brandon

Carrico ‘Rico’

A young man with a beard, wearing a gray knit beanie and a beige hoodie, stands with arms crossed, smiling in front of a brick wall and black building wall near an outdoor staircase.

About the artist

My name is Brandon, but I often go by ‘Rico’. I’m a passionate tattoo artist with over 6 years of experience. Beyond being an artist, I’m known for my friendly and collaborative approach. I love getting to know my clients and working together to bring their visions to life!

I specialize in black & grey surrealism/realism and also illustrative tattoos. I’m driven to create unique and meaningful art that tells your story. Whether you have a concept in mind, or just need help brainstorming ideas, I’m here to guide you through the process.

Let’s create a tattoo that you will love forever!

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Contact Brandon

It all begins with an idea. Fill out the contact form below, or reach out via social media so we can schedule a time to get together, discuss your idea, get a plan formed & get started!

Premade designs available for inspo!

A young man with a beard, wearing a gray beanie, black T-shirt with a graphic, light blue jeans, and black slip-on shoes, standing with arms crossed in front of a black wall with decorative plants and a circular sign with script, in a tattoo studio.
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Brandon’s Portfolio

  • watercolor skull tattoo
  • black and grey realism owl tattoo
  • gas mask tattoo
  • spine tattoo
  • greek god tattoo
  • lion leo tattoo
  • american flog tattoo arm
  • hand snake tattoo
  • mario kart tattoo
  • flower memorial tattoo
  • harry potter tattoo
  • lilo stitch tattoo
  • NEOTRADITIONAL WOMAN TATTOO
  • monochromatic tattoo woman church
  • Disney tattoo Brave

premade Tattoo Designs

by Rico

A black-and-white digital artwork of a woman's face with geometric shapes and netting patterns overlaying her features.
A black and white illustration of a smiling man wearing a fedora hat, with dollar signs floating next to his head, a cigarette in his mouth, and a vintage car below him.
A stylized black and white illustration featuring a woman in a space helmet, an eye within a starburst shape, and a human skull, with yellow and orange accents and splashes.
Black and white illustration of James Dean's face above a vintage racing car with the number 130, and his name written at the bottom.
Black and white illustration of Harry Potter, wearing glasses and a school uniform, with Hogwarts castle in the background.
Digital illustration of a person with dark, messy hair, wearing a black choker, with red splashes and streaks resembling blood on the face and background.
A comic-style illustration of the Joker with green hair, white face paint, and a wide grin, wearing a black suit with a brown bow tie, against a colorful background with blue and yellow bubbles.
A large face of a person with clown makeup, resembling Joker, with smudged eyes and exaggerated lips, above a stylized illustration of a person walking on a street with arms outstretched.

Upcoming Events

Youngstown tattoo classic

A neon sign for a tattoo parlor shows a vintage pin-up style woman with dark curly hair, wearing a polka dot dress, fishnet stockings, and red high heels, sitting on a tattoo machine with a color tattoo number and a red circle background. The sign reads "Youngstown Tattoo Classic" in neon cursive and block lettering.

From classic car shows, to psychic readings, to pin-up and tattoo competitions, there’s something for everyone at the Youngstown Classic

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