Freddie Alvarez tattooing at Fat Ink Ohio

Lorain, Ohio tattoo studio

Find your artist.
Wear your story.

Seven artists. Different styles. One shop built around creating tattoos that feel personal and last a lifetime.

F.A.T.

The story behind the name

Freddie Alvarez Tattoos.

What began as Freddie's personal tattoo identity grew into Fat Ink Ohio—a home for a whole family of artists, each bringing a different style to Lorain.

Official Fat Ink gear

Wear the ink.

Rep the shop in the first release from Fat Ink Ohio. Available now for pickup at the studio.

Black Fat Ink dad hat with white embroidered logoOnly 14 available

Fat Ink Ohio Merchandise

Fat Ink Dad Hat

Black dad hat featuring the Fat Ink logo embroidered in white. An easy everyday way to represent your favorite Lorain tattoo shop. Limited to 14 hats at launch.

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Pickup at 1330 Cooper Foster Park Road, Lorain

Meet the Fat Ink family

Choose your artist.

Explore the team, find the style that fits your idea, and reach out to that artist directly on Instagram.

Freddie Alvarez01

Owner & Founder

Freddie Alvarez

Founder of Fat Ink Ohio, specializing in fine line, stipple shading, black-and-grey realism, and portrait work.

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View work & book on Instagram @fat_inkohio
Nick Kizzee02

Tattoo Artist

Nick Kizzee

Nick is a versatile tattoo artist who works across a wide range of styles, from fine line and lettering to bold traditional pieces. He has a particular passion for color and keeps an extensive palette on hand to bring each client’s vision to life. Nick also creates custom designs tailored to every idea, with anime, traditional, and illustrative tattoos among his favorite styles—especially anime-inspired work.

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View work & book on Instagram @kizzee_tattoos
Moe Parker03

Tattoo Artist

Moe Parker

Bold traditional color with a distinctive neo-traditional voice, plus expressive black-and-grey illustration.

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View work & book on Instagram @moedoetattoos
Cole Parker04

Tattoo Artist

Cole Parker

Specializing in dimensional black-and-grey biomechanical tattoos, with experience in dark realism, traditional, and color work.

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View work & book on Instagram @coleparkerinks
Matt Cirino05

Senior Tattoo Artist

Matt Cirino

The shop grandpa with 32+ years behind the machine. Matt specializes in cover-ups and reworks and is comfortable in nearly every style.

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View work & book on Instagram @oldmattoo
Jake Palermo06

Tattoo Artist

Jake Palermo

Tattooing for about a year and building a versatile portfolio across fine line, traditional, black and grey, color, and UV-reactive ink.

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View work & book on Instagram @jpalermotattoos
Evan Abiva, apprentice at Fat Ink Ohio07

Apprentice spotlight

Meet Evan Abiva.

New tattoo artist. Ready to learn.

Evan is learning the fundamentals and exploring multiple styles under the guidance of Fat Ink's experienced artists. We're looking for patient volunteers interested in select apprentice tattoos.

Approved apprentice tattoos are currently free.Tips are appreciated and help cover supplies. Designs, sizes, and placements are limited and reviewed by the shop.
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WED

Every Wednesday

Walk in.
Leave with ink.

No appointment needed on Wednesdays. Stop in between noon and 8 PM, meet the artists, and see what we can create.

Hours12 PM — 8 PM
LocationFat Ink Ohio, Lorain

Walk-ins are first come, first served and depend on artist availability and tattoo size.

Find the shop

Your next piece
starts here.

Fat Ink Ohio

1330 Cooper Foster Park Road
Lorain, Ohio 44052

Monday–Saturday · 12 PM–8 PM
Sunday · Closed

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