Tattoo Motel is queer tattoo artist collective.

A group of artists working together, under their own management, towards shared aims

influencing local tattoo culture. Sharing ideologies. Collaborating with other artists and breaking away from harmful parts of U.S. tattooing traditions. Creating safe, inclusive environments for artists and clients.

Located on stolen land in so called Athens, Ohio. Nestled in the hills.

• CharlieV they/them

6 years of tattooing experience

specializing in illustrative, sketchy, detailed & realistic styles

Things they would love to work on flora and fauna, architectural, whispy faces

• LastDraft she/her

2 years of tattooing experience

specializing in fine line and sketchbook style tattoos

things she would love to work on: architecture, botany, animals, ironwork, antiques, patterns and abstract line work

Our shop welcomes LGBTQIA+ artists to come guest !

Guest artists are provided

• basic supplies

• solo use of studio

• event collaboration opportunity

Email us at tattoomotel@gmail.com

Please include your:

• Experience

• Portfolio

• Bloodbourne path & first aid certification

• Dates that you would like to guest

507 Richland Ave Suite 104

Athens, Ohio. 45701

Wheelchair Accessible

Free Parking

We work by appointment only,

Walkins are only availble at special tattoo events.

We do not offer piercings, we are a tattoo only shop.

KN95 FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT ( PROVIDED, FREE ) AND CAN ONLY BE REMOVED IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. YOU’RE ABLE TO STEP OUT WHEN NEEDED TO EAT/DRINK/ECT.

We use air purifiers as well.

DO NOT COME IN IF YOU HAVE COVID OR MAY HAVE COVID, OR IF YOU ARE SICK IN GENERAL.

OUR TATTOO ARTISTS WILL ALWAYS RESCHEDULE IF THEY ARE SICK OR WERE exposed to COVID.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE MADE UPON REQUEST.

THE STUDIO IS VERY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. YOU CAN BE TATTOOED IN YOUR WHEELCHAIR IF WANTED/NEEDED.

SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED WITH NOTICE TO GIVE TIME FOR EXTRA CLEANING PROCEDURES.

YOU CAN SELECT MUSIC & VOLUME OR WEAR HEADPHONES.

LIGHTING IS COZY FOR COMFORT. TATTOOING IN NATURAL LIGHT BY WINDOWS.

NO SCENTED PRODUCTS ARE USED. LET US KNOW AHEAD OF TIME IF YOU HAVE ALCOHOL/ OTHER TOPICAL ALLERGIES.

YOU CAN GIVE US A HEADS UP ON ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS YOU MAY NEED WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR TATTOO REQUEST.

FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS BEFORE BOOKING YOU CAN ALWAYS EMAIL US AT TATTOOMOTEL@GMAIL.COM

CAN I BRING GUESTS TO THE APPOINTMENT?

• TOTALLY! IF BRINGING MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE WITH YOU, LET THE ARTIST KNOW.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT??

• CARD, TAP, CASH, VENMO - Ask your artist for their preferred payment type

WE REQUIRE DEPOSITS VIRTUALLY WHEN SETTING AN APPOINTMENT.

ITEM ARE THE PRODUCTS YOU USE VEGAN?

• YES! BRANDS WE USE: SOLID INK, FUSION INK, DYNAMIC INK, GOOD JUDY, STENCIL STUFF, HUSTLE BUTTER, DR.BRONNERS.

  (CERTAIN ALLERGIES CAN LIKELY BE ACCOMODATED IF ASKED WHEN BOOKING.) ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS MAY BE USED BY GUEST ARTISTS.

  DO YOU USE LATEX?

• WE DO NOT, WE ONLY USE LATEX FREE, NITRILE MEDICAL GRADE GLOVES.