Locals Sheldon Bird Swaney and Jay Guzman combined efforts to open Howdy Y'all Tattoo in Bastrop in early November.

Swaney and Guzman, along with artist Alex Asad and apprentice Van Jauregui, offer a variety of tattoo styles—from surrealism to realism, mandala to traditional and much more.

"Between all of us, we can do anything anyone is looking for," Swaney said. "There's nothing we aren't capable of doing."

Located downtown near the United States Post Office, Howdy Y'all Tattoo accepts walk-ins; however, Swaney said it is best to book a consultation ahead of time, either by messaging the team on Instagram or visiting the shop to talk to an artist in person.

The shop is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from noon-8 p.m.
Work done by Sheldon Bird Swaney of Howdy Y'all Tattoo. (Courtesy Howdy Y'all Tattoo)
Work done by Jay Guzman of Howdy Y'all Tattoo. (Courtesy Howdy Y'all Tattoo)
Work done by Alex Asad of Howdy Y'all Tattoo. (Courtesy Howdy Y'all Tattoo)