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Joel
Owner · Dirty Hibachi
American Traditional · Japanese
Owner of Cedar Street Tattoo Company. Nearly 35 years behind the machine, with a love for realism, black & grey, and neo-traditional Japanese work.
Est. Kalkaska · Michigan
Custom Tattoos.
Timeless Art.
Created by Joel, Kevin, and Kat in the heart of Kalkaska, Michigan — custom artwork built around the people who wear it.
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Meet the Artists
Three artists. One studio.
Joel, Kevin, and Kat work across multiple disciplines, collaborating closely with every client to bring ideas to life — from first sketch to final session.
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Kevin
Mr. L Bulley
Fine Line · New Skool · Florals · Lettering
Lettering is where Kevin feels at home. Calm, reliable, and honored to bring trust-driven ideas to life — script, realism, and everything in between.
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Kat
Firehawk · Apprentice
Illustrative · Neo Traditional · Animals · Oddities
Custom illustrative work with meaning — neo-traditional leanings, animals, and stories worth wearing for life.
Tattoo Styles
Disciplines we specialize in.
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American Traditional
Bold outlines. Classic icons. Built to last.
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Japanese
Irezumi-inspired compositions with dragons, koi, and waves.
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New Skool
Exaggerated forms, dynamic color, character work.
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Fine Line
Single-needle precision. Botanicals, script, minimal motifs.
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Black & Grey
Smooth gradients and timeless contrast.
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Realism
Photo-real portraits and detailed subject work.
Booking
Ready to start your next piece?
Please include as much detail as possible — size, placement, references, and any imagery you love — so we can prepare for your consultation.
The Studio
Find us on Cedar Street.
Walk-ins are welcomed when our schedule allows — call ahead to check availability or to set up a consultation.
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