About The Artist
Based in Downtown Salem, Massachusetts, The Son of Darkness Tattoo Artist is a fine artist and professional tattooist whose creative foundation lies in the academic study of oil painting and classical realism. His mastery of light, depth, and storytelling transforms each piece — whether on canvas or skin — into a cinematic experience.
His work blends cinematic realism, portraiture, black & grey, and full color concepts, as well as custom cover-ups and original compositions that push the boundaries between art and anatomy. Every project is designed with precision, emotion, and artistic integrity.
As a painter and tattoo artist, he approaches each project as a fine-art composition, blending years of academic technique with contemporary style — resulting in tattoos that are timeless, meaningful, and technically flawless.
Studio Paintings
Complex Cover-Ups · Complete Transformations
Old tattoos, faded work, mistakes or designs that no longer represent you are not a limitation.
These transformations demonstrate how complex cover-ups can be rebuilt into cohesive,
powerful pieces — approached with the same artistic mindset as a painting.
Every cover-up presents a different challenge.
The goal is never to simply hide what was there before,
but to rebuild the area into a balanced, intentional composition —
one that feels natural on the body and timeless in execution.
SELECTED WORKS
(To explore the full portfolio — with videos and high-resolution pieces — visit our official Instagram page, and return here anytime to book your session.)
Custom Projects & Booking Policy
I work exclusively on custom tattoo projects. Each project is quoted individually based on size, complexity, level of detail, and artistic direction.
Projects are executed using session blocks. Not all tattoos can be completed in a single session — many realism and cover-up projects require multiple sessions to achieve the proper result.
Half-Day Session
- Duration: approx. 5 hours
- Rate: $1,500 USD
- Focused progress on a custom project
Full-Day Session
- Duration: approx. 8 hours
- Rate: $2,400 USD
- Ideal for large-scale realism & cover-ups
Design Deposit
A $250 USD design deposit is required to begin the creative process and secure your appointment. This fee is not deducted from the session total and must be sent via Zelle. Non-refundable. One reschedule allowed with 48h notice.
Additional time outside the original project scope may be billed at $300 USD per hour.
Payments
Remaining balances are paid in cash or Zelle on the day of the appointment. No other payment methods are accepted.
Budget & Project Adjustment
The hourly rate and session structure are fixed; however, I understand that some clients may already have a predetermined budget in mind for their tattoo project.
If you have an approximate budget, please let me know. This helps me guide you on how the overall design, composition, and artistic approach can be adapted to fit your investment while maintaining the highest standard of quality.
When you contact me via email with your project description, photos, and references, please include the budget you intend to invest. This information helps me determine what is artistically achievable within your concept.
REQUEST A TATTOO APPOINTMENT
Please include all relevant information so I can properly evaluate your request:
1. WHAT TYPE OF PIECE ARE YOU LOOKING TO GET?
- Cover-up
- New tattoo
- Portrait
- Specific illustrative style
- Full-color realism / Black & Grey / Horror / Cinematic concepts
2. PHOTOS & REFERENCES
- If it’s a cover-up, send clear photos of the tattoo you want to cover.
- If it’s a new piece, include photos of the area where you’d like to get tattooed.
- If you have visual references (concepts, colors, style, illustrations), attach them as well.
3. DESCRIBE YOUR IDEA IN DETAIL
- Your illustrative concept.
- The main elements you want included.
- The mood or aesthetic you want the piece to transmit.
- Whether you want it in color, black & grey, or mixed.
4. PREFERRED APPOINTMENT / AVAILABILITY
- If you’re looking to book as soon as possible.
- Or if you have a specific date or month in mind.
Once I have all this information, I’ll personally review your project. If it’s a good fit for us to work together, I’ll then send you instructions on how to access the private final reservation form.