Tattoo Shops in Ottumwa, IA
5 studios in and around Ottumwa, Iowa — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
Craycraft Tattoo & Piercing Art Gallery
517 Church St, Ottumwa, IA 52501-4216
Dedicated to the Ones I Love Tattoo and Piercing
201 N Ward St, Ottumwa, IA 52501-4355
Hold Fast Tattoos
118 W 3rd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501-2507
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.