Royal Artware

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I have gotten three tattoos from Zoe as well as touch ups and she is simply the best. Her beautiful and detailed work speaks for itself keeping you coming back again and again. Her communication and organization is stellar making scheduling a breeze. She is always really clear in making sure to grasp your vision while designing and her artistic expertise makes her designs stand out from the crowd. She creates a space that is vibrant and fun but also so comfortable and cozy. She has a little snack and drink area and femine hygiene products available which is just so thoughtful. She also has aftercare packages available to make sure your healing process goes smoothly. I have sent my mom, brother, and friends her way as well. I could go on and on and say so many great things about her and will always give my highest recommendation. read more

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5 Silva Terra Dr
Ste 110
Wilmington, NC 28412
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(910) 367-5984
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Hours

What time does Royal Artware open?

Royal Artware opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Royal Artware close?

Royal Artware closes at 6:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Royal Artware take credit cards?

Yes, Royal Artware takes credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Royal Artware have bike parking?

No, Royal Artware does not have bike parking.

Does Royal Artware have parking?

Yes, Royal Artware has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Royal Artware wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Royal Artware is wheelchair accessible.

Does Royal Artware have free WiFi?

Yes, Royal Artware has free WiFi.

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Specialties

At Royal Artware I pride myself in giving my clients a relaxing, low-pressure atmosphere where they can be as comfortable as possible. Every client is given the utmost care and respect, because I understand that tattoos last for life, and I want your experience in my studio to be as memorable as your tattoo.

History

Established in 2019.

Born and raised in Wilmington NC, I knew from a young age that art would be my career path. I never knew how though, until I was 16 and I found a book on a female tattoo artist. It then dawned on me that the most meaningful art is the kind that people wear every day-tattoos. I soon began developing my portfolio so I could land an apprenticeship as soon as I turned 18. I was lucky enough to find myself a spot at the oldest standing tattoo shop in Wilmington, where I learned the basics of the craft. I then refined that skill at the award winning best tattoo shop in town. But as we all must, I had to evolve, and I found myself in my own space alongside other wonderful women who value the experience of pampering other people and making them feel beautiful. I’m always learning, but I feel confident in my ability to give others an enjoyable tattoo experience.

Meet the Business Owner: Zoë R.

I love art and I love people, so being a tattoo artist was the obvious choice for me. But, conventional tattoo shops never fueled the vision I had for myself, so I’ve started my own journey in a shop that i think my clients will enjoy. Maybe its your thing, maybe its not, but you wont know until you come see for yourself!

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Jade Monkey Studios

Called up for a walk in for two small tattoos. They got us fit in at the end of the day and the…read moreartist and staff were nice and helpful. We did set up a last minute appointment and wasn't a huge fan of waiting outside in cold weather for like 15-20 mins but it was due to very strict hygiene/ sanitation reasons. They also had us sanitize as we walked in so very clean! It's actually a pretty small shop inside but their prices are great for the art, they also are willing to work with your budget by adjusting size or design which is helpful if you are on a budget. Would recommend especially after they messaged later reinforcing that they are there if we needed anything later on. Thank you to Jimmy who did the tats and Max who got us the info to get us in!

Rude atmosphere with the staff, I talked to 2 different artists and they were both rude. Ended up…read moregetting a tattoo and the guy wouldn't answer my messages after when I was asking questions. Tattoo was good though.

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Studio Seven Piercing

We had a great experience here today. The place is really clean and everyone was so friendly…read more Very classy place for a piercing studio. They have a great selection of items and the naval piercing my daughter got was perfect! I highly recommend coming here for your piercings.

This shop is outstanding!!! Taylor Hall is one of the most patient, kind and knowledgeable blokes I…read morehave ever met in the piercing game. She truly made it a seamless experience!! I can't say enough about Roy, King O' Piercing!! Precision personified! Both my husband and I got our noses pierced !! It was a great experience! Thank you!!!!

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Port City Tattoo

Did a walk in for a decent size back tattoo, price was amazing. Tattoo was amazing. was the first…read moreshop i've been to that didn't call me stupid for the tattoo ideas i had. 100% will come back for my next ones. Shout out to Ed, dude was great!

I had a great experience with Joe at Port City Tattoo. Joe listened to my idea and brought it to…read morelife from my proposed design. I would definitely recommend Joe & Port City Tattoo! Lisa

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Wilmington Tattoo and Piercing

3.4

(7 reviews)

4.3 mi

If I could give 0 stars I would. Me and my roommate came here yesterday for naval piercings by…read moreMyia, 2 hours after getting this piercing my jewelry fell out, as it was not the regular screw on jewelry but rather one that pops in and out. When we came back the next day to ask for a refund, the lady at the front desk immediately took us back to the piercing room to shove new jewelry into the area. When researching what to do the day prior, many results said to wait until the area is fully healed, and then re-pierce the area. My hole had already closed the day before, and she did not even look at the area to make sure it was safe to re-pierce or thread new jewelry inside. When asked about a refund, she replied that the "service had already been done, and the jewelry had already been inside of the piercing." No other accommodations were communicated. Please do not come here for body piercings, they are extremely quick-willed and just want to make a quick dollar. Very unprofessional. (Pasted from my Google review. Note that also NO aftercare sheet was provided and minimally communicated.)

I was seeking a clean piercing shop with a female piercer and was suggested Wilmington Tattoo and…read morePiercing. I made the trek to Wilmington from Oak Island first thing on a Friday morning. I love that they open at 10 so I can get in early and hopefully have less of a wait for a walk in piercing. I got there right after 10 and was the only one in the shop. Shop was very clean and I was impressed. Loren was working and after she was set up for my piercing I was invited into her room. Piercing was efficient and looks great. Definitely recommend!

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Studio Seven

4.0

(18 reviews)

3.9 mi

Again, Lexi is a star. She is so encouraging and has such a great technique. She pierced my flat,…read morehelix and rook. They are beautiful. I met Tori this time and she spent so much time curating my ears and helping make my vision come to life!!!! I am so thrilled with what we came up with! I will always stop in when I am in the area!!!

Needed to change out my Travis jewellery as the diamonds fell off. While in the area, I found this…read moreplace on yelp. It was hard for me to find, after a few phone calls I finally made it. The ladies were nice and I decided to go with some titanium small purple studs. JC removed my old ones and put in the new. He explained the quality and their lifetime warranty, which is great! He was very personable and professional. They are located around the corner from the cookie place, and where the train station ends up. They have tons of jewelry to choose from too!

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Cadillac Custom Tattoo & Piercing

Communication is absolutely terrible and they overpriced way too much for something I could do…read moremyself. Plus the hours are absolute shit. You can't communicate to them whether you want to or not. They won't fucking respond until three if not later that night maybe once. Not sure how they even make money at that place that place should be shut down.

this service was so good. They were so nice and I didn't have to wait that long. The vibe was so…read morenice so cool and so fun. I got septum piercing from here and will always get my piercing from here for now on because it is such a good business.

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Hardwire Tattoo

5.0

(2 reviews)

3.9 mi

Great experience and vibe! Scott, Jordan, and Hollie are very kind and extremely…read moretalented/competent. Super clean practices, just a fantastic shop all around

I was beyond pleased with the overall experience I had with Hardwire Tattoo today, plus it had been…read moreover 6 years since I last received some artwork. My artist / tattooer was Matt Fischer. Matt is very authentic, eclectic and has an amazing personality. Throughout the 45 minute session, Matt and I conversed multiple times, mostly about our passion for all things "Horror". This is where my tattoo came in to play. I presented Matt with one dozen Horror-themed ideas approx. 2 months ago and I went with the one he was most passionate about...Ghost Face from the Scream series. This was perfect!! Our youngest son's favorite villain is Ghost Face, plus...Scream 5 just finished filming right here in Wilmington in 2020. Matt nailed this tattoo...I mean, he absolutely crushed it and I could not be any more pleased with the end result. All of Matt's lines are super clean, proportioned perfectly and it looked like a sticker afterward. My skin did not endure much, if any, trauma and bleeding was kept to a minimum. This was a flawless tattoo session and experience all around!!!! The shop was very clean, all employees were masked properly and everyone was down to Earth and friendly. Matt.......the rest of this leg is now saved for your future Horror work. THANK YOU for an amazing job!!! 5 STARS!!!

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Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing

I had syd as my tattoo artist. Amazing guy, he did amazing on my tattoo and made me feel so…read morewelcoming. I was a walk in starting a sleeve. He is such a detailed artist who does amazing with flowers. 10/10 i recommend highly! Will be coming back for sure!

Incredibly rude service. Called, came in before walk-ins ended, and confirmed minimums prior. The…read morepregnant blonde receptionist looked pissed, took 10 minutes to see if anyone would help us (and acted as if it were a MASSIVE inconvenience), then upped the price for VERY small fine line work. Bad attitude and lost our business. What a literal joke, we actually laughed on our way out.

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Rockstar Tattoo

I have been here several times and seen Baylor, who I couldn't recommend enough…read more She is extremely talented as well as professional and fun to talk to. I will certainly be back for many more pieces from her. I am absolutely in love with the work she has done. Thank you so much!!!!!!

I was a walk in on a Monday at 5:00 and Baylor was amazing at making me and my friend feel super…read morecomfortable. We vibed to music and talked the whole time. Love her!! Will be back like tomorrow

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Jade Monkey Studios

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Glenn's Tattoo Service

If you're looking to get great tattoos in Wilmington, this is where you need to be going. Super…read moreexperienced artists, all of whom are also really cool people. The playlist in here is always great, and unlike some shops, they're always down to accommodate any walk-ins as well.

Ted has done a couple tattoos for me now. Best looking and quickest healing tattoos I've gotten.read more

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Invoke Tattoo and Art Gallery

Went to Invoke Tattoo to get my very first tattoo from Adam. I had been following him for a couple…read moreyears on Instagram before snagging an appointment with him. It was an all around perfect experience from beginning to end for my first tattoo. The shop was very cool. Very clean. Also enjoyed the time I spent with Adam. I would recommend them to anyone!

The shop itself is really spacious and clean. There are several artists who work there and it's…read morereally cool seeing all of the art in the space. I went to see Hannah while she was apprenticing and I was blown away by her work. She's such a natural at tattooing and a very talented artist. You can tell this is her passion. I got one of her designs tattooed on my inner arm. She was really quick and efficient while doing an amazing job. I was really comfortable getting tattooed with her. My tattoo healed beautifully and I hope I can get tattooed with her again soon.

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Queen Street Tattoo

5.0

(3 reviews)

5.1 mi

Got a tattoo here last year and it looks amazing. It healed nicely, lines are clean and crisp. I'll…read morebe getting another soon!

This is such a nice and clean shop. All of the artists were nice and professional. My artist was…read moreSky and she knocked it out of the park. I will definitely be a returning client.

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Marks of Distinction

4.6

(9 reviews)

5.9 mi

I decided to get my first tattoo on a whim on vacation and found this shop accepting walking. They…read morewere really nice and the process was quick and simple. Very laid back and non judgmental even though I wanted the most basic white girl tattoo. Brianne did a great job and I love my tattoo!

I still stand by this as I have not even been contacted by them about this review to fix it. It's a…read moreshame that so many artists here in Wilmington have to be shady

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Meghan F.

2 years ago

Zoe is so friendly and helpful. i got a double nostril piercing a few weeks ago and when I couldn't visualize what it would look like on my face beforehand, she took the jewelry and pierced it into a little clear baggy so I could hold it up to my nose and I was sold instantly. so intuitive, she knew exactly what I needed and took the time to make me feel comfortable with my choices. The other day one of my piercings got caught on a necklace and fell out, and Zoe came into the shop on her day off to put it back in for me, free of charge I have never felt so safe in an environment like this that can usually be a little intimidating and nerve racking. I never want to go anywhere else and I can't wait to get a tattoo next time!! read more

Jeanette K.

2 years ago

My tattoo experience with Zoe was amazing. I have multiple tattoos, large and small, all done by different artists and all a good experience but this was the BEST experience I've had. The shop is clean and comfortable, snacks and drinks, shop pup (I wasn't lucky enough to see lol), and easy to find. Zoe reached out to me pre-appointment to get a better understanding of what I wanted to have done and had the sketches ready when I arrived. She gave me plenty of time to determine placement and size and never once made me feel rushed. She was so delightful to talk to and our conversation was like catching up with an old friend. As long as she's in Wilnington, I won't go anywhere else! read more

Mike C.

11 months ago

I think the things you need in a tattoo artist is a high level of competence and creativity, especially if you're a bit of a novice like me (one prior tat). I think the things you WANT are a fun, welcoming personality and a shop with ultra positive vibes. Royal Artware has got all of these covered in spades!! Zoe is about as good an artist as you're ever going to find. Skilled and professional with a personality that makes you feel right at home. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a real craftsman. read more

Steven J.

2 years ago

She is an amazing artist. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for quality artwork, she's very safe and does an incredible job making sure you're clean and prepared! She'll leave you wanting more. The ONLY tattoo artist I would want to do my tattoos. Not to mention she offers other services as well as merchandise! She's got great people skills and a very friendly attitude! read more

Ali L.

3 years ago

Zoe is amazing! I happened to search through instagram to see her work and I was instantly blown away. Scheduling/booking was a breeze. I gave her the idea I was looking for and when I arrived at my appointment she had a few options already drawn up. We made a few minor tweaks on site and away we went! I couldn't be more happy with my tattoo! Highly recommend checking her out! read more

Pam T.

8 months ago

Zoe is an amazing artist and person. I have gotten multiple tattoos from her and she has pierced my daughters ears. She is amazing. Every time I am in her studio I feel welcome and safe. She is attentive, clean, kind, and I love chatting away with her while she puts beautiful art on me. I always tell people about her and I will definitely be going back to her. read more

Heather H.

2 years ago

Zoë's very professional and her line work is amazing! She's a true artist doing only custom work. The whole vibe in her studio is chill. Very comfortable and welcoming and private. She really puts you at ease and caters to her clients. I have 4 beautiful tattoos by Zoë and will def go back to her for any others I get in the future. read more

Kayla A.

2 years ago

I've gotten multiple tattoos and recently a nose piercing from Zoe and I have nothing but positive things to say. I love not only my services provided but also the atmosphere and how relaxing it is! She's such a kind hearted/genuine person & I look forward to every visit I get with her I HIGHLY recommend going to see Zoe!!! read more

Tess W.

11 months ago

I had such a great experience getting pierced at Royal Artware! Zoe was amazing and professional and made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole thing. She explained everything clearly and answered any questions I had. The vibes in the studio were very fun and welcoming and I will definitely be going back! read more

Meghan H.

9 months ago

Could not have had a better experience with my piercing. Zoë made me feel immediately comfortable and the space was very welcoming. She takes her time to ensure everything is perfect and walks you through the process beforehand so you know what to expect. Definitely will be back for more things in the future read more

Danielle R.

2 years ago

Zoe was absolutely amazing! I went to her to get 2 piercings done and she did a phenomenal job. She informed me of every step and made sure that I was comfortable the entire time. I loved her energy and the environment she creates and would recommend to any of my friends. read more

Tommi C.

2 years ago

I've gotten 2 Tattoos from Zoë and abso love them both! One of the best parts of getting tattooed at Royal Artware is the environment she creates. I've never felt more comfortable and relaxed in a tattoo shop or with a tattoo artist. 1000% would and do reccomend. read more

Brooke L.

2 years ago

Best tattoo i've ever received!! Had to switch up what I was getting last minute and she didn't sweat it one bit. She made sure i was comfortable and gave me breaks throughout the process. I'm from out of state but I will be making the drive back again read more

Jennifer A.

2 years ago

I got my helix pierced and she made me feel less nervous and calm about the whole thing. You can tell that she really cares about her clients and is very detail oriented. I would gladly come back to her studio and get more piercings from her. read more

Ashley M.

2 years ago

Zoe is so awesome! always does an amazing job and is so patient. this was my 6th tattoo by her and I cannot recommend her enough. I've had her do a variety of different artworks and every single one has come out great. highly recommend read more

Isabella J.

2 years ago

Went to see Zoe for a tattoo when she was still an apprentice a few years back and it's still to this day one of my favorite tattoos. Extremely talented and super cool, 13/10 recommend her for all your tattoo needs read more

Diane W.

2 years ago

This was my first tattoo & Zoe made it a wonderful experience! She was easy to contact & schedule with. Zoe's easy going vibe & creativity are amazing. I am grateful for her talent ; ) read more

Shannon B.

1 year ago

Zoe was amazing!! She quickly accommodated our group of 3 and made it the BEST experience we have ever had. I would highly recommend her to anyone. read more