Whether you’re dreaming of getting a tattoo of your own, or are just appreciative of stunning local art, these 18 Cleveland-area tattoo shops (and artists) offer up some of the most eye-catching Instagram accounts around.
Black Dahlia Tattoo Gallery
37812 Vine St., Willoughby, 440-391-3299
This Willoughby tattoo shop offers eclectic tattoos from four talented artists. Pictured tattoo by Erica Sky Raab, @skyisstrange
Photo via b_d_t_g/InstagramBlack Metal Tattoo
13500 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, 440-238-1172
This tattoo and piercing shop provides clean and colorful tattoos to suit your taste, whatever it may be. Pictured tattoo by Chad Lenjer, @challenjer
Photo via blackmetaltattooco/InstagramBody Anthology
26751 Brookpark Rd., 440-777-3122
This tattoo and piercing shop offers small and simple tattoos, as well as complex ones. Pictured tattoo by Crystal Harrington, @xecksdeed
Photo via bodyanthology/InstagramTried and True Tattoo
1150 Abbe Rd., Elyria, 440-281-9996
Tried and True proves to be a truly great tattoo shop, offering clean and affordable tattoos.
Photo via triedandtrueohio/InstagramAmerican Ultra Tattoo
11083 Prospect Rd., Strongsville, 440-268-6844
Offering more than just its diverse tattoos, American Ultra Tattoo also gives high quality piercings.
Photo via americanultratattoo/InstagramEclectic Tattoo Company
7054 Avon Belden Rd., North Ridgeville, 440-327-4465
This North Ridgeville tattoo shop is more than eclectic, offering a variety of tattoos and piercings, and even has a mobile tattoo trailer. Pictured tattoo by Jason Shaw, @jasonshawtattoos
Photo via eclectictattooco/InstagramFocused Tattoos
Multiple Locations
With three locations, Focused Tattoos provides custom professional tattoos for everyone. Pictured tattoo by Matt Madda
Photo via focusedtattoos/InstagramForest City Tattoo
17409 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-712-4706
Open seven days a week, Forest City Tattoo recently moved to a bigger space in Lakewood to continue giving beautiful tattoos and accommodate its growing customer base. Pictured tattoo by Kelly King, @kmkingtattoos
Photo via forestcitytattoo/InstagramThe Inkwell Tattoo Company
1941 Mentor Ave., Painsville, 440-357-2837
Three passionate artists at the Inkwell Tattoo Company offer a diverse range of tattoos. Pictured tattoo by Joel Ozinga, @desert_wizard
Photo via inkwell_tattoo_co/InstagramIron Clad Tattoos
6164 Meadowbrook Dr., Mentor, 440-290-7733
Iron Clad Tattoos has six artists with a variety of skill sets ready to tattoo the most simple to the most intricate of artwork. Tattoo by Kaitlin Rose Bryant, @kbryanttattoos
Photo via iron_clad_tattoos/InstagramJake Ross of Everlast Tattoo Co.
7276 Jackson St., Mentor, 440-534-1586
Jake Ross uses his artistic ability to focus on creating realistic and intricate tattoos for clients at Everlast Tattoo Company. Pictured tattoo by Jake Ross.
Photo via jakerosstattoos/InstagramLakewood Electric Tattoo
15200 Madison Ave., 216-801-4885
Creating a comfortable atmosphere for its customers, this tattoo shop just opened last May and offers a wide variety of tattoos. Pictured tattoo by Lauren Vandevier, @ellvee_tattooer
Photo via lakewoodelectrictattoo/Instagram252 Tattoo
Multiple Locations
This shop has two different locations, serving the tattoo needs of both downtown Cleveland and the West side. Pictured tattoo by Danny Little, @dirtydan_tattoos
Photo via 252tat2/InstagramTherapy Ink Tattoo
2286 Kresge Dr., Amherst, 440-984-3099
Therapy Ink can tattoo anything from animals to sail boats and uses a wide range of both color and black ink.
Photo via therapyinktattoo/Instagram252 Tattoo
2070 W. 25 St., 216-664-5658
Often voted the best tattoo shop in Scene’s Best Of contest, Voodoo Monkey’s professionalism and expertise allow them to create an array of outstanding tattoos. Pictured tattoo done by @dave.stalter
Photo via voodoomonkeycle/Instagram
