We contacted 24 Tattoo Shops in Indianapolis, Indiana and hand-picked the best for you to choose from
The Email
The following email is sent to all tattoo shops in Indianapolis, Indiana. The responses to this email will be shown in the “Email Response” section of each shop.
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Hi!
I am interested in getting a single-line tattoo on my leg. Something like the cat here: https://www.xotly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Single-Line-Tattoo.jpg
So my question is:
Do you guys specialize in these kind of tattoos?
And how much does it cost to get a tattoo like that?
Size – 3×3 inches
Is it possible to get colors in the tattoo, like in the example?
Happy to hear back from you guys,
Drew
I also have some other questions, so feel free to answer those:
1. What ingredients in the ink you’d use for the colors in the tattoo?
2. Does color ink causes an itchy rash? I have kinda sensitive skin.
3. Can you perform a patch test?
4. Are you a licensed tattoo artist?
5. In case you did some single-line tattoos, can you share some examples?
Thanks!
A-1 Art Tattoos LLC
| Score: A |
A1 Art Tattoos has been in business since 2013. The studio provides monochrome (black and grey) tattoos, full colorwork tattoos, and a variety of portrait, tribal, and flower based designs which can be tattooed onto any part of the body as the customer desires. In an unusual touch, the studio leverages the owner’s background and education in fine art, by offering a range of art-based services such as custom portraits in pencil, designs for business cards, custom logo work, business flyers, and more.
Website Address (317) 941-6278
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Artistic Skin Design & Body Piercing- Indianapolis
| Score: A+ |
Artistic Skin Design & Body Piercing has four different locations, all offering high-quality service to its customers. The studio employs a team of very skilled and highly experienced resident artists, who provide both tattooing and body piercing services. The studio’s house style is varied, covering realistic images and portraits, traditional and contemporary lettering, monochrome (black and grey) images, and so on. The studio also provides cover-up and removal services. Both first-time customers and more experienced ones are welcome. All four locations are known for their attention to customer health and safety, in addition to a well-deserved reputation for quality work.
Website Address (317) 953-5193
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Artistic Skin Designs Inc. – East Indy
| Score: A+ |
Artistic Skin Designs caters to each customer’s unique and distinctive needs. The studio was established over 30 years ago, in 1990, and has since expanded to several branches in the city. This is testament to its success and reputation, founded on high-quality service and attention to customer satisfaction. Artistic Skin Designs prioritises professionalism and care of its customers, and offers both tattoo and body piercing services.
Website Address (317) 352-8282
Body Language Tattoo
| Score: A+ |
Body Language Tattoo has a team of resident artists who offer a variety of tattoo styles, ranging from simple yet intricate dot work, fine line designs, watercolor effects, realistic portraits, and traditional monochrome (black and grey) designs. Like many of its competitors, the studio has a few professional body piercers on its team, to offer the integrated tattoo and body piercing services that many customers demand. Customers have praised the studio’s relaxing yet upbeat atmosphere, and commend the resident artists for being friendly yet professional and ultimately very enjoyable to be worked on.
Website Address (317) 680-7077
High Caliber Tattoo
| Score: A |
High Caliber Tattoo was founded and owned by resident tattoo artist Bobby Easley, who has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Bobby’s aim is to make his customers feel good after the tattoo, and even better each passing day. He does not operate alone, but with a cohesive team of similarly-experienced tattoo artists, all of whom offer a different skill or specialty. Like many other tattoo studios in the city, High Caliber Tattoo offers a broad array of styles, such as monochrome (black and grey), realistic images (often to the point of photorealism), geometric designs, and full-color images which can range in size from a small discreet design to a full sleeve.
Indy Tattoo Works
| Score: A |
Indy Tattoo Works offers a range of tattoo-related services, including custom design work, cover-up of old and no-longer-desired tattoos, and outright removal of tattoos that the customer now regrets. Indy Tattoo Works has been in business for over 25 years, and enjoys the distinction of being the second-oldest tattoo studio in the city and the third-oldest in all of Indiana. Combined, the studio’s resident artists have over 50 years of experience. They offer a range of body piercing services, in addition to tattoo services, such as standard and exotic piercings. There is a good selection of body jewelry available in the studio, which many piercing customers appreciate.
Website Address (317) 676-2161
Ink Therapy Tattoo
| Score: A |
Indy Tattoo Works offers a range of tattoo-related services, including custom design work, cover-up of old and no-longer-desired tattoos, and outright removal of tattoos that the customer now regrets. Indy Tattoo Works has been in business for over 25 years, and enjoys the distinction of being the second-oldest tattoo studio in the city and the third-oldest in all of Indiana. Combined, the studio’s resident artists have over 50 years of experience. They offer a range of body piercing services, in addition to tattoo services, such as standard and exotic piercings. There is a good selection of body jewelry available in the studio, which many piercing customers appreciate.
Website Address (317) 268-6869
Midwest Tattoo Company
| Score: A+ |
Midwest Tattoo Company has been in business since 2006. The studio’s team of professional tattoo artists have among them a combined experience of over 50 years in tattooing customers. There is no tattoo style that is out of the studio’s range of ability, whether the tattoo in question is a standard or custom design. Customers who want cover-ups of old tattoos, or conversely the restoration of faded or distorted and stretched-out ones, are all welcome to the studio. Body piercing services are done in a safe and healthy way, using surgical-grade instruments and implants made of materials such as niobium or titanium. The studio has plenty of experience in ensuring a safe and hygienic procedure for its customers.
Website Address (317) 934-7922
Mystic Images Tattoo Company
| Score: A+ |
Mystic Images Tattoo Company is located in the small town of Noblesville, a short drive away from Indianapolis. The resident team of tattoo artists have over 30 years of tattooing experience among them, combined. Custom designs, standard images, cover-ups or removals of old tattoos – all are within the studio’s range of offerings. Customers who want body piercing along with their tattoos can also ask for combined services, which the studio will package together at a discount. The studio takes its promise of a clean and safe environment very seriously.
Ryan Dearringer
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Ryan Dearringer is a professional artist who just happens to prefer the human body as his canvas. His tattoo styles is eclectic, ranging from traditional to new school, and spans different themes such as portraits, monochrome (black and grey) and even graffiti-like styles. The unifying theme throughout is Ryan’s love for fine art, whose basic principles and elements shine through his work. Customers can literally feel that he is pushing himself to reach new levels of artistic achievement with each new tattoo commission. Ryan served in the military for six years, and his values are very much respect, integrity, and loyalty (to his customers).
Website Address (317) 886-1127
Slingers Tattoo
| Score: A |
Slingers Tattoo was founded over 10 years ago, in 2010. Run by owner Desiree Mattingly, a multiple award-winning artist with over 20 years of experience tattooing paying customers, the studio is a marvel of expertise. Desiree specializes in solving “regret”, meaning that she focuses on cover-up and re-working tattoos that are old or have mistakes in them. Customers invariably emerge from her studio smiling and happy. She also provides more standard tattooing services, such as color, monochrome (black and grey), portrait, and lettering designs. A unique set of designs are Desiree’s 3D tattoos, which have to be seen to be believed.
Website Address (317) 758-3178
Steel Rod Tattoo
| Score: A+ |
Steel Rod Tattoo is friendlier than its name implies. In the business of tattooing customers since 2007, the studio is known for its health and safety standards, such as a prominently-displayed Bloodborne Pathogens Certification at the reception area. The studio’s tattoo and piercing services are competent, and customers can choose from additional goods and services such as a range of titanium jewelry, clothing and even paintings which are available in the studio itself. Most customers who visit the studio make an appointment, although walk-ins are typically available. The studio can be readily seen in local events and festivals, such as the Indy Tattoo Expo and Slamology 20/21.
Website Address (317) 297-8335
The Rue Morgue Tattoo Gallery
| Score: A+ |
The Rue Morgue Tattoo Gallery is another studio which is friendlier (and safer) than its name implies. The team of resident tattoo artists is carefully put together. Each artist has a particular specialty, and together they offer an unparalleled range of styles and services. Customers can demand any kind of design and be confident that the Rue Morgue can handle it. The studio premises itself is a marvel of cleanliness and professionalism. Customers are encouraged to call or email the Rue Morgue before visiting; its portfolio of tattoo designs and past work will be available for (online) viewing before the customer’s appointment.
Website Address (317) 751-7244
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