East Austin · Est. 2012
Custom ink. Clean lines. No egos.
Blackwood is a private, appointment-first studio specializing in custom black & grey, fine-line, and illustrative work — drawn for you and done right.
The work
Recent ink
What we do
Styles & rates
Pricing depends on size, placement, and detail. Our shop minimum is $100; larger pieces are billed hourly with a deposit at booking.
Custom Design
From $150Original artwork drawn just for you, priced by size and detail.
Fine-Line & Minimal
From $120Delicate single-needle work, lettering, and small pieces.
Black & Grey
$180 / hrShading, realism, and timeless black-and-grey work.
Color & Illustrative
$180 / hrBold color, neo-traditional, and illustrative styles.
Cover-Ups & Reworks
By consultReimagining and rescuing older tattoos. Consult required.
Flash Fridays
From $80Pre-drawn designs at walk-in pricing, every Friday.
The studio
A private studio, not a factory.
Blackwood opened in 2012 as an appointment-first studio for people who want art, not a number. We take a limited number of clients a week so every piece gets the time it deserves — from the first sketch to the last line.
Every needle is single-use, every station is hospital-grade sterile, and every design is custom. No flash walls of someone else's art (except on Fridays), no pressure, no ego — just clean, considered work that ages well.
- 12+
- Years inking
- 3
- Resident artists
- 100%
- Custom work
Word of mouth
From the chair
“Brought in a rough idea and Blackwood turned it into the best piece on my body. Clean lines, about as painless as it gets, and zero ego. Already booked my next.”
Devin M.
Austin, TX
“The shop is spotless and the vibe is calm — no loud music, no pressure. They talked me out of a design that wouldn't age well. Real artists.”
Sasha P.
Half-sleeve, 2 sessions
“Nervous first-timer and they walked me through every step. The fine-line work is unreal up close. Felt safe and looked after the whole time.”
Theo R.
First tattoo
Find us
Hours & location
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday – Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Friday – Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- By appointment
Blackwood Tattoo Co.
915 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
East 6th, above the record shop — ring the buzzer
Booking
Start your piece
Send us your idea and we'll set up a consultation. All custom work starts with a chat and a deposit — no surprises, no pressure.
Call (512) 555-0119