Traditional

Known for their bold lines, vivid colors, and iconic motifs, traditional tattoos are a cornerstone of the tattoo community. Japanese and American traditional tattooing have a rich history that our artists pay homage to every single day.

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Which Ink & Dagger Artist is right for your traditional tattoo?

Traditional, Small Designs, Flash

Lilith Jacobs

Illustrative, Neotraditional, Fine Line, Flash

Michel Parisay

Traditional, Neotraditional, Japanese

Craig Brock

Luis Hinestroza

Fine Line, Blackwork

Brian Bennett

Traditional, Neotraditional, Cartoon

Erick Campion

Neotraditional, Illustrative

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Gargoyle Tattoo by @izzytattoo1224 at Ink & Dagger ⛓

If you need to reach him his email is scaryguy69@hotmail.com (don't email him unless your want to be turned to stone).

To book flash or customs with Izzy, visit the link in bio and submit a b

Ornamental Mushroom Sleeve by @russabbott at Ink & Dagger 🍄

This sleeve for @gizzygetsbizzy features ornamental mushrooms, wood textures and a glowing light effect. Russ always knocks this mixed-style projets out of the park! He is currently f

Art Deco Monstera Hand Fan Tattoo by @cortneynorton at Ink & Dagger ✨

To book Cortney's flash or customs for 2025, head to the link in bio and submit a booking request form for her 💌

Squirrel Skull Tattoo by @erickcampion at Ink & Dagger 🐿

If Erick could only do eclectic, cozy, botanical tattoos like this for the rest of his life he would die a happy man. That being said, direct all your oddity tattoo inquires this way! 💀

Floral Moth Tattoo by @ambergreytattoos at Ink & Dagger 🖤

Amber's black & gray illustrative style is perfect for all critters, botanicals, and florals 🌿

For flash or customs, hit the link in bio to submit a booking request form for Amber

Aries Ram Chest Tattoo by @deadmess at Ink & Dagger ♈

Here's to our bold and chaotic rams 🐏 Matt specializes in black and gray realism and loves tattooing dark subject matter 🦇

To start your next project, submit a booking request form at the

Pink Butterfly Gingko Ladyhead by @mizmeltattoos at Ink & Dagger 🦋

Mel's signature illustrative style is perfect for clients that want majestic ladies like this one on them forever! 🌼

To book Mel's flash or customs, visit the link in bio and

Peach and Railroad Spike by @brianb.tattoos at Ink & Dagger 🍑

It doesn't get more ATL than this, just add a Newport and we're set! 🚬

To book flash or customs from Brian, submit a booking request form at the link in bio 💌

Traditional Snake and Dagger by @michelparisay at Ink & Dagger 🗡

Michel's black and gray traditional tattoos are as clean and bold as they come 🐍

To book Michel's flash or customs, submit a booking request form at the link in bio 💌