Blackwork
from $200Bold black and grey, ornamental, and geometric.
East Austin tattoo studio
Ink withintention
Custom work, fine line, and cover-ups from a small crew of resident artists. Walk-ins welcome on Saturdays.
Est. 2014
inking East Austin
4
resident artists
Custom only
no flash off the wall
Sterile
single-use, autoclave certified
What we do
Styles
Every piece is drawn for you. Book a consult and we will match you to the right hand.
Fine line
from $140Delicate single-needle script and botanicals.
Custom color
from $180Full color designs drawn with you, any size.
Cover-ups
from $220Reworks that turn old ink into something new.
Realism
from $240Portrait and photo-real black and grey.
Flash and walk-ins
from $80Pick from the wall. Saturdays, first come.
The crew
Meet the artists
Four resident artists, each with their own hand. Browse the work, then request who you want.
Sasha Ruiz
Blackwork . Ornamental
@sasha.ink
Marcus Vale
Realism . Black & grey
@vale.tattoo
Nia Brooks
Fine line . Botanical
@nia.fineline
Deja Cole
Color . Neo-traditional
@deja.color
Portfolio
Recent work
Before you come in
Deposits and aftercare
The stuff worth knowing before your appointment.
Do you take walk-ins?
Saturdays only, first come first served, for flash and smaller pieces. Everything else is by appointment, book a free consult and we will get you on the calendar.
Is there a deposit?
Yes. A $75 deposit books your slot and comes off the final price. It holds your artist's time and covers the custom drawing. Reschedule with 48 hours notice and it carries over.
How should I prepare?
Eat a real meal, hydrate, wear something that gives easy access to the area, and skip alcohol the night before. Bring reference images if you have them.
How do I care for it after?
Leave the wrap on for the first few hours, wash gently with fragrance-free soap, and keep it moisturized and out of the sun. We send you full written aftercare and we are a text away if anything looks off.
What is the minimum age?
18 with a valid government photo ID, no exceptions. We do not tattoo minors even with parental consent.
What people say
ClientsSat for six hours and would do it again tomorrow. The linework is unreal.
They took my rough idea and made it better than I imagined. Clean shop, great people.
Best cover-up I have seen. You would never know what was under it.
Booking
Ready to get inked?
Tell us your idea and we will pair you with the right artist. Consults are free, no pressure.
Book a consult