About Johnny – NYC Tattooer & Artist
Hey, I’m Johnny – tattooer in progress, lifelong drawer, and all-around creative thinker.
Tattooing grew out of years of drawing and design, where I learned to make ideas clear, intentional, and bold. Now, I’m diving into the craft – studying the fundamentals, respecting the culture, and earning my place one tattoo at a time.
I’m drawn to the rich traditions of tattooing – the flash, the rules, and the limitations that make tattoos last. Whether it’s custom work or flash, my goal is simple: create pieces that stick, both on skin and in memory.
Everything I know from illustration and design –composition, flow, problem-solving—feeds my tattoo work, but tattooing keeps me learning, curious, and pushing myself every day.
Outside the shop, I’m in New York with my wife, wrangling our ever-growing jungle of plants, binging Star Wars, or taking long walks because my roommate insists I don’t “move enough.”
To quiz me on my legitimacy, or discuss the possibility of working together shoot me an email: hello@johnnycalta.com