The Origin
Founded in 2018 by Marcus "Ghost" Chen in a converted warehouse space, Ink Heist operates more like an art studio than a traditional shop.
There's no neon sign. No street-level visibility. You have to know where you're going.
About
A collective of artists creating bold, graphic tattoos influenced by street art, stencil work, and contemporary illustration. If you found us, you were meant to.
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Ink Heist isn't a tattoo shop.
It's a collective.
The Space
Exposed brick. Concrete floors. Industrial lighting. Original art on the walls—some by the crew, some by collaborators.
It feels like walking into a gallery opening, except the art goes home with you permanently.
The Crew
The crew came together organically. Ghost met Switch at a convention and recognized a shared philosophy—technical excellence in service of meaningful work.
What unites them isn't style. What unites them is intention.
The Name
The best art feels stolen. Like you got away with something. Like you're walking around with a secret that's hidden in plain sight.
Our clients don't just get tattoos—they pull off heists.
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Our Approach
Selective
Four artists. Limited availability. Long wait times. We take on work that excites us.
Intentional
Every piece that leaves Ink Heist means something. No filler. Every tattoo tells a story.
Collaborative
We collaborate with clients who trust the process. Together, we create pieces we're proud of.
We don't advertise. We don't chase trends. We don't explain ourselves more than necessary.
The work speaks. If you found us, you were meant to.