Jalen Conway

Tattoo artist creating a tattoo on a client's leg in a tattoo studio, with tattoo designs on the wall and a ring light overhead.

Black and Grey illustration | Lettering | Chicano

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Close-up of a person's arm with a fresh tattoo featuring cursive text.
Close-up of a woman's shoulder and upper chest displaying a floral tattoo with roses and leaves on both sides of her collarbone.
Tattoo of a hammerhead shark on a person's arm.
A tattoo of a bearded man's face surrounded by a halo, created with black ink and shades of pink, on a person's forearm. The tattoo is inspired by religious iconography, with detailed shading and bold lines.
Tattoo of two hands reaching for each other with rays of light in the background.
A tattoo on a person's forearm features a cherub with closed eyes resting its head on a memorial stone inscribed with the name "Grandma" and dates "9/28/49" and "9/3/25." The tattoo includes roses and butterflies surrounding the cherub and inscriptio
Tattoo of Anubis, the Egyptian god with a jackal head, holding a circular object, on a person's arm with black and dark brown ink design.
Tattoo of a black geometric design on the person's neck showing a square, diagonal line, and additional lines intersecting within the square.
Tattoo of an eye with Roman numerals and a clock face on a person's forearm, surrounded by swirling designs and a rose at the bottom.
Tattooed hand with a chain bracelet resting on a white textured surface.
A tattoo of a cross inside a radiant, cloud-like design on a person's forearm with the name "Coulbourne" written below in cursive.
Close-up of a colorful tattoo of a woman's eye on a person's arm, lying on a white paper towel.
Close-up of a tattooed arm with black and brown ink, resting on a paper coloring sheet with a floral design.
A tattoo on a person's forearm that reads, 'Love above all' in cursive script.
Close-up of a person's midsection wearing white Calvin Klein underwear with black text, revealing a tattoo that reads 'with pain comes strength' on the skin above the underwear
A tattoo of an angel with wings, holding a sword, with detailed shading and script writing, in progress on a person's arm.
A close-up of a person's skin with a partially completed floral tattoo, featuring outlined flowers and leaves.
Close-up of a person's arm with a tattoo of the word 'Love' in elaborate script.
A person's forearm with a black ink tattoo of a leafy branch. Part of a dark blue shirt with red and blue stripes is visible next to the arm.
Tattoo of ivy leaves and Latin Roman numerals on person’s forearm.

Rooted in black and grey illustration and Chicano-inspired design

His work focuses on clean designs, script, with an emphasis on simple, client-driven pieces. Each tattoo is approached with the goal of creating something that fits the individual and their idea.

Whether working from reference or collaborating on a concept, he aims to deliver designs that feel personal and straightforward.

Your Story in His Hands

Jalen primarily focuses on his own flash and designs, with a preference for projects that align with his style and direction.

His tattoos are meant to be wearable, intentional, and suited to each person, created to move with you over time.

FAQ

  • Jalen primarily works in black and grey, with a focus on his own flash and designs influenced by his street art style.

  • The duration of your tattoo session will depend on the size and complexity of the design. Smaller tattoos can take a couple of hours, while larger, more detailed pieces might require multiple sessions. Jalen will provide a time estimate during the consultation.

  • Jalen works in black and grey illustrative and Chicano-inspired styles, but he’s always open to hearing your idea and seeing how he can bring it to life within his skill set. If your tattoo falls outside his usual style, Jalen will let you know if it's something he can execute or if he can recommend someone who specializes in that area.

  • Jalen takes on limited custom work. He prefers projects that align with his style and may suggest adjustments or direct you toward available designs.

  • Jalen focuses on the styles shown in his portfolio. For projects outside of that, we recommend browsing our other artists to find the best fit.

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