CUSTOM TATTOO STUDIO · ASTON, PA
Explore the studio, meet our artists, and find the right fit for your next tattoo.
CARVIN’ INK / ASTON, PATHE STUDIO
Your first tattoo or the next chapter of a full sleeve—your ideas deserve time and attention. We’ll talk through your concept, placement, and scale, then connect you with the right artist.
Meet the people behind the work ↗01 / FIND YOUR ARTIST
OWNER / TATTOO ARTIST
BLACK & GREY REALISM
Instagram · @carver_tattoos ↗Christian is the owner of Carvin’ Ink and specializes in black-and-grey realism. He enjoys creating large-scale custom pieces featuring portraits, statues, wildlife, religious imagery, and other meaningful subjects. His focus is always on designing tattoos that flow naturally with the body and reflect each client’s individual vision.
TATTOO ARTIST / Manager
Color realism · Bold color work · Black & grey
Instagram · @scottydoestattoos ↗Scott specializes in color realism and enjoys creating large-scale custom pieces with bold, saturated color. He likes working with subjects that allow for strong contrast, rich detail, and plenty of personality. His focus is on building vibrant tattoos that flow naturally with the body and remain clear and eye-catching.
TATTOO ARTIST
All-round artist · Comics & books · Black & grey · Color
Instagram · @Fredrick_tigerman ↗Fredrick has been tattooing for more than 20 years and is comfortable working across a wide range of styles. His experience has taken him through just about every kind of project, from cover-ups to fully custom designs. These days, he especially enjoys gaming-inspired tattoos, including Dungeons & Dragons, along with characters from books and movies.
TATTOO ARTIST
Fine detail · Color · Black & grey
Instagram · @mrs.slowpokes ↗Yanny has been tattooing for nearly 10 years and enjoys working across a wide range of styles. She especially enjoys smaller pieces that call for clean execution and tight detail. Her focus is on creating thoughtful, well-balanced tattoos that stay clear and readable, even at a smaller scale.
APPRENTICE
Aspiring fine detail & color
Instagram · @aprilsarttattoos ↗April is an apprentice who has been tattooing on skin for nearly a year. With a background in painting, she brings an artist’s eye and an established creative foundation into her transition to tattooing. She is currently open to exploring all styles as she builds her skills, finds her direction, and continues enjoying the process of creating.
APPRENTICE
Aspiring black & grey
Instagram · @chase.tatss ↗Chase is an apprentice who has been tattooing on skin for nearly a year. He is working toward specializing in black-and-grey, with a particular interest in realism. As he continues developing his technique, he is focused on building strong fundamentals, improving with every piece, and growing into the style he hopes to make his own.
02 / THE WORK
BLACK & GREY REALISM
Color realism · Bold color work · Black & grey
All-round artist · Comics & books · Black & grey · Color
Fine detail · Color · Black & grey
Aspiring fine detail & color
Aspiring black & grey
03 / FROM IDEA TO INK
Tell us about your idea, placement, estimated size in inches, and preferred artist. We’ll follow up by email for reference photos.
We’ll arrange an in-person or phone consultation to talk through the design, approach, and pricing.
Once the details are agreed on, a deposit secures your appointment. Your artist will walk you through what comes next.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Still have a question? We’re happy to help.
Call the studio ↗We offer half-day and full-day sessions, with flat-rate quotes available for projects that don’t fit those formats. Each artist sets their own pricing. Send your idea, size, and placement for a quote.
Include a brief description of your idea, placement on your body, estimated size in inches, and the artist you’d like to work with. After you submit, we’ll reach out by email to discuss your ideas and request reference photos.
Yes. Once you and your artist agree on the project, a deposit is required to secure your appointment. Your artist will confirm the amount and the booking and rescheduling terms before you pay.
Absolutely. We can arrange an in-person or phone consultation to discuss your ideas. Start an inquiry below so we can connect you with the right artist.
Availability varies by artist and day. Call the studio at 610-549-8770 or check our Instagram for current openings before you head over.
Your artist will give you aftercare instructions suited to your tattoo and the dressing used. Follow those instructions and contact the studio if you have questions during healing.
04 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Give us a starting point. We’ll take it from there.
COME FIND US
1 B Rosalie Lane · Aston, PA 19014 ↗Monday – Tuesday By appointment
Wednesday – Saturday11 am – 7 pm
Sunday-Closed