Jake Howse Tattoo Artist
13130 Pond Springs Rd Apt 1103, Austin, Texas, 78729
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Why Choose Jake Howse Tattoo Artist?
Jake Howse is a highly skilled artist with deep expertise in Japanese irezumi and traditional American work, known throughout Austin for translating client ideas into pieces that exceed expectations. The studio maintains a welcoming, clean environment and a collaborative process that puts first-timers and repeat clients alike at ease. His versatility across color, traditional, and Japanese styles, paired with genuine craftsmanship in every detail, makes him a trusted choice for custom work.
About Jake Howse Tattoo Artist
Jake Howse is the kind of tattoo artist people around Austin get genuinely attached to. Ask anyone who's been inked here and the story is usually the same: they came in with a rough idea, walked out with something better than they'd imagined, and haven't wanted to sit in anyone else's chair since. Jake works in color, traditional American old-school, and Japanese irezumi, and locals will tell you his own style leans bold and poppy, though the word around town is there's not much he can't pull off.
Fine sleeves, detailed custom pieces, cartoon or abstract work, he handles it all. What people come back for again and again is the artistry paired with how easy the whole thing feels. Regulars talk about the razor-sharp line work and the attention to small details, and just as often they talk about how he listens.
He'll take a half-formed idea, sketch it out, and give honest advice on placement and where a piece might go next. First-timers in particular seem to leave relaxed. More than one person has described the studio as feeling less like a shop and more like getting tattooed at home, with a chill, welcoming vibe and a space folks note is clean and well kept.
He's also known for going the extra mile, whether that's coming in on a day off or spending long sessions making sure the design is exactly right. With close to a perfect reputation across the city, Jake Howse is one of the most respected names in the Austin tattoo scene. People who get work done here swear by him, so book ahead.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Jake listened to my idea and sketched an amazing tattoo sleeve. During our sessions he was kind, patient, and made a sketch into reality better than I imagined.”
“From the moment I walked into the studio, the ambiance was incredibly welcoming. The space was clean, stylish, and thoughtfully designed. He really nailed the design and made sure it was something that I loved, and it healed perfectly.”
“Jake knows his stuff with Japanese motifs, dragons, koi, tigers, waves, cherry blossoms, it's not just about the look, but the meaning behind it. On top of being super talented, Jake is just really easy to vibe with.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Jake Howse Tattoo Artist
Jake Howse works primarily in Japanese irezumi, traditional American old-school, and color tattooing. He's known for detailed Japanese motifs like dragons, koi, tigers, waves, and cherry blossoms, with attention to their traditional meaning, plus bold, poppy traditional pieces. Clients also point to strong custom work, from fine sleeves to more abstract or cartoon-inspired designs, in Austin, Texas.
Yes. Several Google clients describe getting their first tattoo from Jake Howse and coming away impressed by his line work and shading, along with a relaxed, chill studio atmosphere. Clients consistently mention feeling comfortable throughout the process, from talking through ideas to the finished piece healing well.
Clients describe the studio, Red Lantern in Austin, as clean, stylish, and welcoming, with a calm setting that includes dimmed lighting and music. While sterile practices aren't separately documented on the studio's own site, clients repeatedly note a professional, hygienic feel. As always, confirm current licensing and sterilization procedures with the studio directly, per Texas DSHS standards.
Custom work is a core strength. Clients describe bringing in a rough idea and having Jake Howse sketch it into a full sleeve or unique piece, with creative freedom often given directly to him. He's noted for turning loose concepts into finished tattoos that exceed what clients originally pictured, spanning traditional, Japanese, and color styles.
With a very high rating across 29 Google reviews, clients highlight Jake Howse's friendly, down-to-earth demeanor and light-handed technique. Multiple clients mention returning for repeat pieces, some with six or more tattoos done by him, and describe long sessions, including an 8-hour sitting, handled with patience and skill in Austin.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 281-758-1299
- Address
- 13130 Pond Springs Rd Apt 1103, Austin, Texas, 78729
How Jake Howse Tattoo Artist Compares
in Austin
29 reviews on Google
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 11AM-8PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11AM-8PM
- Thursday
- 11AM-8PM
- Friday
- 11AM-8PM
- Saturday
- 11AM-8PM
- Sunday
- 12-7PM
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