Ancient Arts Tattooing & Piercing
“Love this place, Damien is the man. He has the experience, with the skill set to match”
Body Piercing near Arcata picked by BestProsInTown
“Love this place, Damien is the man. He has the experience, with the skill set to match”
“Let’s just say JAMES is a miracle worker. He managed to cover-up an enormous tattoo on my entire back that caused me a lot of embarrassment and turned it into a story that I’m happy to tell when I’m complimented on it now.
He’s not just a cover-up artist though - he goes into magnificent detail for galaxies, portraits, lettering and scenery, and will calmly and kindly walk you through every step of the process. Are you new to tattooing? Are you yatted-up already? Go to James. Call in an appointment though, he books up! 🌌
*He did the scenery over many years starting 2015 and the “Giddy Up” is fresh as of early 2026.*”
“I got my nose pierced here about 2 and a half weeks ago. It was my first piercing in about 15 years and Valente was awesome! Made feel very comfortable as I was super nervous. I love my piercing and would definitely recommend this place! I’m extremely happy with my experience and can’t wait to come back!”