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Meet Andy

A West Virginia native with over a decade of tattooing, 1,000+ completed pieces, and the same drive on every single one.

Andy — Tattoo Artist at Andy Electric Tattoos in Elkview, WV
10+
Years Tattooing
In His Own Words

I Still Treat Every Piece Like It's the Most Important One

"I'm Andy — a tattoo artist based out of Elkview, WV. I've been doing this for over a decade, and I still approach every single piece the same way I did on day one: like it's the most important tattoo I'll ever do."

"My roots are in traditional tattooing — bold lines, solid fills, timeless designs built to last. From there I pushed into black & grey realism, blackout work, freehand designs drawn directly on the body, and cover-ups that other artists said couldn't be fixed."

"I don't rush, I don't cut corners, and I don't put my name on work I'm not proud of."

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10+
Years Experience
1,000+
Completed Pieces
200+
Five-Star Clients
4.9 ★
Average Rating
Expertise

What Andy Does

A broad range of styles, all executed with the same precision and care.

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Black & Grey Realism

Portraits, wildlife, and memorial pieces with stunning depth and photorealistic detail.

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Blackout & Blackwork

Bold solid coverage and intricate blackwork patterns for dramatic, graphic impact.

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Freehand

Drawn directly on the body, flowing naturally with your unique anatomy — never a copy.

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Traditional

My roots. Bold lines, solid fills, timeless iconography built to last and age beautifully.

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Japanese & Floral

Traditional Japanese motifs and detailed botanical work — peonies, koi, dragons, chrysanthemums.

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Cover-Ups

Cover-ups other artists said couldn't be fixed. Honest, creative, and guaranteed to impress.

Philosophy

How Andy Works

The principles behind every piece that leaves this studio.

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No Rushing

Every piece gets the time it deserves. No clock-watching, no shortcuts — just the work.

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Honest Assessment

If your idea won't work or needs adjustment, Andy will tell you — and offer a better solution.

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Built to Last

Techniques and inks chosen for how they'll look in 20 years — not just walking out the door.

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Clean Studio

Sterile, single-use equipment. A spotless environment. Your health is never negotiable.

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100% Custom

No flash sheets, no copies. Every design is created specifically for you and you alone.

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Pride of Work

"I don't put my name on work I'm not proud of." That standard never changes.

Let's Create

Ready to Work Together?

Send a message with your idea and Andy will get back to you within 24 hours.

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