Carl Hallowell, "Horisho"
2614 Elm St #120, Dallas, Texas, 75226
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Why Choose Carl Hallowell, "Horisho"?
Horisho is a Dallas institution since 1995, with deep expertise in authentic Japanese irezumi and traditional American work alike. His thorough consultation process and careful attention to design mean clients consistently walk away with pieces that exceed their expectations, and his work holds up beautifully over decades.
About Carl Hallowell, "Horisho"
Carl Hallowell, who goes by "Horisho," has been tattooing in Dallas since 1995, and he's earned a reputation as one of the most respected artists in the area. Ask anyone who's been inked here and they'll point you toward his Japanese work first. He trained under a Japanese master and specializes in authentic irezumi, but he's just as at home with traditional American flash and bold, bright color.
He works by appointment only out of a private studio, and word around Dallas is that the wait for a slot is well worth it. What people keep coming back to is the consultation. Regulars tell us you can walk in with only a few vague adjectives and a rough idea, and Carl will hand you back a sketch that blows past whatever you had in your head.
One person who came all the way up from Austin said the stencil was everything they'd hoped for. He's quick to answer emails, patient about resizing until the fit is right, and happy to talk you through his inks, including which ones do or don't contain animal products. The colors are something special too, since he mixes his own, so you end up with tones you won't find anywhere else.
The studio itself gets consistent praise for being clean, quiet, and relaxing, and his website notes he follows sterile, licensed practices. Beyond the artistry, people love the experience: good music, great stories, and an artist who remembers your name and asks about your family years later. If you want large-scale, character-driven Japanese work or standout traditional pieces in Dallas, Carl is a name locals trust.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The consultation with Carl is thorough and really makes sure that at the day of the appointment you will be blown away with what he comes up with. He's taken my ideas and created something beyond what I imagined.”
“Carl has been tattooing me for decades. His artwork is as on-point as his professionalism is. His tattoos stand the test of time.”
“I have been tattooed all over the country and have and will travel to see Carl again and again. Fair, professional, not even close to one issue with him or his work since my first tattoo from him in 2012.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Carl Hallowell, "Horisho"
Carl Hallowell, tattooing under the name Horisho since 1995, is best known for authentic Japanese irezumi and bold traditional American work, both often done in bright, saturated color. He trained under a Japanese master, and his half-sleeve and full-sleeve Japanese pieces, including tigers and oni with sakura, come up again and again as his standout work in Dallas.
No. Carl Hallowell works by appointment only out of a private studio, and slots book out well in advance, sometimes months. Clients travel from outside Dallas, including from Austin, to work with him. The tradeoff for the wait is a thorough, collaborative consultation process before any needle touches skin.
Clients describe giving Carl only vague guidelines or a few adjectives and having him return with a custom design that exceeds expectations, sometimes sketched within 30 minutes. The process is collaborative rather than rigid, letting him interpret loose ideas into finished concepts, which is a major reason clients keep returning for additional work.
Carl Hallowell's private studio has a strong reputation for cleanliness and professionalism, with sterile practices documented on his own site. Clients consistently describe him as attentive, personable, and easy to trust with long-term work, with some having been tattooed by him for decades. As with any studio, ask to see current licensing and sterilization setup on your visit.
Carl Hallowell has been tattooing in Dallas since 1995, giving him decades of experience with Japanese, traditional, and color work. Longtime clients note that tattoos from his early years still hold up well against his newer pieces, evidence of consistent quality over his career at the studio.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 817-937-2518
- Address
- 2614 Elm St #120, Dallas, Texas, 75226
How Carl Hallowell, "Horisho" Compares
in Dallas
More reviews than 63% of tattoo shops in Dallas
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11AM-7PM
- Wednesday
- 11AM-7PM
- Thursday
- 11AM-7PM
- Friday
- 11AM-7PM
- Saturday
- 11AM-7PM
- Sunday
- Closed
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- Payment Methods
- Credit cards
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