Meet James Padelt

James Padelt has been tattooing for 7 years, getting his start in the heart of Kensington, Philadelphia. He specializes in black and grey realism and fine line black and grey, though his skills stretch across a wide range of tattoo styles.

James gravitates toward designs featuring roses, portraits, skulls, surreal imagery, animals, statues, and anything with high-contrast, emotionally striking visuals. He’s especially drawn to imagery that invokes feeling and leaves a lasting impression.

Known for his love of smooth black and grey work, James prides himself on being adaptable — making any tool or technique work to bring his clients’ ideas to life.

When he’s not in the shop, James is hanging out with his beautiful wife Melody and their two cats — Jazz and Ginger.

Booking with James is easy — reach out via DM, email, the shop website, or swing by in person to connect and start planning your next piece.