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More Than Ink
Billyjack Gunter is a legend in the tattoo world with roots tracing back to 1996. A true triple OG in the industry, Billyjack blends the grit of the old-school tattoo era with modern innovation, constantly pushing boundaries to stay relevant in a fast-evolving art form.
In 2001, he founded Artistic Encounter Tattoo in Bowling Green, Kentucky. What started as one shop quickly evolved into a tattoo empire, expanding across Kentucky and Texas. By 2025, Billyjack had opened eight locations—including major studios in Dallas, Deep Ellum, Corinth, and Austin.
He specializes in large black and gray, color realism, and bold Japanese-style tattooing, creating striking, detail-rich pieces that stand the test of time. His artistry has earned him hundreds of awards at tattoo conventions across the country—beginning with his very first win in 2001, and continuing strong with three Ink Master awards in 2025 alone.
Billyjack’s accolades span an incredible range of categories:
- Small, medium, and large black & gray
- Small, medium, and large color
- Movie characters
- Photo realism
- Unusual,
- Best cover-up
- Best sleeve
- Best backpiece
- Best chest piece
- Best overall female
- Best overall male
- Best of day, and Best of show.
But beyond the awards and the art, Billyjack is a mentor and leader. He’s helped shape the next generation of tattooers through a comprehensive apprenticeship program that reflects his high standards and deep respect for the craft.
No matter how far he’s come, Billyjack stays hungry. He’s always evolving, always pushing forward—driving his studios, his team, and himself to grow and innovate.
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