The Painted Lady Tattoos

Jay is a true artist. He spends time in my case creating wonderfully detailed Japanese images. I…read morehighly recommend him for impressively designed tattoos.

I got a tattoo by Shawn today and I am very thrilled. The sizing, placement, and execution were…read moreperfect. I cannot see a single non-perfect line. He also did a very tiny and therefore difficult touch up on an existing tattoo that made the tattoo 100% better. I highly recommend this shop and can highly recommend Shawn accordingly.

Jay at work on my arm.

Mask behind the thigh. Will get around the mask done at a later time.

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Tattoo by Tracy Martino

Istari Studios

4.9(28 reviews)

4.4 mi

I chose Istari on the suggestion of a friend. Jonathan did a great job of making my family feel…read morecomfortable as we prepared to get inked together. I was so worried as a first timer. His work was impeccable and he has a nice touch. I was comfortable as he worked on my tattoo. The dragonfly he created was far more artistic than the example we provided him. We did ask him to give it a feminine flair, which he did and then some! My family members and I are delighted with his work. Additionally, we were impressed with how clean the shop is and well kept at that. It was comfortable and the music kept my mind off of being tattooed. The location is convenient in the heart of downtown.

The best shop I've been to in my life!! Angelica is the best tattoo artist in the world I swear…read more Not only is she a talented and amazing tattoo artist, but she's the kindest soul I've met since moving to Tucson. Jim is really funny and sweet as well, and very talented. Roman is also very helpful and nice to talk to while I'm waiting. Overall I love all of them, but obviously Angelica is my fav. The atmosphere is really soothing as well and the interior design is super clean. Everything is done very sanitarily and they'll make sure you leave satisfied with your tattoo for sure. I love everyone at the shop w my whole heart !!

Jim Quinn II

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Roman Casillas

Enchanted Dragon

4.3(144 reviews)

0.6 mi•Midtown

Amazing experience at Enchanted Dragon Tattoo in Tucson! Grimm was our artist and he went above and…read morebeyond. He not only tattooed me but also my daughter, and the entire experience was truly next level. Grimm was extremely professional, creative, friendly, and supportive throughout the whole process. He took the time to listen to our ideas, helped refine the designs, and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. His attention to detail and artistic talent really show in the final work. One thing I really appreciated is how skilled he is at working with dark skin tones. It's great to find an artist who truly understands how to make designs stand out and look amazing on darker skin. That level of knowledge and care makes a huge difference. Both of our tattoos came out even better than we imagined. If you're looking for an artist who genuinely cares about his clients and takes pride in his craft, I highly recommend Grimm at Enchanted Dragon Tattoo.

I love enchanted dragon! My girls and I come here all the time for piercings and now we're getting…read moretattoos. It's a very friendly and clean place. They're all very professional and we're very happy to be a regular customer of the studio. I highly recommend Abstract for piercings!

Helix piercing

Eye Brow Piercingggsss!!!

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Eyebrow piercingg

Tattoo Artistry

4.8(22 reviews)

3.3 mi

My son and I got matching tattoos at Tattoo Artistry yesterday…read more We are extremely happy with our end results! Marcus did a fabulous job! He is professional, thorough, friendly, and caring. I can't say enough good things about this shop and Marcus. He even fixed an old tattoo that I got 26 years ago. I was told in a tattoo parlor in Florida that it was not fixable. The shop is new, clean and modern. I highly recommend it, if you are looking to get a tattoo. We will be return customers.

I got my first tattoo here with Carly and I honestly wish I could give more stars. It was super…read moreeasy to get in contact with her and she was so sweet and excited to work on my tattoo. I was insanely nervous but she talked me through the whole process step by step and made sure I was ok which calmed me down immediately. Carly even had me laughing while getting tattooed!! Super safe and comforting experience I look forward to working with her in the future!

Tattoo of my dad's favorite scripture in his handwriting.

By David!

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By David!

Stained Purity

5.0(27 reviews)

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I've been getting tattoos here since August 2025. Since then I've pretty much been once a month! It…read morehad been about 20 years since my last tattoo and Galadriel really made the entire process so great. She's custom designed 3 pieces for me now, the most recent being a a large multi session piece on my arm that was a rework of an old tattoo that was busted. Now we're planning the other arm! She also did a basketball for me and it's perfectly circular!!!!!Galadriel is a great artist and I admire her creativity and ability to work with what you want. The shop is a cool place to be. It's clean and decorated well. (The bathroom is so cute.) While maintaining professionalism and a high level of knowledge the camaraderie between artists is evident and the shop owner Ken is a cool dude. It really seems like everyone works hard and likes to tat! I am so glad I found this place! Also, shout out again to Galadriel who besides being ridiculously talented is also one of my favorite people ever! Keep serving up awesome y'all!

I was very, very happy with my little tattoo. I got exactly what I wanted. everyone there was very…read morenice and I had a great experience.

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Galadriel working on an ankle piece

Spark Project Collective

4.3(69 reviews)

0.8 mi•Poets Square

Got septum pierced and some flash tattoos. All employees were great and professional. Nice gift…read moreshop and I great cause. LOVE!!

I was gifted with a massage from Mystical Massage and Healing! Maggie,the Licensed Massage…read moreTherapist, was amazing. I walked in sore and full of pain, when I left I was smiling. Who knew this service was at Sparks. Now everyone has to know. Maggie, with over 5 years of experience, knows what she is doing. The private room is clean, music was soothing and the massage.... Wow.

Waiting area, loved that Impractical Jokers was on

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Broken Clover Tattoo

4.5(65 reviews)

4.0 mi•Iron Horse

My favorite tattoo shop in Tucson! I love the artwork and the vibe is outstanding. I've been a…read morecustomer for several years. I always look forward to going back for more tattoos and piercings as well.

Shout out to Leo for helping me get two matching studs after I lost one. He was very kind and…read moreinformative!

A beautiful tattoo by Jasmine at Broken Clover ,memorializing the passing of my dog Tucker

18k gold cypress marquis and garnet by Anatometal

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Daith jewelry by Leroi, piercing by Shawna.

Charlene Melissa

5.0(17 reviews)

2.6 mi•Blenman-Elm

Char is the friendliest person around! She has a great eye for detail and is all around fun! Her…read morespace was clean, decorated beautifully and safe for small children who are fully-supervised (a second person while the other receives services). We are absolutely in love with our tattoos! Char is a great communicator and always willing to answer any questions and makes your feel welcome and heard. 10/10, highly recommend for any and all services she provides!

Char is the best!! I've had her do everything from my makeup, tattoos, and waxing!! She is always…read moreso sweet!

Outside Char's shop

Char tattooing

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Char tattooing

Sacred Art Tattoo Studio

3.9(132 reviews)

4.3 mi•Pie Allen

Louis here was really great and made my wife and I feel very welcome! He was also very informative…read moreand did an amazing and thorough job with the placement of my two nostril piercings. He also helped me with sizing new jewelry for an old piercing and put a lot of thought into that too. He was really considerate in helping my wife decide on what to do for the piercing they wanted, and their two dermal piercings turned out great as well. The environment was also very clean and the space felt intimate, which I personally prefer over some busier piercing shops that see more clients at any given time. I really felt well taken care of! Highly recommend it here!

It was a spur of the moment decision to get this tattoo. I know it is simple, but it was achieved…read morewith no pain and very well done by jibo.

Moon phases with clouds and sky started

My earing was scrsthing the inside of my Tragus and infection was happening supe fast!!!

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Grape Ape Tattoo

4.5(15 reviews)

4.3 mi•West University

My friends and walked in to get matching tattoos, and ended up having an amazing experience. The…read morevibes were great and all the artists were welcoming. This was my first tattoo and I will for sure be back for more!!!! Tyler was my artist and he made me feel comfortable and I love the finished product.

Walked right in greeted to Emily. She said yeah you're good to go. Let's do it right now. I loved…read moreit. Took about an hour very sanitized. Great job will return for my tiger close by downtown.

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Christopher P.

16 years ago

If you want an original piece of artwork, the award winning ARTISTS at Inkaholics Anonymous are the guys you want to go to. With a team of professionals you can never go wrong! the artists at Inkaholics will welcome and work with you and your ideas as a friend and not just another customer, giving the shop a really relaxed and chill environment. The shop is large and organized with open spaces, which helps to calm your nerves and anxiety before a tattoo or piercing. To me the atmosphere in any tattoo & piercing shop is a game changer.. who wants to walk into a small cluttered shop with a ton of artists who have to take turns playing a game of tattoo twister to get you in and out to free up space for another customer? This shop is definitely one of the cleanest I've seen through-out town, at IA the team will never sacrifice cleanliness for speed or convenience; cleanliness is huge when it comes to body art & modification. Not only is the shop itself clean but the artists also always use sterile equipment; they will set up their station and equipment in front of you so you can see everything is sterile and clean. At Inkahilics, the team of artists will take their time in your tattoo, they will give you their full attention while you are working with them. They will take a simple idea from your mind or design from paper and turn it into an original masterpiece. They take pride in their work and art, and make sure each of their guests are 100% satisfied with the piece even before starting the tattoo. The wonders these people can do will blow your mind; the works of art these people produce rival those of famous artists. If you don't believe me... then put them to the test. Whether you're going to Big Jon, Brandon, Jinx, or Jessa you will not be disappointed, and if you cant choose between em, take a trip into the shop, take a look at their portfolios, and talk to em, they can always lead you in the right direction. They each specialize in their own styles but are still masters of all of them. I've been a client of Jinx's for years, and always will be, every time i come to him with a new idea, he makes it just that much better, I've never been disappointed! And i love showing off his art for the world to see. Ive seen a lot of good artists, but the Team at Inkaholics Anonymous are definitely the best in town. If you're indecisive, make it easy on yourself and take my word for it. These guys get 5 of 5 stars; For; their artistic abilities, their professionalism, their attitudes, cleanliness of the shop and tools, and, the love and pride of they put into each and every piece of unique/original artwork they tattoo. read more

Dominique M.

8 years ago

I loved my experience at Painted Lady. I knew what I wanted when I came in, but was unsure of the sizing and font. Kyle listened to a idea of what I was envisioning and was able to come up with an assortment of fonts and sizes, and in a matter of no time he found exactly what I looking for. Luckily, he had the same concept I was wanting on me so he gave me some advice based on his own experience with his tattoo which was helpful. He was also very friendly, helpful and listened to me as well as made sure I was comfortable. When all was said and done, the end product turned out great. This was my first time at this shop but not my first tattoo, and this was by far the best experience I've had compared to all of the other places I've been to in the past. As long as I am in Tucson, I will be coming back to Painted Lady and seeing Kyle again. read more

Lindsay B.

13 years ago

After researching many places in Tucson I decided to bring my 5 year old daughter here to get her ears pierced. Our experience can be summed up by saying it was ultra clean, quiet, calm and very little girl friendly. I was worried about going to a tattoo parlor and it being noisy, dark and intimidating for a little girl. This place was none of that. Jamie was so good with the kids (he pulled up a "little sister" chair for my other daughter to sit right next to her big sister). He pulled My Little Ponies up on his iPad for the girls to watch. He was clearly very gentle, my daughter didn't even flinch when he did her ears. He spoke directly to my daughter in a way she would understand. No tears, big smiles! We won't go anywhere else if our other girls want their ears pierced. read more

Erinn K.

12 years ago

This is by far the best shop in Tucson! Every artist is extremely talented and diverse in their work. It's not your typical tattoo shop, you're greeted with a smile and people who are willing to assist you. Sheryl (my personal favorite) does all of my custom work, but there is not an artist in that shop I wouldn't let tattoo me. Jamie does all of my piercings and I have had the best experience with all of his work. They are always willing to help if you have questions or concerns about anything you have done. Seriously hands down this is the only place I will go or send anyone I know or meet, best shop and best people! So go check them out, you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Millie D.

7 years ago

I'm in love with my tattoo! Colton was amazing, this was my second tattoo but by far much larger than my first and it was on my ribs under my boob (a very sensitive spot). I sent him a few reference photos that I liked and he drew up the perfect piece for me. His artwork is so so gorgeous. Colton has such a light touch, he has such a peaceful and calming energy and made me feel so comfortable, and made sure I was feeling good throughout the 4 and a half hour tattoo with one little break. I healed up amazingly, the typical pealing and richness within a few weeks It was completely healed. I'm so thankful for being able to get tattoo by someone so talented and amazing. read more

Nik R.

9 years ago

When I told Sheryl my idea for a tattoo I had been wanting to get, she drew what she thought I wanted and sent it to me for approval. It was more beautiful than I even imagined! And when it came time for placement, I had her move the stencil about 3 times before I decided exactly where I wanted it. I apologized for being such a pain in the butt, but she assured me I wasn't, that this was going to be on my body forever and I needed to be happy. Now that's what I call customer service! (And a fantastic tattoo to boot!) The staff is so friendly and professional, I felt as ease from the moment I walked in the door. A++ read more

Dana D.

16 years ago

Inkaholics Anonymous has a super relaxing and friendly atmosphere all around. As this was my first tattoo, ever, so I was naturally nervous, but the second i saw the design Jinx had drawn up for me I was completely overwhelmed with excitement. Jinx did an entirely superb job and the finished product looks absolutely gorgeous. I plan on getting more tattoos done in the future and I can honestly say that I will never let anyone BUT the fabulous Johnny Jinx touch me with a needle and ink. Seriously, if you plan on getting a tattoo, head on over to Inkaholics Anonymous and ask for Jinx. read more

Maggie T.

11 years ago

I gave the Painted Lady 5 starts for a couple of reasons: first, Jamie (piercer) did an amazing job with my septum. I had had problems getting it done at another shop but he swooped right in and got it done, practically pain free. It's healed perfectly and I have had no problems whatsoever. Second, I just received a voicemail from the shop checking up on me and my new septum piercing. What a great way to operate a business, super friendly, very customer oriented, and they call to check on how their service is doing! All great things if you ask me, I will be a repeat customer. read more

Scott S.

13 years ago

I went here last night for the 3 or 4 time. Wonderful as always. Took two of my friends for their first tattoos and one other for her second. Had a great time. Sheryl did both of the first timers and did a fantastic job and Elizabeth did my 6th tattoo and my friends 2nd. She is amazing. Good attitude, very insightful, and a phenomenal artist. Both of my other friends loved Sheryl and had very positive thing to say about her. Parlor is very clean and has wonderful staff all around. Can't wait for my next visit to these guys. LOVE this shop. read more

Justin S.

16 years ago

Went in to IA a couple of months ago and talked to Jinx about getting my leg tat fixed up and he said he had some ideas for it. When I came back last week to actually get it done, he took the time to draw out what he was thinking on my leg and talk it out with me. The whole thing took about 4 hours, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I will recommend these guys, and Jinx in particular, to anyone who asks! In addition, they are a very cool bunch at the shop and don't mind you just hanging out when you are in the area. read more

Lexi H.

16 years ago

Absolutely love this place! I have gotten about half my tattoos here, and will be finishing my chest piece here as soon as I get back from my vacation. My artist (Big Jon) is the absolute best. Funny, professional, clean, and knows what he is doing. I have no problems working with him ever, and will be back in the future... On top of that an artist, Jynx, transferred here from another shop. His work is amazing, and I will be seeing him in the future as well (He gave me my first tattoo.) All-in-all, this place is bomb. read more

Catherine P.

8 years ago

Popped in today and was greeted by Kev who was very helpful, friendly and professional. He took my artwork and created EXACTLY what I wanted. It was a small and simple piece but he treated it as just as important as a bigger client which I really appreciated. He put me right at ease and it was clear he was willing to stand behind everything he did. I'm very happy with the final product, the cost and the cleanliness of this studio. Great place for work...I'd highly recommend!! read more

Omar M.

16 years ago

Inkaholics is by far my favorite tattoo shop. I been to a few in Tucson and they don't come close to IA standards. The place has a great vibe to it, everyone is so friendly and caring they make you feel right at home. The tattoo work that Jinx does is top notch and he makes you forget about the pain while getting worked on. I highly recommend Inkaholics to anyone and that they should stop by before going anywhere else! I will be back again and again and again. read more

Rachael Z.

287

7 years ago

I went to see Kyle at The Painted Lady about a month ago and Kyle was nothing but nice and could hold a conversation. The lines came out really smooth and he is super informative about any and all tattoo questions you might have. My sister- in- law went to Kyle as well and got 3 tattoos done and they all look super clean! He is prepared to do touch ups free of charge and if you are looking to get a nice, clean tattoo, I highly recommend Kyle! read more

Marla H.

13 years ago

professional, clean, laid back, friendly, artistic, accommodating...just a few adjectives to describe this awesome tattoo shop. Brandon is a true visionary artist, took my picture and transformed it into a breathtaking piece of art on my arm. He is easy to work with, follows through, communicates his ideas and has a chilled disposition. A true talent!!!!! Don't bother to go anywhere else, Inkaholics Anonymous is the place to go *PEACE* read more

Lauren Elise E.

10 years ago

Sheryl has done my parents' tattoos and has done two of my tattoos. I recently got a beautiful floral piece on my arm done by her. She is and always has been a talented artist who cares about her work. The shop is beautiful and uniquely decorated with each artist's own work. The other artists and shop workers are pleasant and kind. My experiences at the Painted Lady have never been less than great. Highly recommend! read more

Patrick O.

13 years ago

Let me start off by saying inkaholics Anonymous is HANDS down the best spot in town for tattoos! I have had alot of preveuas work done elsewere! There is no comparison to the REALISM behind the ART work BRANDON preforms! i brought him a portrait of my son and he KILLED it! There staff and other artists are all great easy going inviting people! thanks for the great expereance see you guys/girls in a few weeks!!!! read more

Richea O.

10 years ago

Had a memorial tattoo, in honor of my dad, done by Sheryl and absolutely loved my experience! The shop was super clean which is critical in this line of work and Sheryl was fantastic to work with. She made sure she understood what I wanted and made it happen. Pricing was very reasonable as well. I would recommend Sheryl and The Painted Lady to anyone considering getting a tattoo. read more

Max K.

111

12 years ago

I came here for my first tattoo and was beyond impressed. The staff was incredibly friendly and my artist, Elizabeth, was hilarious. She made me feel so comfortable and made the entire experience as painless and easy as she could. I couldn't have picked a better shop for my first tattoo, and although I live two hours away, I'd make the drive if I ever wanted another. read more

Carol G.

7 years ago

I had never had a tattoo before but wanted a butterfly on my leg. The shop looked clean and put me at ease. Sheryl Lake looked at the ideas I brought in and did a gorgeous one for me that looks almost alive. It didn't hurt as much as I expected, either. Sheryl was very easy to work with, and SO artistic. I'd definitely recommend her, and the shop. read more

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