Paul Patrick
Tattoo Artist
Resident tattoo artist with a portfolio worth slowing down for. Versatile range, careful linework, considered composition.
@paulpatrickart
We treat every piece — from the smallest fine-line to a full sleeve — with the weight that history deserves.
Ancient Ink is a Mesa shop built on a simple idea: tattooing is a legacy art form, and it should be practiced like one. Considered. Welcoming. Worth the time it takes.
You'll find a clean room, careful hands, and people who treat your first tattoo with the same care as your tenth. No pressure, no rush, no shortcuts.
We take the time. The work shows it.
Tattoos worth thinking about.
We honor the art form's history every time we pick up the machine.
Your first tattoo should feel as significant as it is.
A space where tattooing is treated as the legacy art form it is — meaningful, well-crafted work in the tradition of the artists who came before us.
A small, deliberate roster. Each with their own line, their own way of working. Visit us or follow them on Instagram to see their portfolios in full.
Tattoo Artist
Resident tattoo artist with a portfolio worth slowing down for. Versatile range, careful linework, considered composition.
@paulpatrickartTattoo Artist
Newest hands at the machine. Versatile and sharp — comfortable taking on whatever you bring through the door. DM-friendly.
@wizardyinkPiercer
Resident piercer. Clean technique, implant-grade jewelry, and AZ-heat-aware aftercare guidance from start to finish.
@deejayye_Want to see the full portfolio? Follow @ancientinkaz or stop by the shop.
Two pillars under one roof — with the same standard for both.
Custom · Walk-Ins · First-Timers
Call ahead for design consults. Larger pieces are best booked over the phone — we'll get you matched with the right artist.
Clean · Considered · Aftercare-First
Walk-ins welcome for most piercings. Call to confirm DeeJayye is in if you're driving from out of town.
The Yelp average is 5.0. The themes that come back the most aren't about us — they're about how the room feels when you walk in.
Warm, clean, welcoming — the kind of shop you can bring your friend who's never been tattooed before.
Professionalism and kindness from the moment you're greeted. They take their time.
Walk-in friendly and they actually know what they're doing. Not the cheapest, but worth it.
Drop in for a consult, a piercing, or a walk-in. Call ahead if you're coming from out of the East Valley — we'll make sure the right hands are at the machine.
| Sunday | 12:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Monday | 12:00 – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 – 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 9:00 pm |
Welcome 6 days a week, subject to artist availability. Closed Tuesdays. For larger pieces or specific styles, call ahead.