New Orleans Tattoos at Salon De Tatouage

but the comp deliciously dangerous. He’s collected more lovers than stamps in his passport, and nearly as many tattoos as court summons. Rumor has it, he can tie a knot with his tongue (and yes, he’s been asked to prove it more times than he can count). Now permanently anchored in the French Quarter, Mike captains  Salon de Tatouage, one of the most renowned spots among New Orleans tattoo artists, where he trades rigging lines for tattoo machines and paints skin instead of sails. If you’re looking for tattoos in the French Quarter with a side of wicked charm, don’t be surprised if you leave with both — and maybe a story you can’t tell your mother.

sought-after New Orleans tattoo artists, creating tattoos in the French Quarter as intricate as a spider’s web; by night, she glides through the Quarter like a velvet shadow, slipping into candlelit bars where the piano plays slow and the patrons hope to be bitten. Her studio station, Salon De Tatouage, smells faintly of roses and sin, and the glow of her lamp has lured in more than one sailor who swore he “wasn’t into vampires” — until they saw her smile. Whether she’s crafting an ornate sleeve or whispering some wicked little nothing in your ear, Victoria always leaves her mark… and it’s not always in ink.

especially when he's showcasing his work as one of the standout New Orleans tattoo artists. Some even speculate that his ink is just a way to brand his human sacrifices. Either way, he’s the kind of man you shouldn’t follow into a dark alley… unless you’re feeling brave, bored, or both. For those seeking unique tattoos in the French Quarter, visiting Salon De Tatouage to see Chris might just be an adventure worth taking.

Steve’s had more near-misses in love than in combat, but he still walks into romance like it’s an ambush he’ll survive. If you leave his chair at Salon De Tatouage without laughing (or blushing), check your pulse — you may already be dead. His work is as vibrant as the tattoos in the French Quarter, making every session an unforgettable experience.

— one hand sketching elegant linework while the other dramatically gesturing about her latest caffeine-fueled epiphany.

She thrives on big ideas, loud playlists, and clients who say, “Do whatever you want.” (Seriously — it’s her love language.) When she’s not tattooing, she’s probably reorganizing her ink bottles by vibe instead of color, convincing everyone to adopt a cat, or manifesting her next spontaneous adventure.

Come see Gabby if you want a tattoo that’s bright, bold, and just slightly possessed — in the best possible way.

borders on supernatural.

She’s the kind of artist who quietly nails every detail while the rest of the room argues about what playlist to put on. Clients describe her work as hauntingly beautiful, unreasonably clean, and occasionally “so perfect I almost cried.”

When she’s not tattooing, Aubrey can be found sketching intricate designs, quoting horror movies under her breath, or side-eyeing anyone who doesn’t respect stencil time. Book with her if you want an experience that’s equal parts calm, calculated, and devastatingly gorgeous — like being tattooed by Wednesday Addams after a meditation retreat.

walking into a tattoo appointment or a live comedy séance — but they always leave smiling (and beautifully inked).

Her style? Clean, elegant, with just enough rebellion to make your mom nervous. Her vibe? Think Wednesday Addams got her cosmetology license and decided to tattoo poetry instead of people’s names.

Arin’s motto: “If we’re not laughing, what are we even doing?” So if you want flawless linework and a side of theatrical chaos, pull up a chair — she’s already got the stencil and the punchline ready.

and with just a little sparkle of danger.

Her clients say getting tattooed by Bailey feels like hanging out with your funniest friend and your therapist — if your therapist also had perfect eyeliner and a playlist that could resurrect the dead. She’s the master of soft gradients, bold lines, and convincing everyone that “just one more tattoo” is a perfectly valid life philosophy.

If you’re into laughter, southern sass, and tattoos that turn heads (and possibly start conversations with strangers), Bailey’s your girl — just don’t ask her to pick a favorite ink color. She’ll still be deciding by the time your stencil’s ready.

sitting with Felipe feels like entering a quiet chapel of focus — until he drops a one-liner so dry it makes your brain reboot. He’s a master of blackwork, geometric balance, and the rare art of making perfection look effortless.

When he’s not crafting tattoos that could hang in a museum (if museums were cool enough), you’ll find him sketching sacred patterns, sipping coffee like it’s ritual wine, and politely pretending not to judge your stencil placement ideas.

Book Felipe if you want ink that feels eternal — or at least too clean to ever regret.

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He’s equal parts old-school craftsman and mad scientist — meticulous with every shade, but always two steps from cackling about his next experiment in texture or depth. Clients describe his sessions as “therapeutic, cinematic, and occasionally existential,” usually right before booking their next piece.

When he’s not tattooing, Austin can be found obsessing over film lighting, dissecting horror movie symbolism, or explaining why this playlist is the only one worthy of your sleeve. Sit in his chair if you want to be part of an artwork that feels alive — or at least slightly haunted.

someone who’s seen everything — and still laughs at the chaos. Between designing intricate pieces that could double as relics and dropping wisdom that sounds suspiciously like prophecy, Mario somehow makes every tattoo session feel like a collaboration with an ancient order.

Clients love his balance of precision and philosophy — part artist, part alchemist, part unlicensed therapist. If you want a tattoo that looks like it was forged in candlelight and sealed with intention, Mario’s your man.

company’s deliciously dangerous. He’s collected more lovers than stamps in his passport, and nearly as many tattoos as court summons. Rumor has it, he can tie a knot with his tongue (and yes, he’s been asked to prove it more times than he can count). Now permanently anchored in the French Quarter, Mike captains Marque Macabre Salon de Tatouage, one of the most renowned spots among New Orleans tattoo artists, where he trades rigging lines for tattoo machines and paints skin instead of sails. If you’re looking for tattoos in the French Quarter with a side of wicked charm, don’t be surprised if you leave with both — and maybe a story you can’t tell your mother.

 that whisper, “Yes, it’s supposed to hurt a little.”

Clients describe her as disarmingly charming right up until she starts tattooing — then it’s all focus, fire, and fine detail. She’s equal parts poet and punk, a true believer that skin is just another kind of canvas — one that bleeds a little for art’s sake.

When she’s not inking masterpieces, Rose can be found sketching under candlelight, mixing metaphors with her morning coffee, or giving unsolicited but always correct fashion advice. Sit with her if you want a tattoo that’s beautiful, fearless, and just a touch dangerous — like Rose herself

 just a little dangerous.

Clients say she has a calming aura right up until she starts roasting them mid-session with a perfectly timed one-liner. She’s equal parts therapist, comedian, and tattoo magician — able to turn your vague “something floral but spooky” idea into a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece you’ll want to show strangers in line at the grocery store.

When she’s not tattooing, Sarah can be found sketching botanical illustrations, sipping coffee like it’s a potion, or silently judging crooked picture frames. Book with her if you want a tattoo that feels like poetry carved in ink — elegant, powerful, and impossible to forget.

of glamour, drama, and flawless linework.

He tattoos the way he lives — with precision, elegance, and a flair for the theatrical. Ornamental filigree, ornate portraits, delicate lacework — his pieces look like they belong on marble statues or in scandalous love letters. He’ll compliment your bone structure, critique your playlist, and still deliver a tattoo so refined it might start quoting Wilde back at you.

Clients adore him for his charm, confidence, and unapologetic sparkle. Jason believes tattoos should be as expressive as a confession and twice as beautiful — and under his needle, even pain feels a little couture.