Artists

Artists

22 Tattoo is home for artists Matthew Forkenbrock,  Kamren Kiefer, Andres Blades, Blake Ohrt and apprentices Ashley Moore, Kai Smith and Ryan LeClaire. Visit our artist pages below to view an artist’s work, book an appointment, or leave your deposit.

If you are looking to book an appointment you can book through the Booking form. For general questions, please visit our contact page.  If you are looking for a more immediate response or are interested in walk-in availability, use our chat feature on this page or stop into the shop. 

Our Artists

  • Matthew Forkenbrock

    Matthew Forkenbrock

    My books are currently open and ready for some booking. I am currently booking for early 2024.  If you are booking for a guest spot, there is an option for that in my form as well. I am currently lined up to guest at Mayday Tattoo in Chicago Feb 5- Feb 10th. They are appointments only.  I would love to do large customs or pre-drawn for this visit! 

    Priority for booking will go to my flash pages, line book, and custom projects that interest me most. I have a book of 100+ designs in my line and flash books at the shop if you’d like to stop by and check it out. No cover ups/no working on other artists’ work.

    To book, please visit the “Book Your Tattoo” button below and I will respond as soon as I can, but please be patient. Also, everyone gets a response so even if I decide not to take on your project I will let you know. Thanks so much!

    Book Your Tattoo
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    I work Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am to 7pm. I try to tattoo only within these times so please keep this in mind when entering your availability. I will go past 7 if it is necessary to finish the session or tattoo.

    Due to an increasingly busy schedule, I will  be turning down projects that do not fit my strong suits. I would strongly suggest viewing my recent work to get a good idea of the type of projects I prefer to take on. Desired projects will get first priority. This does not mean that I will not do small tattoos. 

    I do not tattoo portraits, realism, or cover-ups. I will not finish or fix another artist’s work.

    I do not send artwork prior to the appointment. All designs will be viewable at the appointment.  Any changes that may need to be made can generally be done on the spot.

    Pricing

    My minimum is $250. This is to keep my projects larger. If you’d like something on the smaller side, I recommend checking out some of our other artists. Our shop minimum is $150. If you’d really like me to do it, I suggest getting something else small with it and make it worth your while! I may start doing walk-ins occasionally as well.

    Please let me know if you’d prefer to stay under a certain budget and I will design and size accordingly.

    This guide is just to be used as a reference to give you a general idea of cost. Variables that influence cost are size, prep time, detail, difficulty, placement and supply cost.

    Reference is based on an average adult male’s hand.
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  • Kamrem Kiefer

    Kamrem Kiefer

    Greetings! My books never close and everyday is flash day.

    My ever-evolving style is marked by bold lines and vibrant color work. Drawing inspiration from timeless American traditional designs and the whimsical charm of cartoons. New flash designs are posted on my Instagram frequently and my best days are filled with flash. I’m constantly growing as an artist and I’m excited to make you more awesome than you already are.

    Stop into the shop to meet me for a consultation or fill out the booking form below!

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    Artist Page
  • Lauren Hess

    Lauren Hess

    Lauren is the new piercer at The 22 Tattoo Company, specializing in gender-affirming care. With a focus on creating a warm and inclusive environment, their ultimate goal is to make every client feel safe and empowered. Utilizing safe materials and respecting bodily autonomy, Lauren ensures that every piercing experience is top-notch. Backed by an extensive background in customer service, Lauren is kind, friendly, and professional.

    All piercings are performed using internally-threaded implant grade F-136 titanium.

    Custom jewelry orders can be placed in person at the shop.

    Walk-in hours for piercing are 11a – 7p, Tuesday – Saturday. Appointments can be made through the booking form below.

    $20 deposit is required for piercing appointments. Your deposit will be forfeited for no call/no shows.  

    If you are under 18 years old, parental consent and proof of age (birth certificate) will need to be provided.

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    Recent Work
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