American Traditional

I tattoo bold American Traditional pieces with strong, lasting lines.

Custom Traditional Piece

A custom tattoo shaped around your idea and built with traditional clarity.

A More Personal Way to Wear Classic Tattoo Art

I develop your concept through bold silhouettes, strong outlines, and a focused color approach rooted in American Traditional design. The process keeps the image readable and balanced, whether you are starting with a clear subject or a loose direction.

Your placement, scale, and personal references guide the final composition. I will help refine the design so it sits naturally on your body and carries the direct, lasting character expected from this style.

Ideal For

  • First traditional tattoo

  • Custom flash-inspired ideas

  • Bold, readable imagery

  • Meaningful symbols with classic structure

How It Works

  1. Share Your Idea: Tell me about the subject, placement, size, and visual references you have in mind.

  2. Refine The Design: I shape the concept into a clear composition suited to your body and the traditional style.

  3. Tattoo The Piece: We review the final placement before I tattoo the design with steady, deliberate technique.

About

I am Cilla Roth, the tattoo artist behind Welded Ink at Dark Star Tattoo in Salem, Oregon. I create American Traditional tattoos, meaningful memorial pieces, cover-ups, portraits, and custom work for people who want their stories carried in bold, lasting ink. My process is collaborative and personal, balancing strong design with the freedom to make each piece uniquely yours. I bring care, humor, and genuine connection to every appointment.

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Services

01

Custom Tattoo Design

I create custom tattoos shaped around your ideas and story.

02

Cover-Up Tattoos

I transform unwanted tattoos into thoughtful new designs.

03

Large-Scale Projects

I develop sleeves, chest pieces, and other multi-session work.

FAQ

Contact

Send me your idea, and let's start planning your custom piece.