Handcrafted, traditional tattoos & art

BASED IN CINCINNATI, OH

Colorful tattoo of a seahorse with multiple eyes along its body, surrounded by flames and a yin-yang symbol at the top.
Colorful tattoo artwork of a fierce warrior figure with black skin, green hair, and bright blue eyes, holding a sword in one hand and a spear in the other, surrounded by flames and clouds with pink and purple floral patterns.

Eric Altonen is a tattooer based in Cincinnati, OH. Drawing inspiration from multiple eras and cultures of art. From the striking images of classic Americana, the flow of Japanese traditional, and the ancient traditions of Borneo. Eric puts intention into a contemporary formation of the craft of tattoo. Eric would love to work with you.

Black aspen leaves with a white background.

Meet ERIC.

Tattoo artist working on a client’s arm in a tattoo studio, with framed artwork on the walls and tattoo supplies on a nearby table.