TALL DAVE

TATTOO ARTIST

My mission is to give YOU the best possible tattoo experience that I can. I have been drawing since I was just a wee child, pursuing art as a lifestyle since 2015, and tattooing since 2020.

My tattoo apprenticeship was under Chad Wilderness at Natural Canvas Tattoo in Marshall, NC.

From a childhood spent in Michigan, to Chicago, to Taiwan, to bouncing around Southeast Asia, and eventually back to the mountains of magical WNC, I love deeply connecting with clients through learning their life stories, dreams, and values.

My favorite style to play with these days is a combination of cyber sigilism, ancient alien schematics and symbols, and elements that are meaningful to my client.

I am excited to take on projects that are designed with the “fit and flow” of the clients body shape and musculature in mind.

I love to tell a story through symbolism and illustrative storytelling. I also really enjoy nature inspired tattoos, expressive character design (facial expressions, dynamic movement), and I am ALWAYS down for a silly, weird, unique design.

I look forward to connecting, hearing about your tattoo vision, and bringing it into reality!

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I came to Asheville for a mini vacation and was able to get a walk in appointment. I am absolutely blown away by the piece. And everyone in the shop is so kind and friendly. Everything took about an hour, My artist was so professional and we just chit chatted the whole time which made the process very easy. 100 percent recommend. Thank you all so much!

— Kristen S.

Zen ink is so wonderful. All of the artists are extremely talented at what they do, easy to book with and super professional. The environment is relaxing and they play good music. I highly recommend this shop!

— Krysten M.

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Deposits are non-refundable. They can be transferred with 48 hour notice. Deposits are good for 3 months. All deposits come off the price of service.

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