Arion Tatuem

Location: Abingdon, MD

Years Tattooing: 10 years

Arion Tatuem is an award-winning black and grey realism artist known up and down the East Coast for bringing portraits, wildlife, and detailed scenes to life. With 10 years in the game and as the owner of Chop Shop Tattoo Company in Abingdon, Maryland, his work speaks for itself—but his personality makes him unforgettable. A self-proclaimed class clown with main-character energy, Arion brings humor and authenticity into the shop while maintaining a high standard of precision and artistry. Sponsored by Peak Needles and Recovery Aftercare, he continues to push his craft forward while staying grounded in what he loves. Outside of tattooing, he’s a powerlifter holding state records, a lifelong motorhead building hot rods and Harleys, and an RC car enthusiast. Husband, father of two, and always hands-on—Arion lives the same way he tattoos: full throttle.

I run Peak Needles because I know exactly what I’m getting every time. The consistency, flow, and control are all there, which is huge for black and grey realism where every detail matters. When I’m working on portraits and smooth blends, I need my equipment to keep up and they do, everytime. These carts let me stay locked in on the tattoo instead of fighting my tools and set up . Im especially a fan of the bugpin mags (17 and 29) and the smaller round shaders with peak you cant go wrong period.