Shane O'Neill (born 1972) is an American tattoo artist[1] in Middletown, Delaware.
He is best known for winning the first season of the Spike TV show Ink Master and he is nationally recognized for being an expert in Black-and-gray portraits and realism tattoos.
In March 2012, the Middletown Town Council gave a proclamation in honor of O'Neill's win.
[5] Also in 2012, he participated as a member of the jury for the Chaudesaigues Award, which recognizes excellence in tattooing.
O'Neill lives in Middletown, Delaware with his wife and three daughters.