Westchester County is an artist’s hub. Throughout the county’s villages, towns, and cities, artwork of all mediums is on display for us to appreciate. One art form and method of self-expression that we can literally take anywhere is tattoos. From American traditional to fine line styles, these Westchester artists can help bring your vision to life. Tap into our local tattoo scene and get to know some of the artists and tattoo parlors around southern Westchester so you’re ready to go the next time you want to get tatted.
Addicted to Ink
29 Court St, White Plains; 914.231.6670
Located in the heart of downtown White Plains, Addicted to Ink has served Westchester County’s tattoo needs since 2007. The shop opened its expanded, luxurious studio after 15 years of operating out of its original location on Westchester Avenue. Addicted to Ink features 11 full-time custom artists who are ready to bring your tattoo idea to fruition. Plus, its waiting room is equipped with arcade games and snack and drink machines to keep you entertained and hydrated during the whole process.
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Big Joes & Sons Tattoo & Body Piercing
193 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains; 914.644.8222
Give it up for Westchester’s oldest tattoo parlor. For more than 54 years, this family-owned and -operated shop has been a mainstay for tattoos in the 914. Big Joe Kaplan opened the original shop just outside of Mount Vernon in 1969, less than a decade after the New York City tattoo ban of 1961. Three of the artists are second- and third-generation tattoo artists who have been tattooing for more than 20 years, specializing in American traditional, cover-ups, Japanese, and black and gray traditional styles. The shop even carries a full line of vegan tattoo inks, available upon request.
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Damn Nice Tattoo and Body Art
736 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale; 914.222.1984
Just outside of White Plains, Damn Nice Tattoo and Body Art is a Scarsdale studio that was opened by New York City native D. Antonio Ramirez. Ramirez is a self-taught artist with 24 years of experience under his belt, and he specializes in scar mask/scar cover-up tattoo applications. After studying the art on the streets and subways of NYC, in institutions like CUNY SA, and the Arts Students League of N.Y., he now uses his talents on tattoo lovers in Westchester County.
Hard Knox Tattoo
1550-F Central Ave, Yonkers; 914.803.0387
This custom tattoo studio has been inking customers in Yonkers since 2002. If you head to the website, you can scope out each artist’s Instagram page to see their work. There are nine artists at Hard Knox Tattoo, and they specialize in a range of styles.
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The Mighty Horseman Tattoo Co.
1550 Central Park Ave, Yonkers
Head downstairs at Hard Knox Tattoo to find The Mighty Horseman Tattoo Co. Lead tattoo artist Chuk Olaf Högnell has been tattooing since 1999. He specializes in Nordic and Celtic style knotwork as well as dot work and black and gray designs.
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