About Me

A Top Tattoo Artist in Austin, San Diego, and New York City

I’ve been through my fair share of dark times—loss, chaos, and everything in between. But instead of letting those experiences break me, I’ve learned to channel them into something meaningful. For me, tattooing isn’t just art—it’s transformation. Where some see darkness, I see potential. Where there’s destruction, I see the chance to rebuild. And where there’s death, I see the beginnings of something new.

That perspective shows up in my work. I’m drawn to bold imagery—skulls, reapers, chaos—but also to the beauty that lives alongside it: florals, nature, traditional Japanese art. It’s all about balance. Turning pain into power. Darkness into something beautiful and lasting.

WORKING WITH ME

What It’s Like to Work with Me

Working with me is all about getting high-quality, custom tattoo work—without the guesswork or unnecessary delays. I respect your time and your trust, so I run a smooth, efficient process from consultation to final session. You’ll always know what to expect, and I make sure every step of the experience is clear, focused, and intentional.

I take pride in creating artwork that’s bold, clean, and built to last. Whether we’re designing something dark and intense or detailed and delicate, I approach each piece with precision and purpose. My style is grounded in realism, traditional Japanese influences, and strong visual storytelling—and I bring that same energy to every tattoo I do.

Clients tell me they appreciate the balance I strike: a chill, professional atmosphere where they feel heard, combined with a no-nonsense approach to delivering top-tier work. You’re coming to me for art you’ll wear for life—and I take that seriously.

Let’s make something powerful together.

PERSONAL BELIEFS

My approach on life

I believe in taking charge of your life and accepting the responsibility that you are creating your own reality everyday through the actions and choices that you make. We all have a story and experiences that shape who we are today, good or bad. We also have the opportunity to become exactly who we’ve always wanted to be, and I am here to help you do exactly that.

Through inspired actions and active participation in our own lives we can change not only the way we see the world, but the way the world sees us.

Client Reviews

4.8

Based on 68 reviews

Had a great experience with my first large piece. Can't wait to come back.

Sarah Reyes

Tyler Ciarlanti is hands down one of the best tattoo artists in Austin. He created a stunning floral piece across my chest and neck, and the artistry is unbelievable—the shading, flow, and balance of the design couldn’t be more perfect. But what makes Tyler stand out even more is his professionalism and his ability to connect. He shares personal experiences and inspirational stories that make you feel at ease while also reminding you that the process is about more than just ink—it’s about expression and meaning. Tyler is deeply passionate about delivering not just great tattoos, but great experiences, and it shows in everything he does. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for both top-tier artistry and an unforgettable session.read more

Annabelle Sandoval

AMAZING!!!!Tyler did an outstanding job on my Tatoo. It being my first, I was very nervous and indecisive. He took his time and worked with me and made my first experience perfect. I could not have asked for anything better!! Went in wanting a small scar cover up and that turned into a really big back piece!! He does beautiful work!! Truly amazing artist!!read more

Leslie Stephenson

Tyler is very nice, very creative and great at what he does. Highly recommend getting tattooed by him it was a great experience!read more

Korey Feeley

I got my first tattoo—a forearm piece—from Tyler, and it’s been a five-star experience ever since. From the initial consultation, Tyler takes the time to walk you through the tattoo process, answers questions, and tailors each session to your comfort.What began as a single piece has turned into a much bigger project. We're now nearly finished with a full sleeve on one arm and have plans to begin the second later this year.Long in short, Tyler's a professional. If you bring him a concept and trust his vision/creative mind, you’ll walk away with a truly one-of-kind tattoo.read more

Chris Meadows

I cannot say enough great things about my experience with Tyler. From start to finish, he made the entire process smooth, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable. Tyler is insanely talented - his attention to detail, creativity, and precision blew me away. I got a full sleeve, and it turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Every session was something I looked forward to, and the final result is absolutely incredible. If you're thinking about getting inked, I would recommend Tyler to anybody and everybody. You won't find a better artist or a more enjoyable experience anywhere else!read more

Michael Curtin

Tyler is an incredibly talented artist. He takes time get get to know what vision you’re looking to achieve and always outdoes himself. Tyler changed my life, seriously. I had a tattoo that ruined my life and I had to hide for 5 years. I saw multiple different artists over the years and they told me they couldn’t help me. Some even laughed at me. It was an extremely difficult task and Tyler took it on and I can’t even explain the amount of complaints I’ve gotten and the confidence I’ve regained. I’m forever grateful. We’ve since added onto that piece and it’s absolutely stunning. We flew Tyler out to Virginia to get additional tattoos and have made other trips ourselves to continue to add on to our existing pieces from Tyler. There is nobody else we trust more than Tyler. I cannot recommend enough! If you’re looking for realism/black and grey he is your dude! Plus he’s got a great personality. ;) Thank you again for your dedication, talent and friendship over the years. Truly appreciate you & what you do!read more

Sarah Curtin

Tyler is not only a great artist, he’s a great person. He’s dedication to his craft comes through in his art and tattooing.read more

Rick Stults

Tyler is a legend, easy to work with, will shoot you straight and help make your tattoo experience better. I have multiple pieces from him and all are phenomenal, highly recommended.read more

Travis Longden

Got some work done by Tyler and I can’t recommend him enough. Super chill guy, really easy to vibe with — made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun. His attention to detail is top-notch, and the final piece turned out absolutely amazing. You can tell he genuinely cares about the art and the people. The shop has such a rad, welcoming atmosphere tooread more

Amit Gutbir

Tyler has been excellent to work with. He listens intently on what I was looking for and added some of his own artistic details. He is very easy-going and Did great job keeping me comfortable through multiple long sessions. I look forward to working with him more in the future. I am extremely happy with the pieces that he has completed for me.read more

Russell Knott

Met Tyler at a tattoo convention in NY where I requested something a little different. He worked with me to design exactly what I wanted while being professional, and friendly and tattooed me for almost 10 hours straight (while checking in and making sure I didn’t need a break). His art is fantastic in all forms and I highly recommend him to everyone I meet!read more

Genevieve Poirier

I went to Tyler with an idea about a sleeve and we worked together to bring the vision to life. I get compliments everywhere I go. It’s truly a work of art.read more

Jennie Fite

Tyler is the man! Phenomenal work, communication, atmosphere, and professionalism. Just all around great guy.

Sean Daly

Had such a great first experience here came back for a full sleeve.

Brendan Farrell

Tyler is truly a master of his craft. If you’re looking for high-quality Japanese work or bold, dark-themed art, he’s the one to go to. Not only is his artistry top-tier, but the experience itself is also comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend booking with him!read more

Jake Howse

Had an amazing experience with Tyler. Extremely easy booking and the shop was really nice. I supplied a few source pictures with a general idea and Tyler surpassed what I was imagining. Can't recommend enough.read more

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Exceptional Artist. Unforgettable Experience.If you’re looking for a tattoo artist who truly gets it—it’s Tyler. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, and incredibly talented. He listened carefully to what I wanted, offered insightful suggestions without being pushy, and brought my vision to life with so much care and detail, it genuinely exceeded all expectations.Tyler’s line work is crisp, his shading is flawless, and his creativity is on another level. You can tell he’s passionate about his craft, and it shows in every piece he creates. He’s not just putting ink on skin—he’s creating art that tells a story.The shop was spotless and the vibe was chill, which made the whole process feel comfortable and safe. Tyler kept everything clean, explained what he was doing throughout the session, and made sure I felt at ease every step of the way.I’ve gotten so many compliments on my tattoo already, and I can’t stop staring at it myself. Whether it’s your first piece or your next masterpiece, you need to book with Tyler. I won’t be going to anyone else from here on out.read more

Jemea Mills

Incredible artist. Captured my vision perfect. Highly recommend!

Daniel Dodd

Tyler is one of the best artists I’ve had do work on me for a few reasons. Very professional. Gets to work, doesn’t waste time and doesn’t sit around and gossip like many other artists and it shows in the quality of work he does. He’s done one of my earlier tattoos but still one of my favorites.read more

Corey Jones

Tyler has been working on my sleeve for the past year or so and it has been such a fun project. good vibes, cool art, overall truly a great experience.read more

Mackenzie Pinnt

Tyler is a true professional. He’s extremely talented and makes his clients feel very comfortable throughout the tattoo process. This is very important, especially if you’re getting tattooed for the first time. If you’re considering Tyler for your next piece, stop thinking about it, and reach out… you won’t regret it. Looking forward to my next session!!read more

RJ Scott

Tyler is an amazing artist and a great guy. The whole process start to finish was welcoming and easy. I got a whole sleeve on my right arm. He gives awesome aftercare instruction and even free soap and lotion to help get your aftercare started the right way.read more

Shiloh Roberts

Tyler has done several tattoos on my arm, to include reworking/finishing a terrible tattoo experience from someone else. He listened to the concept I wanted, explained how the tattoo would look and move based on location of arm, thoroughly explained after care, and took the time to ensure I was comfortable. My tattoos are black/white with shading and I love how they came out. Definitely recommend going to Tyler for your tattoos.read more

Rebecca Metner

Bold, clean, and timeless. My solid blackwork tattoo turned out exactly as I envisioned. Crisp lines, even saturation, and zero healing issues.read more

Blaise Pfaffmann

Amazing artist. Getting a full black and gray sleeve. Highly recommend!

Nathaniel Sanders

Tyler is a friendly and good tattoo artist. I would highly recommend him. He is great at his craft. 10/10 but in this case 5/5 because google only lets me rate up to 5.read more

Jarod S

Awesome work! Thank you Tyler!

Lee-Christian Beck

OUTSTANDING. Had my first tattoo done by Tyler. He is an amazing artist. From start to finish my whole experience with Tyler was top notch. I went to a lot of artists who just didn’t have the talent or vision to elaborate on what I was looking to get. STRONGLY recommend Tyler. I look forward to continuing working with him to complete my sleeves. Thank you!read more

Robert Caldas Jr.

Great experience and atmosphere overall. Tyler truly works with your vision along with his expertise to make a cohesive tattoo that flows with your body. Absolutely killed my sleeve and will be back for moreread more

Darren Belasa

Love this place! I've had 2 sessions already with several more to go but didn't want to wait to write this review. Excellent overall experience with Tyler and Ray. Great and easy communication with both of them that will have me coming back for future work.The shop is so nice and clean, great vibe to the entire space. There's always great music playing and the snacks are the best whule getting work done. Would definitely recommend!!read more

Brian Pablo

Tyler has made my entire tattoo experience with my half sleeve been absolutely memorable!!! He is one of the most personable and passionate tattoo artists I’ve encountered and will bend over backwards to try and make your vision of your tattoo work. His methodical and personal creativity to create your dream tattoo is the best in the state.read more

Matt B

Absouletly amazing I got one I came back for another

Robin James

When you meet someone that is a MASTER at their chosen profession or craft, it's a very special thing. The amount of time, dedication and professionalism creates an extraordinary individual.Tyler is one of those Individuals.Whether you sit there and watch him, listen to tunes or put on Netflix in his remarkable studio, you can trust that each line, each shading, and every aspect of his work demonstrates his commitment to achieving perfection for you.read more

Caleb Guerin

I've had two sessions done so far on my arm working on getting the whole sleeve by Tyler. I left his studio with more than just an amazing tattoo, I left with some knowledge and a little inspiration to go with it. It truly was an experience and Tyler is a true master of his work. Upon first meeting both him and his wife Rayanna, I thought they were very cool and nice people. The studio was really clean and organized. I felt calm and relaxed throughout the whole process everything was done so smoothly. The tattoo itself is very smooth, you can't even feel it if you rub your hand on it. It's insane how he does the least amount of damage to the skin and yet his work looks brilliant. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get the best black and gray realism in Austin tx.read more

EdgarBermudez

Tyler is an AMAZING artist, his attention to detail is second to none, and his care for you and the tattoo are beyond any expectations I had. We have been working on a half sleeve and his work is impeccable. His studio his amazing, him and his wife are doing tremendous work with it. If you are looking for an artist, I recommend Tyler and Black Saint Studios 100%.read more

Daniel Albers

10/10 on everything. Photo speaks for itself.

James Revels

Professional, friendly, comfortable. Absolutely love my tattoo and enjoyed the experience. Tyler and Rayanna are so welcoming and the studio is a luxury experience. Excited for my next sessions!read more

Rexann Morrison

Tyler is an amazing artist! He did a very special portrait of my dad who has passed away and he absolutely killed it! The detail is amazing for the space that he was given. Again thank you Tyler!read more

Marissa Michel

Tyler was really great to work with, especially since this was my first tattoo and a large piece. He did a great job of listening to what I wanted and designing something that was unique. The detail of the tattoo is incredible and people are always complimenting how well done it is. He was really awesome at explaining the tattooing process and the aftercare, which I really appreciated with this being my first tattoo. The quality of his work is phenomenal and he his very professional. I could not be happier with my tattoo and I would highly recommend him to anyone.read more

Cacey Black

Tyler is by far the best artist I’ve had the privilege to interact with. The man is a highly skillful and professional artist. I was amazed by his attention to cleanliness, detail and patience. He captured and executed the idea I had for my tattoo perfectly, I couldn’t be happier with the end product. On top of that, he has the magic touch; I’ve been tattooed by other artists that seem like they are trying to tattoo your soul, but Tyler’s technique and skill made the whole process be quite comfortable. The pain level never went beyond a 5 or 6 out of 10 for me. He doesn’t waste time either so you definitely get your money’s worth. He completed my piece, a large skull and clock on my right shoulder and upper right arm in about 15 hours. I highly recommend Tyler to anyone looking to get a large detailed piece.read more

Victor Galindez

Tyler is an amazing artist, the work speaks for itself. I have people compliment my Jesus arm piece every time I wear a tank top.read more

Joshua Kitzmiller

Tyler is the best tattoo artist I’ve been tattooed by. His work speaks for itself. He is really nice and friendly guy who works with you to get you the best piece.read more

Joshua Fletcher

Tyler has exceeded all expectations. He is always professional, and takes your vision/idea very seriously because he wants your tattoo to look as good as possible. He did an AMAZING job on the 2 pieces he's done on my arm and I can wait to go back for more! Highly recommend working with Tyler!read more

Jose Lechu

Tyler is one of the most talented black and grey tattoo artists I have ever seen. His work speaks for itself. After two sessions, which completed my sleeve, I receive so many compliments and questions about the work. Not only is he professional and exceptionally talented but is just a good dude. During your tattoo, the atmosphere is so relaxed it’s like you’re just chilling with a friend.read more

Russell P

Tyler is one of the most professional artists I've ever seen or dealt with. His style and quality of art is of the highest level. His work is no joke and worth every penny. He is a great dude and I look forward to having more of his work.read more

Zipper Williams