Custom Tattoo Design

I create custom tattoos tailored to your ideas and placement.

Personalized Tattoo Concept

A focused design consultation helps turn your initial idea into a clear, considered tattoo concept.

A More Personal Way to Shape Your Idea

We begin by discussing the meaning, imagery, style, and placement you have in mind. I use that conversation to identify the details that matter most and establish a strong creative direction. References, sketches, and visual notes can all help communicate the feeling you want the tattoo to carry.

From there, I develop the concept with your body and chosen placement in mind. The composition is shaped to feel natural on the skin, with attention to scale, flow, and readability. You receive a design direction that feels personal, intentional, and connected to your original idea.

Ideal For

  • Clients with a meaningful tattoo idea

  • Anyone seeking original artwork

  • First-time tattoo clients who want guidance

  • Existing collectors planning a considered piece

How It Works

  1. Share Your Idea: Tell me about your concept, references, style, and preferred placement.

  2. Refine The Direction: I clarify the visual approach and shape the design around your goals.

  3. Prepare The Artwork: I develop the custom concept with attention to composition and tattoo placement.

About

My name is Derek Dufresne. I have been tattooing since 1999 and have won numerous awards across Canada and the US for my tattoos and artwork. I have had tattoos published and feature stories in dozens of tattoo magazines, newspapers etc worldwide. I have owned tattoo studios in Victoria, BC, Canada and New Orleans, LA and I am now creating custom work at Mind's Eye Tattoo Studio in Tacoma. I specialize in expressive Japanese-inspired tattoos, including dragons, phoenixes, sleeves, and larger pieces, horror themed tattoos, realism while also welcoming walk in flash and coverup ideas. I work closely with each client to turn a concept into artwork that feels personal, considered, and built to last. I also create original paintings and art for collectors.

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Services

01

Japanese Tattooing

I tattoo Japanese-inspired sleeves, panels, and larger pieces.

02

Flash Tattoos

I offer ready-to-tattoo flash designs, including seasonal specials.

03

Art Commissions

I create commissioned paintings and artwork from your ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

Send me your idea and I'll be in touch about your tattoo appointment.

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