Tedder Family Tattooing
Three Generations of the Craft
A family’s history in tattooing, from The Custom Tattoo Company in Havelock, North Carolina. Founded in 1983, carried forward by craft, tradition, and the next generation.
Where It Started
In 1983, Jeff Cohen opened The Custom Tattoo Company across from the gates of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. A New York street kid turned Navy man, Jeff built something that outlasted him. His shop became a landmark. His family became his legacy.
Dave Tedder
American Traditional · Japanese Irezumi
Twenty-five years in the craft. Over a hundred awards. Dave Tedder carries forward the tradition Jeff Cohen started, with a body of work grounded in the bold lines of American Traditional and the discipline of Japanese Irezumi.
Lauren Tedder
Traditional Americana · Dotwork · Fineline
Raised in the shop by Jeff himself, Lauren Tedder returned to The Custom Tattoo Company to carry the family forward. Her work bridges classic Americana with the precision of contemporary techniques, earning recognition at conventions across the country.
The Next Generation
The story continues. Ronen is growing up surrounded by the same machines, the same flash, the same culture that shaped his parents. And the family is growing.
The Shop
Original art, prints, and apparel from The Custom Tattoo Company.
Original Art
From $200
Signed Prints
From $50
Apparel
From $30