Meet the Artists
At The Ink Collective, each artist brings a unique style, perspective, and creative voice.
Together, we offer a modern, elevated tattoo experience rooted in artistry, professionalism, and collaboration. Explore our team below and find the artist whose style matches your vision.
Mike Requa – Tattoo Artist & Shop Manager
Specialties
Oil Painting Style Color • Illustrative Black & Grey • Surrealism Portraits
Bio
Originally from the Springfield tattoo scene and experienced across multiple shops — including owning shops of his own — Mike brings years of experience, creativity, and strong client relationships to The Ink Collective team. His work blends bold artistic expression with clean technical execution, specializing in large-scale tattoos designed to flow naturally with the body.
Mike enjoys creating custom pieces featuring smoke, fire, clouds, skulls, filigree, portraits, and both black & grey and color realism. Whether it’s a full custom sleeve, a bold statement piece, or something smaller and more delicate, his goal is always the same: create solid work while giving clients a comfortable, collaborative experience.
Zak “King Kirk” – Tattoo Artist
Specialties
Traditional Color • Black & Grey • Black Work • Japanese Traditional
Bio
Originally from San Diego, California, Zak brings together influences from street art, tattoo culture, and bold artistic expression.
His work is known for strong contrast, smooth flow, and clean technical execution, with a style that blends creativity and precision.
Specializing in bold color palettes, detailed compositions, and striking blackwork, Zak creates tattoos that are both dynamic and built to last.
Jeremy - Tattoo Artist
Specialties
Surrealism• Neo Traditional• Black Work • Japanese/American Traditional
Bio
Jeremy is a versatile artist who enjoys working across a wide range of tattoo styles, with a strong pull toward darker, high-impact, and atmospheric imagery. His work focuses on bold contrast, thoughtful composition, and clean application — creating tattoos that feel both visually powerful and deeply personal.
For Jeremy, tattooing is more than just ink; it’s connection, collaboration, and self-expression. Whether clients come in with a fully developed concept or just the beginning of an idea, he works closely with them to create custom pieces that are meaningful, impactful, and built to last.
Kayin- Tattoo Artist
Specialties
Illustrated • Tribal• Traditional • Minimalism
Bio
Kayin is drawn to soft, emotional designs that carry personal meaning and subtle depth. She enjoys collaborating closely with clients to create custom pieces that feel intentional, unique, and deeply personal to the individual wearing them.
Kayin approaches every tattoo as an opportunity to learn, evolve, and create meaningful work that resonates beyond the surface.
Amber- Tattoo Artist
Specialties
• Fine line • Floral and nature-inspired tattoos • Custom designs with a soft, artistic style
Bio
Amber has a passion for fine-line work, illustrative designs, and tattoos that tell a personal story. Drawn to whimsical, nature-inspired, and creative concepts, she enjoys collaborating with clients to turn meaningful ideas into unique pieces of art.
Amber approaches every tattoo with care, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating a positive experience. Whether it’s a delicate script tattoo, a floral design, a symbolic piece, or something completely custom, she loves helping clients bring their vision to life in a way that feels authentic and personal.
Jessica - Tattoo Artist & Piercer
Specialties: Tattoo
Botanical • Gothic • Black Work • Neo-Traditional
Bio
Jessica is the Body Piercer at The Ink Collective and also works as a Tattoo Artist, bringing a welcoming energy and client-focused experience to every appointment. With 3 years of piercing experience and 2 years in tattooing, she is passionate about creating a comfortable, clean, and positive environment where clients can feel confident and at ease.
Jessica enjoys working with a wide variety of piercings and tattoos, while always keeping body anatomy, placement, and overall flow in mind to ensure the best possible result for each client. Whether you’re coming in for your next piercing, a new tattoo, or your very first experience, her goal is to make you feel comfortable, cared for, and excited about your new piece.
Kendra - Tattoo Artist
Specialties
Realism• Fine Line • Script• Animals • Black and Grey • Dot Work
Bio
Kendra is drawn to black and grey art. She loves to do anything realism, but also likes to switch it up with different designs. She has been passionate about art her whole life and is open to many tattoo styles and creating custom designs and bringing clients ideas to life.
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