Design for a tattoo shop called 'Faces in the Dark' with ornate black and white typography and decorative flourishes.

From portraits, to memorial tattoos, to the “just for fun” pieces, we’re here to create something beautifully unique, with an experience completely tailored to you. Communication, transparency, and top-notch craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do.

From portraits, to memorial tattoos, to the “just for fun” pieces, we’re here to create something beautifully unique, with an experience completely tailored to you. Communication, transparency, and top-notch craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do.

Faces In The Dark Tattoo is a custom tattoo studio located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Kyle, TX. Established in 2016 by award-winning black and gray realism artist Tye Harris and his wife, Becca.

What started as a vision between two people has grown into a full team of talented artists, with a wide range of styles and expertise. We’re proud to be a Kyle original, serving the greater Austin area with custom tattoos that are as unique as the people who wear them. Our team specializes in portraits, black and grey + color realism, neo-traditional, coverups, and so much more.

Client Testimonials

  • "They deserve more than five stars! Cat Orozco was my artist and she surpassed my expectations. The colors on my tattoo are beautiful and so realistic. Everyone in the studio was very friendly. I especially liked that Cat kept checking on me to make sure I was OK. I will definitely recommend Cat to everyone I know. Highly recommend!!!"

    Tracy

  • "I got a tattoo here for the first time today, and Aaron did an amazing job, everything I asked for and more. The studio is clean, decorated in a nice theme, and the staff are welcoming. It wasn't a cold/intimidating atmosphere like I've experienced with some previous tattoos elsewhere. Very likely to come back again in the future."

    Taylor

  • "Tye Harris is as awesome as advertised. I saw a tattoo he did on an old buddy of mine and I knew I would get one of my dalmatian Maggie from him one day. And sure enough did not disappoint. I'll be getting my malinois from him hopefully early next year."

    Robert R.

  • "Diego was great. He took his time. He was really detailed oriented. Great atmosphere. Looking forward to my next one."

    —Richard Rodriguez

  • "I had my thigh done by Martin Reyes not too long ago and the finished product speaks for itself. He was quick to respond to the appointment request, placement and flow of the design, and can lay down ink fast and still come out to bold and realistic tattoos. I’ll definitely be going back to him again in the near future and will recommend him to anyone that is looking for a solid artist."

    Jason Simmons

  • "Absolutely wonderful studio! Everyone was so helpful and answered all my questions. Cat created a stunning masterpiece for my grandma who passed recently. Definitely saving them for future tattoos"

    Suzie Karmichael

  • "Zack is an AMAZING artist whose talent is matched only by his attention to detail and his drive to make sure he delivers a final product that exceeds all expectations. And I when I say artist, I mean it in the truest sense of the word. I experienced, first hand, Zack’s ability to merge the client’s ideas with his own artistic vision, and the result was better than anything I could have imagined. While working on a large project, over multiple sessions, Zack earned my complete trust, and I guarantee I will be back to work with him on future projects. He’s a professional through and through, a master of his craft, and his talent speaks for itself. I highly recommend him! "

    Joseph Allen

woman smiling while getting a tattoo by a female tattoo artist on her bicep
It’s more than just a tattoo.

Thanks for stopping by! It’s been our mission since 2016 to create a safe + sanitary space with an emphasis on true artistry and inclusivity. While we never would have dreamed our little space would become the vast community it is today, some things never change. We’re so proud of the community we’ve grown over the past decade, and the bonds we’ve formed along the way.

Whether you’re just getting started in the scheduling process, or your tattoo is healed and complete - if it’s your first tattoo or 100th, you can expect we’ll be here to guide you every step of the way.

With much of our team dedicating a decade or more professionally tattooing, you can trust you’ll be in good hands. When it comes to selecting the right artist for the design you envision, or figuring out exactly what you’d like to get done, we’re here to help! Our process for connecting you with the right artist and understanding your vision is specifically designed to be as stress free as possible, so when the day of your appointment comes, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself.

tattoos are the souvenirs of a life well lived - each piece a symbol of our stories, moments, & people along the journey that we cherish most.

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