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Life Drawing Night at TygerWolF
A Creative Evening at TygerWolf
Art — Connection — Inspiration
We're excited to introduce something new at TygerWolf. 🤍
Our very first Life Drawing Night is coming to the newly added second floor of the studio — an intimate evening of art, creativity, and connection in a beautifully curated atmosphere.
Join us for an evening of figure drawing with a live nude model, surrounded by candlelight, soft music, wine, and light bites.
If you've never tried life drawing before, don't let that stop you. Drawing from a live model can feel a little intimidating at first, so anyone who'd like a little extra support will have the option of using a light outline of each pose as a starting point. From there, you can build your shading, explore the form, and make it your own.
Whether you start with a blank page or an outline, there's no pressure and no experience required — just a beautiful space to slow down, create, and share the evening with good people.
$55 · 21+ · Very limited seating
📍 TygerWolf Tattoo, Second Floor · 539 Broadway, Tacoma WA
Saturday, October 10th.
Reserve your spot now — seating is very limited.
We're keeping this one intentionally small. We'd love to share the evening with you. 🤍
Hayley Williams X Tygerwolf tattoo - final post
TygerWolf is officially part of The Hayley Williams Show Tattoo Pop-Up with The Ally Coalition, and we’re incredibly honored to be the only tattoo studio in Washington State participating.
We’ll be tattooing from the official Hayley Williams flash collection, and 40% of every tattoo will be donated to The Ally Coalition to support LGBTQ youth.
Our open walk-in days are:
✦ Thursday, September 10 — 11AM–5PM
✦ Monday, September 28 — 11AM–5PM
✦ Thursday, October 1 — 11AM–5PM
Walk-ins are first come, first served.
If those dates don’t work for you, we’ll also have select appointment days available, so you can book a specific time in advance.
We are flooded with love and so happy that the response is great, we are doing our best to get to everyone and hope to be able to support this cause to the best of our ability.
Please bear with us as we work through all the requests. (and don't be shy to reach again if you can't make the walk-in days with appointment request)
Hayley Williams Show x TygerWolf Tattoo Pop-Up
We are beyond excited to share this one.
TygerWolf Tattoo has been selected as an official host studio for The Hayley Williams Show Tattoo Pop-Up Events — a nationwide collaboration between Hayley Williams, her team at @hwhq, and The Ally Coalition.
Starting September 3rd and running through October 12th, our artists will be tattooing official Hayley Williams flash designs right here at 539 Broadway, Tacoma WA. The flash sheet is gorgeous — and every tattoo puts real money toward a cause that matters. 40% of all proceeds go directly to The Ally Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
Here's how it works: there will be a mix of walk-in flash days and appointment-only days throughout the run. We'll be announcing all specific dates very soon — follow us at @tygerwolftattoo so you don't miss it the moment they drop.
Official flash designs only. First come, first served on walk-in days.
This is a big deal for us, and we are so grateful to be part of it. Whether you're a Paramore fan, an Ally Coalition supporter, or just someone who's been waiting for a reason to get tattooed — this is your moment.
Stay tuned. 🖤
Adoption Day at TygerWolf — August 16th
We are so excited about this one.
On Sunday, August 16th, TygerWolf is partnering with Wet Noses Foster Paws for a very special flash day — and yes, there will be dogs.
A handful of adorable, adoptable pups will be hanging out at the studio while our artists tattoo, pierce, and work their magic. Come for the flash, stay for the cuddles, maybe leave with a new best friend.
What's happening:
5 TygerWolf artists will be tattooing all-animal flash designs, with 20% of every tattoo donated directly to Wet Noses Foster Paws to support their foster and rescue work here in Tacoma.
@beauty.conjurer will be on site for piercing, and the incredibly talented @theknotwarriormassage (Knot Warrior) will be offering massage — because honestly, you deserve it.
Doors open at 11:00am. Walk-ins only.
Flash tattoos start at $100 and go up to $350 depending on artist and design.
Cash, Venmo, Zelle, and CashApp only.
ATM next door at McMenamins.
Follow us at @tygerwolftattoo for flash sheet previews as we get closer to the date. We can't wait to see you — and the pups can't wait to meet you. 🐾🖤
We're Growing — Join the TygerWolf Team
TygerWolf is growing. 🖤
Over the past few years, we've built something that feels really special. Not just a tattoo studio — but a creative space where artists support each other, challenge each other, and continue to grow. A place that values both community and professionalism, where great art and a great client experience go hand in hand.
As we're expanding, we have room to welcome a few more artists into the studio.
Whether you're an established artist or still building your clientele, what matters most to us is kindness, dedication to your craft, and a genuine passion for tattooing.
If TygerWolf feels like a place you'd like to be part of, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message, tell us a little about yourself, and share your portfolio.
📍 Tacoma, WA
At this time we're looking for tattoo artists with at least one year of professional tattooing experience.
Guest Artist: Dallin — July 17–23
We're welcoming Dallin (@dallin_buchanan_art) to the TygerWolf chair for a week in July.
Joining us July 17th through 23rd. Check out his work and reach out directly on Instagram at @dallin_buchanan_art, or submit a booking request through our form and mention his name.
Can't wait to have you, Dallin. 🖤
Guest Artist: Jacilyn — July 10–23
We're welcoming Jacilyn (@justacook9) to the TygerWolf chair for two weeks in July.
Joining us July 10th through 23rd. Check out her work and reach out directly on Instagram at @justacook9, or submit a booking request through our form and mention her name.
Can't wait to have you, Jacilyn. 🖤
Bubblegum Pop! — A Burlesque Show at TygerWolf
Something a little different is coming to TygerWolf this July.
On Saturday July 25th, we're teaming up with Ethereal Chaos Productions to host Bubblegum Pop! — an improv burlesque show celebrating femme-led pop music from the 1960s through today. Think sultry, spontaneous, and a whole lot of fun.
Here's how it works: performers spin a wheel and perform a completely improvised piece to whatever song it lands on. No setlist. No safety net. Just vibes, glitter, and whoever pop history throws at them.
The night also includes themed mocktails, audience participation games, and a chance to win a flash tattoo from one of our artists. Two TygerWolf artists will be on hand all night, needles ready.
Dressing in pink, purple, or full pop star costuming is highly encouraged. 💅
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
Location: TygerWolf Tattoo, 539 Broadway, Tacoma WA
Tickets: $20 — grab them on Eventbrite before they're gone
18+ only
We can't wait to have you. 🖤
We're in Inkthentic Magazine!
We have some exciting news to share.
TygerWolf Tattoo was recently featured in Inkthentic Magazine, and we are deeply grateful for the recognition. The piece, titled The Studio That Feels Like Home, captures something we've always tried to build here but rarely put into words so beautifully.
Inkthentic Magazine Cover
It talks about the community we've grown, the artists we support, the clients who've become friends, and the vision that brought TygerWolf to its home inside the historic Union Club Building in downtown Tacoma.
A few words from the feature that mean a lot to us:
"TygerWolf isn't just a studio. It's a creative engine."
"I want my artists to thrive, not just survive."
"Leadership to me isn't authority. It's care."
We started as a small private studio in Seattle over a decade ago. Today we are eleven artists, a growing creative community, and a space where we genuinely try to make everyone who walks through the door feel seen, safe, and inspired.
Thank you to Inkthentic Magazine for telling our story. And thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. You are why we do this. 🖤
Live Music at the Flash Day — Kelly Marsh and Alonso Tirado
Our Summer Flash Day just got even better.
On Sunday June 28th, while our artists are tattooing, two of Tacoma's finest violinists will be performing live in the studio. We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Marsh and Alonso Tirado to TygerWolf.
Kelly Marsh started playing violin at age three and has been a fixture in the Puget Sound music community ever since. She has performed with Symphony Tacoma, the Mid-Columbia Symphony, and the Oregon East Symphony, and has spent over 16 years teaching and coaching at programs including the Tacoma Youth Symphony and the Evergreen Music Festival. She is a founding member of the Tacoma Young Violin Program and teaches at the University of Puget Sound.
Alonso Tirado grew up in Mexico City and earned his degree in music education from the University of Puget Sound. Equally at home in a symphony orchestra or a rock band, he performs, records, composes, and teaches across Tacoma — with students and stages ranging from the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association and Annie Wright Schools to jazz clubs and beyond.
Together, Kelly and Alonso perform across a remarkable range of styles: from professional symphonies, operas, and ballets to jazz, Irish fiddle, rock bands, and EDM. Expect anything.
Come for the flash tattoos. Stay for the music.
Sunday June 28th at TygerWolf Tattoo, 539 Broadway, downtown Tacoma.
Walk-ins only, 10 artists, flash designs starting at $100. No appointment needed.
Follow us at @tygerwolftattoo for updates and a preview of the flash sheets. 🖤