Austin, TX — Est. 2015
Where art
meets skin
Custom tattoo art by Tokyo-trained artists. Blackwork, Japanese traditional, geometric, and fine line — every piece a one-of-one.
Portfolio
Featured Work
Every tattoo tells a story. Here are some of our recent favorites.
japanese
Koi Ascending
Mara Voss
Full sleeve depicting two koi swimming upstream through crashing waves. 36 hours across 5 sessions.
geometric
Sacred Mandala
Jude Calloway
Chest-centered mandala with radiating sacred geometry patterns extending to both shoulders.
fineline
Wildflower Study
Ren Akiyama
Delicate botanical illustration wrapping the inner forearm. Native Texas wildflowers.
blackwork
Negative Space
Mara Voss
Full blackout sleeve with intricate negative space patterns revealing skin beneath.
Specialties
Our Craft
Four disciplines, one philosophy: every mark must be intentional.
Blackwork
Bold, graphic black ink ranging from ornamental patterns to illustrative compositions.
Japanese
Traditional irezumi — koi, dragons, chrysanthemums, and waves in authentic Japanese style.
Geometric
Sacred geometry, mandalas, dotwork, and precision line patterns with mathematical beauty.
Fine Line
Delicate, whisper-thin work with single-needle technique for botanical and minimalist pieces.
The Team
Our Artists
Every artist brings a unique perspective and mastery.
Testimonials
Words from Our Clients
“Mara spent three hours just talking through my vision before she even picked up a pencil. The result was better than anything I could have imagined.
Daniel K.
Software Engineer — Japanese half-sleeve
“I’ve been tattooed in shops all over the world. Iron & Ink is something different. It’s not a shop — it’s a studio in every sense of the word.
Priya M.
Photographer — Geometric back piece
“My Japanese sleeve took 40 hours across six sessions. Every single hour was worth it. Mara’s understanding of traditional irezumi is unmatched in Austin.
Chris T.
Chef — Full Japanese sleeve
“I was terrified of getting my first tattoo. The team made me feel so comfortable, and the fine line work is absolutely stunning. I’ve already booked my second.
Sarah L.
Architect — Fine line botanical
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to be told
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