The Ink House Tattoo and Art Studio opened in 1976. We are Ventura County’s longest established tattoo shop, and the only tattoo and art studio located in Downtown Ventura.

Our mission has always been to provide our clients with the highest quality custom tattoos and piercings, while delivering exceptional customer service.

The Ink House Tattoo and Art Studio is equipped with state of the art equipment and sterilization devices. All of our tattoo and piercing artists are licensed and trained professionals, who are certified and compliant with all state and local regulatory health requirements.

We pride ourselves on having the cleanest, safest, and most comfortable environment for all of our clients.


Established in 1976, The Ink House continues to uphold the traditions of quality tattooing & true craftmanship.


My name is Irvin, I’ve been tattooing for 7 years. I specialize in black and gray realism.

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Instagram: @saraviart


My name is Nance, I am a full time artist here at The Ink House. I am happy to do any style that you are looking for but I really love doing traditional tattoos. My goals are to keep working on this craft, and continue growing and learning everyday.

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Instagram: @akanancey


My name is Angel. I’ve been tattooing since 2005. My style is Neo traditional ( Black and gray and color). I am a versatile tattoo artist who takes their time to make sure the client is 100% happy.

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Instagram: @loco011


My name is Johnathan, aka nip. I enjoy tattooing American Traditional both black/grey and color pieces. Always striving to better myself in this trade and make sure my client is 100% satisfied with their tattoo. 

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Instagram: @the_sad_nip


My name is Jessica. I specialize in black and grey realism and surrealism. I absolutely love tattooing portraits, and anything to do with horror.

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Instagram: @jberd.art


My name is Nando, and I am an apprentice here at the Ink House. I have been creating art since I can remember, and tattooing has been my dream for a while. My goal is to specialize in Mexica/Japanese fusion, and learn as much as I can from my predecessors, and colleagues. 

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Instagram: @arte.aguadefuego


My name is Shelley! I’m a certified body piercer and I’ve been in the business for four years. I love to give people a little boost of confidence when they walk out of the shop with a new piercing. My favorite piercings to do are the tragus and helix. 

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Instagram: @piercingsbyshelley


My name is Christina!
I love the conversations I get to have with my clients as well as the boost of confidence and happiness I am able to give them with every piercing. My favorite piercings to do are Surface Bars and Dermals.

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Instagram: @thetinypiercer


My name is Joanna Wolf. I trained at the Brow Academy. I’ve always been passionate about art and makeup. With Micro blading and Micro blading Ombré I not only get to do what I am passionate about, I also get to help people look and feel their best.

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Instagram: @venturabrowstudio