Rough Waters Tattoo Co.
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Meet the Artists
Your New Best Friends
Rough Waters Tattoo Co. has the most gifted tattoo artists in Charlottesville Va. We want you to walk out of our studio feeling proud of the art you added to your body and feel amazed with the service you just received. Our experience in the industry will help you to feel reassured that your vison is our mission. We can't wait to get started crafting personalized and unique art for you.
Christopher Hornsby
Owner/Tattoo Artist
Chris is a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Art was always his passion and turned
down scholarships with SCAD in Savannah, GA to serve our country.
After Chris left the Corps, he went on to be a Roughneck for the oil industry but soon
realized his opportunity with tattooing and took a leap back into the arts.
With over ten years' experience, Chris' style ranges from but are not limited to.
Hyper Color Realism, Intense Black and Grey, Vibrant Full Color, Human Portraits,
Animal Portraits, Illustrative, Traditional, cover ups and custom designs.