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MATT CHRISTENSEN

The Most Awarded Tattoo Artist in NYCover-up Specialist

Matt is a seasoned Army infantry veteran turned tattoo artist, whose journey into the world of ink began in a traditional street shop. Over the years, he’s mastered an impressive range of artistic styles, blending high-intensity illustrative and realistic elements to create tattoos that are not only visually stunning but also radiate confidence. With over 190 tattoo awards to his name, it’s no wonder his work consistently turns heads.

Matt has earned a reputation for his exceptional cover-up tattoos, taking a unique approach to ensure that the old design is completely transformed. Unlike many artists who simply cover up old tattoos, Matt treats the existing artwork as the foundation for a fresh, new creation, making it impossible to see any trace of what was there before. For him, a true cover-up is about erasing old memories—not just masking them.

After nearly two decades in the tattoo industry, Matt is pursuing his original dream of becoming a computer animator. Currently attending college full-time, he’s taking fewer tattoo appointments but is focusing primarily on cover-ups and Nu-Skool artwork, ensuring every piece he creates continues to meet his high standards of excellence.

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Star Wars leg
Pirate Goldfish Ship
zombie at the beach
Toucan cover-up
Grizzlies
skull covering leopard print
scarecrow skull
puppy portrait
freehand mountain stream
space owl sleeve
Time piece scar cover-up
Koi (based on one of the koi in the pond at the shop)
Star Wars helmets
pirate lady
skull covering tribal
floral shoulder
guitar neck
america
Anubis
Lab Rat
Crow and sand timer
Baby dragon eating mint chip, cover-up
phoenix lady
Masterchief
Bride of Frankenstein
Hand Mirror cover-up
Rope Skull
Bat and Prickly Pear
Washington State
Greatful Dead Skull
Bat and cacti leg sleeve
Local Birds
Saltwater cover-up
lion/lion skull
shark bite cocktail
Military compass
Snorklepuss
Space sleeve (in progress)
Galaxy
wolf girl
Neo-traditional bunny
Big Cat sisters
Spidey
Blood timer
Dorothy
Wizard of Oz
Neo-traditional jewels and roses
Black and Gray Roses
Neo-traditional Jackalope
Wolf skull
dog in space cover-up
AntMan
Alabama State
Fancy cat fixer
seasons sleeve
New York State
Tiger
Deadpool
Floral thigh
space lady with tentacles
Neutral gray tiger cover-up
Mountain stream
of space and time
starlord
zombie unicorn
Peacock cover-up process
skeleton
peacock cover-up
Backyard Birds
Eye and Flytraps
space owl
General Grevious
Anchor and Helm
Tiger and Spoon Daisy
Wolf skull
Skull rose morph
Jackalope
Bound skull
Sunflower and Monarch
Spidey
Easter Bunny
Space sleeve cover-up
Grateful Dead Skull
Baby groot with Starlord Frap
Compass
Predator fresh and healed
Mini Zoo
Woodlands sleeve W.I.P.
Hip Hop
Toucan
Stan the Man
Narwhal Donutimal
Puss in Boot
Chameleon Donutimal
Stygimoloch Donutimal
Walrus Donutimal
Indominus Rex Donutimal
Bird and pomegranate cover-up
Maine
Wash board
Eye and chompers
Another outer space cover-up
Flower garden W.I.P.
Classic musicians in space W.I.P.
Demon skulls
Bowie Chimp
Groot Solo
FlowerGarden
Jack O'lantern
Sekmet
Cleat and lilies
Tiger and cherry blossoms
Woodland sleeve
Space sleeve
Jerry Garcia
Star wars sleeve 2
skull dagger

Request a consultation with Matt

If you’re ready to book a session with Matt, head to his website thetattoorobot.com and fill out the contact form. With his limited availability, Matt is prioritizing Nu-Skool designs and cover-up tattoos. At this time he is only taking on 5 new sleeve projects for 2025, which must be finished by October.  Please note that his rate is $1000 per session, with most sessions lasting between 3 and 4 hours. Matt is currently not accepting requests for black and gray or generic-themed tattoos.

Let’s create something unforgettable!

Oculus Tattoo Lounge

315.447.6754

105 Kreischer Rd.
North Syracuse, New York 13212
USA

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