Paul Black
TATTOO ARTIST · RALEIGH, NC
VIBRANT COLOR · REALISM · PORTRAITS · COVER-UPS & REWORKS
With more than 36 years of tattooing experience, Paul Black creates color realism, detailed portraits, and custom tattoos at Mad Ethel’s Tattoo in Raleigh. He also works on cover-ups and reworks, combining careful planning with a collaborative approach to design.
Paul’s Tattoo Portfolio
Explore tattoo work by Paul, including vibrant color, detailed realism, portraits, animal pieces, custom designs, and before-and-after examples of cover-up and rework tattoos.
About Paul
EXPERIENCE · COLLABORATION · TECHNICAL RANGE
At Mad Ethel’s Tattoo in Raleigh, Paul brings a consultative, client-centered approach to custom tattooing. Local clients describe him as friendly, attentive, and thoughtful about how a design will work over time. Reviews also highlight his ability to translate meaningful personal stories into detailed portraits, integrate new work around existing tattoos, and keep clients comfortable through larger projects.
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Cover-Up & Rework Tattoos in Raleigh
What Clients Say About Paul
Paul has always been responsive to emails and communicates well during the session... I completely trust his professional opinion; the suggestions he's made to the ideas I've thrown at him have been ones that have made my tattoos better.
Hillary · Google
It turned out so beautiful and he truly captured my dog in the portrait. He was very nice and made sure I was comfortable through the whole process.
Caroline Autry · Google
Paul is a thoughtful artist who has a lot of experience and knows what he is doing. He's also a very nice guy. 10/10
D Okes · Google
Cover-Up & Rework Tattoos in Raleigh
Cover-Up & Rework Tattoos in Raleigh
Cover-Up & Rework Tattoos in Raleigh
PIERCING
BEFORE & AFTER · COVER-UPS · REWORKS
Existing tattoos often require more planning than a new piece. Paul works with clients who want to transform, rework, or substantially cover older tattoos, including dark, heavily saturated, and large-scale work. He evaluates the existing ink, placement, color, and design goals to determine what may be covered directly, what may need a larger composition, and when laser lightening could create better options before tattooing.
