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ILL STATE INK

SERVING CHICAGOLAND EST. 2012

Ideas become dreams. Dreams become reality. ILL State Ink bloomed from the idea of a trio of artists who wanted to open a tattoo studio dedicated to quality tattooing and personally attentive customer service. You'll find no "tattitudes" or egos from the artists at ILL State Ink. Our goal is to provide clients with a unique tattoo as original as a custom piece of art. Our studio is located at 3088 N. Milwaukee Ave, in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago just minutes from Logan Square. Our studio offers an inviting relaxed experience. Our lounge area features comfortable seating with internet access and streaming movies. You'll feel right at home. Browse through portfolios and just kick back as you wait for your new tattoo. Visit ILL State Ink today and let us turn your new tattoo idea into a reality.

Welcome

ARTISTS

ANTHONY "2TONE' RIVERA

You shoot a duck, he's scared of toasters...Ask him. He'll explain. A seasoned vet in the Chicago tattoo scene, 2Tone has been tattooing since the mid 90's. He enjoys tattooing photo realism, Japanese, color bomb, new school and traditional. When he's not making tattoos and making people laugh 2Tone enjoys raising his 4 boys and anxiously awaiting the newest World Star fight comp... WORLD STAR!!!

Follow 2Tone on IG @2toneink

Email 2Tone ill_stateink@yahoo.com

MARTIN ZAMORA

Martin Zamora transitioned from the Chicago graffiti scene to tattooing in 2010. A fast and progressive learner Martin applies to skin the same technical precision that earned him respect amongst graffiti artists. Martin enjoys tattooing realism , new school, traditional and of course lettering. When not on the grind Martin enjoys spending time with the Mrs and friends and shooting pool.

Follow Martin on IG @marty_tattz

Email Martin marty.tatts37@gmail.com

NEIL GREY CARTER

The dude in the shop with the always serious face. Stick around for a lil bit and you might just catch him crack a smile. Neil attributes his love for art to his mother and brother, hobbyists oil painters. This love fueled him into the Chicago graf scene in 1997. After a decade of aerosol art & canvas painting Neil fell victim to the lure of tattooing. Tattooing since mid 2006 Neil enjoys tattooing a variety of styles. When not at work Neil enjoys life's simple pleasures like spending time with wifey and family and raising his pitbull.

Follow Neil on IG @greyillstateink

Email Neil grey@tattoosbygrey.com

GRADY MCCONNELL

Bio coming soon!

Follow Grady on IG @shotgungravy

EFREN SIGUENZA

Efren Siguenza, the guy with no filter. Whatever he thinks, he says and it's mostly hilarious. Efren enjoys tattooing many styles especially color work and neo-traditional. When not putting in hours at the shop Efren enjoys hanging out with friends, spending time with his pitbull and of course being the life of the party.

Follow Efren on IG @efrensiguenza