Meet The Artists
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.
Tattoo Artist
André "Cookie" Silva
André “Cookie” Silva is a Brazilian tattoo artist with 12 years of experience specializing in intricate geometric designs, dotwork, and custom mandalas infused with natural elements. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, he creates bespoke artwork tailored specifically to reflect each client’s unique identity. Book a consultation with Cookie today to collaborate and bring your next tattoo project to life.
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.