Tattoo by Patrick VanSandlyne in Grand Rapids

Patrick VanSandlyne

Tattoo by Patrick VanSandlyne in Grand Rapids

Raised in Scotland, Patrick moved to the U.S. at 21 and began his tattooing career in Boston in 2010. Over the years, he’s built a portfolio that reflects true versatility—bold Neo traditional, fine line, realism, blackwork, and everything in between.

For Patrick, tattooing is more than ink on skin. It’s an exchange of energy and a moment of connection between artist and client. That intimacy carries as much weight as the artwork itself. He can be pretty chatty during a session, but is just as at ease creating a quiet space if that’s what a client prefers.