Find Your Perfect Tattoo Artist in Tacoma, WA | Cygni Tattoo Studio
Artist Availability & Booking Information
Some of our artists may have their books closed, meaning they are not currently accepting new appointments. This will be clearly indicated on the booking page. Due to high demand, please understand that it may take time for our artists to respond to inquiries.
When an artist’s books are closed, they may not be notified of incoming requests and could take longer to respond. We will update their availability on the booking page, and you can also sign up for email notifications to be informed when their books reopen.
While our artists will do their best to reply as quickly as possible once their books are open, please note that they may still be very busy and responses may take several days or even longer.
Get to know our skilled tattoo artists!
Artists
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Gretchen Gambill
Founder & Tattoo Artist
Gretchen is passionate about empowering her clients to make self-affirming decisions and to connect with their bodies through tattooing. She works in a thorough, intentional process to create tattoos for all bodies. She loves the PNW landscapes, painting, cooking, and doing yoga. On days away from the studio, she loves to get out in nature with her husband, Kenny, and their two dogs, Olive and Poppy. Originally from Kansas City, MO, she began tattooing in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2019 but now loves to call the PNW home. The interconnectedness of nature inspires her art. Using imagery from nature and the occult, she creates surreal relationships in her work.
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Lin Doyle
Tattoo Artist
Lin is an illustrator and tattoo artist who specializes in illustrative tattoos with storybook vibes and character-based illustrations with a narrative bent. A PNW transplant, Lin moved from Northwest Arkansas in 2023, and now lives in Tacoma with her wife and four fur babies.
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Melanie Meszko
Tattoo Artist
A tattoo artist with a focus on colorful and illustrative tattoos ranging from intricate florals to the goofy surreal. She is always up for a challenge to take any idea and make it into a tattoo that fits the client's unique vision. Melanie is a PNW transplant from the South, she now enjoys living in the forest with her husband, two dogs and reptiles.
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Rachel Cook
Tattoo Artist
Rachel Cook is a compassionate tattoo artist specializing in illustrative designs rooted in the natural world. With a BFA in painting and drawing, she has been creating art throughout her life. Rachel's work is driven by a desire to reframe experiences, transform body perspectives and self-image through adornments, and use organic flow to accentuate the body's natural form.
Beyond her artistic pursuits, Rachel is an avid outdoorswoman, spending countless hours hiking with her dog Roxie, adding birds to her Merlin app list, and befriending strangers in unlikely places. Her love for all things derived from the natural world is reflected in her tattoo designs, which often feature native plants, animals, and seasonal wildflowers, which she will tell you all about if you request them.
With a focus on contrasting line work and stippled shading, Rachel creates visually striking tattoos that are both aesthetically pleasing and meaningful. Her work is a testament to her passion for art, nature, and the transformative power of tattoos.
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Sam Bradley
Tattoo Artist
Sam specializes in illustrative black and grey tattoos - focusing primarily on designs of plants and animals. She loves to create designs that capture the essence of the natural world, while also incorporating more surreal and whimsical elements. Insects and fish are her favorite, and she loves to pull inspiration from the many bugs in her collection. Aside from tattooing - Sam loves the Tacoma music scene, travelling to new places, and sci-fi movies.
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Emma Rose
Tattoo Artist
Born and raised in Colorado, then moving to Washington in 2022, Emma takes her art to an eye-catching level. She specializes in black and grey fineline with a special interest in flora and fauna inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She began her journey of tattooing in 2020 with her love for art morphing from childhood doodles into eye-catching pieces. Emma takes pride in her work and enjoys collaborating with her clients on just the right placement and pieces that will complement the canvas.
When she isn't diligently doodling and playing with ink, you can find her exploring the outdoors with her fiancé and their treasured Aussie, Blu.
Her preferred method of booking is by email
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Kat Wong
Tattoo Artist
Kat Wong (b. January 17, 1992) is a tattoo artist, designer, and cartoonist born and raised in the PNW. Deeply inspired by American Traditional, she gained prominence by being friend to all animals besides frogs and for her playful tattoo work of characters that dance around her head all day. She continues to create art while maintaining her tattoo practice and plays video games on her Nintendo Switch (2017–present).
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Marcus Solomon
Tattoo Artist
Marcus is a Tattoo Artist and Illustrator specializing in Japanese art, he also enjoys tattooing cool lady faces and comic book characters, as well as blackletter and script lettering! He works in Black & Grey or Traditional Color. A PNW transplant moving from Alaska in 2018.
His preferred method of booking is by email
but also happy to take walk-ins via DM using the link below
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Kenny Tanner
Apprentice
Kenny’s approach to tattooing is rooted in exploration. Steering clear of labels and limitations, he draws inspiration from a wide range of interests and influences. With a background in math and science, Kenny is passionate about growth and expanding his understanding. He eagerly takes on challenging projects that offer opportunities for development and learning.
His work reflects a quiet appreciation for the wonders of life and enjoys the celebratory energy that comes from decorating one’s body.
FAQs
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Saniderm: leave saniderm on your tattoo for 4-5 days. When removing the saniderm, it helps to do it under warm water. Don’t peel up, instead pull out and away from your skin. If you notice a reaction to saniderm or it starts to fall off, remove it immediately.
Once the wrap is removed, clean your tattoo with antibacterial soap. Wash your tattoo twice a day and more frequently if it comes in contact with anything that may carry bacteria.
Air dry or lightly dab your tattoo with a paper towel. Do not use cloth towels to dry your tattoo.
Use a thin layer of unscented lotion on your tattoo when needed. Do not oversaturate your tattoo with lotion. This will cause the ink to fall out.
Do not itch or pick at your tattoo when it’s healing.
Don’t expose your tattoo to direct sunlight. Wear breathable clothing that covers your tattoo when you’re in the sun for 3-4 weeks. Once your tattoo is healed, wear sunscreen.
No soaking in water until your tattoo is healed. Showers are okay. You can shower in saniderm.
If you notice your tattoo is not healing as expected, please contact your artist. If you notice any signs of infection, please contact your doctor. If you have any questions at all feel free to send a message!
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Each artist prices and schedules their own work.
Contact them directly, using their preferred method, through the "Book Here" button under their name above.
When artists are busy it may take them some time to reply. And they will usually publicly state whether their books are open or closed on social media accounts etc. If their books are closed it may be worth contacting another artist if you don't wish to wait.
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We do!
While most artists operate as appointment only, we do our best to always have an artist ready to take walk ins.
Even if not an artist will often be able to book you in on short notice.
DM on Instagram, call or text us on (913) 439 8125, for more info
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You can expect a warm and welcoming shop! You’ll first check in, stencil your tattoo, and get tattooed. Sometimes, tattoos can be uncomfortable and take longer than expected. We encourage breaks when needed. It is always possible to pause and continue in a different session. Bring snacks, water, and comfortable clothing. As a shop, we want to accommodate everyone’s needs to the best of our ability. Please let your artist know if we can do anything to make you more comfortable.
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Yes, tattoos hurt. :( We work with Bactine once the outlines are in. To best help the pain: drink a lot of water, sleep, and eat filling/nutrient-rich foods the week before your tattoo. Avoid alcohol the week before your tattoo. Let your artist know if you need to take breaks to stretch and/or eat snacks during your tattoo.
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18+! No minors are allowed in the shop.
Bring an ID
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Get a good night's sleep.
Eat a hearty meal.
Drink enough water
Do not take any intoxicants before an appointment.
Ask your artist if you have any other questions!
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Each artist takes their own payments.
Best to check this before an appointment with your artist if you are unsure.
We do not have a card reader at the shop.
