Where Art Meets Skin: Ink Your Story at Liberty

Hey there, I'm Tommy Keaton! I've been tattooing and running my shop here in Ironton for a while now. Growing up in a family of business owners, creativity runs in my blood. I got into tattooing in my late twenties and quickly found my groove with clean, fine line work and colorful styles like Neo-Traditional and Comic. But there's more to me than just ink and needles – I'm also an author, fitness buff, and proud dad to my son Xander. We're a team at the shop, and we love sharing our passion for tattoos and gaming with our clients. Life's all about passion and dedication, and I'm here to inspire others to chase their dreams, whether it's in art, business, or family life.

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Meet Xander Keaton! I'm the son of Thomas Keaton and Summer Napier. I graduated from Dawson Bryant in Coal Grove, where I was known for my skills on the baseball field. Recently, I've started my tattoo apprenticeship, and I'm already making waves with my linework and attention to detail. Coming from a family on entrepreneurs, I'm the fourth generation with a knack for business. Gaming and livestreaming are my go-to hobbies when I'm not honing my craft. With a solid foundation and a passion for what I do, the future looks bright for me.

Hi, my name is Scott Willis. I’ve been tattooing professionally since March of 2013. I’m originally from Ironton, Ohio. I went to college at ACTC for Network Administration and Engineering and I minored in behavioral psychology. I have a beautiful family that I absolutely adore and I live for them. I apprenticed under Jason Jenkins at Physical Graffiti in South Point, Ohio. 

I had been interested in tattooing for years, and having done several; I decided I wanted to make a career out of it. I was fortunate to have been able to apprentice under Jason “Chigger” Jenkins. I was broken of any bad habits, and taught that the right way isn’t always the easy way. That there was much more to tattooing than most people think. I had to learn the history of tattooing, different styles and techniques, how to approach clients, setup properly, and keep a sanitary environment. I’m fortunate to have had that time and type of mentoring. It made me a better tattooist and better person. 

Being in southern Ohio, anything can walk through the door. Because of that, you have to be a bit of a “jack of all trades” type of tattoo artist. I definitely enjoy certain styles over others. I may try to talk a client out of a 90’s flash piece they found on Google into a neo traditional, or colorful abstract idea, but at the end of the day, I want to give the client a tattoo that they want, that they can cherish and carry with them for the rest of their lives. 

My favorite style has shifted a bit over the years. In the beginning I was a huge fan of biomechanical designs, black and gray horror, and realism. These days I enjoy traditional/neo-traditional, abstract, watercolor, and more fine line work. Whether it’s an image your kid drew up, a realistic piece of red velvet cake (yes, I’ve done that), a beautiful bouquet of flowers, sacred geometry, or a coverup of a drunken mistake 20 years ago, I can come up with something solid that you can proudly wear. 

I use a Cheyenne Sol Nova Unlimited tattoo machine, Starbrite and Intenze tattoo ink, and a 5th Generation M1 12.9” iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil 2 for designs and stenciling. 

I’d love to work with you on your next tattoo project