Expert Tattoo Artists in Atlanta
Lightwork Tattoo · Sandy Springs
Lightwork Tattoo is home to two of Atlanta’s most experienced tattoo artists, working in Japanese, Traditional, Ornamental, and Illustrative styles for clients across Sandy Springs and the greater Metro-Atlanta area
Meet The Artists
Kandace Layne | Tattoo Artist
Ornamental · Tribal · Blackwork Tattoos
Kandace creates intricate ornamental and tribal tattoos defined by symmetry, flow, and body-aware composition.
Drawing inspiration from Mehndi Ornamental patterns and West & North African tribal tradition, her tattoos are mostly freehand (drawn directly on skin) and celebrates form and cultural symbolism.
Wes Holland · Tattoo Artist & Founder
With over 15 years of tattooing experience, Wes is known throughout Atlanta for his large-scale Japanese, Traditional, and illustrative work.
His designs emphasize composition, flow, and storytelling — built to complement every client’s anatomy and skin tone.
Atlanta’s Professional Tattoo Studio
Lightwork Tattoo is a modern, Black-owned tattoo studio based in Sandy Springs, serving clients throughout Atlanta, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Chamblee, and Marietta.
Our artists specialize in custom tattoo design, color and Black & grey tattoos on dark skin, and complex cover-up work — creating bold, lasting results through experience and artistry.
Tattoo Artist FAQs
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Lightwork Tattoo is home to Wes Holland and Kandace Layne — Atlanta tattoo artists specializing in Japanese, Traditional, Ornamental, and Tribal styles.
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Yes. Availability varies by project size, but both artists currently accept new bookings for custom tattoo work.
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If you already know your preferred style, you can book directly with that artist.
If not, submit a consultation request — our team will match you with the artist best suited to your vision.
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Wes focuses on Japanese, Traditional, and Cover-Up tattoos; Kandace specializes in Ornamental, Tribal, and Blackwork pieces.