Tattoos by Johnny Calta

Ahoy, I’m Johnny a New York based tattooer at Ink Centre Tattoo, learning and growing one piece at a time. I’m always up for new projectsand love to work on both custom tattoos and repeatable flash. I’m always looking to take on new projects and collaborate with clients who want something built to last.

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

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.

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 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.