may 31st 2016

Another Friday 13th special down. This was Aarons first time doing such an event, he had a pretty good time. We also called in some extra help from Christopher Nance, Look for him to be sitting in on future guest spots doing flash specials out of his book of designs.  

I so appreciate everyone that shows up and gets these lil bangers and participates in the fun we're having. This year the party was cut short by a power outage caused by a pretty nasty storm that blew in fast. Fortunately it was timed perfectly between tattoos and no one got caught mid-tatt.  

It's pretty hectic having a 13 special in the middle of busy season. We're all exhausted today, the music is chill and I'm for sure on recovery mode this afternoon. But there's drawing to do and big appointments on the books. But don't let that discourage you from coming in and speaking to your favorite artist about the piece you want to get. Hard work is what we do and we wouldn't have it any other way.  

I've been putting together a little video mash up of shop footage set the tune of a Jade Idol show. I feel like it captures the spirit of the shop pretty well and left in the footage of Dylan. I'll be putting together more of these and plan on some interviews with the artists so ya'll can get to know whats going on around here. 

Ya'll, I am sick of this weather. At least its warming up,but I want my Texas sunshine. Good weather to get tattooed I suppose. Remember that sun and swim is the enemy of fresh ink. Not the ink so much as the Healing Skin. Anyway, I've been playing with the go-pro and making shop movies as well as just out having fun. (I'm pretty damn good at having fun) If ya'll are so inclined you can follow along by subscribing to my Youtube account just search out Johnny Mudbug and you'll find me. You'll also find many of the playlist we use here in the shop for music. I want to start making short videos for each artist. 

Corona-Rita-Virus-Party--2020

moab utah, 2022

comfortable silence, canyon river baptism, UFOs, clean machines. 

Cheers ya'll.

    We've been very busy around here, both in and out of the shop. We've been Hosting a Bike Night at Warpath Pizza. Every other Wednesday night we get all "Wild Hogs" and enjoy making new friends and 75 cent wings.  Will Probably invite a few friends along for "Good Times Run" later this year when we get some cooler riding weather.

  Big news inside the shop. Steve Goodspeed has been accepted into Fire Academy and will begin his training in October. If you've been wanting a piece from him or have something to finish better get in here, I doubt we see him much while he works his ass off becoming a firefighter for AFD. We're super proud of him and wish him all the best, it's gonna be a tough road ahead but we know he's prepared. 

    Aaron, Mike , and Johnny are holding it down (most days) taking walk-ins and working on new art projects for customers looking for larger scale work. So, enjoy the rest of your summer and once swimming season is over we'll be here ready to get your leg, sleeve, or back piece started. 

Good Times Run 2016

LEGENDS

Hang time with two giants in the industry. Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand and Jack Rudy. There's not a tattooer alive today that has not been influenced by these two. Jack Rudy brought black and grey tattooing to the masses back in the 70's. He is the King of Koolsville. Kate has been a close friend for many years  and I soak up as much  knowledge as she bestows upon my humble ears and eyes.  Always trying to learn from the masters in tattooing and life in general.  Check out the documentary Tattoo Nation to get the real deal scoop on some of the best tattooing in America. 

One year 

Nov 14, 2023

As the world turns...  I'm still here counting my blessings, listing my gratitude, setting my intentions, allowing the universe to work its magic and trying not to get in the way of the big picture. I love it when a plan comes together.  It's not always a smooth road to get there but with a little patience and some well placed tenacity, we get what we need. 

    Plans for the next year are already presenting themselves to be some very exciting happenings. But we'll get to that as the time comes.  

 In the present moment we are preparing for our annual Christmas fundraiser.  Working again with Austin Angles we will be doing $100 tattoos with all proceeds going to benefit local children in foster care.  It's always a great day full of love and an overwhelming sense of community. we can't wait. 

  The mood in the shop remains ever positive and we are continually grateful for our wonderful clientele that keeps us going.  Wheat is on a part time schedule but it's easy to book an appointment with her friday, sunday or monday. Rudy is steadily building a client base but remains available for walk-ins Friday- Tuesday.  Cody and Johnny are rocking out appointments and enjoying several smaller walk-ins each week between the larger bookings. If you have never stopped by the shop to check the vibe, we would love to invite you on in.   

august 7, 2018

$100 Hump Day 

Happy Holidays

Well, here we are at the end of 2020, Finally, amiright? Hope ya'll made it through ok. We've been on a wild ride around here for sure.  It's been tough to not allow any walk-ins and to schedule everything and everyone through so many e-mails and text messages. But we are so very grateful for our clients and friends who  have trudged through the year with us and kept the ink flowing and good times rolling. 

Last year we hosted a day of Flash designs and raised money for Dells Children Hospital. it was a great day and we did some good. This year, due to covid, we are not able to pack the shop full of people and repeat our success. So Aaron Dixon and Johnny Williams are going to be selling some ORGINAL ARTWORK and donating the proceeds to BROWN SANTA wich provides for kids in need during the holiday. In such a tough year for so many folks out of work and businesses that didn't make it, we just can't turn our backs on the less fortunate.  If you are able please consider a donation or purchasing a piece of art for yourself or to give as a gift. 

 and now for some Recent work from the studio. 

the good news. 

​I know it's been an insane year full of turmoil, strife, and loss. My heart goes out to those who are suffering. Many of us could use some relief from troubled times. So, some things to keep us focused on the Light side of life on this rock:

   Forgiveness is free, we can let go of whatever resentment we may be holding onto at anytime of our choosing. It is a poison to ourselves and does absolutely nothing to affect whatever has offended us. We can put that burden down and never look back.

   Gratitude is also free for you to enjoy at anytime. Fill your mind with Gratitude at the beginning of each day. See what happens. When we begin to think of the many things to be grateful for; health, family, good coffee, cute dogs, our favorite song, clean water, ( the list goes pretty long with some practice) When we do this we leave little room for the bad news that the world seems to push on us everyday.  

   Thank you for reading this. 

   

October 28, 2017 

Perfect weather for getting Tattooed! Black work is definitely in fashion this year. Heavy black traditional or soft grey realism; its in high demand around here. Of course we're still doing bold color tattoos but probably 1 out of 4. No complaints here.  

​We've all been working on updating portfolios to reflect the work being done as of late. It's easy to keep up with the shop on instagram but its nice to walk in and flip through the books. Maybe I'm just old fashioned. Actually, I know I'm old fashioned. 


Stoked

Don't panic, it's only a global pandemic.  Stay home, stay safe. Our doors are temporarily closed while we Social Distance. It's only been three days and I'm already bored as heck. I miss the shop and the guys and clients and the good times.  So to fight off the boredom I am going to do a series of line drawings to post here on the site that you at home can download and color and kill some time and we will all be in this thing together.  

Chest by Travis Butchart

Man time flies when you're crushing tattoos. 

we're back!!

What we expected to last two weeks lasted 2months. So glad to hear the news from the Govenor's office that we can open our doors again to serve the public. We will have to alter our methods of operation however. Keeping up with as much social distancing as possible ,only persons being tattooed will be allowed inside with an appointment. Masks must be worn during the procedure. If you are sick  or feeling symptomatic, please reschedule. We are unable to allow walk-ins at this time. Information on how to schedule an appointment is laid on on the Contact Us page. AS always follow the shop and the artists on instagram @good_times_tattoo_studio for the latest work and info. 

First session in the new shop. opening day March 14, 2016

keeping on keeping on.

new stuff from the studio. GTTS running strong.

a few shots from the grand opening party. Thank You to everyone that came out to support.

April 18,2023

  geez, technology has been kicking my ass this year.   the old laptop crashed and i didn't want to admit that i really needed to buy a new one. But i haven't been able to check email or update the website and it really shows.   things have slowed down a little bit around here.  maybe because of a lack of online presents or maybe because we finally got some good help around here.  Her name is Wheatley Palmer and she fits like a nitrile glove.  So if you've been thinking about grabbing a walk in tattoo come on in Tuesday- Saturday and there's a good chance we can get you in.  I will add some new photos as soon as I get the hang of the new computer. there is always a learning curve ya know.  

    BTW if you see a totally sick ol school chopper parked out front. that's aarons new machine. pop in and tell him how pretty it is.. he'll never get sick of hearing it.  

Bryans specialty is hard to nail down. He's comfortable in both bold dynamic color and Intense black and grey work.  His unique approach sets his artwork apart the same ol same ol.  on instagram he is @tatttoos.by.bryan 

Dylan Jonze has left the nest. We wish him all the best on his new adventure or learning from Tye Harris at Faces in the Dark Tattoo in Kyle TX. Dylan and I have been friends and co-workers for about 4 years now so he will be missed around here, but more than that I'm glad to see his career grow strong in gaining knowledge from good people like Tye. I look forward to seeing exciting things from Dylan in the future and of course the door is open for him to do future guests spots here in the shop.

HERE WE GO!

Some upcoming events: Yes we are doing Friday 13th tattoos. but better than that is Saturday 14th you don't wanna miss our grand opening party.   Also I'm stoked to be able to help sponsor the PYSCO De MAYO RUN this year. A one day motorcycle ride through the back roads of the Texas Hill Country. I'm throwing in two $100 gift certificates for the raffle. Show up, have a blast, meet new people. I went last year and it is indescribable to be part of a large pack of bikes winding through the hills and curves like some giant robotic snake. out of this world. 

Alright, Alright,Alright, let's have some Fun!  Wednesdays  aren't really the funnest day of the week and typically slower in the tattoo shop than the weekend madness or the early week appointments of the big pieces. So let's use the down time to party, Good Times style. Dylan and I up for the Challenge of doing $100 Basic tattoos of almost anything we can draw. bring us a $100 bill ( or any combination of american bills totaling $100)  and we'll get you a tattoo of ... well what do you want?  a Cat, you got it. a Rocket, can do. sacred heart? no problem. you see where i'm going with this.  We'll have some sheets of designs to choose from and if you have a good idea that catches our interest we'll draw you something custom. not every idea is going to work well as a small tattoo but try us and see what we can do for you.. here's the rules: you can't be a pain in the ass. and you have to understand it's not $100 sleeve day. so be respectful.no appointments, first come first serve. Bring cash. 


Full time staff status. Very happy to have Dylan on board.  He has a deep love for the traditional and a natural talent for portraits. He likes kayne West but i try not to hold that against him. Mostly it's his attitude that secured his spot here in the studio. I've seen him grow up fast over the last couple years and he stays humble and hungry to learn.  check him out on the instagram.

Ya'll remember Garret Potts. Previously of A Million Tattoos and Atomic Tattoos, currently part the the Trufant Bros team in San Angelo TX,.   We're glad to be hosting him here Oct 20-23. contact him on instagram @garretpottstattoos

dec 11,2021


Are you still reading these little blurbs? Thanks for sticking with us.  

Lets start out with a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone involved with our charity drive this year. For the third year in  row we have tried to use our talents to give back what we can and support those in the community who find themselves in a difficult situation.  We raised over $6,000 for Austin Angels, an organization that offers help to children in foster care.  What and event, what a turn out what and expression on love and caring. I'm so grateful to the clients who came out and some donated even though they were not able to get tattooed. We had sold out of time within minutes of opening the doors. the crew tattooed for 10 straight hours offering up a nice selection of Doc King designs. The stories of the children benefiting from this effort are truly heartbreaking, It was an emotional day and everyone involved felt something special to be able to come together and offer some help and support. 


Looking forward to 2022, there are some big plans for The Church of GOODTIMES. but I'm not about to spill the beans just yet so stay tuned and be excited.   

dylan jones is in the house

Mike P says, "it's important to keep your new tattoo clean."

Guest Artist: Austen Minor

ok so, i'm realizing that this blog/page is getting away from me. i don't know how to put together a traditional blog. so what. i guess what i have here is a scrapbook of sorts. a place for me to drop photos and news and ramblings. i'm two months into the shop now and it's been great. lots of same ol same ol but the new excitement of having my own place has not worn off. i discover new fun shit all the time. like kicking off my shoes and laying out a painting in the floor. that's my new thing. so when you come in please watch your step and not trample my latest project. also, i hate capitalizing and since this is my shop and my page and my blog, i don't have to if i don't wanna. 

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert

saturday the 14, 2018​

2020 The future is now

January 6,2022

 Happy Birthday to me. and Happy NEW YEAR to you.  Did I make a resolution to be more active on blog posting? No, I did not. however, since i'm home sick with a certain Viral nuisance might as well get caught up.. 

 there are so many things that happened last year that were not mentioned above.  allow me to tell a few stories;

Cody and I drove up to Denver for the Villain Arts Convention. Man what a time we had.During the registration my only request for the show was to be seated next to someone else running a coil machine, so when we signed in on Friday morning to get our table number it was lots of big smiles and "oh you're the guy!"  I didn't really know what that meant but we got some good seats next to High Street Tattoo, Dave Vasquez, Mike Pinto and the whole gang from Thick as Thieves.  We were surrounded by kick ass artists knocking out some super dope work. And the crowd was awesome. Cody had some scheduled appointments who didn't make it but the spots were quickly filled with walk-ups eager to get his slick anime style .  I got to tattoo a naked lady on a hammerhead shark for a guy that builds SPACESHIPS.. yeah. Denver is that kind of town. GOD bless the legal stuff. I'm not sure my knee could've taken all that abuse without being so well medicated. The first show for either of us in quite a long time ,went smoothly enough that I expect we'll get back on the road again in '22.  Arizona sounds fun maybe we'll see what they have to offer.  The shop truck is my preferred way to travel to a tattoo show. That black beauty f-150 is a mile crushing machine. I enjoy the road and don't mind the hours of scenery, even west Texas.  Somewhere between Raton and Amarillo we took a hard right off the highway to cross across an open field to get a good look at an Elk herd. not something we get to see everyday in Round Rock, but a perk of driving through New Mexico.  Driving rather than flying also gave us the opportunity to stop and enjoy Garden of the Gods a spell.  A much needed session of being quite and staring at the mountains. Communing .  Brought Cody to tears.  Cause ya know, sometimes ya just need it.  

   Anyway that's enough catching up for now. Tune in next time when I tell about surfing with sea turtles in Maui. 

6 Years Strong.  

Just hit the anniversary date again and to celebrate we set up a pop up shop at the Far Out lounge in South Austin and worked a SXSW event hosted by Pozer Magazine.  Jackson Choppers were there to display some killer old school Harleys and the music was loud and killer all day. My Kinda party, ya dig.  

  Also had the sign master Larry Perez come by and grace the shop  with new vinyl for the windows and the front door got a pharaohs horses in 24k gold.   

  to wrap up and exciting week mother nature just threw down 4 fucking tornadoes into Round Rock. thankfully missing the shop and my house but the damage is immense and our prayers are with all those affected.  

Mikes head by Aaron Dor

Rocking in Free World

One of my favorite things about working in a tattoo shop is the vibe we create with the music we listen to.  Here at Good Times, the music is as eclectic as the art we create. If you've been in here and enjoyed the music, we mostly use a playlists from our Spotify account. I have so many hours invested in creating so many different playlists over the past 5 years that I've been using that streaming service. If you also use Spotify you can search Johnny Mudbug to find our account and try out all the music we listen to here. Playlist titles are sometimes descriptive of the music they carry but mostly goofy names that capture the mood. Hope Ya'll enjoy.

Well here I am. My name is Johnny Mudbug Williams, and I just opened Good Times Tattoo studio in Round Rock Texas. I honestly didn't think opening my own shop was in the cards for me anytime soon, but as soon as I saw this building at 111 east Main I knew it was my shop. I'm in the "Red Front" built in 1878. 

  I've been tattooing full time for the last 16 years. I went through that apprenticeship that seems to be a myth nowadays. I made my own needles and had to build my own machine. I travelled with my master when i could and met some good people at the conventions and bike rallies. When it was time to leave the nest I landed in Houston Tx. I'll get into the details of my travels, trials and triumphs as well as sharing photos and whatever trips my trigger. Hope ya'll enjoy it. Thanks for taking the Time.

April 28, 2016



some days you just gotta give it hell and accept the consequences. 

 We were two days from being home after three weeks of being on the road. Feeling the freedom we all talk about,but few ever experience.  Eastern New Mexico is a place you can look long, expansive views for miles and miles. You can see everything, except the state trooper hiding behind a convoy of 18 wheelers. He said one of us was doing 93 in a 65.  Busted in Billy the Kid Country.  

"keep an eye out for the police, when you're driving through Nutbush" - Bob Seger

HALLOWEEN 2016

   I shaved my beard off. Gotta embrace the changes in life, nothing stays the same for ever. I'm happy with the changes going on around here. new additions to the crew, new motivations, new projects, new paintings and new lessons to learn. OH, and new flash on the wall! We don't typically tattoo off the wall, however I have acquired a new piece from the Shanghai Kate collection. GoodTime Charlie Cartwright, an innovator in American Fine Line Tattooing, made an amazing poster of palm size designs. A something for everyone type of flash. Every piece is a black and grey fine line design and I've had my eye on this framed beauty for quite some time. I guess my stars aligned and now I have my very piece of Tattoo History hanging on the wall. If you have not watched "Tattoo Nation" I highly recommend it, a well done documentary on the history of rise in popularity of black and grey work. Then maybe you can understand my excitement over this piece of flash. 

    In other news, I (johnny) had taken the summer off from taking appointments and was only doing tattoos on a walk-in basis. But, summer is over and now my calendar is filling up with projects and balancing time for tattooing and drawing the designs to be tattooed requires an appointment, thank you for the patience. Of course we will still take walk-ins here at the shop when we can . Mike P is still new to the area and is ready to take on new clients. Dylan is here Wed-Sun, Steve has had to cut back on hours to begin his training for the Fire Academy. Congratulations Steve, we are super proud of you for making the cut. 

  and now without further delay, here is the dump for some of the latest pictures. 

Thank You for the support. 

   

      Alright, alright, alright.  What a great day to be in the shop.

I'm a big fan of teamwork around here. This shop wouldn't be what it is without our team.  Our team is growing, starting today I'd like to welcome, and introduce you to Aaron Dor Dixon. A  20 year veteran of tattooing, Aaron is the real deal tattooer. Old school values and a style developed through tradition. We'll get into that more later, or come see for yourself Monday through Friday. Let me add a Thank You in here for Aaron. He brought in an amazing collection of his own hand painted flash and I can't stop looking at it. Aaron and his art are an exciting addition to GTTS. 

Here we go again, summer season 2018.  We are staying busy and trying to get in all the walk-ins we can. 

Sooooo, it's been a few months. First, I have to mention my friend travis Butchart is officially the newest crew member. He has over 10 years experience, grew up in Cali, tattooing around San Diego and moved to Austin about 5 years ago. We're very glad to have him on board.  

    We had a party last month when Allan Wayne Nicols came through town. Allan plays music and does tattoos on the road most of the year and we were lucky to be a stop on his tour. We spent the day talking machines and guitars, tattooing folks and eating BBQ. When the sun went down we killed most of the lights and poured some adult beverages as Allan played a set of his texas roots two stepping blues. It was a damn Good Time. 


We Are Taking Walk-ins EveryDay

That's the important thing to share with ya'll. 

Oct 5, 2021

  Wowie Zowie y'all   what a GREAT time to be alive and kicking.  It seems like everyday we are reminded of our short and unpredictable time in this world. Our hearts go out to all those mourning a loss. Pray to remember their spirit and to look for the signs that your loved one is with you.  the VEIL is thin an sometimes that warming sensation from pure love is able to seep through time and space and envelope us for a quick moment of reassurance. If you allow it.  Be open to growing and receiving a new light; not to be tied to a tradition of fear and oppression. Don't eat that poison apple.   

   Celebrate everyday. Find your GRATITUDE and hold it each day. Allow yourself to find wonder in the world and freedom to explore and learn.Know that everyone and everything is a reflection of ourselves. 


    anyway news from the shop;  WE HAVE A NEW FACE! His name is Jimmy and he answers the phone and is working hard to pay off the debt owed for his new life.  Jimmy has started the path of a tattooer and I'm very excited to teach him what I can and watch the progress.   Many have tried to start this path and many were found lacking.  

      Jimmy also runs the brand new TIK TOK page for the shop   see whats up @churchofgoodtimes.. I'm so fucking grateful that I do not have to operate TIK TOK or have to open another damned social media platform.  hahahahaha gratitude y'all find it wherever you can..  peace. 

Mike P and I are working on some live painting events that will start in January 2018.  Stay Tuned for that. 

Hope ya'll had a good holiday weekend. We did.  Rested and back in the studio with a few things to get started on this week.  a few things from last week getting scrapped because some folks are just flakes. that goes with doing business so close to so many bars i guess. people talk a lot when they drink.  There are no memorable stories of dealing with drunks in the shop. you try and forget them as soon as you usher them out the door.  Do your drinking after the tattoo.  

  There is one memorable drunk. I was Tattooing at the Rally in Sturgis SD. sometime around 04 or 05, Buddhas on Main street is the busiest two weeks of my career. You never know whats next. The work day starts at 8 Am ( insane early in my world)  and it goes non stop. you tattoo, you clean up and holler next, someone brings you their paper work already filled out and the stencil already made and you go to work on them. you never even leave your seat. 

​One of overseers of this circus is a man named Bitchin Bob from Nebraska. he brings to my chair a 6 foot 5 wild animal of a man whose nickname i can't recall. but i do know that his first tattoo from me that week  was " TRUST NO BITCH" in 4 inch letters across his stomach. That morning he had woken up in tree. after being awake for 6 days he finally passed out in his perch. He had climbed up there to get a better view of Jackyll playing at the Buffalo Chip campground. Totally refreshed from his nap he was ready( he thought) to get his stomach tattooed. well he wasn't. he couldn't shut up, trying to talk to everyone in the shop and jumping around looking at the girls and an occasional hit from the flask he had snuck in. Madness. But he had a good tale to tell.

 At 15 years old He ran away from home in Chicago. he made it to Phoenix Az and got a job assembling office furniture.  eventually he is able to build office furniture for himself and then hire other people to build it for him. Now he owns his own company. and if you've ever worked in a cubicle you've probably seen his work.  From a runaway teenager to a 30 something millionaire. 

​  so money gets you a lot but it doesn't get you a solid relationship. he hates his mother, been divorced enough times to know better, and still dates strippers.   he moved out deep into the desert because one of his favorite hobbies is discharging his 44 mag in the living room.  Says he went through 3 televisions that year. That's what scared off the last attempt at marital bliss.  so here we are tattooing "TRUST NO BITCH" across his grizzly bear belly.  i remember struggling through every inch of that tattoo. All his hooting and Hollering made from some of the shittiest line work i've ever put out. and to this day i don't know why I agreed to allow his crazy giant self in the chair to wrestle that tattoo in his skin,  but its in there. and he was a good tipper. he came back three more times that week for smaller tattoos of various skulls and snakes. 

​I've met a lot of bullshitters in my time but this dude wasn't one of them.  one hell of an experience for both of us. 

 there is no moral of this story, except maybe if you think you're going to come in here after a few too many and bullshit me. I've been there and back and you don't have enough money. 

 so we close at 10pm come in early and mind your manners. 

  

so Long dylan

Dec, 12 2017   

Putting a lot of energy into calming down lately. Breathe deep and enjoy your surroundings. I call it Un-fucking yourself. I allow myself to be in the moment, unoffended by anything going on around me. Pleasant sounds, smells, scenery, are all part of having a good day. Who the hell wants to have a bad day? Not me.  

 Anyway let's check out some new pics from the shop.  

March 3, 2017

Bryan Rolph is now Full Time!!

Mike P is back in the shop this weekend.  It's pretty rad to spend time with a Tattooer I've known for at least the last ten years. We've worked together in 3 different shops now. We've both got a little gray in the beard (maybe I have more than he does)  When he moved to Texas, I was his first point of contact.  We were working at 45 ink in South Houston, the only white guys in the shop, or in 5 square miles probably. it was a blast. A big Beautiful shop staffed with some incredible talent and everyone learning from one another and feeding off the styles that were happening all around.  Lots of painting going on. Mike puts out some of the most fascinating and unique paintings.  He has a signature element, a one eyed elephant type he calls Daryl. Reminds me of a Generation X Mickey Mouse. We'll be putting on a show of Mikes works later this year, as well as telling some great stories of our time in Houston.  Like the time all our neighbors were getting robbed late at night so we always had someone sleeping in the shop with the guns.  Or the time Mike walked out the front door and ran straight into a horse.  welcome to Texas, hahaha. 

Good TIMES

Tattoo studio

MADE IT! What a relief.  Day 365 is here and it's just how I wanted it to be. Good Times Tattoo Studio is staffed by 3 artists who love to be here.  I see that tattoos that are being done in this shop and I'm stoked on a daily basis.  Maybe that's when some people start to get lazy, like the work is done.  No way man, Everyday we're trying to make it a better one than the day before.  Thanks greatly to the customers and clients that put their trust in us, we wouldn't be here without you.  

  here's a few Remember Whens from the past year. 

* Christine dig a keg stand 

* Pete ate a half pound of raw beef and thought he'd be ok.  he wasn't

*Bat in the shop

*Cat Piss played some hillbilly jams

* Bryan saw the ghost wash its hands for the first time 

* Two insane Friday 13ths Both are kinda blurry for me 

* Good Times Motorcycle Run through the Ozarks.  3 am 90 mph only 200 more miles 

* Impressionism Art Show in the Secret Gallery

*so much Juggling 

*Steve showed up just in time for Bryan to leave for Hawaii

maybe i should just post a bunch of pictures.

Check these out 

A few different tattoo styles from Johnny Mudbug.

Johnny Mudbug Williams

October 2, 2017

Right on , right on. Not just a new year but a whole new decade. feels good to have such a fresh start.  Johnny and Aaron both smoked their last cigarette on Dec 31 2019. Fair warning if they seem a little irritable. 

  The city is doing construction on Main street, so please excuse the mess out front. It's a nice plan they have to make the area more pedestrian friendly, it'll be worth the 6 month inconvenience. 

  I've noticed a recurring theme in bad behavior amongst some of the walk-ins hoping for some tattoo work and I feel the need to mention a few things to some of the uneducated public.

 *Be polite . I shouldn't have to say this but I'm not interested in working with people who are rude to me or anyone of the artists in the shop. take that bullshit somewhere else. 

 * If you have a large area covered in amateur tattoos, poor work, nasty looking kitchen hook up jobs etc... that's not my fault and our first interaction isn't gonna be you piling that mess on my table. Get a fresh piece, get something nice, spend some time getting quality tattoos and if you prove to be a good client than I will consider helping you cover, repair, whatever your nasty-ass sleeve you gave yourself with your cousins tattoo kit she bought off amazon. 

* the old Japanese masters would consider the client and the design and would agree to take on the project only if they felt it would be a credit to their work.  And the client understood that they were getting that artists work.  Maybe this is the beginning of a much longer rant and I'll leave it here. No one reads this far into a blog anyway. 

Here's some pictures!!

  

febuary 2019

He's been here a few days and lucky for us he's gonna stick around another week. From Gainesville FL, killing some solid, bold, traditional style. We've been having a blast with good tattoos, craft beers and jamming tunes. He's making a trip out west and we're stoked to have him here and help put some gas money in his pocket. Follow him on Instagram @Austen_Minor ​

LETS PARTY!

Mike P is here to stay

We had planned for our good buddy Mike to come sit in, on a guest spot again, we didn't plan on Hurricane Harvey wiping out Houston. So now we're just gonna keep Mike with us for awhile. 

Our thoughts and prayers with all our friends and family in the Houston area. It was my city for many years and I'll always love it and the people in it. we've started collecting supplies and sending them to the people in need. 


Tattooing is the only life for me. I respect the history of the craft and the future of the art. Good Times has landed in the perfect neighborhood, where our clients are familiar with the art, and have an appreciation for the craft. We have been able to get on the same page and start working on some projects that keep us motivated and inspired. Thank you so much for the support, faith and confidence. 

  This positive energy flows directly from client to artist and right back to client. Now that's the kinda thing you're going to want to wear on your skin for many years to come. 

   More of the same yet everyday is different. We still do not offer piercings, so if you could tell your friend to stop calling us 8 times a day about it , that would be great.

      Been a Sobering time around here lately. While I had to say goodbye to some friends who left this world all to soon; Mike became a grandpa celebrating with his oldest daughter the birth of her son.  Many more friends and family came through with news of pregnancy and the circle of life continues.  I had to leave the shop and sit with my Mother in her last days. Grieving her loss weighed heavy on my mind but a large family was close by to help carry the weight and share in the love we all felt. 

   Life and Death are everyday themes in tattoos because we all deal with it in our own lives. No one can say for sure what happens when we die but we know for sure that we are missed by the loved ones we leave behind. Take some extra time each day to enjoy the time we have in this world with the people who love you. Spread love, smile more, help out when you can. Give more and more will be given to you. 

    Thank you for taking the time to read these thoughts of mine. 

Steve's lady heads are smoking hot. but if you follow him on instagram you already knew that.  @stevegoodspeed 

Photo Dump 5/9/18


Waves of change keep rolling in

the new sign is finally here

 Legendary sign painter Gary Martin did a fantastic job hand painting our nod to local history. 

Bryan and I hit the road early in the morning to raid our neighbors to the north like so many vikings before us. Kickstands up at 5:30am into Oklahoma and Arkansas for some Ozark mountain riding. Got lost, broke down, camped in a parking lot to ensure we'd get back on the road in the morning. Thanks to Old Fort Harley Davison in Ft Smith.  

if you really want some adventure ask for directions in Oklahoma; " is this highway 271?"

 " i don't know, I aint too good with math."

 hahaha 

july 19,2023

Welcome back to our reality, it's better in here.  Hot as hell this summer so why not offer some hot deals.. We got a Get whatcha Get machine. Allow fate to choose your next tattoo and give the gumball machine a spin, it's full of killer designs we are offering at a discounted rate. color or black and grey its up to you but the design is in the hands of the tattoo gods. 

July 6, 2016

​stop and smell the green soap


may the 4th be with y'all

Yoooo, I guess it's time for another post and a round of story telling; here it is.  Maui, Hawaii. Visiting the brother Bryan Rolph, you remember him.  Since the virus had killed the travel industry the wife decided we should snatch up some cheap tickets and take advantage of the empty beaches. Hawaii was a bucket list destination, I really never thought I would make it over there, never give up on your dreams kid. Give em hell and one day you'll be toes in the sand staring Pele herself in the face.   A surreal moment to be rocked but the ocean waves looking up to rainbows over a volcano. Surely the most spiritual place I have ever visited. We hiked to hidden waterfalls and showed no fear, we made offerings to the native spirits and listened the quietness.  

Being in the quiet state of mind and ready to accept what the universe was going to present to me it was time to go surfing.  Since i was a pup it has always been the dream to surf Hawaii, it totally lived up to everything i wanted that first experience to be.  It ain't easy but it's worth the effort. I had paddled out just past the break so i could float and rest and catch my breath after fighting against the waves to get out there.  I promise you that there were so many rainbows  in sky the whole world looked to be painted in the full spectrum of color. Breathing in the best breathes of my life in that moment Hanu (hawaiin for sea turtle) appeared next to me for a big breathe. He told me that I was fighting to hard and it's pointless to try and fight the ocean. Paddle easy my friend and you'll get there just the same. enjoy the ride.  I listened to that and changed my position on the board. I paddled easy and go into position in the line up. spotted my wave and CHIIIII HOOOOOO I was fucking surfing in the shadow of Haleakala !! 

take some advice from my friend Hanu. when you're struggling be quiet and breathe. don't fight, your wave is coming, enjoy the ride. Aloha. 


september 3, 2021

 Wow man, this year really got away from me.  It's been awhile and not much has changed since I last wrote, Matthew is still booked everyday doing his flowers, Cody has been diving deep into anime art and black and grey realism. Aaron bought a new machine to test the new technology that the kids are all raving about these days. I'm still getting up slow from this whole Knee Surgery thing. You might notice your phone call getting answered at the shop some days. I guess that's new. that we turned the ringer back on the phone.. sometimes.  Bless your heart. 


We've had to kick a few people out lately. what gives? I don't really want to write up a long rant, cussing a few bad apples, so I'll keep it short. Behave yourself. If you don't belong, Don't be long. Texas tattoo legend Mike Belzel did us a solid deal and painted a sign to display our simple shop rules. 

Good Times for all times.  We're not into having bad days, take that drama somewhere else. 

​thanks. 

Easy come, easy go. That old saying can apply to just about anything, including the people in your daily life. Travis Butchart has left the team and we all wish him the best of luck. The law of the universe decrees that one door closing must open another wich leads us to a fresh face here at the studio. Matthew Thomas is a fine young man with a knack for blackwork and an eye for realism.  I'm excited to see what the new kid can bring to the table and what he can learn from the old hands.  

  Mike P,  has announced that he is bound to wander. At the end of this month he will no longer be on full time artist status and plans to spend most of his time across state lines. Mike is plotting out guest spots and hitting the road like a true gypsy soul tattoo pirate. I of course am feeling bummed by my good friend packing up to venture out, but can only cheer him on and eagerly await exciting stories from beyond the borders of Round Rock. 

   We have so many guest artists coming through the shop planned for the spring time Mike's spot won't seem quite so empty and I have some great plans for future full timers. All will be revealed in due time. keep an eye on our social media accounts. 

       see ya soon. 

august 28 2022,

Blogging more, blogging less, is anyone reading anyway? Hope so , lots going on here to talk about.  Johnny and Aaron went on a cross country motorcycle ride to spread some ink from Texas to Montana. it was epic.  so epic that it will need it's own dedicated story time and pics. 

    we have some conventions coming up this fall.   The Austin Invitational is Sept. 2-4 and we are honored to be among the invited international artists on the list.  Two weeks later is the Lowbrow Tattoo Convention in Harker Heights TX .  This will be the fourth time we've attended that show and it's always a lot of fun with mostly local Texas artists and an eager attendance. Mike Peezee will be sitting in the booth with us that weekend so we're excited to see him again.   

   

February 5, 2021

Alright Alright Alright!  Congrats Ya'll if you're reading this you have survived 2020.  Now we leave the past behind us and embrace the present as we move into the future.  Sounds good to me.  

NEWS;     Over $12OO was raised and donated to the Brown Santa of Williamson county through the art sale.Thank you so much to those who purchased a painting to help out these children. 

        Cody Jones has joined the team, check his profile page to see some samples of his work. We are glad to have him here. 

   Johnny is getting knee surgery next week cause he tore his ACL blasting a dirt bike through some rough terrain that neither he or that bike should have been. Adult Children. that's what it is. pray for his wife. 

Giddy Up Tx 2017

how much fun? how awesome? ALL!  Fourth annual vintage chopper show, in New Braunsfels Tx.

Incredible builds and amazing friends. Here's some of the highlights. Good Times for All Times. 

May 30, 2023

  I did it! e-mail is back on line. When i say i am no good at computers i really mean it. anyway in more exciting news; we are finally opening up the schedule enough to handle more walk-in customers. and we have extended our hours a bit to make the shop more accessible. Thursday Friday and Saturday we will be Open until 8pm.

Goodspeed doing beautiful work on Kenzies knee.  

"Johnny, why are you so bad at returning E-mails? "

 I don't know. I get pretty caught up in the day to day of the Tattooing and drawing and cleaning. I forget to check the E-mails so it might take me awhile to get back to you. If you're really in a hurry to get your questions answered it's better to call the shop.  So this is you're warning, E-mails take awhile for a response.  Typically the response is; Come in to the shop and we'll discuss your idea.  I can't/won't quote a price in an E-mail.  

   In other news; Its summer time again. and the A/C is blowing cold in the shop.  I (Johnny) have stopped taking appointments for the summer and am only tattooing on a walk in basis. Hopefully this makes it easier on both clients and myself. So many have rescheduled or plain ol skipped out on appointments because of vacation plans that I decided to try it the other way for awhile. This also frees me up to take a trip to the beach with the family. So, lets all have a great summer and don't forget the sunblock.   If you catch me in the shop I'm available to tattoo you, if I'm not here then try again. Thanks to all who continue to bring us great ideas and fun tattoos. Keep an eye on our instagram account @good_times_tattoo_studio for current works. 

Dylan Jonez is turning out some new artwork that I'm pretty stoked on.  His pencil drawings are dope and directly correlated to his skills in tattooing. 

Secret Gallery 

a few of the works we have to view or to buy, because your home needs art as much as your body.

I've been working a lot with these super tight 3 liners. mixing fine lines with stippled dot shading. 

FEB 2,2004

How about the short version of the long story through some fun pics of what's been happening with Guest artists conventions and day to day life in the studio. we are so lucky to  here. 

   

tattoo by Cody Jones 

SEPT 20,2019   


Fall is upon us. Halloween is in the air, my wife already brought the decor down from the attic.  Party at the shop? maybe. Monster deals on Monster tattoos? for sure.  

  In other news Aaron is out of the shop for the entire month of September, riding his harley to Oregon and tattooing along the way. I know ya'll miss him as much as I do. Mike P ruled the Lowbrow Tattoo Convention in Harker Heights TX.He spent three days dishing out custom work to a great bunch of appreciative collectors. Johnny and Travis held it down on Friday the 13th with a little help from our buddy Chris Nance.  It's almost been non stop in the shop lately. but we still have time to take care of walk-ins.  

Recent posts at the bottom of the page. 

Scroll Down.

    So much news to talk about! My good friend Bryan Rolph is no longer working in the shop. He has moved to Hawaii and opened his own Vagabond Tattoo on the island of Maui. We are super stoked for him and wish him all the best on his new adventure. We'll miss him a lot but look forward to seeing him again as a guest artist. and of course using this as an excuse to go to Hawaii. 

    With the absence of Bryan we hired on Steve Goodspeed.  If you follow the shop on social media you've already seen his work. Steve specializes in incredibly tight traditional Americana images, putting his own spin on the timeless classics. Steve has a great work ethic and a soft spoken easy going attitude making him the perfect fit in the studio. 

   Now for the BIG NEWS, we are just two weeks away from the 1 YEAR Anniversary of Good Times Tattoo Studio ! I am so grateful for all the support of our amazing clients we've worked with in our first year.  We've worked hard and had a lot of fun. I've only had to throw out 2 maybe 3 drunks all year!  

   New Shirts are on the way. we are all sold out of the first edition white lady head shirts. Even sold the one that was hanging on the wall. New Phone lines are in place, if you tried to call us in the past you know what a struggle that was. Now we can hear each other. We even got our first Bad Review. Thanks Yelp for giving whining teenagers a platform to talk shit and blame others for their own mistakes and lack of communication skills. HAHAHA, no sweat. 

     Thanks for reading my ramblings. I've got some drawing to do. 

Feb 7, 2018

You're not supposed to smile in these pictures.

August 28, 2023

  The Instagram followers already know; Aaron Dor has left the building.   One door closes and another one opens.  We've welcomed Rudy Hooven into the studio and we're pretty excited about it.  I'm definitely sad that Aaron is not here everyday but that's how life goes right? everyone on their own path and we continue to cheer on our friends and find joy in their triumphs and accomplishments.   

   we have turned on the appointment request form again has busy season is coming up fast and we wanna make it as easy as we can for you to get set up with the right artists.  

  as always we remain extremely grateful for the continued loyal support of the community and we look forward to serving y'all by doing our very best.  


Big Bend 

Took a weekender to celebrate turning 40. Got really cold in the desert, climbed a mountain, had a great time taking pics with the wife. 

Summer is in full effect and its hard to sit still in the shop. the river is calling and all i wanna do is sit in the shade with my cold drink and my hot wife.  So I take a few breaks when i can.  The ride through the Ozarks was incredible but pretty fast paced. Celebrating the 4th was a different story.  Willie Nelson puts on a damn good party. Kris Kristofferson sang us a song and we laid around with our feet in the pond sipping on American beers until the fireworks went off overhead. I appreciated the shit out of that day. No where to be, no schedule to keep, nothing to do but have the best time i could. It's a feeling I'm not quite ready to let go of. So, here i am at work, appreciating the shit out of today. the sun is out and the AC is cold.  the music is good and there is ice cream next door. there is no one here dressed business casual telling anyone to turn in some meaningless report. no politicians yelling out buzzwords to sell you on the latest corporate buyout. Just me doing what i love to do. take 'er easy. and if she's easy take 'er twice. Don't stress. Don't take on other peoples worries. Don't believe the hype. Enjoy your day. and if you need an oasis to escape the bullshit, you know where to find me.

Well look at that

We're honored to receive this award. It's been a pleasure to work in such a warm and welcoming community.  We are so grateful for the recognition in our first year and look forward to many more years to come. 

The Times, They Are A Changing

Nothing stays the same long.  I've been replacing some of the flash on the walls, working on getting the new sign on the shop front, even making plans to add another artist to the roster.  The old timers used to say, "Ya gotta keep the shop fresh, change it up in order to keep the tattoo gods happy"  So we do.  Continually work to keep the shop feeling good and a strong creative vibe going.  I've been painting a lot more recently. Mostly re-paints of classic flash imagery, because no matter how much things change , Classics will always be Classic.  Can't hate on that.  Tradition with a new twist.

  So be on the look out for all the new things we're doing around here, and know that we're only getting better.  

NEW TATTOOS

We put on a pretty good show for the neighborhood kids. All 5000 of them. Round Rock shut down the streets and did it up carnival style with bounce houses, train rides, music, the whole shebang. We set up our Zombie Containment Unit in front of the shop, handed out candy and posed for Pics. Good Times indeed. 

Hope this posting finds you all well and healthy and safe. Plenty of bad news from the media lately. My heart goes out to all those affected in Las Vegas last night.  

Feb 27,2018

Shirts are here!!

drawing, drinking coffee, bullshitting about bullshit. its our thing, its what we do. 

feb 28,2024

 Busy Season is ramping up again! Walk-ins are lining up, appointments are being set and the good times keep rolling. Same as it ever was. 

  We are weeks away from the 8th Anniversary of the studio, so we are having a party March 16th.  we'll have some drinks and music , tattoo specials and an art exhibit in the secret gallery again.  some fresh new never before seen works from our crew and a few guest artists. can't wait to share some good times with our customers and friends. 

 Did I ever tell y'all about the time we were a topic of discussion on the Drinking Bros podcast?  I guess my responses to some bad reviews online are kinda popular. hahaha. don't start no shit, won't be no shit.