Cody Fortson

I’ve been tattooing in and around Athens, GA for the past 20 years, long enough to see just about every trend come full circle. My work is best described as “trippy traditional,” where classic tattoo foundations meet my own unmistakable twist.

I specialize in Traditional, Neo-Traditional, and Black & Gray, and I’m known for cover-ups, turning old, regrettable tattoos into pieces people are proud to show off. Every tattoo I create is custom, well-crafted, and built to stand the test of time.

I value longtime clients, enjoy meeting new ones, and believe the best tattoos come from real collaboration, good ideas, and a shared goal of making something awesome.

Outside the shop, you can usually find me enjoying Mother Nature with my wife, Brandy, and our two boys, Grayson (your typical teenager with a love for the great outdoors) and Neon (pure energy with no off switch). Our whole family has a deep love for art, and Brandy somehow keeps all of us alive, loved, and pointed in the right direction. Life with the four of us is never dull, just full of love, laughter, and stories worth remembering.

I studied Media Arts and Cartoon Animation at The Art Institute of Atlanta and have also studied psychology, backgrounds that continue to influence both my art and my approach to tattooing.

Custom. Quality. Cody-Style.