Z Kingman is a co-owner and seasoned artist at Southtown Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio, LLC. in Fort Smith, AR. With an impressive career spanning back to the early 1980s and licensure in Arkansas since 2004, he has developed his craft extensively while working across the country. Z’s entry into tattooing was serendipitous, beginning with covering a homemade tattoo and soon finding himself immersed in the industry. He is recognized for his dedication to the craft and his commitment to fostering a safe and desirable practice within the industry. As a co-founder of Southtown in 2007, he takes pride in the studio’s use of green materials and strives for Southtown to be a vibrant hub for all local artists, encouraging them to gather, discuss techniques, and display their work.
