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Illustrative Artist

Jake Meeks

IllustrativeColorNeo-TraditionalRealismBlack & GreyFloralPortraitJapaneseNew SchoolSurrealismOrnamentalTribalCollaborationWatercolor
works
36
styles
14
since
1996
Contact Jake@pluguglyart

Founder: @firesidetattoo. Click below for tattoo inquiries

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Tattoos

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Dr Caldwell waited a long time to start getting tattooed…Mostly healed with a little blend through through on WillGot a few hours in on Jake’s skull and shroomsMy homegirl knew I was having a rough week so she made this…Black-and-grey full sleeves with clock and statuesWatercolor wildflower tattoo on shoulderColor firefly and moths back pieceColor illustrative full sleeve, gypsy and bear

Art & Paintings

Blocking in frenchie on TVMy mom passed away last SaturdayDon't miss the Paradise Artist Retreat this yearworkshop was super coolOil study: stacked TVs in rural landscapeSurreal woman with sheep headdress, AI art

By style

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Illustrative

21 piecesMore illustrative at Jake Meeks →
Mostly healed with a little blend through through on WillBlocking in frenchie on TVGot a few hours in on Jake’s skull and shroomsBlack-and-grey full sleeves with clock and statues

Color

15 piecesMore color at Jake Meeks →
Mostly healed with a little blend through through on WillGot a few hours in on Jake’s skull and shroomsMy homegirl knew I was having a rough week so she made this…Watercolor wildflower tattoo on shoulder

Neo-Traditional

6 piecesMore neo-traditional at Jake Meeks →
Mostly healed with a little blend through through on WillMy homegirl knew I was having a rough week so she made this…Color firefly and moths back pieceNeo-traditional electrified fox sleeve in color

Black & Grey

4 piecesMore black & grey at Jake Meeks →
Black-and-grey full sleeves with clock and statuesBlack-and-grey Alice in Wonderland rabbit, calfFrenchie on retro TV tattoo, arm sleeveJapanese waves and clouds half sleeve in progress

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Common questions

About Jake.

What styles does Jake Meeks specialize in?

Jake works primarily in Illustrative, Color, Neo-Traditional, Realism, Black & Grey, and 1 more. View the full portfolio above to see recent pieces across each style.

How do I book a tattoo with Jake Meeks?

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How long has Jake Meeks been tattooing?

Jake has been tattooing professionally since 1996 — 30 years as of 2026.

Where can I see more of Jake Meeks's work?

The portfolio above shows Jake's published work on TattooNOW. For day-to-day updates and works-in-progress, follow @pluguglyart on Instagram.