Owned and operated by Mark Duhan & Tina Kirby

We provide a comfortable, sterile and friendly environment.

This is not an old "flash art on the wall" tattoo studio.

Mark specializes in new school custom tattoos while Jeff's tattoos have more of a traditional influence.

Work TOGETHER with Mark or Jeff to design your "one of a kind" tattoo.

Need ideas? We have an extensive art library to get you started.

 We also offer body piercing by Tina.  Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.

How We Maintain A Sterile Area

First of all we create a sterile field. We disinfect before and after every client with Sanitex Plus. We install sterile barriers on every object that may be touched during the tattoo process. We also change gloves anytime we may need to breach those barriers. We prepare the skin area with antiseptic prior to tattooing and after any breaks. We use as many single use products as are available including tattoo needles, gloves, ink caps, clip cord covers, bottle bags, seat covers, handle bags, machine bags, individual bottled water, ointment pouches, cups and much more. Any tool or product that is not a single use goes through a careful and lengthy sterilization procedure. Starting with rinsing and scrubbing in a foot controlled sink, then put in an ultrasonic cleaner with Alconox. Rinsed again and placed in Glutaraldehyde for a ten hour minimum resting period. Then rinsed, dried and placed in sterilization pouches. We then finish our process in our newest technology steam autoclave. Our autoclave goes through monthly third party testing to ensure it is working to its fullest potential. Our sterilization room is separated from everything else and disinfected daily with Sanitex Plus.

Who We Are

Mark Duhan:                                                    Born and rasied right here in New Milford. I have been involved in art as long as I can remember. I fell in love with tattooing many years ago. I am known for my perfect lines, vibrant colors and deep 3-dimensional black & greys. I take on every new tattoo with a "this one will be my best yet" attitude. I never let any client feel rushed or less important than another client. I naturally have a newer school artistic style using varying line weights and multiple light sources. I also enjoy tattooing photo realism such as portraits. I thrive on designing one of a kind tattoos working with the client. I have tons of flash art but it is used just as a reference. No one wants to bump into someone else with the same tattoo. I am certified from both The American Tattooing Institute and The Blood Borne Pathogen Prevention Training Institute. My prices are not cheap because my work isn't. I often devote an entire day or more to a client to achieve their tattooing goal. I am not a "stamp it on and get them out" type of tattoo artist. Please be patient as I often have a waiting list.

I am Tina Kirby, the body piercer at Skin Deep Ink. Originally from the South, I have lived in New England for 7 years.  I have two beautiful daughters ages 6 and 10.  I got my first tattoo at age 38. Yes, I’m revealing my age but my point is it’s never too late!  Now I have four lovely tattoos all done by Mark and of course I’m planning my next.  Mark and I opened Skin Deep Ink in June of 2008 and so far things are going great!  We appreciate the kind welcome we have received from the people of New Milford and look forward to meeting you even if it’s just to drop in and say hello and take a look around. We also sell body jewelry and other accessories.  Thank you for checking us out!

Jeff Ash:                                                                 Born and raised in Connecticut, I spent most of my earlier years in Naugatuck, and the rest of my childhood moving around. I have finally settled in New Milford and am newly engaged and have a beautiful baby girl.  I have been interested in and involved with art as long as I can remember. I got my first tattoo when I was 18 and my passion has been growing ever since! I started as an apprentice when Skin Deep Ink opened in June of 2008 and am now taking on my own clients. I pay great attention to detail and have developed great line work. I enjoy color tattoos although most of my work thus far has been black and grey. Contact me for an appointment.