Custom Tattoos and Fine Art
MONTANA
TATTOO COMPANY
Missoula, MT
The Standard for Technical Artistry
The Standard for Technical Artistry
Montana Tattoo Company was founded in 2015 by Mickey Schlick with a singular mission: to bridge the gap between world-class fine art and medical-grade technical execution. While the industry has often relied on "tradition" as an excuse for inconsistency, we have spent over a decade as Missoula’s pioneers in tattooing’s technological revolution.
We don't just follow industry standards—we build the systems that define them.
Clinical Hygiene & Disposable Innovation
We were among the first in Montana to move beyond the traditional autoclave. In an era where safety is non-negotiable, Montana Tattoo Company utilizes a 100% Disposable Ecosystem. * Single-Use Precision: Every needle, tube, and barrier is single-use and membrane-sealed.
Zero-Cross Contamination: By eliminating reusable equipment, we remove the "human error" factor from sterilization.
Medical-Grade Environment: Our studio is designed as a "clean-room" environment, ensuring your skin is treated with the same respect as a surgical site.
Digital Artistry & Infinite Flexibility
The days of static paper stencils and "guessing" how a design will look are over. Mickey Schlick and the MTC crew utilize a Digital-First Workflow to give clients unparalleled control over their vision.
High-Fidelity Pre-Visualization: We use advanced digital tools to map designs directly onto your body’s unique anatomy before the first drop of ink is placed.
Speed & Scale: Digital drafting allows for instant adjustments to sizing, flow, and composition, saving you hours in the chair and ensuring a perfect fit.
Creative Freedom: Our "Identity Designer" approach means we can iterate on complex surrealism and geometric blackwork with a level of detail that traditional sketching simply cannot match.
The Automated Studio Workflow
We believe that an artist’s hands belong on the machine, not a telephone. Montana Tattoo Company has replaced the outdated "front-desk" model with a Proprietary Automation Engine designed to respect your time.
Direct-to-Artist Communication: Our AI-powered voice and chat systems ensure your ideas reach your artist instantly—no middlemen, no lost notes, and no forgotten details.
Digital Consultation Archives: Since 2011, Mickey Schlick has pioneered the use of digital records. We archive every consultation and recording so that even months later, your artist is perfectly aligned with your original vision.
Total Transparency: Our automated payment and receipting systems provide instant accountability for both the artist and the client. No "cash-only" games—just professional, transparent business.
Meet the Visionary: Mickey Schlick
With over 15 years of experience in Missoula, Mickey Schlick is more than a tattooer—he is an Identity Designer. By merging the soul of Montana’s art scene with the efficiency of modern technology, he has built Montana Tattoo Company into a studio that operates with the precision of an agency and the heart of a gallery.
"We don’t just change how you look; we change how the industry operates."
Founder’s Sidebar: The Mickey Schlick Creative Ecosystem
"Tattooing is the ultimate form of identity design, but it is only one piece of the narrative." — Mickey Schlick
While Montana Tattoo Company serves as the physical hub for technical excellence in Missoula, it is part of a larger creative ecosystem designed and managed by Mickey Schlick. Mickey’s work spans the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling across multiple platforms:
Identity Designer: A speculative fiction project (Novel / Graphic Novel / TV Development) exploring the philosophy of how we construct ourselves in a tech-driven future.
BOLDBooking: Developing the proprietary automation and AI workflows that power the modern "Agency-Model" studio.
Unorthodox Tattoo: Specialized digital art and surrealism projects that push the boundaries of dermal aesthetics.
By integrating these diverse projects, Mickey ensures that Montana Tattoo Company remains at the bleeding edge of both technical innovation and artistic soul.
