Traditional, Neo-Traditional & Custom Illustrative Tattoos by Matthew Johnston
Matthew Johnston is a versatile tattoo artist known for his bold lines, vibrant colors, and creative designs. His work bridges American traditional and neo-traditional styles, while also incorporating custom illustrative elements that make each piece unique. Whether it’s a classic design with a modern twist, or a fully custom concept, Matthew’s tattoos stand out for their clarity, impact, and lasting quality.
He specializes in traditional iconography, large-scale illustrative pieces, and custom designs that flow naturally with the body. Clients appreciate his ability to blend timeless tattoo fundamentals with fresh, original artistry.
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Matthew JOHNSTON
“Went in for a tattoo with a deep personal meaning to me. They worked me in ASAP and were awesome to work with! Matt did an AWESOME job on my tattoo!! I’ll be proud to wear it for the rest of my life! I won’t go anywhere else for tattoos in Columbia and Matt will be the only one I go to! Thank you Matt and Copper Finch Tattoo! Can’t recommend these guys any higher!!”
“Had an amazing experience with Matthew!! I had a cover up done. matt made a beautiful rose design, he into account what I wanted and made it more of my style with puzzle pieces for my children and more blues to honor autism from start to finish it was a great experience even with after care he checked in on me a few days after. The other guys there made us feel welcome as well checking in to see if we needed anything and were super friendly . 5 stars all the way highly recommend Copper Finch and all the staff!!! My son also had his 1st tattoo the same day and his also came out perfect. ”