Inkcredible Tattoo • Virginia Beach • Serving Hampton Roads
Custom Tattoo Shop Serving Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads
Original Artwork Built Around You
Meet seven artists creating original custom tattoos in realism, anime, Japanese-inspired work, freehand, blackwork, portraiture, vibrant color, and large-scale work. Located on General Booth Boulevard in Virginia Beach, Inkcredible welcomes clients from Sandbridge, Red Mill, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and throughout Hampton Roads.
Meet the Team
Meet Seven Virginia Beach Tattoo Artists
Each Inkcredible artist has a distinct creative voice. Explore selected work, specialties, process, and complete portfolios to find the right fit for your project. Convention highlights for participating artists are listed below.
Mattlock Lopes
Painterly Realism • Color Realism • Large-ScaleStudio owner creating original realism, portraiture, statement tattoos, sleeves, and large-scale body art.
View Mattlock Lopes’s Portfolio
Burke Long
Black-and-Grey • Portraits • Fantastical RealismDetailed realism, expressive portraiture, imaginative subjects, and custom large-scale work.
View Burke Long’s Portfolio
Brian Allen
Pop-Culture Realism • Portraits • Cinematic ArtRealistic portraits, recognizable characters, film-inspired artwork, and custom compositions.
View Brian Allen’s Portfolio
Dorse Taylor
Anime • Vibrant Color • Black-and-GreyAnime artwork, pop-culture subjects, rich color, dynamic composition, and black-and-grey shading.
View Dorse Taylor’s Portfolio
Ben Spear
Color • Black-and-Grey • SurrealismCustom color, black-and-grey, surrealism, character artwork, and film-inspired designs.
View Ben Spear’s Portfolio
Chipi Camposeco
Japanese • Freehand • Black-and-Grey • ColorFreehand compositions, Japanese-influenced work, flowing large-scale projects, realism, and color.
View Chipi Camposeco’s Portfolio
Nathaly Hernandez
Blackwork • Gothic Tattoos • Dark Art • Large-ScaleCustom blackwork featuring gothic architecture, animals, botanicals, statues, ornamental details, macabre symbolism, and large-scale compositions.
View Nathaly Hernandez’s PortfolioConvention Recognition
Tattoo Convention Awards Earned by Inkcredible Artists
Selected Inkcredible artists have earned recognition for black-and-grey, color, portrait, realism, sleeve, back-piece, military-inspired, and large-scale tattoo work. These award details were provided by the studio; full event names and locations are included where available.
Mattlock Lopes
7 Reported AwardsRecognition in black-and-grey portraiture, large-scale work, and color portraiture.
- 2013 Best Small Black-and-Grey Virginia Beach
- 2013 Best Black-and-Grey Portrait Virginia Beach
- 2013 Best Large Black-and-Grey Virginia Beach
- 2014 Best Black-and-Grey Portrait
- 2014 Best Large Black-and-Grey
- 2016 Best Color Portrait
- 2016 Best Large Color
Chipi Camposeco
2 Awards in 2025Two 2025 sleeve awards recognizing Chipi’s black-and-grey work.
- 2025 Best Black-and-Grey Sleeve Richmond
- 2025 Best Black-and-Grey Sleeve Virginia Beach
Burke Long
17 Reported AwardsConvention recognition spanning portraiture, realism, military-inspired work, back pieces, large black-and-grey tattoos, and Best of Show.
- 2022 Tattoo of the Day Hampton Roads Expo
- 2022 Best Black-and-Grey Portrait Hampton Roads Expo
- 2023 Best of Show Richmond Tattoo Convention
- 2023 Black-and-Grey Portrait Virginia Beach
- 2023 Black-and-Grey Realism St. Louis
- 2025 Black-and-Grey Back Piece Virginia Beach
- 2025 Best Black-and-Grey Portrait Hampton Expo
- 2025 Black-and-Grey Tattoo of the Day Hampton Roads Expo
- 2025 Best Small Black-and-Grey
- 2026 Military-Inspired Virginia Beach
- 2026 Black-and-Grey Back Piece Virginia Beach
- 2026 Black-and-Grey Chest
- 2026 Large Black-and-Grey
Additional Awards With Year Not Supplied
- Award Black-and-Grey Portrait Hampton Roads Convention
- Award Black-and-Grey Portrait Virginia Beach
- Award Best Military-Inspired Virginia Beach
- Award Large Black-and-Grey Hampton Roads Expo
Convention participation varies by artist and is not a measure of artistic quality or client fit. Award years and event names are not inferred when they were not included in the studio’s records.
Explore by Style
Explore Custom Tattoo Styles in Virginia Beach
Browse tattoo styles, compare artists, and find work that fits the direction of your next custom project.
Black-and-Grey Realism
Color Realism
Anime Tattoos
Portrait Tattoos
Japanese-Inspired Tattoos
Large-Scale Custom Tattoos
Explore All Tattoo Styles
Blackwork Tattoos
Virginia Beach • Hampton Roads
Custom Tattoos for Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads
Inkcredible Tattoo is located at 1630 General Booth Boulevard in southern Virginia Beach. Our artists welcome clients from Sandbridge, Red Mill, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and communities throughout Hampton Roads.
Virginia Beach, Sandbridge and Red Mill
Visit the General Booth Boulevard studio for a free walk-in consultation Tuesday through Friday from noon to 7:00 p.m. No consultation appointment is required, and free parking is available.
Chesapeake, Norfolk and Hampton Roads
Explore each artist portfolio online, then contact the studio before traveling to discuss artist fit, scheduling, placement, approximate size, references, and session details—especially for sleeves, large-scale work, or multi-session projects.
Travel time varies by starting point and traffic. Check current directions before visiting. Same-day tattoo availability is not guaranteed.
Inside Inkcredible
Inside Our Virginia Beach Tattoo Studio
Step inside Inkcredible Tattoo and see the studio environment where our artists collaborate with clients and create original work.
Welcome to Inkcredible Tattoo
Watch a short introduction to our Virginia Beach studio, creative environment, artists, and approach to custom tattooing.
Professional, Creative and Welcoming
Our studio gives each artist room to create while providing clients with a comfortable setting for consultations and tattoo sessions.
Client Experiences
What Clients Say About Inkcredible Tattoo
“Brian absolutely killed it on my tattoo. He brought the idea to life way better than I could’ve imagined, and the amount of detail is insane.”
“Staff is super friendly, and the quality of work is unmatched in the area.”
“Amazing artists, great atmosphere, no place better.”
Start Your Project
Not Sure Which Artist Is Right for Your Idea?
Tell us about your subject, preferred style, placement, approximate size, and reference material. Our team can help connect you with the Inkcredible artist best suited to your project.
Visit Inkcredible • Serving Hampton Roads
Visit Our Virginia Beach Tattoo Studio
Inkcredible Tattoo is located at 1630 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 . We welcome clients from throughout Hampton Roads. Studio hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8:00 p.m. Free walk-in consultations are available Tuesday through Friday from noon to 7:00 p.m., with free parking at the studio.
Free Tattoo Consultation
Tell Us About Your Tattoo Idea
Complete the form below with as much information as possible. Choose your preferred artist or let our team help match your idea with the Inkcredible artist whose experience best fits your project.
Describe Your Idea
Tell us about the subject, preferred tattoo style, placement, approximate size, color preferences, and any important elements you want included.
Choose an Artist
Select Mattlock, Burke, Brian, Dorse, Ben, Chipi, or Nathaly. If you are unsure, choose “Help Me Choose” or explain the style you want in your description.
Prepare Your References
Gather clear reference images that communicate the subject, mood, style, and composition you prefer. Your artist will use them as direction for original artwork.
Free walk-in consultations are available Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No consultation appointment is required. Same-day tattoo availability is not guaranteed.
After You Submit
What Happens Next?
Our studio will review your information and determine the appropriate next step. We may request additional details, recommend an artist, arrange a consultation, or provide scheduling and deposit instructions.
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Free Walk-In Consultations
Visit Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1630 General Booth Boulevard in Virginia Beach. No appointment is required for a consultation.
Questions About Your Submission?
Call or text the studio at (757) 407-6540 . Mention your name and preferred artist when contacting us.
Preparing Reference Images
References help explain your preferred subject, mood, composition, and details. They provide direction while allowing your artist to create an original tattoo rather than copy another artist’s work.
Your contact information and tattoo details are used to respond to your inquiry, evaluate your project, and communicate about consultations, scheduling, and related studio services. We do not sell your personal information. Learn more in our Privacy Policy .