Night moth
4 to 6 inches · 3 to 4 hours
Ask about this oneOwner. Custom blackwork, neo-traditional and cover-ups
Dana Whitlock
"Bring me the tattoo you hide. We'll plan the one you show."
Book a consult with Dana
Booking from mid-November
About Dana.
Dana apprenticed in Fall River and spent ten years in other people's shops before opening Violet Line in 2015. The idea was simple: a studio where the drawing gets as much care as the needle.
Dana is known for moths, snakes and bold black shading that still looks solid years later, and handles most of our cover-up consults.
Best for
- Bold black and grey pieces
- Cover-ups and rework
- Neo-traditional animals and florals
- Large custom pieces over several sessions
Not the best fit for
Tiny script and single-needle work. Teo is better at it, and Dana will tell you so.
Sample flash
In Dana's style.
Original sample drawings made for this demo, not photos of client tattoos.
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Coiled snake
5 to 8 inches · 3 to 5 hours
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Dotwork mandala
4 to 6 inches · 4 to 5 hours
Ask about this one
Reviews
What clients said.
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"Dana told me straight that my old tattoo needed two laser sessions before a cover-up. I almost went somewhere that said yes right away. So glad I didn't. You can't see the old one at all."
Chris D. · Cover-up, upper arm · August 2026 -
"Beautiful work and a very clean studio. Only four stars because I waited about five weeks for a date. Worth it, but plan ahead if you want Dana."
Sam K. · Moth, sternum · June 2026
Book a consult with Dana.
Free, 20 minutes, in person or on video. Consults on Tuesdays.