Gregory “Pabby” Watkins: A Tattoo Legacy Etched Across America From Humble Beginnings to a National Footprint
🎨 Gregory “Pabby” Watkins: A Tattoo Legacy Etched Across America
From Humble Beginnings to a National Footprint
Born in Houma, Louisiana and traveling as a professional tattooist the United States over the last 30years, Gregory “Pabby” Watkins was destined to leave his mark—quite literally—on thousands of people across the country. With a tattoo machine in hand before he even hit his twenties, Pabby found his calling in the sacred craft of skin art. He wasn’t in it for the trends or the clout. He was in it for the ink, the skin, and the story behind every mark.
Over the last 35+ years, Pabby has tattooed hundreds of thousands of clients from coast to coast. His portfolio spans not just geography, but style, substance, and soul. He’s earned his seat at the table as a master tattooist, revered educator, and fierce guardian of traditional values in an industry now overwhelmed with flash trends and fleeting fame.
🎯 Master of Every Style, Teacher of Many
Pabby’s versatility is unmatched. Whether it’s bold traditional flash, intricate Japanese sleeves, photorealistic portraits, or meticulous black-and-grey, he executes each with clarity, purpose, and longevity. He doesn’t chase styles—he’s mastered them. His tattoos don’t just look good on day one. They look great 10 years later.
He’s also known for his rare ability to work with scarred or medically affected skin, a skill few possess but many seek. He’s become a trusted source for paramedical tattooing and scar revision techniques that blend aesthetics with restoration.
And he’s passed that skill down.
Pabby has trained countless apprentices—many of whom now own their own studios or lead the next generation of tattooists. He teaches more than technique; he teaches philosophy, responsibility, ethics, and the importance of honoring both the client and the craft.
🧠 The Artist Who Also Rewrote the Aftercare Rulebook
After decades of watching beautiful tattoos suffer from bad healing advice, Pabby took matters into his own hands. He partnered with a medical lab to develop Old Pro Tattoo Aftercare—a skin recovery system made by a real tattoo artist for real tattooed skin.
Not a watered-down lotion.
Not a corporate guess at what healing requires.
A focused, medically informed formula that supports tattoos in their most critical healing phase—after the bandage comes off.
Old Pro now includes:
Antibacterial Soap Concentrate (FDA registered)
Electric Hocus Pocus Ready-to-Use Wash
Skin Barrier Recovery Balm
Tattoo Artist Butter
Each product was engineered to do what popular products like petroleum-based balms and harsh cleansers fail to do: support real skin healing with ingredients that tattooists actually trust.
📢 Tattooing with Integrity in a Fickle Industry
Pabby stands tall as a steward of tradition in an industry where “quick and trendy” is sometimes valued more than experience. He's seen it all—the oversaturation of studios, the rise of undertrained artists, and the obsession with virality. But through it all, he’s stayed the course:
Providing real tattoos with real longevity.
Treating every client with respect and honesty.
Refusing to compromise quality for popularity.
Clients come back because they know the difference.
And they tell the story.
🎨 Gregory “Pabby” Watkins: A Tattoo Legacy Etched Across America
From Humble Beginnings to a National Footprint
Born in Houma, Louisiana and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Gregory “Pabby” Watkins was destined to leave his mark—quite literally—on thousands of people across the country. With a tattoo machine in hand before he even hit his twenties, Pabby found his calling in the sacred craft of skin art. He wasn’t in it for the trends or the clout. He was in it for the ink, the skin, and the story behind every mark.
Over the last 35+ years, Pabby has tattooed hundreds of thousands of clients from coast to coast. His portfolio spans not just geography, but style, substance, and soul. He’s earned his seat at the table as a master tattooist, revered educator, and fierce guardian of traditional values in an industry now overwhelmed with flash trends and fleeting fame.
🎯 Master of Every Style, Teacher of Many
Pabby’s versatility is unmatched. Whether it’s bold traditional flash, intricate Japanese sleeves, photorealistic portraits, or meticulous black-and-grey, he executes each with clarity, purpose, and longevity. He doesn’t chase styles—he’s mastered them. His tattoos don’t just look good on day one. They look great 10 years later.
He’s also known for his rare ability to work with scarred or medically affected skin, a skill few possess but many seek. He’s become a trusted source for paramedical tattooing and scar revision techniques that blend aesthetics with restoration.
And he’s passed that skill down.
Pabby has trained countless apprentices—many of whom now own their own studios or lead the next generation of tattooists. He teaches more than technique; he teaches philosophy, responsibility, ethics, and the importance of honoring both the client and the craft.
🧠 The Artist Who Also Rewrote the Aftercare Rulebook
After decades of watching beautiful tattoos suffer from bad healing advice, Pabby took matters into his own hands. He partnered with a medical lab to develop Old Pro Tattoo Aftercare—a skin recovery system made by a real tattoo artist for real tattooed skin.
Not a watered-down lotion.
Not a corporate guess at what healing requires.
A focused, medically informed formula that supports tattoos in their most critical healing phase—after the bandage comes off.
Old Pro now includes:
Antibacterial Soap Concentrate (FDA registered)
Electric Hocus Pocus Ready-to-Use Wash
Skin Barrier Recovery Balm
Tattoo Artist Butter
Each product was engineered to do what popular products like petroleum-based balms and harsh cleansers fail to do: support real skin healing with ingredients that tattooists actually trust.
📢 Tattooing with Integrity in a Fickle Industry
Pabby stands tall as a steward of tradition in an industry where “quick and trendy” is sometimes valued more than experience. He's seen it all—the oversaturation of studios, the rise of undertrained artists, and the obsession with virality. But through it all, he’s stayed the course:
Providing real tattoos with real longevity.
Treating every client with respect and honesty.
Refusing to compromise quality for popularity.
Clients come back because they know the difference.
And they tell their friends.
💬 What Clients and Peers Say
“You don’t sit in Pabby’s chair and just get a tattoo. You get a story, an education, and something that will still be bold long after others fade.”
— Noah L., Collector & Convention Client
“He fixed my old tattoo, covered my scar, and it looks like it was never damaged. No one else could have done what Pabby did.”
— Rachel B., Paramedical Tattoo Client
“My career started with Pabby. He taught me how to tattoo with honor.”
— Former Apprentice, now Shop Owner
📍 Where to Find Pabby
Today, Gregory “Pabby” Watkins continues to tattoo full time in Charleston, SC and at select guest spots nationwide. He also offers consultation and advanced training in paramedical tattooing, scar camouflage, and technique refinement for mid-level artists.
For appointments, questions, or collaboration:
📩 DM: pabbytattoos28@yahoo.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
https://www.facebook.com/Pabbytattoo/
https://www.instagram.com/pabbytattoo/
🌐 Website:
📧 Email:
Tattoos That Last. Healing That Matters. A Name You Can Trust.
Whether you’re a collector, a student of the craft, or someone who wants to work with a tattooist who actually knows what he’s doing—Pabby is the name that stands out. Not because of hype. Because of history.
💬 What Clients and Peers Say
“You don’t sit in Pabby’s chair and just get a tattoo. You get a story, an education, and something that will still be bold long after others fade.”
— Noah L., Collector & Convention Client
“He fixed my old tattoo, covered my scar, and it looks like it was never damaged. No one else could have done what Pabby did.”
— Rachel B., Paramedical Tattoo Client
“My career started with Pabby. He taught me how to tattoo with honor.”
— Former Apprentice, now Shop Owner Loui Lopez Owner Of ARTWORKS NASHVILLE TN
📍 Where to Find Pabby
Today, Gregory “Pabby” Watkins continues to tattoo full time in Charleston, SC and at select guest spots nationwide. He also offers consultation and advanced training in paramedical tattooing, scar camouflage, and technique refinement for mid-level artists.
For appointments, questions, or collaboration:
📩 DM: pabbytattoos28@yahoo.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
https://www.facebook.com/Pabbytattoo/
https://www.instagram.com/pabbytattoo/
📩 DM: @OldProTattooLLC
🌐 Website: oldprotattoo.com
📧 Email: sales@oldprotattoo.com
Tattoos That Last. Healing That Matters. A Name You Can Trust.
Whether you’re a collector, a student of the craft, or someone who wants to work with a tattooist who actually knows what he’s doing—Pabby is the name that stands out. Not because of hype. Because of history.
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