01Blaine Hall
@blainesbodyartRealism · Cover-ups · Black & grey
The cover-up specialist and the shop's busiest chair — lifelike black-and-grey, smooth realism, and florals that look like they were always there. Openings most months; stop on in.
Open 7 days · Portage · Kalamazoo, Michigan
ART&SOUL
A full-time tattoo & piercing shop on West Milham. Custom work, walk-ins welcome, and a crew of resident artists who each bring their own style to the chair.
4.7★ · 834 reviewsWalk-ins welcomeOpen 7 days
951 W Milham Ave · Portage, MI 49024 // (269) 344-7685
The chairs — tonight only, every night
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02Travis Howe
@art_by_travishoweColor · Illustrative · Custom
A seasoned artist who specializes in color pieces of all types — bold, saturated, and built around your idea. Often the soonest availability on the board.
03Geoff Hill
@ghill86Traditional · Black & grey · Skulls
Bold-line traditional and detailed black-and-grey — and yes, he loves tattooing skulls. In enough demand that he books a month or two out, so plan ahead.
04Julia Lawrance
@tallgirltattooIllustrative · Color · Fine line
Clean, illustrative color and fine-line work with a soft, drawn-by-hand feel — florals, animals, and storybook pieces that read from across the room.
05Bert
@hotjortsWalk-ins · Flash · Illustrative
Tons of ready-to-go flash on the wall and plenty of open chair time — bring your own idea or pick something off the sheet. One of the easiest artists to grab for a same-day walk-in.
On the wall — fresh off the needle
A rotating look at what's coming out of the shop — finished pieces and flash that's ready to walk in for. Drag across the wall, or tap through to an artist's Instagram for the full book.
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Before you come in
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Do you take walk-ins or do I need an appointment?
Both. Walk-ins are welcome seven days a week for flash, smaller pieces, and piercing — first come, first served. For anything custom or large, book a consult so we can plan it and reserve your artist's time.
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How does pricing and deposits work?
Small pieces are often priced flat; larger and custom work is quoted at your consult. A deposit holds your appointment and comes off the final price — it's only lost if you no-show or cancel last-minute.
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How old do I have to be? What do I bring?
You must be 18+ with a valid government photo ID, every time, no exceptions. Eat beforehand, hydrate, wear something that gives easy access to the spot, and bring any reference images you've got.
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Can you cover up or fix an old tattoo?
Yes — cover-ups and reworks are one of the things the shop is known for. Bring a clear photo or come in so we can see what we're working with and talk through what's realistic.
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How do I take care of it afterward?
You'll leave with full aftercare instructions and a recommended routine. Keep it clean, keep it moisturized, stay out of pools and direct sun while it heals — and call us if anything looks off.
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Where are you and when are you open?
951 W Milham Ave in Portage. Open Monday through Saturday 12–8 and Sunday 12–6. Call (269) 344-7685 — the shop books by phone and in person, not DMs.
Word of mouth
“Spanky pierced my belly button and I barely felt it — the whole thing took about 26 seconds. Talked me through everything and made me feel completely at ease.”
“Blaine covered an old piece I'd hated for years and somehow made it look like it was never there. The detail is unreal — looks like a photograph.”
“Clean shop, zero attitude, and they actually listened to what I wanted instead of pushing their own thing. Walked in nervous, walked out obsessed.”
Come in — no DMs, we mean it
Call the shop
(269) 344-7685Call the shop or walk in — the crew books by phone and in person, not DMs. Bring your idea, your references, and your ID. We'll take it from there.
Doors
Mon–Sat 12–8 · Sun 12–6
Find the shop
951 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49024