Black-and-white rose illustration with dark leaves, a red-and-black spider, and scattered black dots

Antonio

@blkngray

books are currently closed.

reopening spring 2027.

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• some things grow quietly, in their own time, whether or not anyone is watching • thank you bri for the trust, dedication & strength . . . #madisontattooartist #finelinetattoo #botanicaltattoo
Finally know that you didn't have to hold on so tight. To realize that all your life-you know, all your love, all your hate, all your memory, all your pain-it was all the same thing. It was all the same dream. A dream that you had inside a locked r
• every flower spends its life believing it is becoming. & then one day, it realizes it has been blooming the entire time •
• gone but never forgotten •
•wren•
• here's to the ships that carried us, the waters that tested us, the fish that sustained us, & the storms that revealed us • . . . . . #madisontattooartist #madison #wisconsin #milwaukee #chicago
Somewhere along the line everything started asking to be seen. Every thought, every meal, every drawing, every wound, every quiet moment put neatly into the little rectangle in our hands and offered up to strangers before it even had time to become
• a small piece of autumn for a snowy night •
Healed vase & fresh flowers
• buncha stuff ive had the privilege of doing recently • . . . . . #madisontattooartist #wisconsintattooartist #floraltattoo #candelabra #hummingbirds #filigree#butterfly #dragonfly #shrimp #molecule
• had such a blast making this piece. huge thanks to makena for the trust & for sitting so great on every sitting. all is healed except the wings • . . . . . #madisontattooartist #reapers #love #tattoos #madison #wisconsin #dubuque #r

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send the booking form below.

then a consultation, about 15 to 20 minutes at the shop.

a $100 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of the consultation to hold your date.

one free reschedule with 72 hours notice.

confirmation and prep tips go out before your appointment.

$180 to $200 an hour. touch-ups are free.

no designs sent ahead of the appointment.

cash preferred, cards and venmo accepted.

18+ with photo id. one friend welcome, small and quiet.

books are closed until spring 2027.

faqs

  • rest well, eat a full meal, and drink water before your appointment. wear comfortable clothes that give easy access to the area. avoid alcohol, caffeine, and blood thinners beforehand. lotion the area for a couple of weeks ahead, so your skin is hydrated.

  • pain varies from person to person. most describe it as scratching or stinging, and some areas are more sensitive than others. i work light-handed. most first timers are surprised how little it hurts.

  • you will get detailed aftercare instructions after your session. keep it clean, avoid direct sunlight, and stay out of pools and hot tubs until it is fully healed. questions while you heal, just ask.

  • the surface heals in about 2 to 3 weeks. deeper layers can take up to 6 weeks. follow the aftercare closely.

  • price depends on size, complexity, and placement. i will give you an estimate at your consultation. my rate is $180 to $200 an hour. a $100 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of consultation to hold your date.

  • yes, one friend is welcome. keep it small and quiet, so we can stay focused.

  • you must be 18. bring a valid photo id.

  • yes, touch-ups are free. how soon they are needed depends on placement and design.

  • we will work on it together at your consultation. bring your ideas and references, and we will shape them into a design that fits you.

  • no. designs are not sent ahead. we will look at the design together at your appointment, and adjust it until it is right.

  • best to wait until after pregnancy and breastfeeding. your body and healing are changing then, so check with your doctor first.

  • cash preferred. cards and venmo accepted. ask ahead if you plan to pay another way.

Abstract grayscale fluid marbling pattern with flowing layered swirls on a white background

Meet Antonio

i'm from brooklyn, ny. i got my first tattoo in 2008 and knew right away i wanted to be a tattooer. within a year i was tattooing, learning the trade under a mentor's watch. i've been at it since 2009, based mostly in new york city, working in over 20 states and dozens of studios along the way.

i work in fine line black and gray, with a love for micro-realism. flowers are my specialty, and i try to bring a bit of the person into every piece. i like work that ages well with the body. i'm an all-around technical tattooer, and co-owner of dark matter tattoo gallery in madison, wi.