Jesse Royce O’Neil

A tattoo artist with glasses and a beard tattooing a person's forearm in a tattoo studio.

Big, small, I do it all. Born and raised in Salem Mass. I have been tattooing here for over 2 decades ( Since before it was legal in Massachusetts to tattoo). I have seen tattooing go from being outlawed to the main stream, and have been there every step of the way.

I don’t specialize in one style of tattooing, I truly love tattooing and everything that makes for a good, solid, well built, and executed tattoo. I will do small tattoos like a semicolons or a name, and I am also your go to guy for sleeves, back pieces and other large scale tattoo work. Basically if I’m telling you something might not be the best idea, it’s for a good reason.

I do everything from Traditional, Japanese, Portraits, Chicano, Color, Lettering, Black and Grey, Tribal. The only tattoo I turn away are the bad ones.

If you are interested in booking an appointment please reach out on Instagram (@jrotattoos) or call the shop ( 978-278-5203) I will get back to you as soon as humanly possible.

Black silhouette of a cat sitting and looking to the side.
  • Tattoo of a human skull surrounded by vibrant pink and orange flowers on a person's arm.
  • Colorful tattoo of Alice from Alice in Wonderland with a tear on her cheek, and a grinning pink and purple Cheshire Cat below her.
  • Tattoo of a skull wearing a military helmet with the word 'SINNER' and a snake in its mouth.
  • Colorful tattoo of a bulldozer with smoke and debris, in a cartoon style.
  • A colorful tattoo on a person's chest featuring a large pink gemstone heart with geometric facets, surrounded by orange roses, pearls, and black lace patterns.
  • Tattoo of a tropical scene with a palm tree, setting sun, waves, and red flowers.
  • Tattoo of a smiling person with braided hair.
  • Tattoo of a monstrous, zombie-like face with glowing yellow eyes, blood splatters, and an axe embedded in its forehead.

look below for our latest posts from instagram

 
For the better half of 15 years I have tattooed Lilly’s mom, Saturday she turned 18 and it was her turn to sit in the chair. Crazy how fast time flies, I’m getting old.
Got to throw this little filler rose on @jonathan_putur today, always a blast tattooing other tattooers. Thanks for the trust!
Thank you @dkrtattoos and the crew for having me again this year!!! Always a blast hanging and tattooing with you guys 🙏🙏🙏
Fun one from today!

“Best tattoo experience I’ve ever had! Jesse was so gentle and did beautiful work! I would recommend him to everyone!”

— Laura M.