Studio City Tattoo: Award-Winning Los Angeles Artist Located Just Over the Canyon – Est. 1992
Looking for elite custom ink beyond the crowded boardwalk and coastal tourist traps? Studio City Tattoo is the premier destination for Westside locals and visitors seeking world-class craftsmanship, unmatched hygiene standards, and decades of Los Angeles heritage. Located just a short trip over the canyon on Ventura Boulevard, our world-renowned studio delivers custom fine-line minimalism, bold American traditional, vibrant color work, and museum-grade black-and-grey realism.
Whether you need a full custom sleeve, a clean script design, or a spontaneous walk-in, our veteran artists turn your vision into permanent art
Why Westside Clients Choose Studio City Tattoo
Worth the Short Drive: Master Artists, Zero Compromise Coastal shops often deal with seasonal rush, limited availability, and rushed appointments. Studio City Tattoo provides a relaxed, sterile, and client-focused parlour environment. Our roster includes specialized masters across every tattoo discipline:
Fine-Line & Traditional: Precision, single-needle script, and timeless bold motifs with artists like Anthony Romero. Black & Grey & Color Realism: Complex illustrative realism and portraiture by Jim Down. Illustrative & Pop-Culture Art: Custom, vibrant fandom and character art by Emily Grant and Saul Vargas.Blackwork designs by Joshua Gray and Expert Cover-Ups:by Captn Dave at Lake Arrowhead Tattoo
Customer Reviews
Love this place. I had a great experience working with Josh on my tattoo! I had an idea of what I wanted, but I’m not a visual artist. I gave him a raw sketch, he executed it beautifully and was totally patient and helpful during the process. As it healed, I realized I wanted the color lightened and he did it for me at no additional charge! He’s fabulous! I’m definitely going back to him the next time I want new ink.
Kara Corthron/ Google Review
I have gotten multiple piercings here and it is always a great experience. The studio is clean and the decor is awesome! Steve is the best piercer! He is super nice and takes his time to answer all your questions and makes you feel really comfortable. He is quick and the piercing process is super smooth! I highly recommend you get pierced by him!
Anne Marie Scalzo
Luxury Body Piercing & Fine Gold Jewelry -BVLA,Tawapa & Crucial
Our History
Studio City Tattoo was born from Sunset Strip Tattoo when Rockwood Ric left to open SCT. Rockwood had a large celebrity and rock n roll clientele, with Rockwood’s success he decides to buy a house and shop on the Big Island Hawaii and can be found there tattooing today at Big Island Tattoo. In 1999, Rockwood sold the tattoo shop to Piercer Clay who has taken this shop to new adventures with the pirate-themed version that you see today. Since 2022 Master Body Piercer Steve White has become new owner of the legacy shop. We still have the celebrity clientele but have expanded the shop with not only expert tattooists but equally skilled body piercers working under the banner of Los Angeles Body Piercing. We have one of the largest and finest collection of Body Jewelry in Los Angeles. We carry 18t gold and real diamonds!
Location, Map & Directions
Easy Access From Santa Monica & West LA Skip the coastal gridlock. Take the I-405 N to the US-101 S or take Beverly Glen / Laurel Canyon directly over the hill to our historic studio on Ventura Boulevard.
Shop Address: Studio City Tattoo & Body Piercing, 11032 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Book an appointment today ! 818-769-4049
Hours: 11 pm - Midnight - Open 7 Days a Week. Walk-Ins & Appointments
