PRIVATE TATTOO STUDIO

INK THAT TELLS YOUR STORY

Tattoo

Bodypainting

Airbrush

SMP Cosmetic Tattoo

Every piece starts with a conversation and ends with custom work as unique as the person wearing it.

Every piece starts with a conversation and ends with custom work as unique as the person wearing it.

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Man with elaborate full back and arm tattoos

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Man with elaborate full back and arm tattoos

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Mario Ceja

Lead Artist

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Mario Ink is a private tattoo studio in Chicago. Every piece is custom, every session is one-on-one, and every client leaves with work that was made for them alone.

Perfect placement, perfect execution. #1 in Chicago.

Crash

Mario Ink is a private tattoo studio in Chicago. Every piece is custom, every session is one-on-one, and every client leaves with work that was made for them alone.

Perfect placement, perfect execution. #1 in Chicago.

Crash

WHAT WE DO

ART YOU'LL WEAR FOREVER

Every service is approached with the same precision. Custom work, clean execution, no flash.

ART YOU'LL WEAR FOREVER

Every service is approached with the same precision. Custom work, clean execution, no flash.

Custom Tattoo Art

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Custom Tattoo Art

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Custom Tattoo Art

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SMP Cosmetic Tattoo

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SMP Cosmetic Tattoo

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SMP Cosmetic Tattoo

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Bodypainting & Airbrush

Bodypainting & Airbrush

Bodypainting & Airbrush

THE WORK

EVERY PIECE TELLS A STORY

A selection of custom work from the studio.

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EVERY PIECE TELLS A STORY

A selection of custom work from the studio.

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Cotton tattoo by Mario Ink Chicago

Artist:

Mario

Cotton

An original freehand black-and-grey tattoo, roughly 8 inches, completed in about 2 hours.

Cotton tattoo by Mario Ink Chicago

Artist:

Mario

Cotton

An original freehand black-and-grey tattoo, roughly 8 inches, completed in about 2 hours.

Cotton tattoo by Mario Ink Chicago

Artist:

Mario

Cotton

An original freehand black-and-grey tattoo, roughly 8 inches, completed in about 2 hours.

Shark tattoo by Mario Ink Chicago

Artist:

Mario

Shark

A freehand black-and-grey piece around 8 inches, tattooed in a single focused session of about 2 hours.

Shark tattoo by Mario Ink Chicago

Artist:

Mario

Shark

A freehand black-and-grey piece around 8 inches, tattooed in a single focused session of about 2 hours.

Shark tattoo by Mario Ink Chicago

Artist:

Mario

Shark

A freehand black-and-grey piece around 8 inches, tattooed in a single focused session of about 2 hours.

Skeleton Hand tattoo by Mario Ink Chicago

Artist:

Mario

Skeleton Hand

An original freehand black-and-grey design, roughly 8 inches, finished in about an hour and a half.

Skeleton Hand tattoo by Mario Ink Chicago

Artist:

Mario

Skeleton Hand

An original freehand black-and-grey design, roughly 8 inches, finished in about an hour and a half.

Skeleton Hand tattoo by Mario Ink Chicago

Artist:

Mario

Skeleton Hand

An original freehand black-and-grey design, roughly 8 inches, finished in about an hour and a half.

THE STUDIO

BUILT ON CUSTOM WORK

Mario Ink is a private tattoo studio in Chicago. No walk-ins, no flash sheets. Just focused, one-on-one sessions where every piece is made from scratch. We keep the space small and the standards high. Whether it's your first tattoo or your tenth, the process starts the same way: with a conversation.

Located at 1441 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago · By Appointment Only

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BUILT ON CUSTOM WORK

Mario Ink is a private tattoo studio in Chicago. No walk-ins, no flash sheets. Just focused, one-on-one sessions where every piece is made from scratch. We keep the space small and the standards high. Whether it's your first tattoo or your tenth, the process starts the same way: with a conversation.

Located at 1441 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago · By Appointment Only

Book a Consultation

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Years of Experience

Sixteen years of putting needle to skin. Every technique refined, every style explored, every client treated like the first.

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Years of Experience

Sixteen years of putting needle to skin. Every technique refined, every style explored, every client treated like the first.

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Satisfied Clients

Over ten thousand pieces and counting. Each one custom, each one a collaboration, each one made to last a lifetime.

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K+

Satisfied Clients

Over ten thousand pieces and counting. Each one custom, each one a collaboration, each one made to last a lifetime.

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Years of Experience

Sixteen years of putting needle to skin. Every technique refined, every style explored, every client treated like the first.

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K+

Satisfied Clients

Over ten thousand pieces and counting. Each one custom, each one a collaboration, each one made to last a lifetime.

THE ARTISTS

MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE INK

A small team. A high standard. Every artist at Mario Ink brings their own style and a shared commitment to quality.

MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE INK

A small team. A high standard. Every artist at Mario Ink brings their own style and a shared commitment to quality.

Mario Ceja

Mario Ceja

Founder & Lead Artist

Mario Ceja

Mario Ceja

Founder & Lead Artist

David

David

Tattoo Artist

David

David

Tattoo Artist

Sandra

Sandra

SMP Artist

Sandra

Sandra

SMP Artist

INSIDE THE STUDIO

SEE HOW WE WORK

A look inside the process, from first sketch to finished piece.

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INSIDE THE STUDIO

SEE HOW WE WORK

A look inside the process, from first sketch to finished piece.

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CLIENT REVIEWS

4.8 ON GOOGLE REVIEWS

Don't take our word for it.

CLIENT REVIEWS

4.8 ON GOOGLE REVIEWS

Don't take our word for it.

  • “Mario helped me find the perfect placement and gave it life on its final canvas. His apprentice David is growing more skilled by the day and has quite the portfolio of his own. Go check these guys out — #1 tattoo shop in Chicago.”

    Crash

    Chicago

  • “I was a tattoo virgin and wanted to make sure I got my first tattoo from someone I trusted. Mario Ink made me feel SO comfortable and listened to exactly what I wanted. He is a true professional all around.”

    David

    Chicago

  • “Mario was very patient while assisting with design selection and offered great advice and guidance. His work is clean and very well priced. Will definitely be back!”

    Luke

    Chicago

  • “Mario was extremely flexible, professional and accommodating. He listened to the client's wishes and hand-drew a custom tattoo that came out beautifully. Definitely give him a call for your next piece.”

    PeterGaye

    Chicago

  • “Mario helped correct a mistake a previous tattoo artist had made and I'm very happy with how it turned out. His space is clean and very private. I enjoyed talking with him during the process and will definitely be back again.”

    Erin

    Chicago