Matt Howse has been tattooing for 25 years - most of which was spent in the San Francisco Bay Area, then 6 years in San Diego, before moving to Yucca Valley in 2023. I opened The Seeker in May of 2025 to be a reflection of my history in tattooing, as well as tattoo lore and the connection to things old and new.

Shawn “Chon” Nutting has over 20 years experience in walk in and custom tattoo shops from around the country. Focusing on American traditional and Japanese mythology he likes to blend the two styles along with humorous and sometimes bizarre elements to create unique tattoo imagery.