Inkcredible TattooVirginia BeachServing Hampton Roads
Custom tattoos. Built around you. A custom tattoo shop serving Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads.
Seven artists. Realism, anime, Japanese-inspired work, blackwork, portraits, vibrant color, and large-scale custom pieces, all under one roof on General Booth Boulevard. Free walk-in consultations Tuesday through Friday.
- 5.0 Stars190+ Google Reviews
- 7 ArtistsDistinct Specialties
- Free ConsultationsWalk In Tue–Fri · Noon–7
- Free ParkingGeneral Booth Boulevard
Meet the artists
Seven artists. Seven directions.
Each Inkcredible artist has a distinct voice. Scan the specialties, open a portfolio, and find the person whose work matches the tattoo you want.
Mattlock Lopes
- Painterly Realism
- Color Realism
- Large-Scale
Studio 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 Realism
Detailed realism, expressive portraiture, imaginative subjects, and custom large-scale work.
View Burke Long’s Portfolio
Brian Allen
- Pop-Culture Realism
- Portraits
- Cinematic Art
Realistic portraits, recognizable characters, film-inspired artwork, and custom compositions.
View Brian Allen’s Portfolio
Dorse Taylor
- Anime
- Vibrant Color
- Black-and-Grey
Anime artwork, pop-culture subjects, rich color, dynamic composition, and black-and-grey shading.
View Dorse Taylor’s Portfolio
Ben Spear
- Color
- Black-and-Grey
- Surrealism
Custom color, black-and-grey, surrealism, character artwork, and film-inspired designs.
View Ben Spear’s Portfolio
Chipi Camposeco
- Japanese
- Freehand
- Black-and-Grey
- Color
Freehand compositions, Japanese-influenced work, flowing large-scale projects, realism, and color.
View Chipi Camposeco’s Portfolio
Nathaly Hernandez
- Blackwork
- Gothic Tattoos
- Dark Art
- Large-Scale
Custom blackwork featuring gothic architecture, animals, botanicals, statues, ornamental details, macabre symbolism, and large-scale compositions.
View Nathaly Hernandez’s PortfolioConvention recognition
Recognized on the convention floor.
Inkcredible artists have earned recognition across portraiture, realism, black-and-grey, color, sleeves, back pieces, military-inspired work, and Best of Show.
Burke Long
Portraiture, realism, military-inspired work, back pieces, large black-and-grey tattoos, and Best of Show.
Full award record
- 2022Tattoo of the DayHampton Roads Expo
- 2022Best Black-and-Grey PortraitHampton Roads Expo
- 2023Best of ShowRichmond Tattoo Convention
- 2023Black-and-Grey PortraitVirginia Beach
- 2023Black-and-Grey RealismSt. Louis
- 2025Black-and-Grey Back PieceVirginia Beach
- 2025Best Black-and-Grey PortraitHampton Expo
- 2025Black-and-Grey Tattoo of the DayHampton Roads Expo
- 2025Best Small Black-and-Grey
- 2026Military-InspiredVirginia Beach
- 2026Black-and-Grey Back PieceVirginia Beach
- 2026Black-and-Grey Chest
- 2026Large Black-and-Grey
Additional awards, year not supplied
- AwardBlack-and-Grey PortraitHampton Roads Convention
- AwardBlack-and-Grey PortraitVirginia Beach
- AwardBest Military-InspiredVirginia Beach
- AwardLarge Black-and-GreyHampton Roads Expo
Mattlock Lopes
Black-and-grey portraiture, large-scale work, and color portraiture.
Full award record
- 2013Best Small Black-and-GreyVirginia Beach
- 2013Best Black-and-Grey PortraitVirginia Beach
- 2013Best Large Black-and-GreyVirginia Beach
- 2014Best Black-and-Grey Portrait
- 2014Best Large Black-and-Grey
- 2016Best Color Portrait
- 2016Best Large Color
Chipi Camposeco
Two 2025 sleeve awards recognizing Chipi’s black-and-grey work.
Full award record
- 2025Best Black-and-Grey SleeveRichmond
- 2025Best Black-and-Grey SleeveVirginia Beach
Award details come from studio records. Years and event names appear only where they were recorded. Convention participation varies by artist and is not a measure of client fit.
Explore by style
Find the direction. Then find the artist.
Browse the styles Inkcredible artists work in, see examples, and compare who does what.
Virginia Beach · Hampton Roads
Based in southern Virginia Beach. Worth the drive from across Hampton Roads.
1630 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Southern Virginia Beach, with clients coming from Sandbridge, Red Mill, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and across Hampton Roads.
Traveling in? Look through the portfolios first, then contact the studio before you drive over to talk through artist fit, placement, size, references, and scheduling, especially for sleeves and multi-session work.
Travel time varies by starting point and traffic. Same-day tattoo availability is not guaranteed.Inside Inkcredible
A real studio you can walk into.
Professional workspaces, original art on the walls, and a comfortable place to sit down and talk through a tattoo.
Welcome to Inkcredible Tattoo
A short look at the studio, the artists, and how custom work comes together.
Client experiences
What clients say.
“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 what you have in mind and the studio will point you to the artist best suited to the work.
- Subject
- Style
- Placement
- Approximate size
- References
Visit Inkcredible
- Address
- 1630 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 - Studio hours
- Tuesday–Saturday
Noon–8 PM - Free walk-in consultations
- Tuesday–Friday
Noon–7 PM - Good to know
- Free parking
Wheelchair accessible
Free tattoo consultation
Tell us about your tattoo idea.
Fill out the form below with as much detail as you can. Choose your preferred artist, or let the studio match your idea with the Inkcredible artist whose experience best fits the project.
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Describe your idea
Subject, preferred style, placement, approximate size, color preferences, and any elements that have to be included.
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Choose an artist
Select Mattlock, Burke, Brian, Dorse, Ben, Chipi, or Nathaly. Not sure? Choose “Help Me Choose” and describe the style you want.
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Prepare your references
Clear reference images that show the subject, mood, style, and composition you like. Your artist uses them as direction for original artwork.
- Books
- Open
- Free walk-in consultations
- Tuesday–Friday Noon–7 PM
- Appointment
- Not required for consultations
- Same-day tattoos
- Not guaranteed
We respond to consultation requests as soon as possible. Please check your spam or junk folder for our reply.
After you submit
What happens next?
The studio reviews your information and decides the right next step. We may ask for more detail, recommend an artist, set up a consultation, or send scheduling and deposit instructions.
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01 · Your reply
Check your spam folder
Replies come by email and can land in spam, junk, or promotions folders. Add inkcredible@inkcredibletattoovb.com to your contacts.
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02 · In person
Free walk-in consultations
Tuesday–Friday, noon–7 PM at 1630 General Booth Boulevard in Virginia Beach. No appointment is required for a consultation.
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03 · Questions
Call or text the studio
Reach us at (757) 407-6540. Mention your name and preferred artist so we can find your submission quickly.
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04 · Preparation
Gather reference images
References explain the subject, mood, composition, and details you want. They give your artist direction for an original tattoo rather than a copy of 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.