Torrid Tattoos

01/05/2026

Its May 2026 that means I've been picture drawing on humans for 30 years! I'm old, fugly an probably smell funny but think I have a few more days or so left in the ole tank 😉.

29/11/2025

I still have spots open for December. So to celebrate this snowy Small Business Saturday, If you book a tattoo session for December today. I will knock $100.00 dollars off all sessions over 3 hours.

I am tattooing today despite the snow, so send a message if you're interested and I'll reply as soon as possible.

04/11/2025

For those interested in tattoo therapy sessions in November, I have spots open!!
I invite you to reach out to me via Facebook message, text, or phone call. If you see that the sign indicates I am open, feel free to drop by. You can also schedule a consultation in advance. (Cause, consultations amazing!!)

Please note that while I do accommodate walk-ins, it is subject to availability and requires a already prepared design in most cases.
Having spent nearly 30 years in the tattoo industry, I remain committed to traditional practices, handcrafting custom designs, with a pencil and paper, which demands time and attention.
Consequently, custom tattoos are offered by appointment only. My schedule is available 7 days a week, with flexible time options, though I recommend avoiding early morning appointments.( I'm old my body doesn't like me before 10AM )
My pricing is $100 per hour, consistent with industry standards from 30 years ago!! Importantly, my rate is based on a timer linked to my tattoo machine, ensuring that my clients are charged ONLY for actual tattooing, which excludes, preparatory work, interruptions, talking and breaks etc. I aim to provide a fair pricing for the actual time I spent tattooing. Why cause times are tough for folks... EVERYWHERE and you should get exactly what you pay for. Unlike that half empty bag of cereal you get inside that big box. Anyways
Thank you for reading and possibly considering my tattooing services. Cheers Matty. 🎨🤘😁💯

07/10/2025

As a result of recent cancellations, it seems to be the season. I have availability today and this week. If you're looking for a tattoo artist with 30 years of experience to provide you with that ink therapy you've been thinking about, I invite you to drop a message or stop in and schedule an appointment...... cheers Matty

12/06/2025

Hello Matty here.. sorry, I slack on the social of the media.. but honestly, i just don't like it.. An i know posting and going viral or what have ya.etc etc is good for business... but tattooing and life living is good for the soul. So I would rather do that.... Anyways..
I have 3 things for ya.

1st.. I am in the studio today Thursday 6/12 only till 3pm. To do a little nontattooing living.

2nd. I guess Friday the 13th is a whole tattoo thing. An I am not really into the whole pick from these 10 predetermined designs an get a random tattoo thing.
However, I do have a couple spots open this weekend. So for this weekend only to fill the open spots. I will do up to 2 hours on 1 person black and gray for $113 dollars cash money only.
So there's a chance for ya to get something you want and I can pretend I care about trendy. Ha ha

3rd. June marks the 24th year of Torrid Tattoos being open. So, For the rest of June you can book a 3 hour black and gray tattoo appointment.
for $224.00 cash money.

Sorry for cash money is the only option for this.. ya know card fees and all. These are 1 person appointments. An yes you should use the whole time.
Any way message me.. I tend to book up fast.
Cheers!

18/05/2025

01/11/2024

Contact number is
309-525-3963
Calling is good.Text is best. Calls sometimes I can't answer or the id says potential spam.. however voice mail works.
Have a great day.

21/06/2023

Torrid Tattoos officially has been open for 22 years!.
So first off I would like to say thank you to all the clients, friends, supporters and even the haters for keeping my appointment books full for 22 years. This has allowed me to do what I love while also feeding, raising, and taking care of those that I love. Thank you!

However, in the 22 years Torrid Tattoos has been open, I have never taken a vacation. An since my birthday is Thursday, June 22.
I will be celebrating it with a vacation.
So Torrid Tattoos will be closed at 5pm on Thursday, June 22 and will reopen Tuesday, June 27th at noon.

21/06/2023

This is not a finished tattoo. This is just the 1st sitting and 5 hours at this point. but I think we covered some ground.

08/04/2023