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Rob Phillips: Joining the Circus

Rob Phillips Client of the Month:

Circus themes, traditional frames, and a client who came ready to commit. Rob Phillips’ leg sleeve with Craig Brock is a project we won’t forget anytime soon!

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Brian Bennett: For the Love of Tattooing

Brian Bennett’s approach to tattooing is all about solid fundamentals, bold contrast, and real connection. From traditional Japanese and neo-traditional to comics and cartoons, his work is built to last and make impressions.

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Amber Grey: Blackwork with Heart

Meet Amber Grey, whose tattoos are like yin and yang—strong and soft, clean and chaotic. Her trademark is detailed stippling and a touch of whimsy inspired by the world around her. Amber’s art feels calm, meaningful, and deeply her own.

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Jorell Elie: Tattoos That Talk

Known for his expressive color work and animation-inspired style, Jorell Elie creates tattoos with motion, meaning, and soul. His work at Ink & Dagger captures that perfect mix of imagination and craftsmanship.

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Luis Hinestroza: Old-World Craft, Modern Tattooing

Luis Hinestroza’s tattoos look like they could’ve been etched by an old-world printmaker—but they live on skin instead of paper. Inspired by classic engraving, Luis blends precision, depth, and storytelling into every piece, creating designs that are as wearable as they are unforgettable.

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Shelton Thomas: Fellowship of the Sleeve

Shelton Thomas Client of the Month:
From his first One Shot Wall tattoo to a full sleeve packed with pop culture references, Shelton’s journey with Robert Beeman shows how shared passions, trust, and collaboration can turn one design into an epic masterpiece.

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David “Izzy” Irizarry: Bold and Brilliant Art

David “Izzy” Irizarry turns bold ideas into amazing tattoos. From dramatic large-scale pieces to custom designs packed with personality, he blends styles, stories, and inspiration to make every tattoo truly one-of-a-kind.

Guest User 8/13/25 Guest User 8/13/25

Ian Carey: First Tattoo to Fierce Collector

Ian Carey Client of the Month:

From his first Motörhead tattoo on Christmas Eve to a collection of bold, traditional-inspired pieces by Michel Parisay and Lilith Jacobs. Ian Carey’s journey at Ink & Dagger is all about great art, camaraderie, and trust.

Guest User 8/8/25 Guest User 8/8/25

David Staniforth: Black & Gray Storytelling

David 'Stani' Staniforth brings over a decade of experience to his stunning black and gray tattoos, blending Renaissance-inspired artistry with modern precision. From lifelike portraits to sculptural florals, his work captures depth, drama, and timeless beauty."

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Cortney Norton: Deco-Rating Your Skin

Cortney Norton blends Art Deco elegance with natural-world subjects to create ornamental tattoos that feel both timeless and imaginative. Discover how her thoughtful approach and artistic precision set her work apart.

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Robert Beeman: Realism Refined

Through black and grey realism and large-scale storytelling, Robert Beeman brings classical inspiration and thoughtful collaboration to every tattoo. Get to know the artist behind some of Ink & Dagger’s most compelling and timeless work.

Guest User 6/26/25 Guest User 6/26/25

Ryan Stancill: Commitment and Craft

Client of the Month: Ryan Stancill
Architect Ryan Stancill just wrapped up his second full leg sleeve with Russ Abbott. In this feature, he shares what it’s really like to commit to a large-scale tattoo project—and his advice for anyone ready to take the plunge.