Brian Watts
A creative soul since childhood, Brian has always desired a career that would allow him to express himself through art. After serving 20 years in the Air Force and relocating to Pennsylvania, Brian was offered a tattoo apprenticeship at Mermaid’s Mark in 2024. A self-proclaimed nerdy 80s kid and Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, he enjoys illustrative designs that include everything from video games, science fiction and fantasy, to horror themes. He is dedicated to honing his skills as an apprentice and ultimately working with clients to make their tattoo dreams a reality.
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BRIAN'S LATEST WORK
A little Pac-Man ghostie action for Hudson! Inky and Blinky join Clyde!
Booking custom requests and flash pieces for July and beyond! Message me to set up an appointment and thank you for checking out my work!
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I’m excited to announce a very special flash sale for the month of July! All month long, I will have 50 repeatable flash designs to choose from for just $50 each. These designs will be palm-sized and can be black and gray or color - your choice!
I will be posting the available designs as we approach July, in addition to having them here in the shop to browse. I gladly take walk-ins as time allows, but if you want to secure a specific date/time, message me to book an appointment!
I look forward to seeing you in my chair, and thank you for checking out my work! Stay tuned!
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Some new flash designs made with random shapes! I would also love to do some custom filler pieces in this style!
Message me to book an appointment, there’s still openings available this month! Thanks for checking out my work!
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Just in time for the new Masters of the Universe movie, here’s some new flash! I saw the first Masters movie way back in 1987, and was a very disappointed kid, so I’m hoping they do it justice with this one!
Message me to book an appointment and let your nerd flag fly! Thanks for checking out my work!
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Tasty new flash for your eye holes! Come grab one for the everyday low price of $80!
Message to book an appointment, and get your body adorned with one of these or any of my other flash designs. I’m also down to do custom designs, so let me know what’s floating around in your noggin!
Thanks for checking out my work!
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A few recent pieces I got to do for some really nice folks!
Message me to book an appointment, custom or flash pieces!! And thank you for checking out my work!
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Here`s some lettering I did a few days ago. 😁 Message me to book an appointment!
Thanks for checking out my work!
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New flash drop! 👁️👄👁️
Each piece is repeatable and can be yours for just $80 (black and gray)! Check out my other available flash, and message me to book an appointment!
I also like to do custom designs, so send me your ideas! Thanks for checking out my work!
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💀 Fun little Reaper from my flash! 💀 Thanks Kevin!
Message me to book an appointment for any of my available flash or custom pieces! Thank you for checking out my work!
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Got to tattoo this design the other day! Had a lot of fun! Thanks Gabby! 😁 🙏
Some appointments still available for May! Message me to book and we`ll do something cool!
Thanks for checking out my work!
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A bit of a catch-up tattoo dump from a very fun Friday last week! Enjoyed doing some of the pieces from my latest flash sheet!
And I would love to do more of them! As a reminder all the pieces are repeatable, so they`re not just a one-and-done! Message me to book an appointment!
Thanks for checking out my work!
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Thought I’d try something a little different with flash designs. These creepy cuties are repeatable designs available for a steal at just $80 (black and gray only).
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Now available! Get one or eight of these repeatable flash designs for the low low price of $80 each (black and gray only)!
Message me to book! These will also be posted up on my flash wall at the shop, so stop by! Thanks for looking!
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Here’s another art timelapse, because why not?
Thanks for checking out my work. Have a wonderful day.
I don’t think I’ve posted an art timelapse, but I enjoy watching them, so here ya go! I used brushes and textures from @truegrittexturesupply as always!
Books are open, so if you would like this type of design as a tattoo, message me and we can put something together!
Thanks for checking out my work!
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Would love to do this piece! Message me to book an appointment and let me know what other kinds of designs you would like to see!
Thanks for checking out my work!
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Would love to do this piece! Hit me up if you want to schedule something and get it done!
Openings available this month! Thanks for looking.
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Spring has sprung! Here’s a few new designs to celebrate the warmer weather that will arrive…eventually 🙄
Spots still available for April. Thanks for checking out my work!
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Howdy pardner! Got to do this cowboy skull yesterday. Thanks Corey!
Message me to book! Spots still available for April! Thanks for checking out my work.
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Really enjoyed doing this piece! Thanks Andrew!
Appointments available! Message me to book and let`s do something cool! Thanks for looking!
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