Charlie Gates Tattoo

Dark blackwork and ornamental tattoos created for bold personal expression

About

I am Charlie Gates, UK tattoo artist now working out of New York creating dark blackwork, ornamental designs, lettering, cover-ups, and distinctive hand and finger tattoos. My work is shaped by bold contrast, fluid movement, and an eye for unsettling detail. I help clients turn striking ideas into tattoos that feel personal, powerful, and unmistakably their own, whether they are drawn to intricate darkness or a statement piece with lasting presence.

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Services

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Dark Blackwork Tattoos

I create bold dark blackwork tattoos with fluid, graphic detail.

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Dark Ornamental Tattoos

I design dark ornamental pieces with intricate, dramatic motifs.

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Blackwork Cover-Ups

I transform existing tattoos with custom freehand blackwork cover-ups.

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Creepy Custom Tattoos

I create custom creepy tattoos featuring teeth, eyes, skulls, and lettering.

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