Ink Master Champion
Artist, Creator, Father
Tattoo
Ink Master winner. Realism. Surrealism. Large-scale custom work.
Built to last a lifetime.
Scottsdale & Mesa, Arizona ◆ Nashville, Tennessee
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
Aaron "Bubba" Irwin is an elite American tattoo artist known worldwide for his technical precision, structural depth, and mastery of realistic artwork and detailed portraits. Entirely self-taught through intense trial, error, and dedicated practice at home, Bubba forged a distinct artistic path that completely bypassed traditional gatekeepers — launching him to the absolute top of the industry and leading him to establish world-class destinations like Old Town Ink in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Glasshouse Tattoo, located inside Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville bar on Broadway.
Bubba's work is grounded in a simple philosophy: every tattoo should be built to last a lifetime. Clean structure, deliberate composition, and honest collaboration with every client — because a tattoo isn't just an image, it's a permanent piece of someone's story.
Bubba's historic run on Paramount Network's hit competition series Ink Master cemented his legacy as a titan of the craft:
Competitor
Champion with Old Town Ink — inaugural "Master Shop" title
Veteran coach
The trusted choice for elite cultural figures, professional athletes, and country music royalty:
When the cameras are off and the shop lights go down, Bubba is just a real, down-to-earth guy who is fiercely devoted to his kids. That deep love for his family shapes everything he does. He brings an unmatched, grind-it-out work ethic to his life and business, fueled by a genuine passion for what he creates and a rare ability to look way past the ink on skin to see the actual person underneath. When you sit in his chair, you aren't just a client — he treats every single person who walks through his doors like a part of his own family. At the end of the day, Bubba is just as proud of being a great dad as he is of being a master of his craft.
The Difference
When you commission a piece from Aaron "Bubba" Irwin, you aren't just getting a tattoo — you are investing in world-class, museum-grade art engineered to last a lifetime. Here is why elite clients, music icons, and collectors from across the country trust Bubba with their skin.
As an Ink Master Champion and veteran coach, Bubba operates at the absolute apex of the industry. His hyper-realistic portraits and intricate visual depth are the product of decades of self-taught grit, relentless perfectionism, and an unmatched eye for anatomy and contrast. If you want portraiture that actually breathes, commands attention, and defies aging — this is the standard.
When celebrities and country music royalty — including Kane Brown, Brett Young, and Jason Aldean — need elite-tier work, they fly in or book out private sessions with Bubba. When you sit in his chair, you are getting the exact same caliber of artistry trusted by people who can afford to work with literally anyone on earth.
Bubba's entire journey is completely self-made. Without traditional gatekeepers, he forged his technique through intense dedication and a blue-collar work ethic instilled by his father. That same unwavering discipline carries over into how he treats his clients — alongside being a fiercely devoted father who brings that grounded pride and protection to everything he builds.
Whether you're visiting his co-owned flagship shop Old Town Ink in Scottsdale, Arizona, stepping into Glasshouse — located right inside Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville bar on Broadway and co-operated alongside fellow legend Chris Nunez — or booking an ultra-exclusive private luxury experience through Branded Tattoo Co., the environment matches the art: high-end, high-energy, and completely unforgettable.
Studios & Social
Follow the work, and visit the studios he stands behind.
Daily work, healed results, and works in progress.
@bubbaitattoosJelly Roll's Broadway bar — where Glasshouse brings tattoo culture to the heart of Music City.
goodnightnashville.comInside Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville bar on Broadway — co-operated with Ink Master legend Chris Nunez.
goodnightnashville.com/glass-houseBubba's co-owned, award-winning flagship shop in Scottsdale, Arizona — home base for world-class custom work.
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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.
Sessions are booked at Old Town Ink in Scottsdale, Arizona — serving the Mesa, Tempe, and greater Phoenix area — and at Glasshouse Tattoo inside Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee.
Prefer email? Reach out directly at Bubba@bubbairwintattoo.com