Hailing from rural Madison County, Cliff Collard began his tattooing apprenticeship in the fall of 1996 while attending the Sam Houston State University art program. Cliff learned to tattoo on the weekends. In August of 1999, after earning a degree in painting, Cliff dove into a full-time career in tattooing and never looked back. In May 2008 Cliff became the owner of Arsenal Tattoo and Design. With the art of tattooing ever-changing, Cliff continues to challenge himself artistically by creating one of a kind custom tattoos as well as creating in other mediums whenever he can find the time.

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Lewis Clifton “Hobo” Collard born April 17th 1922 died January 18th 1997. My granddad. I started this piece in December. It is a gift for my grandmother. This painting and frame fought me the whole way. I learned so much from this little

One of the lockdown commission’s done and delivered. Thanks so much Lief🙏🏼

Got to do this really fun piece yesterday. Thank you Nick👊🏼

Thanks so much @theclockworkdragon Randi! This is one of the projects completed during lockdown. More to come as they get delivered!

Good news! We have finally gotten the go-ahead to resume business. So beginning Tuesday, May 26, Arsenal Tattoo and Design will open back up at limited capacity. We will be calling folks this week to get everyone scheduled back in. We, of course, ask

One of the pieces that I’ve gotten to finish and deliver since lockdown. Thanks @charlietx80

From the wild fronts of west Texas, Scott's interest in tattooing began at a young age. After a few bumps on the trail, he began an apprenticeship with James Spears in Somerville, Texas in November of 2004. Finishing it with Michael C. at Tattoo Consortium in June of 2008. In May of 2011, Scott joined the crew at Arsenal Tattoo. Having a mother as an art teacher, he was taught to draw and paint at a young age. Scott is a well rounded tattooer with a preference for the modern tattoo style.

TATTOOS BY APPOINTMENT

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NOON–8 PM.

welcomes walk-ins when time allots.

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After bouncing from Latin America to Central Texas and back again, Audrey landed in the Brazos Valley in 1999. The Tica apprenticed at Tattoo Consortium in 2003, and experienced studios in Huntsville and College Station, until finally finding her place in the sun at Arsenal Tattoo & Design in 2015. Audrey still volunteers for her Art IV AP teacher, and the Texas Art Education Association. She tattoos with a neo-traditional influence.

TATTOOS BY APPOINTMENT

TUESDAY–SATURDAY

NOON–8 PM.

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i think my husband forgot how halloween works

#yarnshaming my mom. & this was before i emptied the basket 🤦🏻🙆🏻🥰

these socks are not keto. photo requested by @scottdowdy_tattoo.