Artist-owned. Built to last.

Ember & Ink opened in New Orleans in 2016 as a collective of four artists who were tired of working in shops that prioritized volume over quality. The name comes from the studio's founding idea: the ember is the spark of an idea, the ink is the permanent commitment to it. Most tattoo decisions live in the space between those two things.

Today we have eight artists working across all major tattooing styles, a private consultation room for longer design sessions, and a waiting area that doesn't feel like a doctor's office. The studio is OSHA bloodborne pathogen certified - a certification we maintain through annual training, not just initial coursework.

How We Work

We don't do flash on a tight timeline. Every tattoo starts with a consultation - either in person or by submitting reference images through our contact form - where we match the project to the right artist and establish realistic expectations about sizing, placement, and timeline. Some pieces can be done in one session; some require multiple.

We don't negotiate on hourly rates, and we don't promise the cheapest option. What we can promise is that the artist working on you is genuinely skilled in the style you chose them for, uses single-use needles, sterile pigments, and autoclave-sterilized equipment for anything that doesn't come pre-packaged, and takes the aftercare conversation as seriously as the tattoo itself.

Awards & Recognition

Best Tattoo Studio, Gambit Weekly Readers’ Poll - 2022, 2023, 2024. Featured in Inked Magazine’s Gulf Coast studio roundup, 2023. Maya Chen named one of New Orleans Magazine’s "Artists to Watch" 2023.

Find Us

847 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 - in the Garden District. Street parking along Magazine and on the side streets. We’re open Wednesday–Sunday, noon–8pm. Monday and Tuesday are used for consultations and longer multi-session appointments.

Call us at (504) 555-0196 or book a consultation online.