Discover the Top Tattoo Artists in Maine!
Tattoos date back over 12,000 years, but Maine’s tattoo history goes back to 1925 with Peter D. Jongeleen’s “Electrical Tattooing” shop in Portland. Once popular with outlaws and sailors, today, about one in five people have at least one tattoo. Maine has over 200 licensed tattoo parlors scattered across the state, so you have your choice of artists. Here are the best in the state!
Tsunami Tattoo, Portland, ME
Home to arguably one of the best tattoo artists in the state, Phuc Tran, Tsunami Tattoo was born in 2003 when Tran and his wife moved from New York City in search of “The Way Life Should Be.” With decades of experience, Tsunami Tattoo pledges to provide each client with the best tattooing that they can perform with a great customer experience.
Diversified Ink, Bangor, ME
When your logo features Paul Bunyan, then you know you’ve got a pretty awesome place! Diversified Ink in Bangor is home to seven incredibly talented tattoo artists. Owned by Ed Sheffer, Diversified Ink also displays local art in the studio and occasionally hosts drawing classes open to the public.
BB’s Tattoo Co., Newport, ME
Open six days a week, BB’s Tattoo Co. in Newport has over 15 years of experience and has won multiple awards over the years. With a professional and clean environment, you can expect only the best designs and customer service from these guys.
Siren Song Tattoo, Rockland, ME
Opened in 2010 by Alison and Justin Wheeler, Siren Song Tattoo is one of the best tattoo parlors in Midcoast Maine. Both Justin and Alison are talented artists and are more than happy to create the perfect tattoo designed based on your ideas.
Venom Ink Tattoo, Sanford, ME
Located in Sanford, Venom Ink Tattoo is a full-service tattoo and body piercing studio. Owned and operated by Chad and Kelly, Venom Ink has four additional talented tattoo artists in house. With decades of experience across the team, you know you’ll get an incredible custom tattoo here.