollwork Logo Tattoo | Classic Blackwork Typography Forearm

Artist: Noize Pierce

Show your loyalty with a bold vintage logo tattoo! This stunning blackwork typography piece features the text "THE INK SOCIETY TATTOO COLLECTIVE" framed by elegant scrollwork and filigree.

Black and Grey Woman Profile and Magnolia Flower Tattoo | Illustrative Floral Portrait

Artist: Noize Pierce

This ethereal black and grey illustrative tattoo beautifully merges a woman's serene profile with magnolia flowers and foliage. The delicate fine line work and subtle shading make this a stunning piece of botanical portraiture.

Color illustrative tattoo on the forearm of a pink flower and three blue and pink butterflies surrounded by black vines and scrollwork.

Color Butterfly and Flower Vine Tattoo | Illustrative Forearm Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A beautiful color illustrative tattoo featuring a central pink flower and three vibrant blue, pink, and purple butterflies fluttering around delicate vines. The flowing scrollwork gives this piece a whimsical, feminine energy. This lively design makes an excellent, colorful forearm piece symbolizing transformation and natural beauty.

Detailed black and grey tattoo on the upper arm of a raven perched on an hourglass with a human skull inside it, and a small skull key on the side.

Black and Grey Skull Hourglass Tattoo with Crow | Dark Art Memento Mori Bicep

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A powerful piece of dark art featuring a skull hourglass tattoo with a watchful crow perched atop. This intricate black and grey illustrative design symbolizes the passage of time (Memento Mori) and mortality. The skull key adds an element of mystery and depth.

Minimalist Dog Portrait Tattoo with Halo | Fine Line Pet Memorial Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A clean and heartfelt minimalist fine line tattoo of a dog's head (likely a Labrador) looking peacefully upward, accented with a delicate halo. This blackwork pet memorial piece is a beautiful and simple tribute to a beloved animal.

Blackwork Neo-Traditional tattoo on the forearm of four stacked tiles resembling Scrabble pieces spelling the word "RISK."

Dice Styled RISK to RICH Tattoo | Blackwork Neo-Traditional Forearm Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A clean and graphic blackwork tattoo spelling the word "RISK" using four dice inspired by classic board game pieces. The design utilizes bold Neo-Traditional outlines and shading to give the tiles a solid, three-dimensional look.

Detailed black and grey illustrative tattoo of an astronaut floating in a space suit on the client's calf or shin.

Black and Grey Astronaut Tattoo | Graphic Illustrative Space Suit Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

Explore the cosmos with this detailed black and grey astronaut tattoo! Rendered in a graphic illustrative style, the figure appears suspended in zero gravity, complete with detailed space gear and bold black shading.

Detailed black and grey steer skull and longhorn tattoo wrapped with flowering vines, placed horizontally on the client's upper arm.

Black and Grey Steer Skull and Floral Vine Tattoo | Illustrative Western Art

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A beautifully detailed black and grey steer skull tattoo adorned with soft, flowing botanical vines and flowers. This illustrative design offers a natural twist on a classic Western or Southwestern aesthetic.

Detailed black and grey realistic tattoo of a tall pine tree or evergreen tree placed vertically on the client's forearm.

Detailed Black and Grey Pine Tree Tattoo | Realistic Evergreen Forearm Ink

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

This striking black and grey realistic pine tree tattoo captures the strength and solitude of the forest. The fine line work and detailed shading bring the texture of the evergreen needles to life.

Blackwork New School tattoo on the leg of a stylized, aggressive chibi/comic horror character holding a rifle and knife, sitting on a TNT crate.

Blackwork Chibi War Character Tattoo with AK-47 and TNT | New School Comic Horror

Artist: Noize Pierce

An intense and highly detailed blackwork Neo-Traditional tattoo featuring a chibi/comic horror war character. The aggressive figure, wearing a "WAR" helmet, is shown with a knife, AK-47 rifle, and TNT crate, utilizing jagged lines and manic energy.

Realistic black and grey tattoo on the upper arm of a sparrow with detailed feathers in full flight, accompanied by two small leaves.

Realistic Black and Grey Sparrow Tattoo in Flight | Wildlife Realism Bicep Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A beautifully detailed black and grey realism tattoo capturing a sparrow in dynamic flight. The piece uses intricate dot work and smooth shading to achieve lifelike feather texture and volume. This expressive wildlife tattoo symbolizes freedom, resilience, and connection to nature.

Detailed blackwork illustration tattoo of a seated human skeleton in a chair with one leg crossed, placed on the torso.

Blackwork Skeleton Sitting in Chair Tattoo

Artist: Tay Wubz

A striking Blackwork skeleton tattoo seated in a chair, rendered in a unique illustrative sketch style. This deeply textured piece, uses heavy black ink and features a creative. A powerful and unique dark tattoo for the back.

Detailed black and grey tattoo of a broken, shattered pocket watch with exposed gears and Roman numerals, placed on the client's wrist.

Black and Grey Shattered Pocket Watch Tattoo with Exposed Gears | Realism Sleeve Piece

Artist: Noize Pierce

An intricate black and grey realism tattoo of a shattered pocket watch, dramatically exposing the inner gears and mechanical details. The fractured aesthetic symbolizes broken time or fate.

Blackwork illustrative tattoo of a hand with long nails holding a cigarette or joint, featuring a cross, roses, a diamond, and a marijuana leaf tattoo on the palm.

Blackwork Hand Holding Joint Tattoo | Graphic Cannabis Culture Neo-Traditional

Artist: Noize Pierce

An edgy blackwork illustrative tattoo of a stylized hand holding a joint, featuring detailed elements like pointed nails, a cross, and cannabis leaf and rose tattoos on the palm.

Realistic black and grey tattoo of a large sea turtle carrying a detailed, dark medieval castle on its shell, placed on the client's upper leg.

Black and Grey Castle Turtle Tattoo | Dark Fantasy World-Bearer Hybrid

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

An intricate black and grey illustrative tattoo featuring a realistic sea turtle carrying a detailed dark fantasy castle on its shell. This unique World-Bearer concept blends natural realism with architectural detail, making a powerful statement on the thigh.

Detailed black and grey realistic portrait tattoo of a large dog's face with the cursive name "Captain" written below it on the forearm.

Realistic Black and Grey Dog Portrait Tattoo | Mastiff Pet Memorial Forearm

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

An incredibly lifelike black and grey realism pet portrait featuring a beloved dog (Captain) with its name in beautiful cursive script. The smooth, detailed black and grey shading captures the soul and expression, leaving a beautiful, long-lasting memorial honoring their time together.

Dark illustrative tattoo on the thigh of a woman's face split with a sugar skull and a knife, flanked by a sunflower and a scorpion, with red ink splatters.

Dark Illustrative Split Face Sugar Skull Tattoo with Knife, Scorpion, and Red Splatter

Artist: Noize Pierce

A powerful and dark illustrative tattoo featuring a split face that contrasts feminine beauty with a macabre sugar skull. The composition is dominated by a central dagger or knife, a detailed scorpion, and black and grey floral elements. Bold red watercolor splashes heighten the drama.

New School style color tattoo on the ribs of an ornate potion bottle with red liquid spilling out and the cork flying off.

Red Potion Bottle Tattoo | New School Fantasy Rib Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A dynamic and vibrant New School color tattoo of a magical potion bottle. The flask features swirling baroque blackwork scrolls and contains a bold red liquid, shown dramatically spilling out. This detailed fantasy and gaming-themed piece features heavy black outlines and striking white highlights.

Solid black tattoo on the side of the neck of a hummingbird filled with intricate tribal or Polynesian-style blackwork patterns.

Solid Black Tribal Hummingbird Neck Tattoo | Polynesian Blackwork

Artist: Noize Pierce

A dynamic and bold blackwork hummingbird tattoo located on the side of the neck. This unique design is rendered in a solid black silhouette and intricately filled with tribal-style swirling patterns, giving it a graphic, powerful, and energetic aesthetic.

Colorful New School style tattoo on the leg or arm of Carl and Ellie Fredricksen from the movie Up, with Carl holding red, blue, and yellow balloons.

Colorful Up Movie Tattoo | Carl and Ellie New School Portrait

Artist: Noize Pierce

A vibrant and heartwarming New School color tattoo featuring the beloved couple, Carl and Ellie Fredricksen, from the Pixar movie Up. Carl is holding the signature balloons, rendered in bright, saturated colors and bold black outlines.

Bright blue and black color realism butterfly tattoo with wings open, placed on the top of the client's foot or ankle.

Vibrant Blue Butterfly Tattoo on Foot | Color Realism Nature Art

Artist: Noize Pierce

This stunning color realism butterfly tattoo features vibrant light and dark blue wings with bold black details, symbolizing freedom and transformation. The rich color saturation makes this a beautiful, eye-catching piece.

Vertical fine line black and grey tattoo of a stack of books marked "2004" with a vine, hourglass, stars, and purple heart growing from the top open book.

Fine Line Books and Vine Tattoo with Hourglass | Illustrative Literary Art

Artist: Noize Pierce

Celebrate your love of stories with this enchanting fine line book stack tattoo. A flowering vine grows from the open pages, featuring whimsical elements like a crescent moon, stars, and an hourglass.

Silhouette of a small fairy figure with long purple and pink watercolor-style wings and tail, seated on a fine line branch of cherry blossoms on the upper arm.

Purple Watercolor Fairy Silhouette Tattoo | Ethereal Cherry Blossom Ink

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

An enchanting color illustrative tattoo featuring a delicate fairy silhouette perched on a branch of cherry blossoms. The wings and tail pop with vibrant, blended purple and pink watercolor effects, giving the piece a truly ethereal glow.

Detailed black and grey portrait tattoo of a horse's head and neck emerging from stylized flowing lines on the client's upper arm.

Black and Grey Horse Portrait Tattoo

Artist: Noize Pierce

A dynamic black and grey horse portrait capturing the noble spirit of the animal. This illustrative piece features realistic shading on the head and bold, flowing lines that suggest speed and motion around the neck. Perfect for an upper arm tattoo, symbolizing strength, freedom, and equestrian love.

Detailed black and grey tattoo of a classical Cherub or putto with large wings, rendered in an engraving or cross-hatching style on the client's leg or arm.

Black and Grey Engraving Cherub Tattoo | Fine Art Angelic Wings

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A stunning piece of fine art inspired blackwork! This tattoo features a Cherub or baby angel rendered in a detailed engraving style, using meticulous cross-hatching and shading to achieve a classical, three-dimensional look reminiscent of Renaissance sketches.

Matching couple's blackwork tattoos on the thigh of a small stylized dragon, moon, and stars; one is a solid black silhouette and the other is a fine line outline.

Matching Dragon Couple Tattoos | Blackwork Silhouette and Fine Line Outline

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

An adorable set of matching blackwork couple tattoos! These fantasy pieces feature a stylized flying dragon, crescent moon, and stars. One partner has the design in solid black silhouette while the other has the fine line outline version, creating a perfect visual duality.

Close-up of a minimalist fine line black and grey botanical leaf and vine tattoo that wraps around the inner forearm.

Fine Line Botanical Leaf Wrap Tattoo | Minimalist Vine Forearm Cuff

Artist: Noize Pierce

Achieve a look of subtle elegance with this fine line botanical tattoo. This design features a delicate, flowing vine of leaves and stippled accents, perfectly positioned to wrap around the forearm like a natural bracelet or cuff. This style is ideal for minimalist tattoo lovers and those seeking an elegant, nature-inspired piece.

Three realistic black and grey kitchen knives tattooed on the forearm, with human skulls subtly reflected in the overlapping blades.

Realistic Knife and Skull Tattoo | Black and Grey Knives

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A striking piece of black and grey realism, featuring three overlapping chef's knives with skulls reflected in the blades. This design is popular among professionals in the culinary arts or those who appreciate bold dark art tattoos. The highly detailed shading creates an impressive, realistic effect.

Blackwork Neo-Traditional tattoo of a detailed skull with a large, textured black and grey rose growing out of the top of the head on the client's leg or arm.

Blackwork Skull with Rose Tattoo | Neo-Traditional Illustrative Memento Mori Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A bold and classic blackwork Neo-Traditional tattoo featuring a striking human skull with a large rose emerging from the top. The design uses detailed cross-hatching and rich black shading to emphasize texture and depth, perfectly blending the themes of mortality and beauty.

Color illustrative tattoo of two children in Dutch folk costume kissing with a pink tulip between them, surrounded by grass on the client's calf.

Color Traditional Dutch Children Kissing Tattoo | Folk Art Tulip Ink

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A charming color illustrative tattoo featuring two Dutch children kissing above a pink tulip, rendered in a bold, storybook-style. This Neo-Traditional design is rich with heritage and vibrant colors, perfect for celebrating European folk art, travel memories, or childhood.

Highly detailed realistic black and grey rose tattoo with leaves and small water droplets on the petals, placed on the client's forearm.

Realistic Black and Grey Rose Tattoo with Dew Drops | Smooth Shading Forearm

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

An exquisite black and grey realism rose tattoo that captures the texture and velvety appearance of a flower in full bloom. The design includes highly realistic water droplets (dew drops) created with subtle white ink highlights, giving the piece incredible depth and dimension. This striking forearm realism piece is a timeless symbol of love and beauty.

Fine line blackwork tattoo on the upper arm of a snake wrapped around large peony flowers, all contained within a geometric frame.

Fine Line Snake and Peony Tattoo in Geometric Frame | Blackwork Floral Bicep Ink

Artist: Noize Pierce

A stunning fine line blackwork tattoo featuring a gracefully coiling snake wrapped among large, detailed peony flowers and foliage. The entire design is contained within a sharp geometric frame, beautifully balancing organic nature with structured art.

Fine line blackwork tattoo running vertically on the ribcage showing the different phases of the moon connected by a dotted line with stars.

Fine Line Moon Phases Ribcage Tattoo | Celestial Vertical Blackwork

Artist: Noize Pierce

An elegant fine line blackwork tattoo featuring a flowing, vertical design of the phases of the moon (new, crescent, half, full, etc.). Connected by delicate dots and enhanced with small celestial star accents it symbolizes cycles, time, and power.

Detailed black and grey gothic dead tree tattoo with roots, smoky clouds, and the names Jacob, Richard, Serenity, and Felicity written among the roots on the forearm.

Black and Grey Gothic Family Tree Tattoo with Names | Memorial Realism Forearm

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

A highly personalized black and grey realism family tree tattoo featuring a striking gothic silhouette and exposed roots. The design includes custom names (Jacob, Richard, Serenity, Felicity) written gracefully among the roots, transforming the tree into a unique lineage or memorial piece. The dark clouds, drips, and flying birds add a dramatic, emotional element, making this a powerful forearm tattoo.

Blackwork illustrative tattoo on the arm showing a detailed human skeleton holding a small, smiling cat in its ribcage and arms.

Blackwork Skeleton Cuddling Cat Tattoo | Dark Art Pet Love Illustrative

Artist: Noize Pierce

A unique and affectionate blackwork illustrative tattoo featuring a skeleton tenderly holding a smiling cat. This piece blends dark art themes (mortality/skull and bones) with playful pet love.

Detailed blackwork Neo-Traditional tattoo on the thigh of a seated pin-up woman with a classic hairstyle, wearing a bodysuit and covered in numerous small tattoos.

Blackwork Tattooed Pin-Up Girl Tattoo | Neo-Traditional Thigh Portrait

Artist: Noize Pierce

A striking blackwork Neo-Traditional pin-up tattoo of a stylish woman covered in small, classic tattoos, sitting in a dynamic pose. The bold black fill and heavy lines give this piece a powerful, graphic quality, celebrating the classic tattoo culture aesthetic with a modern edge.

Fine line black ink tattoo of a flowing cherry blossom branch with multiple flowers, placed diagonally across the client's shoulder and upper chest.

Fine Line Cherry Blossom Branch Shoulder Tattoo | Botanical Floral Flow

Artist: Tyler Shackelford

An elegant fine line botanical tattoo featuring a flowing cherry blossom branch. The design uses delicate black outlines and light shading to emphasize the beauty of the flowers as they curve perfectly over the shoulder and clavicle. This piece is a beautiful symbol of renewal and transient beauty.