JamesArmstrong
Curlys Tattoo parlor
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About James
Born in Germany to a military family, James eventually made Brunswick, Georgia his home before landing in Athens with his three kids. With 16 years of tattooing experience and a background as an Army veteran, he brings both precision and authenticity to every piece. While he’s skilled in multiple styles, James focuses on American traditional and black & gray realism – and he’s known for his large-scale work like full sleeves, fronts, and backs. What sets James apart? He’s one of the few artists who’ll actually tell you when a design won’t age well or heal properly, helping you make better decisions about your ink instead of just taking your money. As a full-time dad, his schedule can shift, but his commitment to quality work never waver.
Styles
- Realism
- Traditional
- Glitter
- Jewelry
- Micro Realism
- Trash Polka
- Japanese
- Engraving
- Cybersigilism
- Fine Line
- 3D
- Chicano
- Geometric
- Line Work
- Horror
- Illustrative
- Neo Traditional
- Ornamental
- Photo Realism
- Tribal
- American Traditional
- Patch
- Sticker
Locations
- Curlys Tattoo parlor: Athens, Georgia
Policies
- Deposit Policy
- All deposits are non-refundable. Rescheduling your appointment, especially on short notice, may result in losing your deposit.
- Cover-up policy
- Accepting cover-ups.