Dan Carroll created his first tattoo at age eleven, with a needle, thread, and a bottle of india ink. Dan continued to practice tattooing by this method until age seventeen when he learned how to make a homemade tattoo machine.

At nineteen, Dan entered Vesper George School of Art in Boston, MA, which he attended for three years, majoring in fine art. Dan finished art school in 1972, spent the next twenty years or so tattooing underground, then began tattooing in a studio in 1994.

With his background in fine art, Dan is a master at portrait work, both black and gray and color. His natural style is representational and photo realistic, but is comfortable with all styles. Dan continues to grow as an artist, always striving total perfection. He finds fulfillment in creating a perfect tattoo for each client, and complete satisfaction from practicing his art.

Business Manager

Sue Carroll has a background in customer service, training and development, and business management. She has held a management level position for fifteen years with a large multi-national corporation, developing numerous training programs in the delivery of quality customer service.

Sue has a love of the arts; music, visual and performing arts, as well as a love for people - "Especially my husband Dan" - which is what brought her from the corporate world to the tattoo world. She has a strong desire to promote and support Dan's art, and help him fulfill his dreams.

She loves to help customers discover the tattoo which is perfect for them. Stop by the studio and let her help you select your next tattoo!

Meet the The Staff

Neil Brotherton apprenticed for more than a year with Dan Carroll, and has been tattooing at Masterpiece since 2003. He came to Masterpiece with a background in graphic arts, pinstriping and sign painting. Given his background, Neil adapted quickly to tattooing.

With his dedication to quality, it was not long before his talent and passion for tattooing were evident in his work.

From line work to finished product, Neil's work is masterfully executed. His line work is solid, sharp and clean; colors perfectly blended. He is intent and thoroughly focused on each tattoo he does. Neil's work has progressed remarkably since his initial training.

Tom Calcano joined Masterpiece in Dec '04, bringing with him an extensive and diverse artistic background. Tom likes to joke that his drawing ability was discovered in the third trimester when an ultrasound detected that his hand had begun to wiggle. Throughout his school years, Tom pursued his love for art entering and winning innumerable art contests until he was awarded a scholarship to the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.

After his schooling was complete, Tom went on to work in the commercial art field for 8 years. In 1999, a friend introduced Tom to the art of tattooing. He immediately saw another avenue to pursue and express art, thus Tom embarked on a new career beginning a tattoo apprenticeship in Rhode Island. Over the years since, Tom has worked in a number of shops in various locations throughout the country. Tom loves to tattoo and strives to give each customer the best work possible.

As his artistic ability lends itself well to tattooing, he feels tattooing also sharpens his artistic ideas. Viewing each tattoo as a living canvas, Tom gives his best to each tattoo and each customer, regardless of the size of the tattoo.

Tom possesses a kind and quiet yet friendly nature which immediately puts a nervous customer at ease. The combination of a low-key personality, extensive artistic ability and training, and his love of tattooing, makes Tom an excellent addition to the well-rounded, talented Masterpiece team.

Shawn Joslyn has been tattooing since 1997, having worked at a studio in Worcester, MA, prior to joining Masterpiece in Dec '03.

Shawn has a natural artistic ability which he effortlessly incorporates into his tattoo work. He is comfortable with all styles of tattooing, from realistic to new school, fine line to bold. Shawn's line work is crisp and clean; colors bright and well-blended; gray work smoothly transitioned.

As an added bonus, Shawn has a friendly personality, which puts even the most nervous of customers at ease.

Joe Lewis joined Masterpiece in March of 2006, having been tattooing since 1996. Like many tattoo artists, Joe was initially self-taught, learning by trial and error. In 2000, he began tattooing in a studio environment. The exposure to other artists helped him to refine and expand his techniques.

Joe's line work is crisp and clean. Colors are bright and solid. His is very versatile in both style and technique. Joe's goal is always a satisfied customer. He has a very low key personality, which puts customers at ease.

Joe moved to New England from Ohio in 1987. When he is not working, he can be found spending time with his wife and four children. Of course you may find him at the edge of a local river with fishing rod in hand, or watching the drag races at Loudon.

Craig Rieger began working at Masterpiece in 2004, coming to us with two years of tattoo experience. Craig honed and refined his tattoo techniques under the tutelage of Dan Carroll.

Craig's line work is clean, his colors are bold and solid. He is meticulous in the preparation of his tattoo work, with perfection being his goal. Craig's preference is for color work.

Craig enjoys painting, which is translated well in both his use of color as well as blending of colors in his tattoo work.

On his days away from the studio, Craig can be found in his boat, fishing pole in hand.

Jen Morris has been with Masterpiece since Feb '99, and piercing since '97. She is well versed in all piercings, from basic to exotic, and can answer all your questions or concerns with unquestioned authority. Jen has a quiet reassuring manner which puts customers at ease. She is certified in OSHA blood born pathogens, CPR, First Aid, and Anatomy/Physiology.

Jen is licensed by the State of NH, the town of Salem, NH.

As scheduling can fluctuate, please call the Studio for Jen's current hours

Daniel Hoel has been piercing at Masterpiece since April 2002. He has been piercing professionally since 1996.

Daniel began his career at a shop in Madison, WI under the tutelage of Jennifer Simpson. In 2002 Daniel relocated to Texas and continued his career there, until finding his new home with Masterpiece.

Daniel loves doing the basics as well as intricate ear projects. He is very passionate about branding and scarification, which he began doing in 2000.

Daniels goal is to provide the customer with the best body modification possible. If you have an idea for something custom that you would like, come in and talk to him.

Jocelyn Carroll has been piercing since 1997, at which time she completed her initial apprenticeship at Masterpiece. Jocelyn, as well as being an accomplished piercer, has a gentle bedside manner, which helps to put a nervous customer at ease. When she is not piercing Jocelyn can be found helping out at the front desk.

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