Horitian, the owner of Horitian Tattoo, has been in the tattoo industry for over 14 years. He graduated from an art college in China and has participated in numerous tattoo conventions, winning numerous awards. He has also tattooed for famous rappers and has been featured in magazines and publications. He specializes in a variety of styles, including Japanese, Chinese, color, and black and gray tattoos.
Shao is a professional tattoo artist with over 8 years of experience. He graduated from an art college in China and specializes in black and gray, color, dotwork, and watercolor tattoos. His work is highly detailed and aesthetically pleasing.
Hao is a professional tattoo artist with over 16 years of experience. He specializes in Japanese and Chinese tattoos, black and gray, and color. His work is highly aesthetic.
Kasumi, 7 years of professional experience, specializes in black work, black & gray, and neotraditional styles.
Tang is a New York-based tattoo artist with over ten years of experience. He specializes in Japanese and Chinese-style tattoos, but is also capable of creating a variety of other styles.
Tim is a professional tattoo artist with over three years of experience. He specializes in small to medium-sized tattoos and Japanese-style tattoos. He is friendly and takes his work seriously. He is also very particular about the quality of his work and is always striving to improve his skills. He respects his clients' wishes and is always willing to discuss his professional opinions. He has participated in several tattoo conventions.
Owen is a professional tattoo artist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in Japanese-style tattoos, as well as color, black and gray, and dotwork tattoos.
Minh Do specializes in Asian traditional, black & grey realism and floral. A U.S Marine veterans, originally from Vietnam, Minh became a tattoo artist since 2016. His work indulges in subjects from books, vintage Asian paintings, flowers and comic book scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve selected your preferred artist(s), you can either stop by the shop, call us, or send a detailed email with a description of the design, some photo reference, and your preferred dates to schedule. This will enable us to process your request quickly and efficiently. We schedule appointments a maximum of three months in advance.
You must be at least 18 years of age. It is against New York State law (Section 260.21) to tattoo a minor, even with parental consent. In accordance with this law we have a strict No Minors policy. Not only must you be 18, you have to prove it with a valid State or Federal Photo ID. No exceptions.
It depends on the artist, but all tattoos start at $50. Final price is dependent on size, detail of the design, location on the body where it will be placed, and finally which artist you’ve chosen. Some artists have a minimum billing, which varies.
The best way to get an accurate price range is by booking a (free!) consultation with the artist—if not in person, then through a brief detailed email. In order for us to quote your idea, we need to consider the subject, size, placement on the body, detail, etc. You are also welcome to come into the shop and talk to one of our managers or artists, if they’re available. We’re always more than happy to help get you the information you need.
Generally our resident artists book a few months in advance. The term “walk-in” means you don’t need an appointment. They will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis with cancellation availability permitting. We will always do our best to accommodate your request.
Yes! But in the best possible way. Your brain releases endorphins when you go through pain and your body loves endorphins, so yes, it hurts, but you’ll kinda like it.
It takes two weeks to “heal,” but it takes months for the skin to fully regenerate.
Every shop has their own recommended care methods. You will be given an instruction card after you’ve been tattooed.
We accept cash or credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express). No checks.
Yes. A 25% deposit is required to make an appointment. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable and will be applied to the final price of your tattoo.
We recommend that you eat well before you come in, and remember to stay hydrated. If you start to feel woozy, have a soda. Sugar is your friend in this situation. Walking around NYC all day in the summer, without drinking any water and then coming to get tattooed on an empty stomach is a sure recipe for passing out. It’s best not to party the night before because alcohol can increase bleeding for up to 24 hours. Blood also dilutes our pigments, affecting both the appearance of your tattoo as well as the healing process. Remember to stay calm and cool, you’re in good hands. There’s nothing to stress over—it’s just a tattoo!