Resident Artists & Tattooers
Meet the talented resident crew behind Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio. Led by owner Connor Kirkman, our artists combine decades of combined tattooing experience across custom illustrative, black & grey realism, color traditional, script, and fine-line work.
Booking With Our Artists: All artists take walk-in clients daily on a first-come, first-served basis! For dedicated custom projects, stop by the shop anytime during business hours to consult directly with your artist of choice.
Connor Kirkman
Connor has been tattooing professionally since 2013! After purchasing Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio in 2021, Connor is looking to revitalize the brand and create a chill environment where the artists are comfortable and making the best art they can.
Connor is comfortable in all styles of tattooing—from high-contrast black & grey and large-scale Japanese sleeves to neo-traditional color and bold illustrative designs. Known for his calm bedside manner and patient consultation process, Connor takes the time to listen to clients and design enduring art tailored to their anatomy.
Resident Artists & Specialties
Each resident artist at Black Sparrow brings a distinctive creative voice and specialized mastery to the table:
Fine Line & Illustrative
Ben
Ben specializes in crisp, clean fine-line tattooing, geometric mandalas, botanical florals, and illustrative dark art. His meticulous needle control produces delicate lines that heal cleanly without blurring.
Specialties: Single-needle fine line, micro-botanicals, geometric patterns, blackwork.
Inquire for Ben
Color & Neo-Traditional
Chandler
Chandler brings rich, saturated colors and dynamic linework to the studio. With a deep passion for neo-traditional creatures, anime characters, and color realism, Chandler's tattoos pop with vivid intensity.
Specialties: Neo-traditional, color realism, anime, pop culture, bold contrast.
Inquire for Chandler
Realism & Chicano Script
José
José is our resident master of buttery smooth grey-wash gradients, portrait realism, and flowing custom lettering. Whether drafting custom Old English calligraphy or religious realism, José executes with finesse.
Specialties: Black and grey realism, Chicano lettering, religious iconography, portraits.
Inquire for José
Delicate & Ornamental
Jess
Jess specializes in soft, delicate aesthetics: ornamental lacework, whimsical wildlife, watercolor accents, and gentle memorial pieces. Her gentle touch makes her a favorite for first-time tattoo collectors.
Specialties: Ornamental, delicate florals, watercolor, soft shading, fine typography.
Inquire for Jess
American Traditional
Adrien
Adrien is steeped in the history of timeless American Traditional flash. Think heavy black lines, solid spit-shading, panthers, sparrows, sailing ships, and dagger roses designed to last a century.
Specialties: American traditional, bold flash, Japanese traditional, heavy blackwork.
Inquire for Adrien
Sterile Piercers
Body Piercing Specialists
Our dedicated piercing staff provides sterile needle-only piercings and ear curations utilizing exclusively implant-grade ASTM F-136 titanium and solid gold body jewelry.
Specialties: Ear curation, cartilage, nostril, septum, navel, oral piercings.
Piercing DetailsHow to Choose the Right Artist for Your Idea
Matching your vision with the right specialist ensures the finest possible result.
When you visit Black Sparrow, you don't have to guess. Our front desk staff will review your reference images, evaluate your preferred style, and recommend the resident artist whose portfolio and technique best match your project.
- For Portraits & Realism: Speak with Connor or José.
- For Fine Line & Botanicals: Speak with Ben or Jess.
- For Saturated Color & Neo-Trad: Speak with Chandler.
- For Classic Sailor Flash & Heavy Lines: Speak with Adrien.
