Tattoo Studio Accolades

Every year since we first opened our doors, the crew at Arcane Panther, now known as Skull Creek Tattoo, has organized a Christmas gift drive for those in need in the local area. In 2024, we sponsored 53 children; in 2023, we sponsored 53 children as well; in 2022, we sponsored 48 children; in 2021, we sponsored 27 children; and in 2020, we sponsored 12 more. 

In August of 2022, we proudly hosted our very first Back to School Bash, which showcased the community involvement of our local tattoo shop, Skull Creek Tattoo. Several vendors attended the event, helping us raise funds for students and teachers at our local school! 

From 2021 thru 2023, Skull Creek Tattoo has proudly been a sponsor of the Annual Jennifer Lazenby Memorial Scholarship 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

From 2021 thru 2024, we have proudly been an annual sponsor for the Kevin Cook Memorial Softball Tournament, an event aimed at raising funds for the Kevin Cook Memorial Scholarship fund. 

In the summer of 2020, Skull Creek Tattoo proudly showcased its community involvement by sponsoring the town of Glencoe's annual Fireworks Display held at Boyd Davison Park

In the fall of 2025, Viking Joe was approached for an interview by Bold Journey, an online magazine that highlights inspirational stories from small business owners. We discussed creativity, the achievements of Skull Creek Tattoo, and what it takes to achieve success in the tattoo community. The article was published on Nov. 5th, 2025

In the Winter Issue of 2023, Jeremiah Smith, also known as Viking Joe Skull Creek Tattoo (formerly Arcane Panther Tattoo Studio), had the honor of being featured in Canvas Tattoo Magazine for a second time, highlighting his contributions to the tattoo community involvement and the studio's achievements.

In the Summer Issue of 2021, Jeremiah Smith, also known as Viking Joe from Skull Creek Tattoo, previously Arcane Panther Tattoo Studio, made his debut as a published artist in Canvas Tattoo Magazine, showcasing the shop's achievements and its involvement in the tattoo community.

Skull Creek Tattoo achieved recognition by being nominated and voted as the best tattoo shop in the 2025 season of The Best of Cimarron Valley

Arcane Panther Tattoo Studio was honored to be nominated and voted as the best tattoo shop in the 2022 season of the Best of Cimarron Valley, showcasing its commitment to excellence and community involvement