Shade Tattoo Studio

I just got a big tattoo by Alissa & I couldn’t be happier! The whole experience was great - she did a really good job working w/ me to place the tattoo to fit my body well, & she was really good at communicating. I’m really excited to go back to get my tattoo finished up, definitely recommend!

Just got tattooed by Alissa yesterday and I cannot say enough good things about my whole experience! Initially, I sent her multiple pictures for inspiration and she ran with it and drew something one-of-a-kind for me. It was even better then I could have imagined! I even made a tiny suggestion to add some more greenery and she came back with exactly what I had pictured in my head. Once there, I immediately noticed how clean her space was. I felt completely comfortable. I wore a mask the entire time as did she. Alissa is somewhat of a perfectionist, which I can definitely appreciate when I am getting something permanent. She took her time getting the placement just right. This being my first tattoo I was a teensy bit nervous. Alissa made me feel so comfortable and kept the conversation going (I talk ALOT when I’m nervous). Thank you so much Alissa! I cannot wait to get tattooed by you again! I’ve already referred multiple people who have complimented your work.

Alissa has done 3 tattoos on myself and 2 on my husband! Her work is amazing, she’s very professional and knowledgeable, her space is quiet and relaxing, and she’s just a all around nice person! Highly and always recommend! Here’s my newest addition!

I'm so happy I found Alissa! I was extremely happy with my tattoo and the entire experience. Her studio is private, which made me so much more comfortable. She is an awesome artist and I have received SO many compliments on my tattoo.

Shade was the first place for me to get a tattoo and I know where to recommend people when they ask me where to get one! The whole process was simple and I love going back in every time for a session to hangout!! Alissa is Super cool, laid back and REAL. That is all shown by her talent and her work shows it!! I'll definitely be back for some more ink in the future!! Very clean, great studio and good pricing as well.

Alissa is so talented, creative and intelligent. She’s done two of my tattoos and will be doing my next one also. They have been exactly what I’ve wanted and beautiful. Such a great artist

I waited more than 10 years to get this piece done and Alyssa was absolutely perfect. With her intense curiosity in anatomy, I felt comfortable with her immediately. She was professional, her shop is immaculate, music on point, atmosphere is super chill, and her attention to detail is remarkable. I will continue this leg piece with multiple fossils and look forward to more time at Shade. I cannot recommend Alyssa and Shade enough. 10/10

Fossil is Sahelanthropus tchadensis

Alissa is wonderful! She's the only artist I want to go to for custom tattoo work as long as I live in the Midwest. Amazing artistic, technical, and people skills :)

I love Alissa's work. I drive almost 300 miles round trip to get my tattoos from her. Get so many compliments. Very talented and professional.

Alissa designed and tattooed the most beautiful tattoo on me. Very clean and professional. Her artistic abilities are hard to match.