Born in Brooklyn to first-generation Trinidadian immigrant parents, Reuben S. Collymore started tattooing in Indiana while working towards receiving his BFA in Impressionism from Indiana University. In the 17 years since, he’s worked his way up from small shops in the mid west to world-renowned tattooing institutions across America. With a special interest and expertise in both fine line and traditional black & grey.

Shops & guest spot history 2009-2025:

Bubs Tattoos

Skinquake

Black Square Tattoo

111 Tattoos and Art Gallery

Yolanda Tattoo Collective Chicago

East River Tattoo

Love Letter

Colored Entrance

Private Studio

Masterwork Tattoo

Moon & Dagger

Sang Bleu LA

Gnostic Tattoo

Spitball Tattoo

3 Links Tattoo

Dark Star Tattoo

Cry Later Tattoo

Lombard Street Tattoo


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