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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. 🖤
🌈Summer Flash Day — June 28th🌞
Summer is here and we're celebrating the right way.
TygerWolf's Summer Flash Day is happening Sunday, June 28th and we're bringing out ten artists for one day of walk-in flash tattooing. No appointments. No waiting weeks for a consultation. Just come in, find something you love, and leave with a tattoo.
The artists: Jordi, Reilley, Candy, Allie, Madi, Meg, Ahmet, Alan, Marissa, and Laik.
Pricing: Designs start at $100 and go up to $350 depending on the artist and design.
Payment: We accept Cash, Venmo, Zelle, and CashApp. No card. There is an ATM right next door at McMenamins if you need it.
How it works: Walk-ins only. First come, first served. Browse the flash sheets below, come find us at 539 Broadway in downtown Tacoma, and we'll get you sorted.
Flash sheets from all ten artists are posted below — more to come as we get closer to the date. Follow us on Instagram @tygerwolftattoo for updates.
See you June 28th. 🖤
Guest Artist: @katie.ctattoo — June 17–30
We're welcoming @katie.ctattoo to the TygerWolf chair for nearly two weeks in June.
Joining us June 17th through 30th. Her work is something else — scroll through her portfolio and you'll see exactly why we're excited to have her here.
Spots are limited. Reach out directly on Instagram at @katie.ctattoo, or submit a booking request through our form and mention her name.
Can't wait to have you. 🖤
Guest Artist: Kamila — June 22–24
We're welcoming a guest to the TygerWolf chair — Kamila (@visionarygift) is joining us for three days in June and we are excited.
Kamila will be with us June 22nd through 24th. Spots are limited so if something in her portfolio catches your eye, don't wait.
Reach out to her directly on Instagram at @visionarygift, or submit a booking request through our form and mention her name.
Can't wait to have you, Kamila. 🖤
