modern japanese tattoo artist in las vegas

Cameron Kelley

Custom large scale tattoos designed to flow with the body and stand the test of time.

Over 15 years of experience creating sleeves, back pieces, full body projects, large paintings, and murals.

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Tattooing that marks a turning point in your life

Getting tattooed is more than decoration. Its a commitment to who you are becoming.

Many people come in during moments of change. A new Chapter. A goal finally reached. A lesson learned. The tattoo becomes that symbol of strength, discipline, and identity.

My role is to guide that process.

I’ve studied traditional Japanese tattooing for the past 15 years and adapt it with a modern design. Every design is built tailored to you with intention, movement, and long term durability.

This is not fast tattooing.

This is work that is built to last.

A person's arm with an intricate Japanese-style tattoo featuring a large dragon, waves, and flowers, set against a background of a shoji screen.

Modern Japanese Tattoos in Las Vegas

Specialities include:

  • One Point Tattoos

  • Leg Sleeves

  • Dragons

  • Tigers

  • Snakes

  • Koi Fish

  • Large Scale Custom Tattoos for Men and Women in Las Vegas, Nevada

  • Samurai

  • Masks

  • Flowers

  • Japanese Sleeves

  • Back Pieces

  • Body Suits

Recent Work

Each piece is custom designed and built to age well over time.

  • Japanese snake tattoo

    Jeremys Snake Water and Lotus Sleeve

    His first tattoo. Represents his childhood and Japanese heritage.

  • Dragon wind and cherry blossoms tattoo sleeve

    Mikes Dragon Sleeve

    He came in to cover up a small tribal dragon and came out with a full dragon sleeve tattoo.

  • Snake water and cherry blossoms tattoo

    Doms Snake water and cherry blossom leg sleeve

    Doms collection has slowly been growing. We also completed his right arm that has a Dragon, Hannya, and cherry blossoms.

  • koi fish cherry blossoms tattoo on woman

    Ashleys koi sleeve

    Originally started as a koi fish half sleeve, we extended it into a full koi fish sleeve with Japanese water and cherry blossoms to represent her strength and perseverance.

  • dragon wind and lightning Japanese tattoo

    Klaus' dragon sleeve

    Originally starting as a dragon half sleeve and extended into a full sleeve.

  • drawing sleeve for woman, Japanese tattoo for woman

    Chelseas Kurikara ryu-o sleeve

    This was Chelseas first tattoo. She chose a powerful design called the Kurikara ryu-o. This is a depiction of the diety Fudo-myo-o in dragon form wrapped around its sword.

  • skull tattoo, Japanese tattoo, Hannya tattoo

    Cruz' skulls and water sleeve.

    Description goes hereThis is his second sleeve that I completed tying into his chest. Who doesn’t like skulls and water??

  • grim reaper sleeve, death tattoo, Japanese tattoo

    Cruz' death themed sleeve

    A powerful subject. Cruz chose a theme of death and gave me artistic freedom. We tied it into his chest with more skulls.

  • dragon sleeve

    Dennis' chest plate dragon sleeve

    Dennis allowed me to create a dragon sleeve for him to represent him and his family. It was his first large scale tattoo. we completed this back in 2021.

  • tiger, dragon, Japanese tattoo, sleeve

    Mikes Dragon and Tiger fight

    This was Mikes first sleeve. I also completed his over arm. He chose strong subject matter of a dragon and tiger facing off. Two of the most powerful animals in Japanese tattooing. We completed this piece back in 2021.

  • Samurai fighting eagle. tattoo, sleeve

    Mikes Samurai Eagle fight

    This was Mikes second sleeve tattoo. A samurai facing off with an eagle. I am honored and grateful that so many of my clients trust me to do both of their sleeves. We completed this one in 2022.

  • Japanese snake tattoo

    Phillips Snake peony lightning and wind chest plate sleeve

    This was Phillips first tattoo. A true commitment to the process. It originally was a ¾ sleeve and later on extended into a full sleeve.

  • koi fish lotus leg sleeve Japanese tattoo

    Pauls Koi Fish Leg sleeve

    Description goes herePauls first tattoo and it represents his family. Koi fish for his kids and the lotus for his wife.

  • chrysanthemum tattoo Japanese tattoo

    Harrisons chrysanthemum and skull on his forearm

    Two of my favorite subjects to tattoo!

  • dragon tattoo, Japanese dragon, mens tattoo design

    Chris' dragon

    I added this one to Chris’ collection in one session

  • snake tattoo, Japanese snake tattoo design, mens tattoo design

    Manuels snake and water forearm

    We also did a koi fish on his inner forearm

  • tiger tattoo, Japanese tattoo design, tiger tattoo for men

    Eli's Tiger tattoo

    Completed in one session. Will be turned into a larger piece.

  • hyottoko tattoo, japanese tattoo

    Taylors Hyottoko

    Known as the fire man, an image that symbolizes prosperity and luck

  • Japanese tattoo for women, floral tattoo design for women

    Kuunanis Chrysanthemum

    Completed in one session with stipple/dot work black and gray style

  • koi fish tattoo, tattoos for women, Japanese koi fish, koi design

    Mariahs Koi fish and blossoms

    Completed in one session with a rad black, gray, and red color scheme. Simple, elegant, and badass!

  • tiger tattoo, tiger tattoo design

    Jas' tiger

    Im always down to tattoo a tiger! Completed in one session for Jas.

  • tiger tattoo, Japanese tiger design, tattoo for men

    Kyles Tiger and blossoms

    Completed on Kyle in one session on the side of his knee. Tuff!

  • dragon tattoo, dragon designs for men, Japanese dragon, men tattoos

    Calebs one shot dragon

    The most powerful creature. Filling in gaps on an arm and completed one session

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The Process

Step 1- The Consultation: We discuss your idea, Placement, size, and vision.

Step 2- The Commitment: A deposit secures your project and locks in your appointment.

Step 3- The Design: Your tattoo is carefully planned and refined. Before we start a line drawing of the design will be sent to you for approval before the first session.

Step 4- The Execution: We start your project at specified date. Between sessions I will complete a color study of the general idea and what the project will look like when completed.

Step 5- Aftercare: You have two options, traditional healing or second skin. Both will be talked about in detail during your consultation and at the end of your first session.

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Trusted by clients across Las Vegas and Beyond

This is for people who are serious.

Clients travel from across the country to work on long term projects. Many return year after year to continue building their collection.

The goal is not just to finish tattoos. It’s to build a collection of work that holds meaning for life.

This work is a GOOD fit if:

  • You want a large scale tattoo

  • You value quality over speed

  • You are ready to commit to the process

  • You want something meaningful

This may NOT be the right fit if:

  • You are price shopping

  • You want a quick tattoo

  • You are unsure about your design

  • You are not ready to commit

Project Inquiry

If you are ready to begin a serious tattoo project, the next step is simple.

Fill out the form below and share you idea. Please include: Placement, size, budge, any reference photos you may have.

If the project is a good fit, we will schedule a consultation and begin planning your tattoo.