Mark Tyler

Large-scale Neotraditional, Traditional Japanese, Full Sleeves, Half Sleeves, Anime Portraits, Pokémon, American Traditional, Illustrative Black and Grey.
Mark Tyler

Mark Tyler is the founder and driving force behind Stronghold Tattoo Studio, established in 2019 in Duluth, MN. With dual degrees in Business and Art from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, Mark blends creativity and professionalism to deliver exceptional tattoo artistry. Passionate about video games, anime, and painting, Mark draws inspiration from his diverse interests to craft tattoos that are bold, unique, and deeply personal. Over the years, he has refined his craft, focusing on styles such as neotraditional, Japanese-inspired designs, large-scale anime portraits, and illustrative black and grey. Mark believes in pairing each client with the right artist to ensure the best results and is dedicated to making every piece a masterpiece.

Artistic Specialties

Mark excels in creating large-scale neotraditional, Traditional Japanese, and anime portrait tattoos. His expertise also spans floral designs, illustrative black and grey, realism, and American Traditional styles. Whether it’s a detailed full sleeve or a captivating piece inspired by Japanese culture, Mark’s focus is on delivering pieces that resonate with clients while maintaining artistic integrity.

Book With Mark Tyler

The booking form below helps Mark understand your tattoo idea. Please review his booking policies carefully before submitting. After submission, Mark will assess your request and confirm if he’s the right artist for the job. He typically books out a month in advance, so please allow up to a week for a response. Always check your spam folder, as emails sometimes end up there.

Pricing

My minimum is $125

My hourly rate is $175/hr

A full day session is $1,000

My hourly rate for predrawn flash is $150/hr

Available Hours

Tuesday: 10am-6pm

Wednesday: 10am-6pm

Thursday: 10am-6pm

Friday: 10am-6pm

Custom Tattoo Request Guidelines

When making a custom request, please keep my style in mind. I prefer not to tattoo the same design twice, except for select repeatable flash. Rather than bringing a Pinterest design to be copied, describe what you envision and allow me to create freely. Reference photos are welcome, but I won’t replicate another artist’s work—if using references, my own artwork is preferred. These serve as inspiration only.

I typically limit sessions to 4 hours unless booked for a full-day session.

Choosing from my pre-drawn flash is always encouraged. If requesting a custom design, keep it vague—I create my best work with minimal restrictions. Too many details limit artistic freedom and dilute the final piece.

A request I’d be excited about: "I want a full-color Pikachu on my lower forearm, wearing a backward baseball cap with a background."

A request I may pass on: "I want a detailed tree on my forearm with roots spelling out each family member’s name, five birds flying, two perched, each bird’s eye color matching a birthstone."

Submit Your Request

Next Steps After Submission

Please allow up to a week for a response. Do not submit a deposit until instructed. All tattoo appointments require a non-refundable deposit.