In the News,
Matt Hodel owns the place. He’s been tattooing for decades, keeps the shop quiet, and gives a damn about doing things well.
Ragtime Owner, Matt Hodel, has spent 30 years dedicated to being a student of the craft.
This means you are in good hands! That’s good because once you have decided you want a tattoo, the toughest choice is choosing an artist and/or shop. Seems like there are too many to pick from and few that look attractive to your standards.
Check out a few published podcasts and articles where Matt talks about how he puts the client first.
He’s been interviewed, filmed, and published—Featured in a 7up Commercial and STL Library campaign for Entrepreneurship. That’s cool.
The Role of Tattoo Artists in Mentoring and Nurturing Emerging Artists
Matt’s take? If you’re gonna bring someone up in this craft, you owe it to them to be clear, honest, and structured. This article breaks that down—how real mentorship protects the artist, the apprentice, and the shop. Read it
Behind the Ink: Becoming the artist
No dramatic “from the streets” story here. Just a guy who fell in love with drawing, got good at it, and kept showing up. This piece is old school—it shows where the roots are. Read it
Inside Fireside Tattoo Club Panel – “Money! How Does That Work?!”
A candid conversation with tattoo artists about the realities of money—how we earn it, manage it, and make peace with it. Read it