mic(KEYSCH)lick
Tattooing found me naked and alone. I didn't find it, it found me. Ask me about it sometime and prepare for a wild ride. It deserved its very own site away from the rest of my projects.
It's at the core of my being and my story, hence "KEYSCH".
It's time I gave my tattoo career the attention it deserves. I've based my career for 20 years in customer service. It's time to focus on my own creations and artwork. If I can see it, I can tattoo it. Now I am pursuing creations from my imagination. I'd love to tattoo them.
Everything I do is Unorthodox. Tell me your wildest ideas.
Tattoo Design Services
offered nowhere else
I use many tools, from drawing it on, all the way to full digital paintings for tattoos.
My new passion is sculpture and it brings a TON of benefits to the way I design for tattoos.
Thinking of doing one of my Wanna-Do projects? We can also request a digital avatar of YOU so we can ideate design ideas on YOU and watch it move.
CONTRAST
Currently I am exploring CONTRAST. Whether via saturation, focus, color, subject matter, texture or story.
3D Model made in Zbrush by me.
For me, tattooing is about making connections. Helping people tell their story through my artwork.
...focusing on styles I love...
Custom Tattoo Design
I love working on big, creative projects that you can’t get anywhere else. Whether it’s a sketch, a digital painting, or even a sculpture, I’m excited to put my tools to work for you.
Working in 3D gives me the freedom to design and tweak every detail—adjusting angles, lighting, and style to fit your body and aesthetic perfectly.
This process is super flexible right up to the end, with detailed references that let me create, reuse, and refine parts along the way. I stay involved in every aspect of the design, even the parts that won’t show in your tattoo.
Check me out on Youtube!
Blackwork
After avoiding "tribal" for so long I have recently found a love for the beauty of blackwork and sacred geometry. Anytime I get to work on these designs I get lost for hours.
Few styles are as stark or add as much complexity and beauty in such a direct package
Surrealism
Tickle my artist bone and let me sculpt your favorite fantasy or monster. I love mythology and want to bring in even more surrealist elements to warp and stretch and slice these creatures to your hearts content!
Got a favorite religious or historical myth? We should DEFINITELY talk
Biomech
The elegance of nature across the human form without the need for silly "subject matter" Everything is about flow and fit and looking f*ckn DOPE. Even from a distance.
I really like to pull reference from found natural elements like puddles, fallen trees or really many things when viewed from the macro.
Testimonials
Jasmine Richards
Mickey has done the majority of my work. I've been going to him with MTC for years. Now that he is putting out his own tattoo brand it feels like he is putting even more pressure on the quality I was already happy with. It's been essentially like watching a persons professional evolution. If everyone worked like this life would be much different.
Monica Chandler
Everyone I spoke to everywhere else made it sound like what I wanted was impossible and would take months to work up. Mickey gave me some choices. 2 awesome pieces he could get on me in the next week OR I could sit with him online from home and direct whatever I want. First tattooer that told me that!
Thomas Krazinski
Unorthodox Tattoo detailed aftercare tips seriously helped. I loved the aftercare they gave me more than anything I've tried. Tattoo healed beautifully without a glitch. This guy really knows his stuff.
FAQs
Your Tattoo Questions Answered by an Unorthodox Expert
Does it hurt?
Absolutely! Generally I hear that it hurts more the closer you get to the important parts. The hinges and organs and nerve endings and what not. Your body is programmed to tell you "ow, quit it" even for the easiest tattoos but the close you get to those important bits the louder it screams at you. That said, people are doing 3-4 days back to back. We pay a lot of attention to pain management. Oddly enough, hot water does a lot of that work for me.
How do I care for my tattoo after its done
I will give you aftercare instructions and if I'm on my game I may even be able to provide it for my larger scale clients. I give instructions, verbally, in writing, and they are also available HERE
How long does a tattoo take to heal
When everything is done right on your end, clients tend to be able to last a few days with the initial covering. I use hot water during the process and make sure I leave time for bleeding at the end. Due to this my clients often don't experience a lot of bleeding or sweating under the bandage however if it it sealed, it is good. Save your sheets!
From there it is about 2 weeks before you are "healed" but it may be another week or two before your skin is back to normal.
Hotel Recommendations?
We are on the side of Missoula near the airport and there are a ton of options. That said, Hilton is one of the closest with a pretty fire restaurant there too. We even have a corporate rate there so if you are planning to travel in, ask for the info. I'm happy to help with transportation.
Can I bring my own design
I really only do my own artwork. I'm happy to look at your ideas and talk to you about your options. When I have time, I do walk-in days at Montana Tattoo Company on a first come, first served basis. Just text walk-in to 406-626-8688 and you should be able to get set up
How do you ensure hygiene and safety in your tattoo process?
At Unorthodox Tattoo, I adhere to strict hygiene protocols. We use sterile, single-use needles and equipment for every client, and am trained in cross-contamination prevention techniques.
What should I do if Im not sure what tattoo to get
That's my favorite! I love helping my clients on that journey. Generally I start with a zoom consultation. I record these so I can just relax and not take so many notes. I'll ask a lot of questions about your life and style and what you are into. I'll ask WHY you want to get tattooed and how you want to look but the gold, I find, is in those little Easter Eggs you may never have considered. These subject matter tend to be more unique and end up being awesome conversation starters. At the top of the page is a button to book a Zoom call. That's all it takes to get started, no pressure. just a conversation
Where ELSE do you tattoo?
Really, if I'm booking 3 days or more, I'll go anywhere. Doesn't even have to be the same person. I go to conventions and also help shops with their websites and part of my payment is action on a guest spot. That said I'm also into working privately on the road and can generally find a place to work just about anywhere. If the room has all hard surfaces it takes pretty much nothing to cover it in plastic... BOOM, convention style!
Contact Me
2825 Stockyard Rd.
Missoula, MT 59808 '
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