Thomas Ghering

A person has a grim reaper tattoo on their forearm.

Background

My name is Thomas Ghering, 33 and I’m the owner of Downtown Ink.

Hey guys! I’m Thomas Ghering, the proud owner of Downtown Ink for the last four years, and I’ve been tattooing for almost seven years. Born and raised in Wichita Falls, I’ve been married for nearly a decade, and we have a 6-year-old son who’s practically grown up in the shop—if you've visited, you've probably seen him around. My first passion was building and working on hot rods, which evolved into a lifelong love for V8 sports cars. Alongside cars, I’ve played golf my entire life and spent several years cooking professionally after attending culinary school. Tattooing, though, has been my main focus for nearly the last decade. It’s more than just work; it’s become my life. I have ten years of experience in various tattoo shops, starting as a daily shop rat at Avenue Tattoo, where I did everything from cleaning to managing the shop, before apprenticing for two years at Human Canvas. For the past four years, I’ve found my creative home at Downtown Ink, surrounded by great friends and fellow artists.


I’m deeply passionate about tattooing, with a particular affinity for black and gray realism. Since discovering this art form, I’ve been captivated by its power to convey emotion and detail through contrast and shading alone. I’m drawn to classic themes such as roses, skulls, pocket watches, and religious imagery like St. Judas and the Lady of Guadalupe—subjects that offer depth and meaning while allowing me to explore intricate, lifelike detail.



My tattoo style is known for its smooth, high-contrast style, where I bring photographic images to life on the skin. Each piece is a personal creation, designed with precision and care, ensuring it becomes a lasting and unique part of the wearer’s story. If you’re seeking a tattoo that blends artistry with realism, I’d love to collaborate with you and bring your vision to life.


Deposits:

To secure a tattoo appointment, a non-refundable deposit of $100 is required via Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, or Chime. This deposit is not a fee; it will be applied to your total tattoo cost. The remaining balance will be due at the end of your session. For example, for a $600 tattoo with a $100 deposit, the remaining balance of $500 will be due after your session.


For deposits, I recommend using mobile applications such as Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, or Chime (please refer to the deposit information for details). I will prepare your design the evening prior to your appointment, as well as on the morning of, allowing you to request changes up to 24 hours in advance. Additionally, it is preferable to arrive slightly late rather than too early, as I prioritize everyone’s safety during their journey to the shop. If you anticipate being more than 20 minutes late, please feel free to text or call the shop.


The deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation without rescheduling. You are permitted to reschedule your appointment one time, provided that the request to reschedule is made no less than 24 hours prior to the originally scheduled appointment. Should you attempt to reschedule within 24 hours of the appointment, an additional deposit will be required, increasing the total deposit amount to $200. However, your initial deposit will remain applicable if rescheduling occurs in accordance with these terms.


Payment Information

For deposits, I accept payments via Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, or Chime (please refer to the deposit details). Your design will be created the evening before and finalized the morning of your appointment. You may request changes up to 24 hours before your scheduled time.

Please note that it’s better to arrive a bit late than too early—safety is a priority. If you're running more than 20 minutes late, kindly text or call the shop to keep us informed.