Book Inkwell Tattoo Co.

Small Tattoo (up to 2") and Medium Tattoo (2-4") in the arts corridor. Live availability. One tap to book.

PopularEar Piercing15 min · $35.00

Looking for something specific?

// The Collective

Meet the studio approach, the style range, and the kind of custom work clients book here.

Specialty styles and portfolio photos aren't published here yet — ask about an artist's work in a consultation.

Body Piercing
Expert placement and quality jewelry for any body piercing.
20 min$50.00Book
Consultation
A one-on-one to design your piece and plan placement.
30 min$0.00Book
Ear Piercing
Safe, precise ear piercing with quality titanium or gold.
15 min$35.00Book
Large Tattoo (4-6")
A statement piece designed and tattooed to your vision.
3 hr$350.00Book
Medium Tattoo (2-4")
A mid-size custom piece with room for shading and detail.
2 hr$200.00Book
Nose Piercing
Clean, accurate nose piercing with implant-grade jewelry.
15 min$40.00Book

// Healing

Good work heals well when aftercare is clear, simple, and easy to follow.

1. Keep It Clean
Wash gently with unscented soap and keep the area free of debris during the early healing phase.
2. Use a Light Touch
Apply only the amount of aftercare product recommended by the studio.
3. Protect From Sun & Soaking
Avoid pools, hot tubs, and direct sun while the piece is still fresh.
4. Let It Heal Naturally
Flaking and peeling are normal. Do not pick, scratch, or force the process.

Use sterile saline twice daily and avoid twisting jewelry.
Keep hands clean and touch the area as little as possible.
Skip pools, hot tubs, and open water while healing is active.
Avoid makeup, creams, and ointments near new piercings.
Use clean pillowcases and a travel pillow for ear piercings when needed.
Healing varies by placement. Do not change jewelry early.
Reach out if redness, warmth, or discharge continues beyond the early healing window.

// The Shop

Visit the Studio

Member Club — Annual — $490.00/yr
- 12 signature service credits (2 months free vs monthly)
- 15% off all additional services
- Priority booking windows
- Members-only seasonal offers
Member Club — $49.00/mo
- 1 signature service credit every month
- 10% off all additional services
- Priority booking windows
- Members-only seasonal offers

63 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06510

5★ — Cora J.
My cover-up of an old, regretted tattoo is genuinely a work of art now. The artist designed around the existing ink like it was never there.
5★ — Paisley P.
Got a fine-line piece and a fresh helix piercing in one visit. Single-use needles, clear aftercare, and a healing process with zero issues.
4★ — Lily G.
Best line work I have seen in person. Booking a consult online was easy and they respected my budget.
5★ — Ethan S.
Professional, friendly, and genuinely talented. I drove two hours and would do it again for this quality.
5★ — customer
The artist took my rough idea and turned it into a piece I love more every day. Clean, careful, and patient.
5★ — Amelia L.
Spotless studio and a steady hand — my piercing healed perfectly and the aftercare advice was spot on.