Austin, Texas · Custom tattoo studio

Ink with a point of view.

Thoughtful custom tattoos by Inky Johnson. Black and grey realism, lettering, cover-ups, and pieces built to live with you.

Book a custom tattoo with Inky Johnson in North Austin. Explore black and grey realism, scar cover-ups, lettering, cover-ups, and custom tattoo work.

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Consultation first

Talk through the idea, placement, scale, references, and timing before the work begins.

Work made for you

Every design is shaped for the person wearing it, with attention to fit, contrast, and longevity.

Clear expectations

Choose Small, Medium, or Large, upload references, and reserve an available appointment with a $50 deposit.

Recent work

Tattoo portfolio work by Inky Johnson in Austin

Browse recent work from Inky Johnson’s local portfolio, then visit the full gallery for the interactive view.

Black-and-gray arm tattoo with Roman-numeral clock, cursive lettering, and playing-card imagery by Inky Johnson in Austin.
Black-and-gray arm piece combining a Roman-numeral clock, script lettering, and gambling imagery.
Black-and-gray forearm portrait tattoo of a bearded man in a cap with a pink ribbon and cross silhouettes.
Black-and-gray forearm portrait with subtle pink ribbon accents and cross silhouettes.
Black-and-gray upper-arm tattoo of a winged armored angel with spear and shield beneath a Gothic arch.
Detailed black-and-gray angel tattoo with Gothic arch, clouds, spear, and shield.
Fine-line inner upper-arm tattoo with cursive script, flowers, leaves, stars, and a crescent moon.
Fine-line script and botanical tattoo with delicate celestial details.
Black-and-gray arm sleeve with tiger portrait, flying bird, script, and a scroll reading Faith, Love, Hope, and Strength.
Black-and-gray sleeve combining a tiger portrait, bird, script, and Faith–Love–Hope–Strength scroll.
Black-and-gray forearm tattoo with Roman-numeral clock, flowers, bow, small bottle-shaped object, and script.
Illustrative forearm piece combining a Roman-numeral clock, florals, bow, and script.
Black-and-gray forearm script tattoo with flowers and a butterfly around a faith-based quotation.
Black-and-gray script and floral forearm tattoo with butterfly and faith-based quotation.
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