Ben Around Tattoos is a Virginia-based studio offering professional tattooing services (we do not pierce). We provide a high-end environment that balances classic aestheticism and popular culture. We take pride in the craft of tattooing and demonstrate it through each piece that is done in our studio!
Tattooing is one of the oldest professions as well as one of the oldest art forms in history. We pay careful attention to the fit and flow of each of our pieces and our goal is to ensure that each tattoo, no matter how big or small, gets done right the first time. Our team strives to create a unique atmosphere to get the custom piece of art that you would want to wear forever and can cherish for the years to come.
OUR STAFF
BEN
As long as Ben could remember He’s been into art and drawing. In 1993 he did his first tattoo and fell in love. In 2001 he moved to Charlottesville, working at and managing Capital Tattoo. In 2006 he opened his first shop, Ben Around Tattoos. Ben enjoys all styles of tattooing with a focus on black & grey, Asian, and hybrid tattooing (mostly black & grey with small pops of color). If you asked him what he likes to do best it would always be “make the client happy”. His main goal is providing the client with a good experience and outstanding artwork. He loves taking on new projects and is always up for unique ideas.
DUSTIN
A self taught tattoo artist from Charlottesville, VA, Dustin began tattooing when he was a teenager. He enjoys all aspects and styles of tattooing and has a particular passion for black and grey realism. Dustin is always looking for a challenge to make the seemingly impossible possible with new ideas, designs, and cover ups.
ENDRÉAS
A Charlottesville native, Endréas graduated from VCUarts in 2020 and has been back ever since. Starting as an apprentice under Ben, they’ve been continuing to pursue their passion for all things colorful and bold in the world of tattooing. They specialize in color and anime with a taste for anything from cute to creepy.
THE MOST RELAXING ATMOSPHERE, THE FINEST EQUIPMENT, THE STEADIEST HANDS.
Come on in, meet our friendly staff, and see why we’ve been awarded
“Best Place to Get Tattooed” by Best of C-ville four years in a row!
COME ON IN!
Every body is unique and so is every tattoo, which is why we prefer our customers to come into the shop to chat through their idea, receive an estimate and book an appointment with us in person.
So come on in to 703 W. Main St. and tell us what you had in mind for your amazing new tattoo. See you soon!