Tattoos by Ryan Cook
Tattoo Artist Ryan Cook draws inspiration from the dark corners of REM. Based in Little Rock, he's inspired by the sublime and surreal, and focuses on things like portraits, animals, skulls, nudes, flowers, morphing faces, and anything organic or creepy. An award winning tattoo artist who's been featured in several magazines, his motto is simple: to do the best damn tattoo he's ever done, on every tattoo.
Ryan was raised in Crane, Missouri, a tiny town in the Ozark Mountains. He spent most of his childhood wandering around the forests, drawing pictures, and making music. At 15 he and his younger brother were forced to live with their grandparents - "My younger sister was diagnosed with advanced leukemia," he explained. "My parents went to be with her while she underwent chemotherapy." During that time, music and art became his escape. It gave him a sense of identity and laid the foundation for his future career as a tattoo artist.
After initially studying psychology at Pittsburg State University, he transferred to the University of Central Arkansas where he would go on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He began work as a graphic designer at an advertising agency - and on the side had a part-time gig at a music store to break up the monotony. That's where he met his wife Brooke, who had recently started her tattoo apprenticeship. Then soon after, he began his.
Ryan Cook owns Lucky Bella Tattoo Studio with his wife Brooke Cook in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He's also the frontman of space rock band "Illusionaut" and in his free time enjoys traveling to Europe.
Contact info:
text 501-733-5984
ryancooktattoos@gmail.com

Memorial Portrait Tattoo of Father by Ryan Cook at Lucky Bella Tattoos in North Little Rock, Arkansas

Memorial Portrait Tattoo of Client's Father by Ryan Cook at Lucky Bella Tattoos in North Little Rock, AR

Butterfly Girl With Geometric Elements by Ryan Cook at Lucky Bella Tattoos in North Little Rock, Arkansas

Black and Grey Animal Skull Sleeve by Ryan Cook at Lucky Bella Tattoos in North Little Rock, Arkansas

Girl and Skull Face by Ryan Cook at Lucky Bella Tattoos in North Little Rock Arkansas A large black and grey female face with a skull and hidden wolf in the hair by Ryan Cook at Lucky Bella Tattoos in North Little Rock Arkansas

Mr. Oogie Boogie/Nightmare Before Christmas Tattoo by Ryan Cook at Lucky Bella Tattoos in North Little Rock

Skull Back Piece in Progress by Ryan Cook at Lucky Bella Tattoos in North Little Rock Arkansas Skull Back Piece in black and grey in progress