Jason
Mesa, AZ Tattoo Artist
Jason Frieling is a professional tattoo artist with over two decades of experience, specializing in black and grey realism, color realism, and illustrative tattooing. His work is significantly influenced by his background as an accomplished oil painter in Classical Allegorical Realism, allowing him to create custom tattoos with dramatic realism and emotional depth.
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About the artist
Jason Frieling is a professional tattoo artist who has been tattooing since 2005, bringing over two decades of experience and dedication to his craft. He specializes in black and grey realism, color realism, and illustrative tattooing, with a strong focus on detail, composition, and longevity.
In addition to tattooing, Jason is an accomplished oil painter working in the tradition of Classical Allegorical Realism. This fine art background heavily influences his tattoo work, particularly in his approach to lighting, anatomy, and emotional depth. His artistic influences include masters such as Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, Roberto Ferri, and Guido Reni, which are evident in the dramatic realism and timeless quality of his designs.
Jason enjoys collaborating closely with clients and is passionate about exceeding expectations by translating ideas into powerful, custom tattoos. His preferred subject matter includes portraits, animals, snakes, skulls, religious imagery, patriotic themes, horror, Japanese-inspired designs, and roses.
His work has been featured in Skin Deep, DGN, Tattoo Master, and Pinup America, and he received the Best of Day award at the 2018 Body Art Expo.
Outside of the studio, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and pets, hiking in nature, and reading—interests that continue to inspire and ground his creative process.

Business Hours
Mon - Thursday: 12PM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday: 11AM - 10PM
Sunday: 11AM - 7PM















































