Light and Shadow

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Detail and Flow

High-end custom tattoos in rich black and gray, engineered for consistency and longevity.

Bespoke Black & Gray Tattooing

Every piece begins as a collaborative conversation, tuned to the client’s anatomy, story, and aesthetic. With two decades of refined technique, James Strickland translates that vision into skin with unmatched tonal depth and seamless flow.

Precision Crafted. Timeless Results.

His work marries technical expertise with artistic intuition to deliver black & gray work that ages with elegance. From initial concept to healed detail, every stage is guided by a commitment to consistency and longevity.

Elevated Custom Ink

At the intersection of form and craft, James Strickland builds tattoos that resonate immediately—and endure for years. With a focus on clean lines, subtle shading, and structural harmony, each design is engineered for life.

WELCOME to my studio

The Art of James Strickland

Welcome to the studio—a space where creativity meets precision. Every session is guided by a collaborative process that honors each client’s idea and respects the natural flow of their form. With meticulous attention to tonal depth and structural harmony, James crafts custom black & gray pieces that not only look exceptional upon completion but evolve gracefully over time. Clients ready to begin their journey can submit concepts at tattoojamesstrickland.com to bring their story to life.