Expert Tattoo Artists in Sandy Springs
Lightwork Tattoo in Sandy Springs has 25+ years combined experience specializing in Japanese, Traditional, Ornamental, cover-ups, and illustrative styles.
Meet The Artists
Kandace Layne · Tattoo Artist
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 custom tattoos emphasize composition, flow, and storytelling - built to complement every client’s skin-tone and anatomy.
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.
Professional Tattoo Artists in Atlanta & Sandy Springs
Lightwork Tattoo is a Black-owned tattoo studio in Atlanta, serving clients throughout Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Chamblee, and Marietta.
Our artists specialize in custom tattoo design, color and Black & grey tattoos on all skin tones, and complex cover-up work, creating bold, lasting results.