Custom Tattoo Artist
Realism. Surrealism. Large-scale custom work.
Built to last a lifetime.
The Work
Real pieces, straight off the needle. For the full, always-current portfolio, follow @bubbaitattoos.
Every piece is custom. Nothing is repeated.
In Motion
Recent work in motion, from Bubba's Instagram.
“A tattoo should look as good in twenty years as the day it healed. That's the standard. There is no other standard.”
— Bubba Irwin
The Artist
With more than two decades behind the machine, Bubba Irwin has built a reputation as one of the most versatile and dedicated tattoo artists working today. From large-scale black and grey realism to full-color surrealism, his portfolio reflects a career spent refining every discipline of the craft — never settling into a single lane.
Bubba's work is grounded in a simple philosophy: every tattoo should be built to last a lifetime. That means clean structure, deliberate composition, and honest collaboration with every client. A tattoo isn't just an image — it's a permanent piece of someone's story, and it deserves an artist who treats it that way.
Alongside his client work, Bubba is a studio owner and mentor, helping shape the next generation of artists through his affiliated shops — Old Town Ink and Glasshouse Tattoo — where the standard is the same as his own: uncompromising quality, a clean professional environment, and art that holds up decades from now.
Studios & Social
Follow the work, and visit the studios he stands behind.
Daily work, healed results, and works in progress.
@bubbaitattoosUpdates, announcements, and studio news.
Bubba Irwin TattooA modern, high-end custom studio built around clarity, craft, and client experience.
glasshousetattoo.comAn award-winning shop with a deep bench of talent and world-class custom work.
oldtownink.comConsultations & Booking
Tell Bubba what you have in mind. Share your idea, where you want it, and any reference images — the more detail, the better. Every inquiry goes straight to Bubba and his team, and you'll hear back about consultation availability, sizing, and pricing.
Prefer email? Reach out directly at Bubba@bubbairwintattoo.com