Owner & Tattoo Artist

Ian Kirkpatrick

Ian is an award-winning realism specialist with over eight years of experience, and the owner of Ironwood Tattoo Collective. He offers exclusive full-day sessions dedicated to large-scale, custom designs, including hyperrealism, portraits, and expert cover-ups. Melding artistic depth with technical mastery, Ian brings powerful stories to life through high-end, detailed body art.

Shop Manager

Chase Alexander

Chase combines eight years of business acumen as the founder of TattooBooking.com with an extensive background of attending 100+ national conventions to guide the studio as shop manager. He focuses on driving smooth operations, supporting the artistic team, and ensuring every client walks into a professional, welcoming environment. His unique blend of operational expertise and genuine love for tattoo culture makes him the backbone of the shop experience.

Client Relations Manager

Willem Philippo

Willem brings over a decade of experience in customer service, sales, account management, and client relations to Ironwood Tattoo Collective. As the first point of contact for many clients, he helps answer questions, coordinate consultations, and connect each person with the right artist for their vision. A longtime tattoo enthusiast himself, Willem is passionate about making every client feel welcomed, comfortable, and taken care of from their first interaction with the shop.

Tattoo Artist

Jonathan "Slick" Barabino

Jonathan "Slick" Barabino is a Los Angeles-born artist who brings 16 years of professional experience to Utah, rooted in a graffiti crew legacy that began in 1995 and shaped his passion for custom freehand lettering and black and grey realism. Sponsored by industry leaders like Big Sleeps Ink and Tae-Tu Pro, he travels to multiple national conventions every month, earning awards across lettering, color, and black and grey. Blending deep West Coast heritage with elite versatile skill, Slick's work continues to push the boundaries of modern tattooing.

Tattoo Artist

Aarón Arroyo

Aarón Arroyo is a seasoned, Chile-born tattoo artist based in Utah with 21 years of expertise spanning diverse styles, from clean foundational linework to bold, large-scale color and realism. Fueled by influences like anime, cyberpunk, and spirituality, he balances a focused artistic drive with a deep commitment to understanding each client's vision. Bring him your ultimate design challenge and experience a premier, collaborative tattoo process.

Tattoo Artist

David Diaz

Chihuahua-born artist David Diaz specializes in detail-driven realism, fine line, and black and grey tattooing rooted in a deep respect for culture and craft. He prioritizes creating a welcoming, comfortable experience for every client, focusing on open communication to translate their ideas into meaningful custom designs. Whether crafting bold lines or smooth shading, David is dedicated to delivering high-quality art that perfectly represents your unique vision.

Tattoo Artist

McKay Diamond

Based in Utah with five years of professional experience, tattoo artist McKay specializes in bold, timeless blackwork, traditional Japanese, and neo-traditional designs built to last. He works closely with clients through custom consultations to bring their unique visions to life, whether for large-scale pieces or smaller custom work.

Tattoo Artist

Jeff Gayler

Utah based tattoo artist Jeff Gayler brings over ten years of professional experience to his specialization in bold, highly detailed black and gray realism and surrealism. Combining technical precision with creative design, he focuses on crafting timeless, custom artwork; from realistic portraits to surreal compositions that is built to last.

Tattoo Artist

Jeff Barr

Barr is a lifelong artist originally from San Diego. Barr has been tattooing for 19 years, with experience across nearly every tattoo style. Known for a versatile approach and friendly personality, Barr creates personalized artwork while also pursuing a passion for music as a multi-instrumentalist and producer.