Two Decades.
One Standard.
Mike McAskill has spent 20 years doing one thing: creating tattoos built to last. Traditional and Black & Gray work rooted in clean lines, bold execution, and a deep respect for the craft.
He Thinks About
What It Looks Like
in 20 Years.
Most tattoos are designed for the day they’re done. Mike McAskill designs for the decade after. With over 20 years of experience in Riverside, CA, he’s built a reputation on work that doesn’t just look good walking out the door — it ages with intention.
Specializing in Traditional and Black & Gray, Mike approaches every piece as a custom project. No flash off a wall, no recycled designs. Your concept, your placement, your body — all considered before a single line is drawn.
He works with all types of clients, but connects best with people who trust the process. Bring the idea and the meaning. Mike brings the composition, the execution, and the experience to make it last.
“Precise, grounded, intentional —
tattooing built to stand the test of time.”
Mike McAskill — Featured on Ink Master, Season 8
How Mike Works
Every decision in the design process comes back to one question: will this still look great in 20 years? That shapes everything — the line weight, the composition, the saturation, the scale.
Longevity Over Trends
Clean lines and bold fills age gracefully. Thin, delicate work does not. Every design decision is made with the healed, aged result in mind — not just the fresh tattoo.
Custom Every Time
No piece leaves the drawing board looking like something that’s been done before. Your concept is treated as a starting point, not a template to fill in.
Trust the Process
Mike works best with clients who bring the idea and trust his eye. The collaboration is real — but the execution requires confidence in the craft.
Any Size, Same Care
A small meaningful piece gets the same attention as a full sleeve. The scale changes. The standard doesn’t.
If You’re Looking fora Tattoo That Holds Up, Let’s Talk.
Mike works with clients who value the process as much as the result. If that’s you — reach out. Every piece starts with a conversation about what you want and why it matters.