We're a tattoo studio proudly slingin' ink since '08 in Cincinnati, Ohio. With our crew of skilled artists rocking many different styles, we're your go-to spot for quality tattoos at a fair price. Come see our team of lovable nerds!
Our Artists
Damian Ridgeway (he/him) is our shop owner and a talented tattoo artist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in Black & Gray, Cover-ups, Neo-Traditional, Bio-Mechanical tattoos. He was an artist at Hybrid Image for over 10 years before taking over as owner in 2022.
Damian's favorite things to tattoo are superheroes, comic book characters, and other geeky pop-culture stuff! He is a proud father, farter, and drummer.
email: damian.mf.ridgeway@gmail.com
Joey Borger (he/him) is a tattoo artist with 11+ years of experience specializing in Neo-Traditional, Black & Gray, and large-scale tattoos. When he's not working, Joey can be found cruising on his motorcycle, listening to podcasts, or playing Guitar & Vocals in his band Desert Chrome.
email: joey.borger@gmail.com
Nick Glavan (he/him) has been tattooing in Cincinnati for over 12 years. He always had a passion for the arts and landed his apprenticeship only a few short years after high school. While he can take a crack at any style, he specializes in Japanese, Illustrative, and Neo-Traditional tattoos. Outside of work, he doesn't take himself too seriously!
Don't hesitate to reach out to Nick, he's a big nerd who can guarantee high-quality tattoos that come with a good time and a laugh!
email: dbznag@gmail.com
Liv Cassinelli (she/they) is a graduate from the University of Cincinnati's DAAP program who made the switch to tattooing after several years working as an Animator & Graphic Designer in the corporate world. She is keen on Neo-Traditional, Abstract, Minimalist, and Ignorant tattoo styles. Liv has a wide range of experience and even tattooed internationally when she was living in New Zealand!
Liv also manages our shop's website, email, and socials! When she isn't at the studio, you can find Liv at the library, watching cartoons, or hangin' out with her two sphynx cats.
email: liv@cassinelli.design
Davey Parrott (he/him) is just a silly lil fella. He started his apprenticeship here at Hybrid Image under Damian back in 2022 and has been kickin' ass ever since! His specialty is Illustrative, Neo-Traditional, and New School.
In his free time Davey loves to doodle goofy characters, play Dungeons & Dragons, and chill at a coffee shop.
email: permianextinction2@gmail.com
Aron Gangwish (they/them) is the newest addition to our talented team. They dove headfirst into the world of tattooing through a local apprenticeship in 2023 and quickly gravitated towards Fine Line and Contemporary styles.
Get in touch with Aron, they're eager to make your tattoo dreams come true!
email: aegang.inks@gmail.com
For booking, please contact artists directly!
or send us a silly little email here: hello@hybridimagetattooco.com
Frequently Asked Questions:
how do I book an appointment?
please contact the artist you'd like to book with directly!
what is your shop minimum?
the lowest possible price for a tattoo is $70, but our individual artists' prices may differ.
do you offer piercings?
nope! we do not offer piercings.
what are your hours?
we're typically here on Mon-Sat from 1pm-7pm.
do you take walk-ins?
sometimes! if we're in the shop and available, we're happy to take walk-ins.
should I tip my artist?
absolutely, tipping 15%-20% is always appreciated!
what if I'm running late or can't make my appointment?
we understand things happen. please contact your artist ASAP to avoid losing your deposit!
can I get a tattoo if I'm under 18?
not here, sorry — our shop doesn't tattoo minors!
do you accept credit cards?
yes! we take cash, credit and debit cards. Some of our artists take additional payment methods like Venmo, Cashapp, etc.
