CHRIS BUCKHOLTS
About Me
I'm Chris Buckholts, a tattoo artist at Webbworks Tattoo Studio in Naples, Florida. I've been tattooing since 2009, when I started my apprenticeship in Cortez, Colorado, and I've been at Webbworks since September 2013. You can find me in the shop Tuesday through Saturday.
My main focus is large-scale Japanese tattooing: full sleeves, back pieces, chest panels, leg sleeves and bodysuits designed to move with your body and read from every angle. I came up in American Traditional, and I still love putting down bold Traditional work. I also do cover-ups, black and gray, realism and fine line, and I'm always up for a new idea.
A Japanese tattoo is more than a cool image. Every koi, dragon, tiger, hannya and peony carries a meaning, and the way they're paired matters. I've spent years studying the history and folklore behind the imagery, from rare reference books to time spent in Japan, so your piece is true to the tradition while still feeling fresh. See more on my Japanese tattoo and American Traditional pages.
Good tattoos take planning. Every project starts with a free consultation where we talk through your idea, placement and size. I'll be straight with you about what will work, draw the design to fit your body, and map out sessions for larger pieces so each part heals right before we keep going. The goal is always a tattoo that still looks great decades from now.
Clients come to me from all over Southwest Florida, including Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Marco Island. Walk-ins and consultations are welcome, ideally around 11 a.m.
Have an idea? I'd love to hear it. You can read more about how I got here on my About page.
Client reviews
What clients say about Chris
Real reviews from Chris Buckholts' clients at Webbworks Tattoo Studio in Naples, FL.
"Chris doesn't just give you a tattoo, it's a piece of fine art. The calf sleeve he gave me blew me away. I get compliments from strangers all the time. He has to be one of the top Japanese style tattooers in the country."
★★★★★ Kris C., Google review
"Chris is hands down the premier tattoo artist in South Florida for large scale Japanese... he truly understands Japanese tattooing, he is not doing guess work here."
Large-scale Japanese sleeve client
"Chris Buckholts is a methodical tattooing genius. I gave him an idea, and trusted his entire process... This man loves his job, and I love getting tattooed by him!"
★★★★★ Melissa P., Google review
"It was an honor to work with Chris as he's so so incredibly passionate about Japanese art and tattooing. He's an encyclopedia."
Phoenix and blue jay torso piece client
"Chris has done both of my sleeves and is currently finishing up a lengthy project on my back."
Stephen M., client
"Huge shout out from the 50+ crew of ladies that stumbled upon this tattoo parlor. You put our minds and hearts at ease and made the experience memorable and fun!"
Sarah M., Yelp review
