Flash, ready to be taken.
Designs the artists have already drawn, hanging on the wall and available. Take one as it is, or use it as the starting point for something of your own.
Start an inquiryWhat this actually means.
Flash is the fastest way into a piece. The drawing is done, so the conversation is about size and placement rather than about the design, and that often means a shorter wait than a fully custom piece.
Every sheet here was drawn by an artist who works at the shop, so a flash piece is still their hand rather than a stock design bought in. If you like a design but want it changed, say so with your inquiry: most flash can be resized, reworked or adapted to the placement you have in mind.
Walk in and look at the wall any time the shop is open. Whether anyone can tattoo you that day depends on who is working and what is already booked, so an appointment is still the only way to be certain.
Who does this at Tomb.
Asked about flash tattoos.
- Can I bring my own design?
- Bring the idea and bring references. What you will not get is a traced copy of another tattooist's work, because that is someone else's drawing. Your artist will take what you are after and draw it for you and for the placement you picked.
- How do I book?
- Send the form on this page and it goes to the artist you pick. Each artist keeps their own books, so the reply comes from them. If you already know whose work you want, you can also reach them directly on Instagram.
- Do you take walk-ins?
- Come in and talk to us. Whether anyone can tattoo you that day depends on who is in and what is already booked, so a booked appointment is the only way to be sure. We are seven days a week through September and October, 11am to 6pm, and hours vary the rest of the year, so call ahead.
Also at Tomb.
Tomb Gallery & Tattoo is at 274-276 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970. 11am to 6pm, seven days a week through September and October.