"I wanted a couple of smaller pieces while I was attending Villain Arts Tattoo Convention & Sierra hooked me up as well as my son. We loved the experience & our new ink. Our friends & coworkers love them as well! Would definitely recommend."
With love and ink, 'til death do us part.With love and ink, 'til death do us part.
Die Lovely Ink exists to create lasting art rooted in love, meaning, and identity. Tattoos that honor your story and stay with you for life.
Die Lovely Ink exists to create lasting art rooted in love, meaning, and identity. Tattoos that honor your story and stay with you for life.
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Meet Our Team
Darkest Light
Darkest Light creates award winning tattoos in his signature watercolor painterly style while remaining equally at home with black and grey. His expertise also extends into the mastery of the dark arts, while ensuring precision and depth.
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Noel Arteaga specializes in high-contrast color realism and surrealism. With a mastery of vibrant palettes, he brings iconic anime and pop culture subjects to life.
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Mini Mew is an award winning artist who specializes in vibrant pop culture tattoos, ranging from detailed anime and gaming pieces to delicate fine line designs.
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Jewelz is an award-winning artist who specializes in the styles of dark gothic illustrations and black & gray.
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Yayo excels in creating clean fine line tattoos, intricate black and gray designs, and he can do color as well.
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Aspiring tattoo artist with a deep love for art and self-expression. Currently apprenticing under Darkest Light and learning every aspect of the craft while building confidence, skill, and a style of his own. He's grateful for the journey and what's ahead.
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Google Reviews
Don't Just Take Our Word For It
5
Based on 42 reviews
"Cool shop! Noel did our ink and we have an appointment with him next week to get more!"
"Yayo was awesome. Super chill the whole time and just really easy to talk to, which made the session go by fast. I came in with an idea and he helped bring it to life with a bunch of good suggestions that made it way better than what I had in mind. You can tell he knows what he’s doing and actually cares about how it turns out. I’m really happy with it and will definitely go back."
"Had such a great experience with Genesis! So kind and welcoming, but that’s only the beginning. Her work is absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to get more from her in the future:) It was honestly one of the best experiences I have had in a shop in a long time and it was so refreshing. Thank you again!!"
"I wanted a couple of smaller pieces while I was attending Villain Arts Tattoo Convention & Sierra hooked me up as well as my son. We loved the experience & our new ink. Our friends & coworkers love them as well! Would definitely recommend."
"Cool shop! Noel did our ink and we have an appointment with him next week to get more!"
"Yayo was awesome. Super chill the whole time and just really easy to talk to, which made the session go by fast. I came in with an idea and he helped bring it to life with a bunch of good suggestions that made it way better than what I had in mind. You can tell he knows what he’s doing and actually cares about how it turns out. I’m really happy with it and will definitely go back."
"Had such a great experience with Genesis! So kind and welcoming, but that’s only the beginning. Her work is absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to get more from her in the future:) It was honestly one of the best experiences I have had in a shop in a long time and it was so refreshing. Thank you again!!"
"David was phenomenal. I just happened to get a random ad on Instagram about him coming to the GroveTown Tattoo Expo and hit him up about an idea after looking through what he had already done and having a feeling he could bring my idea to life. He absolutely did and with his original design we ended up taking home best medium color at the show. Even Sierra, another artist from the shop took home 2 awards that Saturday as well. Damn good artists, couldn't thank him enough"
"I’ve gotten 3 tattoos so far as part of my sleeve and Yayo has done an amazing job so far. He shades/highlights everything perfectly and gives great directions on cleaning/maintaining the tattoo. Thank you Yayo!"
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Why Us
It’s About Artistry, Not Just Application
At Die Lovely Ink, we’re not just “doing tattoos.” We’re creating lasting art that's intentional, elevated, and built to stand the test of time. Every piece is crafted with purpose, care, and true artistry... not rushed work or copy-and-paste ink.
It’s About Collaboration, Not Transaction
We don’t believe in quick transactions. We believe in connection. The relationship between artist and client matters here. Every tattoo is a shared process: listening, creating, refining, and turning someone’s vision into something real, something they’ll wear with pride for life.
It’s About Sanctuary & Story, Not Intimidation
Die Lovely Ink is a sanctuary, not an ego-driven old-school shop environment. We intentionally create a space that feels safe, modern, inclusive, and welcoming regardless if you’re a first-time client or a loyal long-time client. And we never forget what tattoos truly are... a story. Every piece is a chapter in someone’s life. Love, pain, healing, growth, identity... something we all carry forever.
“With love and ink, ‘til death do us part.”
Press
“Die Lovely Ink exists to create lasting art rooted in love, meaning, and identity. Tattoos that honor your story and stay with you for life.”
Meet David Lee of Spartanburg
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“We’re creating lasting art that’s intentional, elevated, and built to stand the test of time. Every piece is crafted with purpose, care, and true artistry.”
Meet David Lee
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“Die Lovely Ink is more than just a tattoo shop; it is the culmination of a deeply personal journey taken by its owner, David Lee, known professionally as Darkest Light.”
From Programming to Purpose: Darkest Light and the Transcendent Vision of Die Lovely Ink – Spartanburg, SC Tattoo Studio
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Frequently Asked Questions
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