cUSTOM TATTOOS

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Custom tattoos are not just ink on skin

Custom tattoos are not just ink on skin; they are a deeply personal form of expression that captures your unique story. Unlike pre-designed tattoos, personalized tattoos are crafted specifically to reflect your ideas, personality, and style, creating a truly unique piece of art. Ready to bring your vision to life? Create a tattoo that's as distinctive as you are. As a dedicated custom tattoo shop, our process ensures that every permanent piece we create is uniquely yours.

Tattoo Styles

We offer a wide range of tattoo styles to match your unique vision. Whether you’re drawn to the detailed work of realism, the vibrant hues of watercolor, the bold lines of traditional tattoos, or the timeless shades of black and grey, we’ve got you covered. Our artists also specialize in fine line, Japanese, and anime tattoos, and even the perfect custom lettering tattoo, ensuring your design is as unique and personal as your story.

Explore our range of custom tattoo designs, from half or full sleeves to wrist or leg tattoos, and find the perfect style that speaks to you. Whether you want a full-body piece or intricate, personalized tattoo designs, our artwork is crafted to reflect your unique style and preferences.

Black & Grey

Tattoo of a deer skull with antlers, with a bird flying above it.
Close-up of a person's upper body with detailed tattoos, including a Celtic knot, a sun symbol, and a moon surrounded by clouds and stars.
Tattoo of a stethoscope forming a heart shape, with a flower and leaves on one side.
A detailed black and gray tattoo on a person's forearm depicting a warrior wearing a helmet and armor, holding a spear, with a bird flying above and a rose at the bottom.
A floral tattoo on a person's side, featuring shaded flowers and leaves in black and gray ink.
Black and gray tattoo of a rose with leaves on a person's side.
Black and gray tattoo of a rose and a butterfly on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a classical woman’s bust on a man's upper arm, with abstract and geometric elements around her head and shoulder.
Tattoo of a deer with one side as a detailed realistic head and the other as a wing, with geometric symbols above.
Tattoo of a wolf's face wearing a stylized mask with circular patterns and jewelry, in black and gray ink.
Black and gray floral tattoo featuring two large flowers, surrounding leaves, and buds on the forearm.
Tattoo of an eagle with a moon face, stars, a paint bucket, and a paintbrush on upper arm.
A tattoo of a dove flying with rays of light behind it, followed by a religious quote, and three crosses at the bottom.
Tattoo of a detailed feather on an arm.
Tattoo of a flying eagle with detailed feathers on upper chest
Tattoo of a stretching jaguar with a detailed, spotted coat and a long, curled tail on a person's upper arm.
Tattoo of a human skull in profile, with the top of the head depicted as a globe on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a daffodil flower, a footprint, and the word 'Myja' on a person's upper arm.
A tattoo of a skull with long hair wearing a naval hat, framed in an oval shape, with the name 'Franklin' on a banner below.

Color & Watercolor

Tattoo of a cute cartoon character with a large black hat with a skull emblem, holding a heart with the word 'EVIL' inside, on a person's upper arm.
Close-up of a colorful butterfly tattoo on a person's upper leg, with black and white wing edges and shades of blue and purple in the wings.
Tattoo of a sunflower with green stem and leaves on a person's upper arm.
Colorful cartoon-style tattoo of a smiling purple dragon with orange wings and yellow horns printed on a person's skin.
A tattoo of a slice of pecan pie with the phrase "Don't tip it" written below.
Tattoo of a pink bird perched on a branch with small leaves on a person's upper shoulder.
Colorful tattoo of a rose with pop art style on a person's upper arm. The rose includes shades of teal, orange, and pink, with a black stem and leaves. The person is wearing a striped sleeveless top.
Tattoo of a large red letter 'O' with black outline, surrounded by gray shading, and a green rose with a brown center crossing over it.
Tattoo of an American flag with a blue field and white stars, a black safety pin above, and the words 'We the People' in black cursive script on the hand.
A person's forearm features a colorful tattoo of a four-leaf clover with green and yellow shading and a small black outline. Below it, there is a black and gray tattoo of an upside-down potion bottle with a skull and crossbones symbol on it.
A colorful tattoo of various flowers including a yellow sunflower, pink tulip, white daisy, and blue bell, tied together with a blue ribbon.
Tattoo of a tree with orange and red leaves on a person's upper arm.
Tattoo of a letter J in rainbow colors on skin.
Two butterfly tattoos on a person's leg, one with blue, pink, and purple wings, and the other with yellow and black wings.
Tattoo of a crown with red and blue gemstones, and the phrase "love you girl" written underneath on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a branch with green leaves and the words 'I love you' written below.
Tattoo of Winnie the Pooh holding honey jar, with words 'Braver', 'Stronger', and 'Smarter' around him, and a small butterfly near the word 'Braver'.
Tattoo of the words "Before and After" in black font surrounded by colorful paint splashes in pink, orange, green, yellow, and blue.
Tattoo of a cartoon-style bomb inside a light bulb with a fission explosion inside and small burning fuse sparks on top.
A tattoo of the planet Saturn with its rings, featuring orange and brown colors, on a person's skin.
Tattoo of Snoopy hugging Woodstock with a red heart above his head on a person's arm.
Colorful tattoo of a tree with black branches and roots, surrounded by a rainbow watercolor background.
Colorful tattoo of a blue flower with green leaves on a person's arm.
A tattoo of a flag with red stars, a fist, and lightning bolts in black, gray, and teal colors.
Close-up of a tattoo of green leaves and a vine on a person's arm.
Colorful gecko tattoo on a person's shoulder.
Colorful tattoo of a cat with tiger-like stripes, depicted in an abstract, petroglyph style on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a heart with rainbow colors and a black outline.
Tattoo of a pink peony flower with green leaves and a bee inside, and the words "Nanny" and "Rest in Peace" written below.
Colorful tattoo of a mermaid with flowing hair and tail, with the words "love yourself first" written in cursive beside it.
Tattoo of the word "Ohana" and a cute cartoon Stitch from Disney's "Lilo and Stitch" on a person's upper chest near the shoulder.
Colorful tattoo of a jellyfish on a person's ankle, with blue and pink colors and intricate tentacle details.
Tattoo of a warrior in armor with a horned helmet, holding a blade, surrounded by cherry blossom branches and a moon in the background.
Tattoo of a cute dragon with green eyes and wings, with the words 'Love always, Mom' written above it.

cover-up & retouch

A detailed black and gray tattoo of a large rose with leaves, covering most of a person's hand and wrist.
Tattoo of a black feather on an individual's forearm.
A tattoo of a skull on the back of a hand, with the word 'BEFORE' written across it.
A tattoo of a detailed hand skeleton on a person's forearm and hand.
A star-shaped tattoo on skin

fine line & micro

Two fish tattoos on skin, one outlined in red and the other in black, both depicting a fish with spots and fins.
A person's forearm with a simple black ink tattoo of a delicate, leafless vine with small leaves and tiny flower buds.
Tattoo of a whale on a person's skin
Tattoo of two hands holding each other with floral elements emerging from the hands on a person's left arm.
Close-up of a person's shoulder with a small tattoo of three stars.
A tattoo of a delicate, thin, black line drawing of a rose stem with small roses and leaves, located on a person's forearm.
Tattoo on skin featuring an outline of the Ohio State University logo with the names Adelynn, Braylen, Lytighan, and Rowan written around it.
A tattoo featuring a minimalist compass with an arrow pointing downward, a half-circle, and a small star at the arrow's tip on a person's forearm.
Tattoo of a city skyline in black ink on person's thigh.
Close-up of a person's ear with a small, simple black line tattoo of a plant or leaves on the upper part.
Tattoo of geometric hearts and a triangle on ankle with the word 'chovej' in cursive.
Black line drawing of a small bouquet of flowers and leaves tattoo on person's thigh.
Tattoo of a stylized tree with leaves and roots inside a circle on a woman's upper back.
A small tattoo of a minimalistic city skyline on a person's inner elbow.
Black and gray tattoo of a whale skull adorned with flowers on a person's forearm, with a striped shirt visible in the background.
Close-up of a person's ear with a tattoo of a black tree branch along the outer edge.
Tattoo of a dreamcatcher with a feather and the word 'Stay' written vertically.
Tattoo of two black snakes intertwined, facing each other on a person's lower leg.
Tattoo of a cute, smiling puppy on a person's wrist.
A black and gray floral tattoo of a rose on a person's forearm, with some leaves and a stem.
Tattoo of a baby's face with closed eyes, wearing a headband with a bow, and a halo of thorny branches around the head.
Tattoo of a figure with a flower head and a bird on a line, surrounded by leaf borders, on person's forearm.
Tattoo of the outline map of the state of Texas.
Temporary tattoo of black leaf and branch design on person's upper chest
Tattoo of the outline of Ohio with some numbers inside it.
Tattoo of a lemon slice with intricate detail on a person's arm.
A person's forearm tattoo featuring a delicate line drawing of a flowering plant with five flowers and leaves. Two butterflies are hovering near the flowers. The person is wearing a floral-patterned blouse.
Tattoo of a floral branch with leaves and flowers, alongside the text 'to live for the hope of it all'.
Tattoo of a cat with a mouse's head, whiskers, and ears, with a curly tail and a letter B below.

geometric & ornamental

Two people with matching tattoos of a compass with a feather on the needle, one on the arm and one on the shoulder.
Black and gray mandala tattoo with intricate geometric patterns on person’s chest.
Tattoo of a tree with roots and a bird sitting on a branch.
Tattoo featuring a tree intertwined with a DNA strand, with clock elements and celestial symbols surrounding it.
Tattoo of a circular geometric design on a person's forearm.

lettering & script

Tattoo on the upper back reading 'everything happens for a reason' in cursive script.
Two arms displaying matching tattoos with the phrases "no matter where" and "no matter what" in cursive script, with a small heart next to the top tattoo.
Close-up of a tattoo on a person's arm reading 'Love' in cursive black ink.
Close-up of a tattoo with Roman numerals on skin
Tattoo of the words 'Brooklyn Baby' in cursive on a person's upper arm.
Tattoo of the word "Blessed" in ornate script on a person's forearm.
Tattoo on a person's forearm with the words 'divine feminine' in black script.
Two arms with tattoos; the left arm has a tattoo in cursive that says 'Certain et Vici' and the right arm has a tattoo in bold script that says 'Certaqui et Vici'; the right arm also features a tattoo of a moth or butterfly.
Tattooed wrists with the words 'Stay' and 'Strong' in cursive script, taken from above, with a wooden floor and person's legs in the background.
Tattoo on person's forearm with the words "HUSTLE" in bold black letters and "stay hard" in red cursive, with "stay" above "HUSTLE" and "hard" below.
Tattoo of the word 'grateful' surrounded by a barbed wire design on an arm.
A tattoo on a person's arm featuring a depiction of Jesus Christ and a lion, with the text 'Jesus Went.'
A crossword tattoo on a person's leg featuring the words 'SPENCE,' 'SEVILLE,' 'OLIVE,' and 'NOAH'.
Tattoo of the word 'Barber' with a pair of scissors replacing the letter 'b' on a man's scalp, and another tattoo with the Roman numeral 'XC' below the ear.
Three individuals with matching tattoos of the year 1743, with the middle tattoo including additional numbers 1743.4.
Tattoo of a sun with rays and the text 'Listen every come back big'.
Tattoo on a person's arm that says 'Beautiful' with a small green heart over the 'i'.
A tattoo on a person's skin with the word "Baby" written in a decorative cursive font.
Tattoo of flowers and a stem with the name 'Christopher' written along it.
Tattoo on skin that reads 'Strive For Greatness' in cursive font.
A person showing off a tattoo on their forearm that reads "By Any Means" in cursive lettering.

portrait & realism

Close-up of a paw with pads and claws next to a tattoo of a sleeping lion's face with a flower on its head.
Close-up of a tattoo of a tiger's face with vivid blue eyes on a person's arm, with a red shirt in the background.
Tattoo of a tiger's eyes on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a cracked, weathered letter M with a 3D effect on skin.
Black and gray tattoo of a bear's face with a large daisy flower partially covering one eye on a person's arm.
Black ink tattoo of a bird with foliage and abstract elements on skin
Tattoo of a dog's face with the name 'Dippy LeeAnn', a paw print, a date '3-3-16', and a small red heart.
Tattoo of a shark on a person's forearm.
Tattoo of a sea turtle on a person's ankle, with detailed shell and flippers.
Black and gray tattoo of a mountain landscape with a forest, river, and a boat with a sail on a person's arm.
Tattoo on a person's thigh featuring a triangle with an eye inside, surrounded by flowing, curly lines.
Tattoo of a nature scene with flowers and a cat on the person's forearm.

meet our artists

Jesse James Doering tattoo artist in Columbus

Jesse James Doering

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tessa simmons tattoo artist in Columbus

Tessa Simmons

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collin joiner tattoo artist in Columbus

Collin Joiner

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hollyanna jandarian tattoo artist in Columbus

Hollyanna Jandarian

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rodger carorian tattoo artist in Columbus

Rodger Craft

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abrahan moreno tattoo artist in Columbus

Abraham Moreno

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tj connors tattoo artist in Columbus

TJ Connors

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alexis dawn tattoo artist in Columbus

Alexis Dawn

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zach caldwell tattoo artist in Columbus

Zach “kitty” Caldwell

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Why Choose Custom Tattoos?

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Unique

Custom tattoos are made just for you, based on your ideas, making them truly one-of-a-kind. This includes our custom face tattoos, adding a personal touch.

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Creative Freedom

With custom tattoos, you control the design. From concept to detail, you’re part of the process, ensuring it’s exactly what you want.

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Perfect Fit

Custom tattoos are tailored to reflect your personality or story. Our artists make sure the design aligns perfectly with your vision.

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High-Quality Art

Our skilled artists ensure your tattoo looks amazing and lasts for years, whether it’s a custom design or an intricate face tattoo.

tattoo process

01

Consultation

Start with a friendly chat where you share your ideas and inspirations. We’ll gather all the details to fully understand your vision for your custom tattoo.

02

Design

Our artist will create initial sketches based on your input. You'll review and adjust the design until it’s perfect and give final approval before we proceed.

03

Tattooing

Once the design is set, we’ll schedule your session. On the day of your appointment, we’ll guide you through the tattooing process, from preparation to aftercare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, changes can be made to your custom tattoo design after the initial draft. Our artists will work with you to ensure the final design matches your vision perfectly.

  • Bring any reference images, ideas, or inspirations that represent what you’re looking for. This can include pictures, sketches, or descriptions of styles you like. During this meeting, we can also discuss the overall custom tattoo cost so you have a clear understanding of the budget based on your design's size and complexity.

  • Selecting the right artist depends on the style and complexity of your design. At Burned Heart Tattoos, we have specialists in various styles, including Japanese, realism, and watercolor tattoos. Browse our artists' portfolios to find the perfect match for your project.

  • The time required to design a custom tattoo varies based on the complexity of the design and the artist’s schedule. Simple designs may take a few days, while intricate pieces could require several weeks of collaboration.