Jesse the Terrible
Owner · Lead Artist
Norse & symbolic / Black & grey / Cover-ups
Owner, lead artist, and U.S. Navy veteran. More than a decade of experience turning personal stories into original work.
Meet JesseBurlington, North Carolina
Battle tested.
Ink perfected.
Art with intention. A mark that’s yours alone.
Custom tattoos and precision piercing.
Independent spirit. Uncompromising craft.
Tattoos are 18+ with valid government photo ID.
Veteran owned & operated Est. 2023
Discover ValkyrieCustom tattoos
Precision piercing
Walk-in piercings welcome
Tuesday to Saturday · 11 AM to 8 PM
Selected work
The work speaks.
The Valkyrie standard
Good art starts
with being heard.
Your idea matters. So does how you feel in the chair. We take the time to understand both.
From a first tattoo to a full back piece, we build original work around your story. A calm space. A considered process. Care that continues after you leave.
Get to know the studioThe people behind the work
Find your artist.
Different hands. Shared standards.
A personal approach to every piece.
Jai Woods
Tattoo Artist
Illustrative / Nature & botanicals / Black & grey
An artist and former educator with a background in ceramics and drawing. Custom pieces inspired by the natural world, with room for color.
Meet Jai
Bobby
Tattoo Artist
Illustrative realism / Traditional / Custom work
A U.S. Navy veteran tattooing since 2002, with experience as both an artist and shop owner. A family man with a lasting commitment to the craft.
Meet Bobby
D
Senior Piercer · Studio Manager
Body piercing / Fine jewelry / Curated ears
Senior piercer and studio manager. Your guide to thoughtful placement, fine jewelry, and a piercing experience that feels personal from the first conversation.
Meet DThe finishing detail
Small details.
Entirely you.
Thoughtful placement. Implant-grade jewelry. Piercing by D, with the time and care to find what fits.
Explore piercingWalk in Tuesday to Saturday, 11 AM to 8 PM.
From an idea to your skin
Make the first move.
- 01 / The consultation
Meet your artist first.
Book a consultation with your artist, in the studio or by video. Every tattoo appointment begins here.
- 02 / The conversation
Build a plan together.
At your consultation, talk through your idea, placement, size, and references. Your artist helps shape the design direction and estimate.
- 03 / The commitment
Choose your date. Lock it in.
During your consultation, schedule your tattoo appointment and pay a 30% deposit that day to secure the date.
A consultation is required before we book any tattoo appointment. The 15-minute session is $50, credited toward your tattoo.
Book a consultationTattoos are 18+ with valid government photo ID.
Your next chapter starts here
Come as you are.
Leave with something yours.
Book your consultation Tattoos: 18+ with valid government photo ID.
Find us in Burlington
564 Huffman Mill RoadBurlington, NC 27215
Tuesday to Saturday
11 AM to 8 PM