Best Tattoo Shops In Indianapolis

“Came in undecided on exactly what piercings I wanted. But after speaking with Kate, she gave me her opinions and was able to answer all my questions. Kate did amazing, she was quick, and it was very painless.“

“Jojo is a beast I had a cover up done on my leg and I got a sentimental tattoo on my collarbone and they turned out better than I could have imagined. He has done 4 of my tattoos and I’ll be back for more soon. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. His pricing is affordable and definitely worth every penny then some. Included is a before and after pic of my leg and my collarbone tattoo. Thank you again Jojo“

“First off, the design of the shop is absolutely amazing! There's so much amazing art across the walls and ceilings, it really gives you a lot to look at and admire.

Secondly, my wife and I came in for Haley Godwin and she does not disappoint! Haley always does a truly amazing job. My wife technically got three separate tattoos on her upper arm and I got my hand done. The designs she came up with were amazing and she is extremely easy to talk to and work with!!

All of the other artists were so pleasant and fun to be around during our time there as well which is hard to find and very important when you're sitting for a couple hours! I highly recommend that if you're looking to get something done, go to Haley or, at the very least, go to this shop. They will not disappoint you!!“

“Nick was the most genuine, willing to listen & artistic tattoo artist that i've had yet. He helped me create the piece of my dreams & I will definitely be back!!!! Thank you again Nick, I hope to see you soon! :)“

“I had Aj do my septum and she did a wonderful job by walking me through and keeping me calm 10 out of 10 experience must recommend AJ“

“Love this place. I've gotten four tattoos from here and i've loved each of them. the vibes are sick and my artist Taylor is super cool. The shop is super clean and everyone's friendly. When people ask me for recommendations i'll always mention this place.“

“I’ve gotten 2 tattoos and a nose piercing so far from this shop. My first being with cat, my second one with James that I just got about 2 days ago. The artists are very chill and friendly. Have never had any issues with healing, would definitely recommend!“

“Mike Shaw gave my son and me an experience we'll always remember. We stopped in as walk-ins, hoping to get matching tattoos to commemorate our first trip to see Sue the T. rex, and Mike took great care of us from start to finish.

The tattoos turned out fantastic. Every line is sharp, clean, and expertly done, and you can tell Mike takes pride in his work. He made us feel welcome, never rushed us, and made the whole experience enjoyable.

What started as a spontaneous stop became one of the highlights of our trip, and now we have matching tattoos that will always remind us of that special memory together.

If you're in Indianapolis and looking for a talented artist who does quality work and creates a great experience, I highly recommend Mike Shaw. Thanks for helping us create a memory that will last a lifetime!“

“Dustin was a great guy. He was thorough with explaining the process, the jewelry being used, and the after cleaning. He was very professional as well.“

“Allow me to take you back to 2009. I was browsing through MySpace (a testament to my age) when I came across an individual named Joshua Tennison, known as Shadow, a talented tattoo artist whose artwork captivated me. At 426 pounds, I was acutely aware of the significant lifestyle changes that lay ahead of me. My health was deteriorating, with a collapsing spine, type 2 diabetes, and limited mobility. My doctor warned that my heart wouldn't withstand another year or two without drastic change. I made a pact with my cousin, Joshua, that upon undergoing gastric bypass surgery and subsequent weight loss, we would tackle skin removal surgery together. Sadly, today, I wish to acknowledge Joshua's birthday in heaven. Despite his absence, I proceeded with the skin removal procedure, undergoing two tummy tucks and two other surgeries. Now, 16 years later, as I look towards 2026, I've decided to embark on a new journey – one that involves Shadow redesigning my body art. With numerous scars from previous surgeries and questionable tattoos, Shadow has his work cut out for him. Our first session was an amazing process, during which he attentively listened to me and began crafting my skin story. I admire his exceptional talent and commend his professionalism. I'll be sure to post more photos following my next session in May.“

“Decided I wanted to get my nose pierced on a whim and this is one of the only places I could find that takes walk-ins. Delancy was awesome and such a sweetheart, she was able to fit me in right before lunch! Great atmosphere, great people. 👏“

“Came in last minute with half a concept for a quick walk in. Diego nailed the assignment, he was super friendly and easy to work with, and the shop had a very welcoming atmosphere!“

“I’ve been going to Baydaa for a few years now for my haircuts and colors. She always does an amazing job with my hair! :)“

“Highly recommend Caleb at artistic skin designs always does great work for an even better price get in an see him for your next tattoo.“

“Been going to Carlos for years, my family comes here and now today my daughter got her 1st tattoo!!!! You never disappoint!!! Thank you!!“

“Lew did an amazing job with my tattoo. He truly listened and made my idea come to life. He took his time and was very respectful/made sure to check on me if I needed a break. I will definitely be back to get more tattoos :).

PS- If you want to do a walk in tattoo, make sure to call ahead and see if they can get you in same day. Don't just walk in and go interrupt the artists while they're working on someone else. It's disrespectful to the client and the artist. <3“

“I went and got my nipples repierced after I had them out for a year , made it easy and very comfortable , sale and pepper made them look better and in the right spot that they were suppose to be in . If I was to ever get another piercing I would 100 percent go back . Just overall very friendly and professional .“

“Ive come here twice now and i just wanna say I love the artist Garrett he is the best artist I have ever gotten a tattoo from and I hope to get all the of my future tattoos done by him🫶 I would highly recommend this place to anyone“

“Professional, CLEAN, knowledgeable, great vibes. HIGHLY recommend. Definitely worth it and very reasonably priced. Makes my heart so happy to have found this gem. Plus no walk ins so you don't have to worry about people coming in and the artist having to stop and help the new person. Vibes are amazing overall“

“I’m so thankful with artistic skin design and body piercing there’s a lot to say about let’s go to the point I been doing my tattoos since 2017 to know 2026 🥰🔥they Assist you with a worm smile ❤“

“Rooster absolutely crushed it. Great atmosphere, clean, amazing tattoo, amazing prices. He handdrew everything and took so much time with me to make the piece just right, he stayed after the shop closed to finish the tattoo. dude exceeds expectations, He was so detail oriented and I couldnt ask for a better tattoo. such a good time chilling. dude it outstanding. if i get another im definitely coming back“

“My husband went and saw Damian a couple of months ago to get a quote and rough draft of stuff I've been talking about for years. We made it there today and he remembered EVERYTHING. Freehand on my arm and was done in 45 min!!! I love it and I am so thankful he did exactly what I wanted without any reminders! Thank you!!!“

“Adam , was amazing. Truly Professional And Ethical. I recommend everyone looking for a piecing to go see ADAM.. IT WAS THAT GREAT OF AN EXPERIENCE.“

“Miguel was amazing! Very kind and helpful, was nervous for my first tattoo and he made it a breeze.“