Phoenix might be right in the middle of the vast Arizona desert, but it is a city full of youth and culture. It is a fairly modern city with a largely millennial attitude due to the assortment of local universities and its proximity to other major cities out west. Many artists flock to the desert for its alluring scenery, warm weather, cultural history, and gritty appeal. For that very reason, Phoenix has some of the country’s best tattoo artists, all concentrated within its moderately sized city limits. Here are some of the best Phoenix tattoo shops to hit up next time you are looking to escape the cold weather.
High Noon Tattoo
High Noon Tattoo is a high quality studio located in Central Phoenix that is owner-operated. The shop maintains an old western decor and welcomes some of the world’s best artists. Due to the high demand of each artist, the shop is likely to have a wait time of varying lengths, but the anticipation is well worth it. Artists such as Mikey Sarratt specialize in traditional style tattooing while others such as Sophia Valverde take on more difficult and highly detailed pieces like black and grey portraits of Beetlejuice, Marilyn Monroe, and Albert Einstein.
27 Tattoo Studio
27 Tattoo Studio is a shop located in Downtown Phoenix and takes pride in a clean environment with safe and professional equipment. They focus on custom tattoos and are typically open Wednesday through Sunday. Due to the nature of custom ink, many of the shop’s artists work by appointment only, in which case it is best to call in or stop by for a consultation prior to attempting to get a tattoo. Artists such as Anthony T. are strong in areas like black and grey, while Blake Chambers favors tattoos that are vivid and inspired by popular culture.
Divinity Tattoo
Divinity Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Phoenix located on Cactus Road. The artists claim to handle any style and request that is thrown their way and they do it gracefully. The shop opened in 2002 and has since best one of the city’s most trusted places to get new ink. There is a high demand for work from Divinity Tattoo, so it is encouraged that clients call in to book an appointment in advance in the case that an artist is traveling. Some of the most popular artists at Divinity Tattoo include Paolo Acuna, Dub Weir, Dan Mattingly, Nathan Zerbach, Nicole Laabs, and many more.
