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Glendale, Arizona  ·  Custom Tattoo

Permanent
by design.
InkMeLele.

Dark, deliberate, built to last. Every piece starts with your story.
Submit an intake below — I review every request personally and reach out within 48 hours.

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About the artist
Leland Lakata — InkMeLele
Hand with pencil drawing by Leland Lakata
Charcoal portrait drawing by Leland Lakata

Leland
Lakata.

Tattooing isn't just a craft — it's a conversation between the artist, the skin, and the story. Leland Maria Lakata is a tattoo artist and fine artist based in Glendale, Arizona, known for hyper-realistic black & grey work and dark narrative tattooing that blurs the line between illustration and ink.
Every piece Leland creates starts on paper first. Her background in fine art — charcoal portraiture, graphite realism, surrealist drawing — feeds directly into her approach to the tattoo machine. The result is work that carries the weight and detail of a finished drawing, rendered permanently into skin.
She works across a wide range — skulls, wildlife, portraiture, Japanese-influenced scenes, dark fantasy, and full sleeves — but the thread running through all of it is depth. Heavy contrast, clean blacks, and storytelling that lingers.
Selected work

The portfolio.

Skull & butterfly tattoo by InkMeLele
Owl tattoo by InkMeLele
Portrait tattoo by InkMeLele
Samurai tattoo by InkMeLele
Bear tattoo by InkMeLele
Tiger tattoo by InkMeLele
Archangel tattoo by InkMeLele
Lady Justice tattoo by InkMeLele
Horror clown tattoo by InkMeLele
Doves leg sleeve by InkMeLele
Dark fantasy sleeve by InkMeLele
FAQ

Common questions.

How do I book a session?
Submit an intake form on this page. I review every request personally and respond within 48 hours with a quote and available dates. If approved, you'll receive a personal booking link via email to lock in your date and pay the deposit.
Do you do walk-ins?
No — all sessions are by appointment only. This allows me to dedicate full time to your design before you arrive, and ensures the result is exactly what it should be.
How much does a tattoo cost?
Pricing depends on size, placement, complexity, and session length. I quote every project individually after reviewing your intake form. A deposit is required to secure your date and is applied to your total on session day.
What is the deposit policy?
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date and is applied to your total on session day. Cancellations under 48 hours forfeit the deposit. One reschedule is allowed with 48+ hours notice.
How far out are you booked?
Availability varies by project and session length. Submit your intake and I'll confirm the earliest available date that works for your piece.
What styles do you specialize in?
My primary specialty is black & grey realism — portraits, wildlife, dark and occult imagery, Japanese-inspired scenes, and full sleeves. I also do colour work with red and accent tones. Not sure if your idea fits? Submit it and let me tell you.
Do you do cover-ups?
Yes. Cover-ups are evaluated case by case — placement, existing ink, and what you want to achieve all affect what's possible. Submit your intake with a photo of the existing tattoo and I'll let you know what we can do.
What should I do to prepare?
Eat a solid meal before your session. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the placement area. Stay hydrated. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before. Complimentary touch-ups are available within 3 months for InkMeLele work, provided aftercare instructions were followed.
Where are you located?
Glendale, Arizona.
The process

From concept
to permanent.

01
Submit intake
Fill out the intake form below with your design idea, placement, and project details.
02
I review & quote
Every request reviewed within 48 hours. I'll respond with a quote and available dates.
03
Get your booking link
If approved, you'll receive a personal booking link via email to lock in your date.
04
Secure with deposit
A deposit is required to secure your date and is applied to your total on session day.
05
Come in
Eat before. Wear loose clothes. We build together. Complimentary touchup within 3 months.
Collector drops

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$35
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Champion Sweatshirt
$60
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New client intake

Start your
session request.

1
You
2
Design
3
Health
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Terms
Personal information
Full name is required to move forward
A valid email is required to move forward
Phone number is required to move forward
Tattoo history
Please let us know your tattoo history to move forward
Design request
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The concept
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Placement & scale
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Session type & timing
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Skin & health

This information stays between us. Certain conditions affect how I approach the work and your aftercare.

Age
Please confirm your age to move forward
Policy & signature

Read and acknowledge each item. Your booking cannot be confirmed without this section.

A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appointment and is applied to your total on session day.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours before your appointment forfeit the deposit. One reschedule with 48hr+ notice.
I reserve the right to decline or adjust any design to better suit the placement and skin.
Complimentary touchups within 3 months for InkMeLele work, provided aftercare was followed.
I consent to photos of completed work on InkMeLele's socials. Face not included without separate consent.
All information in this form is accurate and complete. False health information releases InkMeLele from liability.
Please acknowledge all policies
Signature
Please confirm your agreement to move forward

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Your intake has been received. Someone from the InkMeLele team will review your request and reach out within 48 hours with a quote and available dates.

What happens next
01Your request is being reviewed personally — every intake is read before a response is sent.
02Expect a reply within 48 hours via email with a quote and available dates.
03Once approved, you'll receive a personal booking link to secure your date. A deposit is required to confirm your slot and is applied to your total on session day.
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