THE BLACK LANTERN

    Owner and resident artist London Reese has spent more than a decade relentlessly pursuing his passion for art, tattooing, and creative exploration. His career has taken him around the world—studying fine art, collaborating with master tattooers, and leaving his mark on thousands of clients from every walk of life. Yet for all the inspiration found across the globe, the journey continually led him back to one simple truth: home is where the heart is.

After years of travel and artistic growth, London knew it was time to build something permanent—something rooted in the place that shaped him. He returned to Orange County, steps away from the Pacific Ocean where he grew up, to create a space unlike any other: a studio dedicated to fine art, tattooing without limitations, and a community built on creativity, freedom, and positive energy.

The Black Lantern is the realization of that vision.

Located along the beautiful Southern California coastline in the fog-kissed beach town of Dana Point, the studio sits on the cliffs of the historic Lantern District, overlooking the harbor and just off the iconic Pacific Coast Highway. Inside, you’ll find an evolving gallery of fine art and a collective of internationally acclaimed, award-winning artists known for their craftsmanship, creativity, and professionalism.

The Black Lantern is more than a tattoo studio. It’s a sanctuary—a creative refuge, a home away from home, and a guiding light in life’s darker corners. It represents art, legacy, connection, and the belief that great work requires great intention.

WELCOME TO THE BLACK LANTERN