Dustin Friend

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

05/23/2026

So excited about this!

We have a very exciting offer! Dustin and Meagan are looking for a select client to become the canvas of a collaboration piece!
Please email the shop to receive information, requirements and intake form for this exclusive offer.
No charges, fees, or deposits required.
Only one canvas will be selected at this time.
Contact: [email protected]
Once submissions are in, Dustin and Meagan will select the client that best fits this concept and will contact them directly.
Email inquires need to have first and last name, age, phone number and why they think they would be the best choice.
Deadline to submit entries: June 13th 2026

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Calling all clients interested in getting a one of kind piece by Dustin Friend, join him in Asheville NC for his guest spot at the awesome Zen Ink! Spots fill quickly! Book today! He will be doing custom realism, Color, Black and grey and Embroidery pieces.
For booking call, message or contact the website for you inquires.
1-336-429-0452
loveinktattoos.com
Location: 352 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801

05/06/2026

Second session of a full front panel cover up, custom horror piece. Very excited about this project! Tattoo Artist: Dustin Friend. Loveinktattoos.com for booking.

05/05/2026

We appreciate Inked Magazine featuring us! Check it out in the link below! https://inkedmag.com/culture/this-tattoo-studio-was-built-to-break-the-industrys-worst-habits

05/05/2026

So excited to work on this lower sleeve. Client gave full creative freedom on a medieval knight and castle concept.
To submit inquiries for custom designs please email [email protected]

Custom lower sleeve in progress. Client didn't see full design until the day of the appointment. Medieval forearm sleeve. Tattoo Artist: Dustin Friend

04/27/2026

Dustin Friend is an artist known for pushing boundaries and redefining what tattooing can look like. Gaining recognition from Inked Magazine for his highly detailed embroidery-style tattoos, and realism. Dustin has built a name for himself by creating pieces that stop people in their tracks—tattoos so dimensional and precise, they look stitched directly into the skin.

His work is intentional, elevated, and entirely custom. Every design is crafted to flow with the body while capturing texture, depth, and realism in a way that sets his style apart.

As co-owner of Love Ink Tattoos, Dustin has helped shape the studio into a respected, artist-driven space known for quality and originality—drawing clients from across North Carolina and beyond.

Dustin works by consultation and inquiry only, focusing on clients who are ready to invest in a one-of-a-kind piece and trust the process from concept to completion.

If you’re looking for something bold, different, and unmistakably custom—Dustin is the artist to bring it to life.

Spots are limited: Book a consult at Loveinktattoos.com. or email [email protected] for inquiry submission.