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Jacob Gilreath

Jacob Gilreath tattoos black and grey realism and American traditional at the Kankakee studio: high-contrast designs and clean, bold lines, with every piece built custom.

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Black and grey bearded Zeus in profile beside a Greek key border, on the forearm.
Zeus in black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath

“a timeless look you can still read from across the room”Jacob's site

The book runs from saints and gods to wildlife and full sleeves: a crucifixion across the shoulder, Zeus beside a Greek key, a lion in peonies, a howling wolf over a pine forest, and an American traditional eagle across a chest. Sessions run from quick one to two hour bangers to full days, and for a new sleeve or half sleeve, Jacob recommends starting with a full day.

Booking starts with the request form on Jacob's own site, and a booking link follows. Jacob aims to reply within about one business day.

Styles
Black and grey realism, American traditional, portraits and sleeves
Studio
Kankakee, IL
Rate
$600 for a half day (3 to 4 hours), $1,000 for a full day (6 to 7 hours), $200 an hour after that.
Small pieces
Palm-size bangers $250 to $300, hand-size $350 to $450, small names $100 to $150.
Booking
Jacob's booking request form, then a booking link. Replies usually within one business day.
Reschedule
Once, with 72 hours notice, and keep your deposit. Deposits are non-refundable and come off your total.
Portfolio

Jacob's book

22 pieces. Tap one to see it big.

Black and grey angel's face carved like a marble statue, framed by feathered wings, on the upper arm.
Angel statue in black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey skull warrior in a feathered Aztec headdress with a carved spiral crest, on the upper arm.
Aztec skull warrior, black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey Bride of Frankenstein with her tall streaked hair, on the thigh.
Bride of Frankenstein, black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey full sleeve of an old compass at the shoulder, a map and compass rose, and a lighthouse near the wrist.
Compass, map and lighthouse sleeve, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey crucifixion across the shoulder and upper arm: Jesus on the cross wearing a crown of thorns.
Crucifixion in black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey upper arm piece of a giant realistic eye above a cracked desert, a tiny lone walker and a dark open doorway.
Giant eye over the desert, black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey hooded skull above skeletal praying hands, on the forearm.
Hooded skull and praying hands, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey sleeve of a howling wolf at the shoulder, a pine forest with a deer below, and a skull near the wrist.
Howling wolf and forest sleeve, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey Jesus with a crown of thorns above three crosses on a hill, with a touch of red, on the forearm.
Jesus and three crosses, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey sleeve of a calm lion among big peonies and leaves, from the shoulder down the arm.
Lion and peonies sleeve, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey payasa, a clown-faced woman with a painted tear, over palm trees and a vintage lowrider, on the inner arm.
Payasa and lowrider, black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey samurai in a straw hat holding a katana above a coiled serpent, with red blossoms, on the forearm.
Samurai and serpent with red blossoms, by Jacob Gilreath
American traditional chest piece in color: a spread-winged eagle clutching two bombs under a lettered banner.
American traditional eagle chest piece, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey trident struck by lightning above crashing waves and a curling tentacle, on the forearm.
Trident, lightning and waves, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey sleeve with the Virgin Mary at the shoulder above a sacred heart, with more black and grey work running down to the wrist.
Virgin Mary and sacred heart sleeve, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey bearded Zeus in profile beside a Greek key border, on the forearm.
Zeus in black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
Fine line cowgirl riding a bucking horse under morning glory vines, on the forearm.
Cowgirl on a bucking horse, fine line, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey realistic elephant walking toward the viewer, on the forearm.
Elephant in black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
Fine line back piece of Icarus falling with one great wing under a burst of sun rays, with typewriter lettering that reads every fall is a chance to rise.
Icarus back piece, fine line, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey Jesus wearing a crown of thorns, on the forearm.
Jesus with a crown of thorns, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey Mexican revolutionary in a wide sombrero with crossed bandoliers and a revolver, on the forearm.
Revolucionario in black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
Black and grey pair of roses stacked on the calf.
Two roses, black and grey, by Jacob Gilreath
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