3d Tattoo Designers In San Luis Obispo County

Award-winning tattoo and piercing parlour

Please text 805.541.8282 for a piercing appointment. Please include the number of people ( if more than one person) your first and last name, email address, and the piercings you are interested in getting.

For tattoos please fill out our online booking form, please include the image, size, placement.

We are unable to book over the shop phone without having an analog image to go off of.

Vibrant, and unique, our award-winning tattoos will fill your every dream and expectation.

We'll pierce what you want in a sterile and comfortable environment.

Using microblading and other techniques, we create a look that lasts.

Tattoo Art

Traditional Tattoo is a place dedicated to self-expression, where everything is acceptable and there is no ego or attitude. Every client is treated as an equal, and given our full respect and attention.

We combine old-school tattoo ideals with modern equipment and the highest safety standards. Our artists are fully licensed, highly experienced and dedicated. We're here to answer any question you have, big or small.

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Custom Tattoos

Every tattoo that we ink is unique and one-of-a-kind. We'll start with a design or idea, and create a sketch of what you want. When you're happy with it, we're happy with it. There are no shortcuts in our tattoo process and we pay complete attention to every stage and element. Tattoos are our passion, and our profession.

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Our artists & piercers

All of our artists and piercers are experienced professionals with years of experience in the field. They are dedicated to giving you the perfect tattoo.

Matt Southwood

Matt is a professional body piercer with over 15 years experience he also is our resident handpoke tattoo artist.

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Jeana Jane

Jeana Jane Specializing in World Class Blackwork & Geometric Tattooing

Louie Campopiano

Louie Campopiano Specializing in Irreverent Humor and Geometric Tattooing MFA

Niko Raterman

Niko Raterman our Resident Cubist Artist, if its off beat.... he's your man. BFA

Stephanie Cootware

Bhava Das

Bhava Das is a professional tattoo artist, specializing in traditional American Tattoo work.

Shad Perlich

Shad has been inking bodies for more than 24 years. BFA

Michelle Perlich

Michelle Perlich is our resident jewelry maker and special body jewelry order coordinator. MFA MetalSmithing

Russo

Russo Is a recurring guest artist. Specializing in Blackwork & custom hand poke tattooing.

Rocio Del Carmen

Rocio Del Carmen is a recurring guest artist specializing in Blackwork & Geometric Tattooing

Ceka Kitami

Ceka Kitami is a recurring guest artist specializing in Blackwork & Geometric Tattooing

"Bottom line is.. If you want quality, professionalism, and talent Louie is your man!"

Jena B.
"I almost didn't make it to see Jeana, but a cancellation let me in and the desk staff were incredibly sweet."

Michaela K.
I had my tattoo done by Niko. The staff were very professional, the building was clean, and the work is beautiful."

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Lucy B.
"Got a piercing done by Matt, he's super professional and made sure everything went smooth and easy"

Destinee M.
Bhava is such a cool guy and made me feel very comfortable when he was doing the piercing.

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Emily F.
"For a professional, yet relaxed and relatable experience I recommend Traditional before any other shop in the area. I'll never go anywhere else."

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Sara G.

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