Decades of Experience
Tattooing in the Dallas area since August 1994 — decades of hands-on craft, not a portfolio built overnight.
Dallas, TX
Tattoo Artist in Dallas, TX
Custom, Japanese-inspired tattoos by Mark C. Merchant — a private Dallas studio built on consultation, craftsmanship, and trust.
Finding a Tattoo Artist in Dallas
Experience, consistency,
and a studio you can trust.
Dallas has no shortage of tattoo shops. What's harder to find is a tattoo artist in Dallas with decades of consistent, documented work, a studio built around one-on-one attention, and a process that starts with a real conversation instead of a walk-up flash sheet.
That's the approach at Higher Truth Tattoo. Mark C. Merchant has been tattooing in the Dallas area since 1994, and has spent that career focused on Japanese-inspired custom work — traditional and neo-Japanese pieces, cover-ups, and large-scale collaborative work built to last.
Read more about the studio's story and philosophy, or head straight to the free consultation to start your piece.
Why Dallas Chooses Higher Truth
What to look for in
a tattoo artist.
A few things separate a tattoo you'll love in ten years from one you won't. Here's what to expect when Mark is the artist.
A Private, One-on-One Studio
No walk-in tattoo mill. Every session is one artist, one client, and a calm space built for the work.
Consultation Before Commitment
A free consultation covers design, placement, and price up front — so you know exactly what you're booking before any deposit.
Custom Design, Every Time
Nothing off a wall of flash. Every piece is drawn for the person wearing it.
Serving Dallas & North Dallas
A studio on Preston Road.
Higher Truth Tattoo is located at 17370 Preston Rd, Suite 510, Dallas, TX 75252 — easy to reach from North Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, with plenty of free parking on site. Open Mon – Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday Closed.
Recent Work
Japanese Tattoos in Dallas
Ready to start the conversation?
Every project begins with a free consultation — no pressure, no obligation.