Scottsdale's Ink Master–Winning Tattoo Artist

Looking for a realistic tattoo artist in Scottsdale, AZ? Aaron "Bubba" Irwin co-owns Old Town Ink — the shop that won Ink Master and the first-ever "Master Shop" title — right here in the Valley.

Why Old Town Ink Is the Valley's Destination Shop

Old Town Ink isn't just a Scottsdale tattoo shop — it's the shop that beat the best in the country on national television. Bubba and studio partner DJ Tambe won it all on Ink Master: Shop Wars, and that competition standard is the everyday standard: clean, structural, realistic tattoos built to last a lifetime.

Clients come from across Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and greater Phoenix — and fly in from everywhere else — for portraits, black & grey realism, color realism, and large-scale custom sleeves.

What to Book in Scottsdale

Realistic portrait tattoos — family, tributes, icons — rendered with photographic depth
Black & grey realism — religious pieces, dark realism, statement sleeves
Color realism & surrealism — custom concepts designed around your story
Large-scale projects — sleeves, back pieces, and leg sleeves planned as one composition

Celebrity-Trusted, Arizona-Based

The same artist trusted by Kane Brown, Brett Young, Jason Aldean, Tyler Hubbard, Gary Allan, and Tracy Lawrence books everyday collectors in the Valley. If you want the best realistic tattoo Arizona has to offer, this is the chair. Also in Music City? Visit Bubba's Nashville location at Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville.

Ready to Sit in the Chair?

Every piece is custom and every project starts with a conversation. Tell Bubba your idea, placement, and references — consultations are reviewed personally.

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