Trevor
McQuade.
Large-scale black & grey and micro realism, built around the body. Owner of Ethos Art Collective. Mad Rabbit Pro Team Artist.
A precise hand, a patient eye.
Trevor McQuade is a Columbus-based tattoo artist specializing in large-scale black & grey and micro realism. His work is built on patience, contrast, and an obsession with detail — pieces designed to live with you, not just sit on you.
As owner of Ethos Art Collective, he's built a studio around custom-only work and a premium client experience. As a Mad Rabbit Pro Team Artist, he partners with the aftercare brand trusted across the industry.
The Portfolio.
Swipe, tap, expand. A rotating selection of custom work — every piece designed and tattooed by Trevor.
See the full body of work on Instagram.
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Where the work is made.
Ethos Art Collective — a custom-only studio built for long sessions and considered work.
The work is custom. The standard isn't.
Every piece drawn from scratch with you — no flash, no recycled work.
Saturation, contrast, and longevity built to age well over decades.
A studio environment built on consistency, hygiene, and respect.
Concepts developed in person to make the idea distinctly yours.
Micro realism trained eye — accuracy down to the millimeter.
Snacks, lunch, entertainment. Long days made human.
Day rates. No surprises.
New client pricing is listed below. If you're continuing a project already in progress, your day rate stays locked at the previous rate.
Full Day
- —1 hour of custom design work — in person
- —Snacks, lunch, entertainment
- —6 hours of tattoo time
- —Additional time at $200 / hour
Back-to-Back
- —2 hours of custom design work — in person
- —Snacks, two lunches, entertainment
- —12 hours of tattoo time
- —Free aftercare + merch
Returning Clients
If your sleeve, back piece, or multi-session project is already in progress, your day rate is locked at the original price.
30% deposit required to book.
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Wear the work.
A small, considered drop of apparel and prints from the studio.
Save 20% on Mad Rabbit.
The aftercare line trusted to keep saturation, contrast, and detail intact long after the session ends.
Request a consultation.
Trevor is currently booking appointments for January and February 2027. Please answer every question — it helps him prepare a real quote.