Colbey spent a lot of time in school drawing on his notes instead of paying attention. A strong interest in art and design led him to a job as a graphic designer. This career path took a turn at 18 when he got his first tattoo. An immediate career change ensued as Colbey started an apprenticeship in St. Marys, Georgia. He continued working as a graphic designer until he finished his apprenticeship and started tattooing full time in 2007.
Since then Colbey has been pushing himself to learn more about the craft, tools of the trade, and a wide range of art to continually improve his abilities. This drive has led him to Black Hive Tattoo where he sees an opportunity to surround himself with like-minded tattoo artists and a new world of information.
Colbey is a versatile, custom tattoo artist that works in both color and “black and gray” while incorporating a wide range of styles outside of traditional tattooing that include comic books, anime, sci-fi, and horror movies.
Colbey works Tuesday through Friday each week, and requires a one hour deposit ($160) to set an appointment, and his hourly rate is $160
To submit a new project request, fill out the form below.
New project request for Colbey
Please note a few things:
~Colbey will typically respond to emails every other week unless he is out of town or sick.
~ If your idea has changed since you were put on his waiting list, notify him when Colbey calls to set up your consultation. BEFORE you come in. NOT at the consultation.
~If you are not available or ready when Colbey contacts you, you do NOT go to the back of his list! You stay in the same spot you were before, and he’ll call you when his next appropriate opening is available.
As usual, thank you ALL for your patience, and to take advantage of any last minute openings due to cancellations and custom designs he posts randomly on a first come first served basis, follow Colbey on his Instagram account: @keeblertattoos
