Justin
Tattoo Artist
25+ years of experience
My journey in tattooing began in the mid-1990s. With family ties spanning from Missouri to northern Illinois, I eventually fell in love with Madison, Wisconsin, and started tattooing with the great crew at Steve’s Tattoos in 2001. After several years of honing my skills there, I stepped out to open my own successful shop in Illinois for over a decade before happily returning to where it all truly took off—rejoining the team at Steve’s tattoo on Williamson street.
I specialize in bold American traditional designs, intricate, realistic black and grey nature and wildlife scenes, and piecing drawing from Asian influences, particularly traditional Japanese elements like koi and dragons. Known for my kind-hearted and patient approach, I prioritize listening to your story and vision to create tattoos that feel personal and timeless. I’m dedicated to making the process comfortable and the result something you’ll cherish forever. Stop by my chair at Steve’s — let’s make some art!
