Scott Cooksey, Owner and Artist at Lone Star Tattoo in Dallas, TX, has been a prominent figure in the tattoo scene since 1995. Having honed his skills in Dallas’ Deep Ellum and downtown districts, he established Lone Star Tattoo in 2005. Scott is renowned for his expertise in American Traditional and Irezumi (traditional Japanese) tattooing, often featuring mythological creatures like dragons, kirins, and phoenixes. His distinctive “Texas Style” tattooing further blends American Traditional and Japanese influences with humor and bold imagery. Regularly traveling as a guest artist, particularly in Europe, Scott’s work is celebrated for its clean, crisp line-work, smooth shading, and solid color, reflecting influences from masters like Horiyoshi III and Sailor Jerry Collins. Clients consistently praise his enthusiastic, collaborative approach and his talent for elevating their original ideas into beautiful, personalized art.
