Custom Tattoo Artist

Bubba Irwin Tattoo

Realism. Surrealism. Large-scale custom work.
Built to last a lifetime.

In Motion

Straight From the Studio

Recent work in motion, from Bubba's Instagram.

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“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
Bubba Irwin tattooing a client — black and white candid photo
Bubba Irwin, at work

The Artist

Bubba Irwin

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.

  • 20+Years Tattooing
  • 2Affiliated Studios
  • 100%Custom Work

Studios & Social

Find Bubba

Follow the work, and visit the studios he stands behind.

Consultations & Booking

Let's Build Your Tattoo

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.

  • All work is custom — references are a starting point, not a template.
  • Large-scale pieces (sleeves, back pieces) are booked as multi-session projects.
  • Deposits are required to secure appointment dates.

Prefer email? Reach out directly at Bubba@bubbairwintattoo.com

Attach photos, sketches, or examples of styles you like.

Submissions are delivered directly to Bubba@bubbairwintattoo.com. You'll receive a reply as soon as possible — usually within a few business days.