James Hall is an Austin Native born in 1991. James grew up with a strong discipline for drawing and having fun in the form of creative expression, usually drawing from animation. Around the time of high school, James no longer focused on art when sports amongst other young interests conflicted; until senior year after moving out on his own to finish high school in 2009 and pursue adulthood. It was at this time he was reengaged to art through various digital media classes, and when those skills, (graphic design and illustration for example), called for physical drafting, the passion was reborn. James left the pursuit of graphic design for tattooing in 2011 and landed an apprenticeship that would later fully immerse him in the art world. James saw tattooing as a way to make a career as a working artist, and years later has created, launched, and branded, two of the top studios in Austin Tx by the age of 28. AURA IV will serve as perfected concept where fine art and tattooing merge seamlessly to reflect the creative community of Austin Tx; paying homage to his roots and giving back to the local community through art both in tattooing and painting. The following is a collection of work from James Hall

I was born in Austin Texas in 1985 to two young artists. My parents wholeheartedly encouraged me to follow my passion for art ever since I could remember. My creative childhood let me to the heart of Austin culture, and in 2006 I started my tattoo journey on 6th St, at a shop called Custom Tattoos from the Soul. My time on 6th Street in the “ classic tattoo” scene was an extraordinary learning experience for me. I learned how to be diverse and create a body of work as diverse as the people. This is where I honed my skills and came into my own style.

My favorite things to tattoo are colorful illustrations including nature and floral tattoos, realistic animals, portraits, etc.. I also enjoy a lot of high detail tattoos such as mandalas and micro tattoos. Other styles and ideas are always welcome with a consultation, as I work towards containing my path of diversity in my work! Tattooing has been such a gift to me, and I look forward to working on beautiful pieces on more beautiful people!

My roots are planted deep within the underworld of Heavy Metal music. The dark side of existance. As with thought being so submerged in my art, spawning as a child…I drew on everything. In fact, my Mother recently unveiled a white shirt i wore as a three year old child. Though its mostly faded, i could still make out the head of a demon, that i had drawn on the front of the shirt with a marker, that has faded to a dull yellow. I must have used a dark green. It resembled the demon head on Slayer’s “Root of All Evil” tee shirt from the 80’s. I think i was on to something.

I began my tattoo career in the mid 90’s, apprenticing under The Wild Man of Borneo, AKA Nortorious Ed Potter, right here in Austin, Texas.

Over the years, I have done many album covers, shirt designs, stage banners, logo designs and tattoos for metal bands around the Earth. I call it “Skingraving”!! I specialize in dark art designs, in the mediums of and not limited to Tattooing, Paintings, Drawings, Digital painting

My name is Josiah Odom and I am an award winning tattoo artist based in Austin, Texas. I’m currently located at Aura IV Tattoo and Gallery. I’ve been tattooing for 5 years, but I’ve been devoted to art my entire life. My professional career began with an apprenticeship here in Austin at the age of 19. 

Specializing in black and grey realism, I personally enjoy subjects consisting of people and animal portraits, flowers, and mythologically inspired imagery and statues. Art and illustration have been the most consistent focus of my life and by far my biggest passion since childhood.

I’m thankful to have made a career with art and I’m excited to share that same passion with you.

I began tattooing in 2012 with my mentor Calixto Pozo at Wizard Castle Dragon Tattoo in Austin. My time at the castle taught me the importance of hard work and ingrained a great respect for the tradition of tattooing.

My main focus is dedicated to American traditional in bold color or black and grey. I enjoy creating solid designs that stand the test of time. Whether it’s skulls and daggers, patterns or nature, I’m in.

When painting, I enjoy the challenge of watercolor on wood and mdf cutouts. Being an artist has opened up many opportunities and created bonds unlike anything. I am continuing to learn everyday and forever grateful for tattooing.