Mike Coleman was born and raised right outside of Boston, MA. He’s been a creator all of his life, even at a young age, he could be seen drawing on restaurant placemats and always keeping a sketchbook close by. Michael dabbled in many different art forms in his artistic career, with a heavy background in street art he started to developing his style day in and day out. He picked up his first tattoo machine at 20 years old and quickly got busy tattooing friends and family. Over the following years, He apprenticed in a local tattoo shop and got his professional license in 2016. After working in a few different studios in the Boston area, he opened up his own shop in 2021 where he worked till early 2025 before relocating to a private studio in Chicago, IL. Mike continues to push the limits and venture into various artistic avenues including designing custom accessories, and launching a streetwear brand of his own. With a Great-Great Grandfather who was a tattoo artist, you can say that tattooing runs in his blood.

SIGNATURE STYLES - BLACK AND GREY || REALISM || FINE LINE || SURREALISM || CUSTOM LETTERING || PORTRAITS

THE WAY I TACKLE EVERY TATTOO PROJECT

I like to work in full day sittings, Monday through Friday; weekends on occasion.  I do this to produce the highest quality tattoo for you! I don’t want you to feel like I am rushing through your appointment and I definitely don’t want my tattoos to reflect that. I choose certain references for a given tattoo because I feel that it will make the piece stronger or have more flow into it. I will always give my honest advice to you on what the best approach is to achieve the greatest outcome. Some bigger tattoos like sleeves, half sleeves, etc., will require more than one appointment. Depending on the intricacy or skin condition, it might extend the process of the tattoo as well. Everyone’s skin is different and every tattoo is different; understand that every tattooer works differently and will tackle a project differently. My mission isn’t how fast I can finish the piece, but that the final product in the end is at the best quality. Every session includes setting up, drawing, stenciling and application of aftercare wrap. Every tattoo is charged by the hour, set at $250/hour. If your tattoo is not done in this time period, another session will be scheduled 2.5 to 3 weeks in-between appointments for healing time.

I layout and draw all artwork the night before, I do this to keep things fresh in my mind and also between the client and I. I do this also so we can vibe back and forth to see what works and what doesn’t.  I put a lot of time, effort, and energy into every piece I do and I do not draw anything prior. I work a lot better spontaneously and am most creative this way. I understand this requires a lot of trust and I wish to build this with you; I only have the best intentions to give you the best tattoo I can produce. I do have in-person consultations to meet and discuss what you’re looking to have done and we can set you up an appointment that day with a required deposit. Deposits are usually based on the size of the project, one hour of time is required for small projects ($250) and two hours of time ($500) for large projects! If you have any questions, I’m always available to answer whatever you might have for me. I look forward to seeing what you have in mind for your next project!

-MIKE COLEMAN-