Programming // Tattoo Showcase

Matsuri Ink

Discover original tattoo artistry, thoughtful piercing expertise, and five distinctive creative voices from Ohayo Tattoo.

5 featured artists

Tattoos + piercings

Industry Row

Studio Roster // OnlineOhayo Tattoo

Five artists. Endless inspiration.

A curated showcase of tattoo and piercing artistry.

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Vel

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Sophie

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Benney

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Jaccy

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Anthony

Find the team in Industry Row

Matsuri Ink // Ohayo Tattoo

Welcome to Matsuri Ink!

Whether you are a tattoo enthusiast or simply curious about the artistry, Matsuri Ink is your chance to explore remarkable designs, meet talented artists, and find inspiration for your own creative journey.

Original art meets personal expression.

Matsuricon has partnered with the artists of Ohayo Tattoo to bring a collection of one-of-a-kind styles to the convention.

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One-of-a-Kind Designs

Matsuri Ink
Explore original work created for Matsuricon and discover an artist whose style speaks to your next idea.
Made for self-expression
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Tattoo Artistry

Matsuri Ink
Meet artists working across anime, Japanese art, kawaii color, sweet-and-spooky imagery, and cyberpunk detail.
Five distinct perspectives
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Piercing Expertise

Matsuri Ink
Find thoughtful guidance for jewelry and placement from an artist who pairs a calm approach with a love of nerd culture.
Personal style, carefully considered

Artist Index // Five Creative Voices

Meet the Artists!

Get to know the Ohayo Tattoo team and browse a selection of work from each artist.

30 portfolio pieces

Portrait of Vel, a Matsuri Ink artist from Ohayo Tattoo.

Tattoo Artist // Shop Owner

Vel

Artist // 01

Ohayo Tattoo

Vel

Japanese art, anime, manga & irezumi

With a deep love for Japanese art and anime, Vel has become one of Cincinnati's most sought-after artists. From near-perfect manga panel replication to full-body irezumi, Vel turns skin into a canvas. After years of creating incredible pieces, Vel opened his own shop in 2024.

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Tattoo Artist // Shop Owner

Portrait of Sophie, a Matsuri Ink artist from Ohayo Tattoo.

Tattoo Artist // Sweet + Spooky

Sophie

Artist // 02

Ohayo Tattoo

Sophie

Striking beauty with a playful edge

It takes talent to blend the sweet with the spooky, and no one captures that balance better than Sophie. Her distinctive style brings together striking beauty, a cutting edge, and a little bit of silliness to help every client embrace their inner goddess.

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Tattoo Artist // Sweet + Spooky

Portrait of Benney, a Matsuri Ink artist from Ohayo Tattoo.

Tattoo Artist // Kawaii Color

Benney

Artist // 03

Ohayo Tattoo

Benney

Aesthetic color & childhood nostalgia

Looking for a kawaii artist to transform your idea into aesthetic perfection, or the right tattoo to capture childhood nostalgia? Benney combines painted-looking color saturation with organic, flowing forms to breathe new life into familiar favorites through traditional techniques.

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Tattoo Artist // Kawaii Color

Portrait of Jaccy, a Matsuri Ink artist from Ohayo Tattoo.

Tattoo Artist // Queen of Cybersigilism

Jaccy

Artist // 04

Ohayo Tattoo

Jaccy

Mystical symbols & cyberpunk precision

To meld mystical symbols with the clean lines of cyberpunk visuals takes a steady hand and a sharp eye for detail. Meet Jaccy, the Queen of Cybersigilism. From ethereal designs that transcend reality to the sharp gaze of hyperrealism, Jaccy is a skilled guide for your next tattoo journey.

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Tattoo Artist // Queen of Cybersigilism

Portrait of Anthony, a Matsuri Ink artist from Ohayo Tattoo.

Piercing Artist // Jewelry Guide

Anthony

Artist // 05

Ohayo Tattoo

Anthony

Personal jewelry & nerdy self-expression

Mighty is the hand that wields the needle. A skilled, gentle hand and a passion for self-expression unite in Anthony's piercing artistry. With a calm, confident approach, Anthony helps guests consider jewelry for their unique anatomy while celebrating a love for all things nerdy.

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Piercing Artist // Jewelry Guide

Industry Row // Meet the Team

Be Part of Matsuri Ink

Come see Vel and the Ohayo Tattoo team in Industry Row, explore their work up close, and celebrate this creative side of the convention.