THE STUDIO

BUILT ON CUSTOM WORK

A private tattoo studio in Chicago. By appointment only, by design.

A private tattoo studio in Chicago. By appointment only, by design.

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OUR STORY

HOW IT STARTED

Mario Ink started with a simple belief: that every tattoo should be made for the person wearing it. Not pulled from a flash sheet, not copied from a reference, and not rushed through a busy shop floor.

Mario Ceja opened the studio to create a different kind of experience. Private, focused, and built around the client. A place where the process matters as much as the result.

Sixteen years later, the approach hasn't changed. We keep the space small, the team tight, and the standards high. Every piece that leaves this studio was made from scratch, for someone specific, with care.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

THE WAY WE WORK

Every service follows the same four steps. No surprises, no rush.

THE WAY WE WORK

Every service follows the same four steps. No surprises, no rush.

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Customs Only

We don't do flash or stock designs. Every tattoo is built from scratch based on your idea, your style, and your skin.

02

Private

No walk-ins, no waiting room, no distractions. When you're in the studio, you always have our complete, undivided attention.

03

Process First

We take the time to get the design right before the session starts. Rushing the process is how mistakes happen.

04

Built to Last

A tattoo is permanent. We treat it that way. From the first consultation to aftercare, we're invested in the result.

THE SPACE

A STUDIO BUILT FOR THE WORK

Mario Ink is a private studio set up for focused, one-on-one sessions. No front desk, no crowds. Just a clean, comfortable space where the work can happen without distraction. The studio is open Monday through Saturday by appointment only. If you're coming in for the first time, we'll make sure you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.

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

A STUDIO BUILT FOR THE WORK

Mario Ink is a private studio set up for focused, one-on-one sessions. No front desk, no crowds. Just a clean, comfortable space where the work can happen without distraction. The studio is open Monday through Saturday by appointment only. If you're coming in for the first time, we'll make sure you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.

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

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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.

Chicago's first Mobile Tattoo Studio

Hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-1am

Limited availability

Chicago's first Mobile Tattoo Studio

Hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-1am

Limited availability

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.

GET STARTED

READY TO START YOUR PIECE?

Book a free consultation and let's talk about what you have in mind.

By appointment only · Response within 24 hours

GET STARTED

READY TO START YOUR PIECE?

Book a free consultation and let's talk about what you have in mind.

By appointment only · Response within 24 hours