Tattoo artist with tattoos and black gloves creating a tattoo on a person's leg in a tattoo studio.

Hey, I tattoo people.

Ahoy, I’m Johnny a New York based tattoo apprentice, learning and growing one piece at a time. I’m always up for new projects — so if you’re down to be a part of the journey smash that button below. Scroll down to check out my work and see what I’ve been cooking up lately.

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Recent Work, Healed + Fresh

Colorful tattoo of a tiger's face with plants growing from its head, including bamboo and palm trees.

Tattoo of a man wearing a red and black baseball cap with the letter 'B', sunglasses, and a moustache, with the phrase 'Do It For Dale' written below.

Tattoo of a cartoon-style creature with a bird-like beak, holding a pencil and a stack of paper.

Tattoo of a flaming skull with two arrows crossing behind it and the words 'DIE YOUNG' written below.

A tattoo of a red and black cartoonish demon with horns, a skull-like face, and a menacing expression.

A tattoo of a skull with glowing orange eyes and an orange nose, with crossed bones behind it, on skin.

Black and gray tattoo of a pickaxe crossed with a small axe on a person's arm.

Black ink tattoo of a flying bird holding a small branch with a flower, with a detailed flower beneath it.

Tattooo of a woman with dark hair wearing a pirate hat with a skull, gold hoop earrings, a red scarf, and a teal neckerchief, holding a sword in her mouth.

A colorful tattoo of Articuno, a legendary bird Pokémon, featuring blue wings, a sleek body, and a crest on its head, surrounded by mountains, clouds, and water waves.

Tattoo of two boxing gloves hanging from a ribbon, with a yellow flower below, in traditional tattoo style.

Tattoo of a blue cartoon dinosaur with orange eyes, sharp teeth, and steam coming from its nose.

Repeatable Tattoo Flash

Tattoo-style illustration featuring a pirate skull with a beard and pirate hat, a hand holding a snake, a skull with headphones, an octopus, a bottle with a cross, and a balloon with a skull and crossbones. Text includes "Johnny Calta 2025", "Trust N

A comic-style illustration of a tiger's head with bamboo shoots growing from it on the left, and a tiger in a walking pose on the right. The background is beige, and the artist's signature "Johnny Calta" is in red at the bottom right.

Collection of traditional-style tattoo designs including a mermaid, a fish, a swallow, an anchor entwined with a rope, a skull with crossbones, a sailing ship, and the artist's signature "Johnny Calta 24".

Six tattoo-style skull illustrations on a beige background. The top left shows a skull inside an orange flower with green leaves. The top center features a skull with a helmet engulfed in flames. The top right depicts a red and black flower. The bott

Traditional tattoo design featuring a sailing ship with a black flag, lightning bolts, a skull wearing a bandana, roses, palm trees, sharks, and a snake, with the phrase 'Raise the Black' and the years 2020 and 2025.

Collection of black and gray tattoo-style illustrations with skeletons, skulls, a spider with a skull on its back, a grim reaper holding a scythe, a rose, and a dripping moon, surrounded by small stars and dots, with the text 'Johnny Calta 2025'.

A collection of traditional tattoo-style illustrations on a beige background, including a crocodile head, a raccoon face, a rose, a skull with a lion, a snake with a mountain, a campfire, a bear head, a mushroom, and various smaller decorative elemen

Collection of six colorful tattoo-style illustrations featuring popular characters and objects: a purple handheld gaming device with a rose, a stylized mythical creature with flames and leaves, a can of Caprisun with fruit and flowers, a cartoon bear

Collection of colorful tattoo-style illustrations including a skull, a frog, a tiger paw, a roaring tiger, a goldfish, a hand with fish scale pattern holding a rolled paper, a smiling turtle, a muscular fish holding a spear, a helmeted skull, a screa

Collection of traditional Japanese tattoo-style images including a dragon, a chrysanthemum flower, a tiger with a skull, a blue-faced mythological figure, a wizened man with a cigarette, and a red demon with horns.

Collection of traditional American tattoo-style images including a potted plant, a fierce black panther with a dagger, a roaring gorilla, a crowned pelican with a rose, boxing gloves, a skull in a fire, a woman with a bandana smoking a pipe, and a cr

Three traditional tattoo-style images: a sword wrapped in ivy leaves with small stars, a flaming towers with an eye inside the flame, and a dagger wrapped with roses and a banner reading "RIDE-NOW."

Tattoo-style illustration featuring a central large tiger's head with an open mouth, surrounded by a floral design at the top left, a snarling panther at the bottom left, a roaring jaguar at the top right, and a rearing lion surrounded by leaves at t

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FAQ

Fill out the booking form on my site with your idea, placement, and reference images. Once I review it, I’ll get back to you with availability and next steps. Got a quick question? DM is fine too.
Yep. All appointments require a $50 deposit.

This will hold your appointment time and cover any prep or design work. If you need to reschedule, your deposit can transfer with at least 48 hours’ notice. No-shows or last-minute cancellations forfeit the deposit.
I price pieces based on size, placement, detail, and whether we’re doing color or black & grey. Flash sometimes has a fixed rate. Once I get a sense of what you’re thinking, I’ll send a quote—straightforward, no mystery math.
I am currently focused on American traditional and some Japanese traditional style tattoos, but I’m always down to take on something new! Check out my portfolio to get a feel for my work/style.
$50 deposit to lock your spot. Pay the rest when we’re done with our session. Tips are always appreciated. Cash is king, but Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle work too.
Get a good night’s sleep, eat before your appointment, and stay hydrated. Avoid alcohol or blood thinners 24 hours beforehand. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a snack if we’re going long.
You’re welcome to bring one support person, but space is limited and the vibe stays best when it’s low-key. No kids or large groups, please.
Absolutely. My studio is a welcoming and respectful space for everyone.