Custom Tattooing In Kingsport, Tennessee

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A Creative Sanctuary For Those Who Wear Their Shadows Proudly

I’m Jonathan Swiney, Owner of Raven Mocker Tattoo in Kinsgport.

I’ve been tattooing since 2015, over time my work has gradually evolved with darker narrative themes, horror surrealism, Japanese inspired composition, and structured illustrative design.

I care about how tattoos age. I care about flow. I care about contrast holding over time.

Whether it’s a sleeve, back piece, or traditional flash, each project is built intentionally & tattooed with care- not rushed for convenience.

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Black and gray tattoo of a three-headed wolf on upper thigh.
Tattoo of a woman with long hair, angel wings, and arms raised above her head on a person's leg.
Detail of a black and gray tattoo of a creature with a fierce face, horns, and a skull, on a person's leg.
Black and gray realistic tattoo of a young woman's face in profile on person's shoulder.
Colorful tattoo sleeve depicting a cartoon character resembling a clown or jester with curly hair, holding a knife, surrounded by flames, clouds, and abstract designs on a person's upper arm.
Tattoo of a fierce, snarling creature with a skull above its head, surrounded by skulls at the base.

Artistic Focus

My primary focus is large-scale custom work rooted in:

  • Dark Surrealism

  • Japanese & Neo Traditional influence

  • Body Flow and long-term clarity

  • Strong illustrative composition

Traditional Flash Still Has a Place Here

Tattoo flash is a part of tattoo history, and I have no interest in letting that disappear.

Alongside large-scale custom work, I offer an ever growing collection of flash rooted in traditional tattoo culture. These designs are meant to be worn as created - not altered into trend pieces of Pinterest replicas.

Flash here isn’t filler,

It’s lineage.

For collectors who understand that, it’s available.

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Lady Ghoul Black and grey realism tattoo
Nameless Ghoul Tattoo Illustrative
Custom Papa Ghost BC tattoo blackwork
Ram Skull Black & Grey Stipple Shade Tatoo
Hammer Head Shark Tattoo Black & Grey Realism
New School/ Neo Trad Chrysanthemum monster tattoo
Black & Grey Horror Tattoo Skull Knight
Illustrative Blackwork Shrunken Head tattoo
Fine Line Black & Grey Pentacle tattoo
Vampire Bat Tattoo - Hand tattoo
Luna Moth Tattoo
Fine line black and grey Floral Tattoo
Snake & Rod tattoo with magnolia flowers
Pirate ship tattoo / Anchor Tattoo
Japanese Oni Mask
Japanese Toad Knee Tattoo
Neo Japanese Elemental Tiger Tattoo
Neo Traditional Nosferatu Tattoo
Jason Vorhees / Friday the 13th tattoo
Stitch Tattoo
Disney Mulan Tattoo
PInhead Larry Tattoo
Skyrim Tattoo
Sprite Style Pikachu pokemon tattoo
LInk Ocarina of Time Tattoo
Iron Giant Tattoo
The Witcher Tattoo
Trash Polka The Crow tattoo
Iron Man tattoo
Psychadelic Tattoo
Watercolor Phoenix tattoo
Traditional Panther head tattoo
DInosaur Tattoo ( NeoTraditional )
Traditional Wolf Tattoo
Tiger Tattoo (Cover up)
Knee Tattoo (Traditional Panther)
Butterfly Tattoo
Arrowhead Tattoo
Daisy Tattoo
Old English Lettering Tattoo
Lettering Tattoo
Albrecht Durer Beast tattoo
Albrecht Durer illustrative tattoo
Skull and roses tattoo

Reviews From Our Clients

  • "One of the best places in the area for a tat. Just schedule a consultation, work out the details, and set up a time to have a piece of art of your liking put where you want. Not only is his personal styling amazing, but he can replicate most other styles given enough time. 10/10 will get tattooed again."

    Michael Bean

  • "This is by far the best tattoo shop. It's always clean, super professional, and the environment is so welcoming. Jon done my anime tattoo. It's beautiful and I'm beyond happy with it. 10 out of 10. I'll definitely be going back to get all my tattoos done there."

    Stevanie Dillman

  • "Extremely clean and private! Amazing artist that does the best custom pieces. I have shopped around artists before but now will only go to Jonathan. The only tattoo artist I recommend."

    Erin Brinkley

  • "Jonathan was an excellent artist who brought my tattoo to life. Great environment and service, would definitely recommend."

    Sadayaa Smith

  • "I got my fist tattoo here and it was amazing I love the art that giga creates!"

    Jazmyne Arnold

  • "Jonathan is completely knowledgeable and a supremely talented artist. Made triple sure the details were set before giving me my first tattoo. Super friendly the entire time through and did an amazing job on the ink. Highly recommend!"

    Blake Fugate

  • "John did an incredible job!!!! He was very meticulous about my tattoo and he let me be as picky as I wanted to be. The shop is incredibly clean and he made me feel comfortable the entire time. Can’t wait for my next!"

    Taylor Davis

  • "I absolutely love going here to get my tattoos. Jonathan is an amazing artist and is great at making works of art from the customer ideas he has been given. I highly recommend coming here for your next tattoo. Excellent customer service and very personable too."

    Leslie Lee

  • "Jonathan is one of the most chill people you will meet, his work is TOP NOTCH! He have done 3 pieces on me so far and they are EXCELLENT!!! Highly suggest going here!!

    Grace Fuller