Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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AlexJohnson

Portrait of Alex Johnson

About Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson is a Milwaukee-based tattoo artist specializing in black and gray surrealism. Shaped by the BMX scene he grew up in and by a lasting love of car culture, Alex brings a distinctive creative perspective to his tattooing, one that combines detailed realism with unconventional imagery. His work has earned him numerous awards throughout his career.

Selected work

  • Black and gray tattoo of a woman wearing a feathered headdress on a thigh, by Alex Johnson
  • Black and gray forearm tattoo of a woman’s face broken into overlapping fragments, by Alex Johnson
    Black and gray tattoo of a woman’s face beneath an animal headdress on an upper arm, by Alex Johnson
  • Black and gray tattoo of an armored samurai on a lower leg, by Alex Johnson
    Black and gray tattoo of two women’s faces with ornamental jewelry on an arm, by Alex Johnson
  • Black and gray forearm tattoo of a woman’s face merging with a skull, by Alex Johnson

Client review

“Getting the sleeve I've wanted for 20+ years. Alex Johnson is a great guy and artist. I'll be a lifetime customer for sure. The whole staff is really cool to me too. Great vibe here!!”

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