Modern purveyor of a timeless tradition.

Alton Sides is an artist born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. With a background in various mediums, he has devoted his life to creating art. Alton graduated from the Memphis College of Art with a focus on oil painting and art history. He got his start in the business through a traditional apprenticeship rooted in American and Japanese tattooing.

He has traveled across the globe to tattoo at conventions and other well respected shops. Alton has carved out his own approach to tattooing in the local scene while working in shops voted the Best of Memphis multiple years in a row, being publish in different books on tattooing, and winning awards for his work.

He has taken on a new chapter in his career at Hand Of Mercy Tattoo Parlor. Constantly pushing his work to deliver one of a kind pieces for his clients. Whether you’re looking for American Traditional, Japanese, illustrative work, or anything in between, you’ve found the best in town.