Tattoo artist in Dallas, Texas
Everybody who walks in the shop gets treated the way we'd want to be treated.
With a sharp eye for detail and a personal touch, we bring your tattoo concept to life in our clean and sterile tattoo shop. We are fully licensed by the Texas Department of Health and maintain a perfect track record with them since opening our doors in 2005.
Tattooing since 1995
Meet Scott Cooksey, Owner of Lone Star Tattoo
Scott Cooksey began tattooing in 1995. In the early days, Scott tattooed in shops in Dallas' Deep Ellum and downtown districts. Scott quickly fine-tuned his skills and moved up the ladder in the Dallas tattoo scene.
Early on, Scott became passionate and knowledgeable in the American Traditional and irezumi traditional Japanese motifs, intensely studying the tattoo masters like Horiyoshi III, Hokusai, Sailor Jerry Collins, Bert Grimm and Don Ed Hardy, and being influenced by Austin tattooers Dave Lum and Chris Trevino.
Before opening Lone Star Tattoo in 2005, Scott spent part of each year on the road traveling to other tattoo shops around the country as a guest artist and attending tattoo conventions. Scott continues to travel as a guest tattooist part of the year, mainly in Europe these days.
Illustrative blackwork and American Traditional
Josefhine Cooksey
All the way from Sweden, Josefhine Cooksey is leaving her mark here in the Lone Star state. Josefhine went through a tattoo apprenticeship under her husband and mentor, Scott Cooksey. She enjoys tattooing classic traditional motifs, full color or black work, pet portraits and floral designs.
The Rite
‘The Rite’ is Scott's short documentary about his Japanese Irezumi tattooing style and his tattooing philosophy.
Our Approach to Tattooing is Simple
We take the time to learn what each customer wants to create, and then turn it into a design that suits your style and needs. Clean and crisp line-work, smooth shading, and solid color is what you will find in our family owned studio.
Lone Star Tattoo: a short documentary on tattooer Scott Cooksey, his shop, and his crew
Dallas Tattoo Services
Traditional Japanese tattooing, aka Irezumi, originated during the Edo period (1603-1868). Mythological creatures like dragons, kirins, and phoenixes are common imagery of the Japanese tattoo style. Every tattoo done in the Irezumi style tells a story about Japan's rich past, and creates an Irezumi masterpiece that is deeply powerful.
American Traditional
Known for its bold lines, bright colors, and iconic imagery like pin-up ladies, mermaids, swallows and sparrows, eagles, military insignia and much more.
Neo-Traditional
This evolved style of American traditional tattooing employs vibrant colors with an illustrative edge, often incorporating morphed animals along with floral patterns.
Japanese Irezumi
Dragons, kirins and phoenixes in the Edo tradition, from one panel to a full body suit. Scott's specialty.
Blackwork
Almost any body art created using solely black ink, from ancient sacred geometry to modern abstract ornamental designs to extremely detailed illustrative pieces.
Illustrative
From etching and engraving to abstract expressionism and even fine line calligraphy, this style is extremely versatile.
Texas Style
A predominately color style that blends American Traditional, Traditional Japanese, humor, and bold imagery into a solid and cohesive work.
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Tattoo Reviews & Testimonials
Working with Scott was a wonderful experience. From the start of the process he was enthusiastic, and he always made me feel excited for my next session. On top of his technical abilities, he has the incredible talent to take the ideas that are given to him and make them better. I never would have imagined my tattoo becoming as beautiful as it did.
Josephine is a true artist! I just left the shop 2 hours ago. It took me 3 months to design and sketch my own tattoo. She made the tattoo look even better than what I sketched out on paper. It means so much to me and represents my life and spiritual journey. Thank you so much Josephine and Scott!!!
Scott completed a traditional Japanese Shi Shi tattoo for me recently and it turned out great. From the first consultation to the last session, he worked with me to make sure I got what I wanted. He's easy to work with and very knowledgeable about tattoo's in general and Japanese traditional in particular. I highly recommend reaching out to Scott.
I went with my mom for her tattoo appointment with Josefhine. She was great and worked with my mom to create the tattoo she'd been envisioning.
Premier Dallas, TX Tattoo Studio
Here at Lone Star Tattoo, we pride ourselves on bringing expert, accurate, and professional tattooing of the highest caliber to Plano, North Dallas, and the DFW area. Our Dallas tattoo artists' styles and specialties range from Traditional Japanese Irezumi to American Traditional as well as a big focus on blackwork, black and grey, and fine-line, delicate work. We often get to tattoo some downright weird stuff and we love it, bring it on!
Tattooing is our way of life, and each of us is thoroughly dedicated to the craft. Reliable, thorough and skilled are words our clients often use in describing what we do here. We are always available to answer questions over the phone or in person, and getting a tattoo at Lone Star Tattoo means a friendly and knowledgeable staff, a clean and tidy shop, and top quality equipment and sterilization procedures.
Get in Touch With Lone Star Tattoo
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