About

I’m Carlos Lujan—a second-generation tattoo artist in Austin, Texas carrying on a legacy built long before I ever picked up a machine. Ink is in my blood. I was raised in a family where artistry, grit, and loyalty shaped every part of who I am. My craft comes from the same place I do: pain, precision, and purpose.

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I didn’t grow up with much, but I grew up with enough—enough drive, discipline, and fire to carve my own path. In my family, hard work isn’t optional. It’s the standard. Everything we have, we earned. Every custom tattoo I create is rooted in that same mentality: no shortcuts, no excuses, just clean lines and honest work.

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The name Lujan is more than my signature—it’s a code. Loyalty. Honor. Resilience. We stand for each other, and we stand strong. That energy shows up in every piece I tattoo, whether it’s black & grey tattoos, fine line designs, or custom artwork built from a client’s story.

I’ve taken hits in life—real ones. I’ve fallen, learned, grown, and come back sharper every time. Those experiences shape my style as an artist. Pain built my patience. Struggle built my strength. Love—raw and real—keeps me grounded.

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Today, I tattoo with purpose for my clients, my craft, and the family that raised me. Every session, every stencil, every healed piece carries the pride of my name and the standards I was raised on. Whether you’re looking for black and grey realism, fine line tattoo work, or a fully original design, my goal is to deliver art that lasts and a tattoo experience that’s unmistakably Austin.

This is my work.
This is my life.
This is my ink.

 

—Carlos Lujan