"Jake Ingersoll is one of those artists who makes realism look effortless. His command of both black and grey and full color sets him apart · whether it's a cinematic sleeve or an intimate portrait, the level of craft is immediately apparent."
Jake specializes in hyper-realistic black and grey and color realism · the kind of work that stops people mid-scroll and holds up for decades on skin.
His ability to render texture, light, and depth · whether on a film character, a portrait, or an action scene · reflects years of serious technical development.
Every client goes through a dedicated consultation process: design, placement, and pricing are handled with professionalism before a single needle touches skin.
Jake's track record speaks for itself · complex, large-scale pieces executed with precision and care, from first appointment through to aftercare.
Nashville Artists
MEET THE Artists
JAKE INGERSOLL
Nashville Resident Artist
Jake Ingersoll is Skin Design's dedicated Nashville artist, bringing the shop's world-class standards directly to Downtown Nashville clients.
Nashville, TN
What Clients Say
CLIENT Reviews
★★★★★
"The realism work here is absolutely unmatched. Robert's attention to depth and shading made my portrait look like a photograph. Worth every penny."
Google Review
★★★★★
"From the consultation to the final result, the entire experience was seamless. Jake walked me through every detail and the piece exceeded every expectation."
Google Review
★★★★★
"I used Affirm to finance my sleeve and the whole process was easy. The quality is on a completely different level. People stop me constantly to ask where I got it."
Yelp Review
★★★★★
"First tattoo and I couldn't have chosen better. The shop made me feel completely at ease, the consultation was thorough, and the artwork is stunning."
Skin Design Tattoo is a premier tattoo shop in the heart of Downtown Nashville. Renowned for exceptional service, every client is guided from initial consultation through aftercare by a dedicated booking manager.
The Nashville shop carries the same world-class standards that have made Skin Design celebrated globally, with artists whose work spans realism, fine line, traditional, and more.
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Specialty
Black & Grey Realism · Color Realism · Fine Line · Traditional · Portraits · Cover-Ups · Scripts
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Consultations
Free · Call or text. Booking manager guides every step.
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Financing
Affirm and Klarna accepted.
What They Do
STYLES & Specialties
BLACK & GREY
Deep · Dimensional · Renowned
REALISM
Photorealistic · Detailed · Lifelike
FINE LINE
Delicate · Clean · Timeless
COLOR
Vibrant · Saturated · Rich
TRADITIONAL
Bold · Classic · American
PORTRAITS
Precise · Emotive · Iconic
JAPANESE
Flowing · Symbolic · Masterful
COVER-UPS
Creative · Transformative · Expert
ILLUSTRATIVE
Artistic · Expressive · Unique
READY TO BOOK?
Free consultation · Call or text to check availability
