Matt Williams
With over two decades in the tattoo industry, Matt specializes in black & gray, American traditional, Japanese, wildlife, pet portraits, Polynesian, fine line, tribal, Celtic, religious, demonic, anime, & biomechanical styles.
He started his career in 2003 in San Diego, CA, apprenticing with Kent 'The Dixie Devil' Keaton at Body Art Tattoo. Upon moving back to the East Coast, Matt then worked for the legendary J.D. Crowe at Ancient Art Tattoo in Chesapeake, VA, for 4 1/2 years. From there, he spent 14 years at Folk City Tattoo in Suffolk, VA.
Matt opened James River Tattoo in Carrollton, Virginia in 2025 as a sole proprietor with webmaster Larissa & tattooer Matt "Melon" Myers by his side.
Matt "Melon" Myers
Sporting 17 years as a professional tattoo artist, Melon will meet your high standards. You may recognize him from his time at Folk City Tattoo in Ahoskie, NC from 2015-2017. He also owned Endangered Tattoo in Ahoskie, NC from 2017 to 2024.
Melon has worked several tattoo conventions over the years in Morgantown & Huntington, West Virginia, along with the Virginia Beach and Hampton, Virginia Tattoo Arts Festivals.
Amber Paje
Amber began piercing in 2022. She is focused on creating a space to help her clients feel comfortable and build confidence in their bodies through piercings. Amber is also dedicated to performing safe piercings by using implant grade titanium or solid gold and informing her clients on proper aftercare procedures. Outside of piercing, you can find Amber hanging out with her cats, playing video games, or watching anime.
Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday.
Call or stop by to discuss your piercing needs with her.
