Painless J

Owner / Licensed Tattoo Artist

Tattooed man with gray hair and beard, wearing glasses, working with a tattoo machine in a tattoo studio.

Meet Meet Painless J, a celebrated tattoo artist and the owner of UNBROKEN Tattoo Reston. With over 20 years in the field, he launched UNBROKEN in 2021, opening its doors on January 1, 2022, as the first studio in the Reston/Herndon area. Painless J is passionate about preserving traditional tattooing and its rich history.

At UNBROKEN, tattooing is a respectful blend of old-school techniques and modern flair. Painless J specializes in personalized designs for all kinds of tattoo enthusiasts, from intricate linework to bold pieces.

Beyond his artistry, Painless J has created UNBROKEN as a community hub where tradition meets individuality. He focuses on understanding each client’s vision and bringing it to life with skill and creativity. Whether it’s your first tattoo or another addition, Painless J ensures a memorable experience that honors tattooing’s proud legacy.

Connect with Painless J: Follow his work on Instagram @painlessj to see his latest pieces and artistic style.

Portfolio

Ukrainian trident arm band with traditional patchwork in full color.
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Italian heritage upper arm tattoo by a client to match his fathers same tattoo.
Black and grey "Gamble" leg sleeve with feature elements of playing cards, chips and dice.
Realistic onion sketch tattoo in black and grey.
"Cats Under the Stars" by Jerry Garcia Band, upper arm tattoo.
Black and grey tattoo for mountain climbing group, showing a female defying gravity.
A small ankle tattoo of a red cardinal in a realism style.
Black and grey tattoo of a cat silhouette filled with floral patterns.
Japanese style tattoo featuring a koi fish, cherry blossoms, and waves.
Our artist Nobody showing off his new super hero comic hand tattoos!
Full color illustrative tattoo of an owl chef in its natural surroundings, created by this clients partner.
Michael Myers tattoo in black and grey, upper bicep.
Illustrative pin-up Betty Boop in color
Realism eyeball tattoo in black and grey on the back side of a clients arm.
Polynesian tribal tattoo on the forearm of a client in a paisley style pattern
Healed image of a realistic blackberry bush branch in black and grey on a clients forearm.
Black and grey bow and arrow on a clients arm in fine line.
Traditional black and grey skeleton from the "get what you get" machine!
A detailed realism tattoo of three roses on a forearm in black and grey.
Realistic line art tattoo of a tree trunk with mushrooms and foliage on a clients forearm.
Traditional dagger and dragon with Japanese influences.
A clients shoulder and chest area, featuring intricate Polynesian tribal tattooing.
A interpretive Lone Ranger tattoo of his mask, hat and bandana, on a clients bicep.
A clients favorite sock monkey commemorated in a color realism tattoo on their arm.
Trad with just a hint of Neo, full color alligator on the clients upper bicep.
Full color flames with sharp lines as an armband for a anime fan client.
Black and grey portrait style of half dead Johnny Cash.
In process, AKIRA, bio-mech sleeve, for a friend. finished images to come!
Tattoo outline on a person's back featuring a fantasy scene with a warrior, a girl, a deer with antlers, and various decorative elements.
Colorful tattoo featuring a woman's face with flowers, a skull, and ocean waves in a traditional tattoo style.
American pride forearm tattoo in black and grey with lettering.
Illustrative realism tattoo of Oriole on a branch. Back of arm placement with color.
Traditional style tattoo, rearview mirror, hanging dice and female eye reflection.
Our own, Cursive's, arm sleeve, started 5 years before finish. Portraits of EA Poe, and Emily Dickinson, flanked by a crow, filigree and roses.
A client from Hawaii, with his Polynesian tribal addition.
"Join or Die" forearm addition for a regular client, in black and grey.
Tattoo of two hands reaching towards each other, inspired by Michelangelo's Creation of Adam, with dotted and circular design elements surrounding the hands.
Tattoo of a shark with a rope around its body, tears, and a fishing hook in its mouth on a person's arm.
Black and gray tattoo of roses on woman's shoulder and upper arm.
Colorful tattoo of flowers and leaves on person's upper arm.
Black ink tattoo of a Viking helmet with intricate knotwork and a sword on the arm.
Tattoo of the word 'Traditional' in elaborate script surrounded by floral designs on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a frog with drops of water around it on a person's skin.
Tattooed arm with the phrase 'We the People' and an American flag on the arm.
Outline of a half-sleeve tattoo featuring intricate floral and abstract geometric patterns on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a pentagram, celestial symbols, and geometric shapes on a person's head, with an ear pierced with three small hoops.
Black and white photo of a person's leg showing a detailed geometric and optical illusion tattoo that appears to be a vortex or whirlpool with striped and cubic patterns.
Tattoo of a cartoonish hand flipping off a police officer, a bleeding heart with a chain wrapped around it, an eye inside a lock, and a woman with a hat.
A black and grey tattoo of a butterfly with detailed wings on a person's upper arm.
Black and gray tattoo of a house on a rocky foundation, with a staircase leading up to the entrance, surrounded by flagpoles with flags.
Black and gray tattoo depicting a lion, a portrait of a woman, and a rosary with a cross on the person's arm.
A black and gray tattoo of a large tree on a person's upper arm, with detailed branches and leaves.
A colorful tattoo of a cartoon cat with wild hair, sticking out its tongue, with the word 'BACK!' next to it. The cat is lying on its back with its paws upwards, and the phrase 'a fucks given' is written below.
Tattoo of a pelican perched on a post with clouds, a sun, and a blue sky background.
Tattoo of a black panther wearing a crown and a starry cape, with a radiant halo and roses at the bottom.
Black and gray tattoo of a lioness's face on a person's arm.
Tattoo of lips on a person's shoulder with smoke coming out of the mouth, in black and gray ink.
Tattoo of a heart with a banner reading 'Mabel Lewis' and a detailed black and gray portrait of a dog, possibly a Chihuahua, beneath the heart. The tattoo is on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a happy dog, likely a retriever, with the words "MAMA Always by my side" written below, on a person's arm.
Tattoo of an owl with detailed feathers, surrounded by hexagonal honeycomb patterns, with glowing effects and cosmic elements.
Black and white tattoo on a person's arm featuring a manga or comic style scene of a shouting man with spiky hair, with Japanese characters above.
Tattoo of Goku from Dragon Ball Z in orange and blue gi, with black spiky hair, on person's upper arm.
Colorful tattoo of a green tree frog with orange feet and red eyes on a person's arm.
Black and gray tattoo of a desert plant, likely a Joshua tree, with detailed branches and needles, on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a fish with a human-like face on a person's arm.
Tattoo of two red roses with green leaves and a stem on a person's upper arm, with a handwritten message that reads "for X, X X) Grandmother
Tattoo of a squirrel in black and gray ink on someone's arm.
Tattoo of a dog's face, possibly a Chihuahua, wearing a blue bandana. The tattoo includes the name 'Meiko', dates '19.30.2008-03.01.2022', and a heartfelt message.
A hand holding a needle and thread, sewing a tattoo of a hand punching through skin.
Black and gray tattoo of a sword entwined with flowers and leaves on a person's forearm.
Close-up of a person's forearm with black tape wrapped around the upper and lower parts of the arm, above and below the elbow.
Colorful tattoo of a sea turtle surrounded by ocean waves, starfish, and a blue background.
Tattoo of a colorful bird surrounded by purple flowers and floral swirls.
A shoulder tattoo of a snake and a woman with a swirling background.
Tattoo of a cow skull with flowers on top, feathers on the sides, and desert landscape with cacti in the background.
A tattoo of a flying bird, possibly a swallow or a similar bird, with its wings spread, outlined in black and shaded with red and gray, on a person's skin.
Black and gray tattoo of a nude woman with long hair taking a selfie with a camera phone, sitting with knees up, wearing striped thigh-high stockings.
Black and gray tattoo sleeve featuring geometric patterns and tribal designs.
A bio-mech tattoo on a person's forearm with detailed sci-fi elements and vibrant colors.
Colorful Japanese-style tattoo of a fierce red dragon with blue horns, sharp teeth, and a long green tongue, shown on a person's arm.
A Powell-Peralta skateboard logo skull with wings and a date adapted for a remembrance tattoo for a client.
Portrait style tattoo depicting the Jared Leto Joker and Harley, featuring two faces, the top is a screaming man with a damaged smile and the word 'Danger' on his forehead, the bottom is a woman with a mask and dark lipstick.
A black and grey tattoo of a bonsai tree in a pot on someone's upper arm.
Black and grey realism tattoo of two hands making a pinky promise, one a human hand and one a skeletal hand, on person's thigh.
Black and grey tattoo of a hummingbird with outstretched wings surrounded by cherry blossoms on person's upper arm.
Bright flowers added to this dog portrait (previous artist) arm sleeve.
Tattoo of a night sky background, divided into an upper and lower section, featuring a UFO and a flying figure among trees.
Back view of a person with a large intricate Polynesian-style tattoo covering the shoulders and upper back, including sun or moon symbols and detailed geometric patterns.
Black and gray tattoo of an ornate vase with flowers on a person's upper arm.
Black and grey tattoo of three butterflies on a person's arm.
Realism tattoo of an animal jawbone with teeth on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a vertical floral design with various flowers and leaves on a clients back.
Close-up of a tattooed arm with floral designs, including red, purple, yellow, and orange flowers, on a person's forearm.
A black and gray tattoo of a tree growing from an open anchor, with detailed branches extending upward and roots downward.
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Portrait tattoo of a dog's face surrounded by ornate gold and blue decorative elements.
Portrait tattoo of a dog’s face, with the name 'Meiko' and dates, with a heartfelt message beneath that says, 'I wish I could turn back the years. You'll be in my heart always.'
Colorful tattoo featuring Kirby characters and a pizza with 'Sup, Dumpling' written on it.
Realsim tattoo of a "grey{ alien, with large eyes and elongated head on a person's upper arm.
Start of a bonsai full back tattoo, just stencil and linework. Progress to end result in the next image.
Black and gray tattoo of a large, detailed bonsai, covering the upper back of a client
A client with a full backpiece featuring a large tattoo of a skull with red accents, roses, and other designs, in a tattoo studio with framed artwork on the walls.
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Atlas holding a boulder, full back piece in black and grey