Clayton, North Carolina
Black Pearl
Tattoo Co.
Clayton's finest tattoo & piercing studio. Featuring the area's best artists in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.
Featured Work
From Our Artists
98%
Recommend Us
337+ Reviews
Our Story
Where Art Meets
Craftsmanship
Since 2016, Black Pearl Tattoo Co. has been Clayton's premier destination for custom tattoos and body piercings. Founded by Robert Rutherford, our studio was built on a simple belief: every person who walks through our doors deserves world-class artistry in a space that feels welcoming, safe, and comfortable.
Our crew of talented artists brings decades of combined experience across every style imaginable — from bold traditional and neotraditional to intricate realism and everything in between. Whether you're getting your first tattoo or adding to a full sleeve, we treat every piece with the same level of care and precision.
5
Talented Artists
9+
Years Open
100+
Years Combined
The Crew
Meet Our Artists
Each member of our crew brings their own unique style and decades of experience.
Find the artist that speaks to your vision.
Owner
Robert Rutherford
The man. The myth. The legend. Our founder. Though Rob has stepped back from the chair, his extraordinary vision, passion, and love of the craft live on in everything we do at Black Pearl.
1st Mate & Piercing Specialist
Raymond King II
Piercing specialist since 2011. Ray prides himself on honest answers and integrity in his craft. Sailing under the Black Pearl banner since 2016 as the rock solid 1st mate.
Master Artist
Paul Lieberman
Coming up on 30 years in the tattoo game, there's not much Paul hasn't seen or done. "Making people happy is kinda my thing."
Master Artist
Daniel Wall
Tattooing since 2004, Daniel has mastered Traditional, Neo-Traditional, and Realism. His goal: "It's better than I imagined" — that's the standard for every project.
Artist
Hana Williams
A custom tattoo artist focused on bold, readable tattoos made to last. With a background in Graphic Design, Hana brings strong composition and visual clarity to every piece.
Artist
Elvis Wesley ("Wes")
A tried-and-tested street shop artist, Wes cut his teeth with bold American traditional and Chicano work. He views tattooing as a craft, not an industry.
What We Offer
Our Services
Custom Tattoos
From bold traditional and neotraditional to portraits and intricate blackwork, our artists specialize in bringing your vision to life. Every tattoo is a custom collaboration between you and your artist.
Body Piercing
Our piercing specialist, Ray, brings precision and care to every procedure. We use only the highest quality jewelry and maintain strict sterilization standards. Fresh piercings and jewelry upgrades are always available.
Aftercare Products Available
We carry H2Ocean — the #1 recommended tattoo & piercing aftercare
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Walk-Ins Always Welcome
Not all tattoos can be done as a walk-in, but we always encourage you to come in.
Our artists love meeting new clients and discussing ideas.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
"Ray was amazing with my daughter's belly piercing even with her nervous chattiness and was absolutely the BEST when my other daughter passed out from seeing the needle! Cannot express the kindness and compassion felt from him!"
— Michelle C.
Facebook"Just got my first tat. Small and love it. Paul is sweet and funny. Love the results. Will be my go-to next time!"
— Carla H.
Yelp"Daniel Wall is an incredible tattoo artist! I went in with a general idea of what I wanted and he took it to the next level. His attention to detail is amazing and he made the whole experience comfortable and fun. I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. If you're looking for a talented artist who truly cares about their work, Daniel is your guy!"
— Kelle M.
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