Tattoo studio · 8 resident artists
Storieson skinforever
Custom tattoos by artists who listen first. Fine line to full sleeves, drawn for you and only you, in a calm, spotless studio.
Mark your art for life
Black Lotus started as two artists and a borrowed chair. Ten years on we're eight residents, a private studio and one rule: every piece is drawn from scratch for the person wearing it.
Who we are?An artist for every style
Fine line
Single-needle botanicals, tiny symbols and delicate script. Light on the skin, heals soft, ages beautifully when it's done right.
- Lead artistMara Kell
- Typical session1 – 3 hrs
- Starting at$180
Meet the hands
Dante Roe
Realism · BlackworkBooked till Dec
Mara Kell
Fine line · BotanicalTaking bookingsJules Okafor
Traditional · FlashWalk-ins FriSasha Vey
Blackwork · OrnamentalTaking bookingsFrom idea to ink
Consult
A free 20-minute chat, in person or on video, about your idea, placement and size.
Design
Your artist draws it from scratch. Tweaks are on us until it feels like yours.
Ink
Single-use needles, hospital-grade cleaning, breaks whenever you need them.
Heal
Aftercare kit, a check-in text at day 3 and a free touch-up within 3 months.
Start your piece
Tell us a little about your idea. A $60 deposit holds your consult and goes toward the tattoo.
12 Mercer Lane · Tue – SatGood questions
Honestly, a bit. Most people describe it as a hot scratch. Fleshy spots hurt less than bony ones, and we take breaks whenever you want.
Keep it clean, thin layer of balm, no swimming or sun for two weeks. You'll leave with an aftercare kit and written instructions.
Often, yes. Bring it to a consult and we'll be straight with you about what's possible, sometimes after a few laser sessions.
Fridays from 2pm, flash designs only, first come first served. Everything custom is by consult.
