Hi there, this is Lex, the artist behind “Tattoos by Lex”! I studied Fine Arts in college focusing mostly on painting. After spending 10+ years in the food service industry, I decided it was time to chase my dreams of making art a full time gig!

I began my tattoo artist apprenticeship at Tattoo U Studio in April of 2024. January 2025 was when my story began as a full time tattoo artist! Despite pouring my focus into learning to tattoo, I couldn’t leave behind my love of painting.

Here, you will find a showcase of all things tattoo and painting. If you find yourself wanting to reach out for a tattoo appointment or to chat about a painting you’d like, I have ensured to add contact forms for ease of starting that conversation! I’m sending thanks to all of you whom I have worked with before, to all the new ones who have found their way here, and especially those who haven’t found me quite yet!

- Lex McCarthy