Mike – The Captain of This Shipwreck Once a clean-cut Navy man, Mike spent years navigating destroyers, dodging hurricanes, and seducing just enough officers’ wives to get himself honorably discharged “by mutual agreement.” Since then, he’s circled the globe like a tattooed storm — drinking in ports where the water isn’t safe but the comp
Mike – The Captain of This Shipwreck Once a clean-cut Navy man, Mike spent years navigating destroyers, dodging hurricanes, and seducing just enough officers’ wives to get himself honorably discharged “by mutual agreement.” Since then, he’s circled the globe like a tattooed storm — drinking in ports where the water isn’t safe but the 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 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.
Victoria – The Belle of the Blood Moon. Victoria didn’t just grow up on fairy tales — she rewrote them with fangs, lace, and a dash of absinthe. Imagine Disney’s Haunted Mansion if it served cocktails until sunrise and every ghost was wearing corsets cut low enough to raise the dead. By daylight, she’s elegance in ink, one of the most sou
Victoria – The Belle of the Blood Moon. Victoria didn’t just grow up on fairy tales — she rewrote them with fangs, lace, and a dash of absinthe. Imagine Disney’s Haunted Mansion if it served cocktails until sunrise and every ghost was wearing corsets cut low enough to raise the dead. By daylight, she’s elegance in ink, one of the most 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.
Chris – Minion from Hell. Chris swears he was “born in the fire,” though it’s unclear if he means hell itself or a particularly rowdy biker bar. He works with the energy of a demon on shore leave, laughing in ways that make the faint of heart check for an exit. Clients love his wicked humor almost as much as they love his tattoos, especia
Chris – Minion from Hell. Chris swears he was “born in the fire,” though it’s unclear if he means hell itself or a particularly rowdy biker bar. He works with the energy of a demon on shore leave, laughing in ways that make the faint of heart check for an exit. Clients love his wicked humor almost as much as they love his tattoos, 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 – Ex-Army Grunt Steve served his country with honor, grit, and more than a few tattoos he doesn’t remember getting. Now, as one of the premier New Orleans tattoo artists, he serves up fresh ink with the same precision he once used to polish his rifle — except now, his aim is mostly at bad decisions and stronger whiskey. Steve’s had
Steve – Ex-Army Grunt Steve served his country with honor, grit, and more than a few tattoos he doesn’t remember getting. Now, as one of the premier New Orleans tattoo artists, he serves up fresh ink with the same precision he once used to polish his rifle — except now, his aim is mostly at bad decisions and stronger whiskey. 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.
If you hear laughter echoing down the corridors of Salon de Tatouage, odds are it’s Gabby turning a normal tattoo session into a stand-up special with a side of emotional therapy. Known for her radiant color work and chaotic good energy, Gabby is equal parts fine-artist and feral-sprite — one han
If you hear laughter echoing down the corridors of Salon de Tatouage, odds are it’s Gabby turning a normal tattoo session into a stand-up special with a side of emotional therapy. Known for her radiant color work and chaotic good energy, Gabby is equal parts fine-artist and feral-sprite — 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.
Aubrey may look calm, but don’t be fooled — behind that serene stare is a caffeine-charged perfectionist plotting her next masterpiece like a tattooed chess grandmaster. Known for her precision, patience, and the ability to survive on iced coffee and pure spite, she brings a level of focus that
Aubrey may look calm, but don’t be fooled — behind that serene stare is a caffeine-charged perfectionist plotting her next masterpiece like a tattooed chess grandmaster. Known for her precision, patience, and the ability to survive on iced coffee and pure spite, she brings a level of focus that 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.
🕯️ Arin – The Chaos Pixie of Precision
Arin is what happens when artistic obsession meets caffeinated mischief. One minute she’s delicately tattooing a perfect fine-line rose, and the next she’s debating the metaphysics of ghosts or performing an unsolicited stand-up routine about bad exes and broken needles. Clients never know if they’re
🕯️ Arin – The Chaos Pixie of Precision
Arin is what happens when artistic obsession meets caffeinated mischief. One minute she’s delicately tattooing a perfect fine-line rose, and the next she’s debating the metaphysics of ghosts or performing an unsolicited stand-up routine about bad exes and broken needles. Clients never know if they’re 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.
Bailey brings the kind of energy that makes the whole room brighter — and not just because she’s holding a tattoo machine that sounds like a tiny chainsaw of joy. Equal parts charm, chaos, and color theory, she can blend pigments the way a mixologist builds cocktails: confidently, dramatically, and
Bailey brings the kind of energy that makes the whole room brighter — and not just because she’s holding a tattoo machine that sounds like a tiny chainsaw of joy. Equal parts charm, chaos, and color theory, she can blend pigments the way a mixologist builds cocktails: confidently, dramatically, 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.
Felipe tattoos like a surgeon and jokes like a poet who’s seen too much. Known for his sharp lines, flawless shading, and unnerving calm, he’s the artist you go to when you want your tattoo to look like it was drawn by a Renaissance ghost with steady hands and excellent taste.
Clients say sitt
Felipe tattoos like a surgeon and jokes like a poet who’s seen too much. Known for his sharp lines, flawless shading, and unnerving calm, he’s the artist you go to when you want your tattoo to look like it was drawn by a Renaissance ghost with steady hands and excellent taste.
Clients say 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.
Austin approaches tattooing the way a composer approaches a symphony — except his instruments are needles, ink, and a suspicious amount of caffeine. Known for his bold black-and-grey realism and eerie sense of balance, he can make a skull look soulful and a rose look like it’s thinking about
Austin approaches tattooing the way a composer approaches a symphony — except his instruments are needles, ink, and a suspicious amount of caffeine. Known for his bold black-and-grey realism and eerie sense of balance, he can make a skull look soulful and a rose look like it’s thinking about your secrets.
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.
Mario tattoos like he’s building a cathedral one line at a time. Every stroke is deliberate, every shadow sacred. Known for his dark ornamental work and painterly realism, he’s the kind of artist who can make a dagger look divine and a cherub look like it has a secret.
He’s got the calm energy of some
Mario tattoos like he’s building a cathedral one line at a time. Every stroke is deliberate, every shadow sacred. Known for his dark ornamental work and painterly realism, he’s the kind of artist who can make a dagger look divine and a cherub look like it has a secret.
He’s got the calm energy of 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.
Mike – The Captain of This Shipwreck Once a clean-cut Navy man, Mike spent years navigating destroyers, dodging hurricanes, and seducing just enough officers’ wives to get himself honorably discharged “by mutual agreement.” Since then, he’s circled the globe like a tattooed storm — drinking in ports where the water isn’t safe but the comp
Mike – The Captain of This Shipwreck Once a clean-cut Navy man, Mike spent years navigating destroyers, dodging hurricanes, and seducing just enough officers’ wives to get himself honorably discharged “by mutual agreement.” Since then, he’s circled the globe like a tattooed storm — drinking in ports where the water isn’t safe but the 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.
Don’t let her sweet name fool you — Rose tattoos with the precision of a scalpel and the attitude of someone who could run both a séance and a biker rally without smudging her lipstick. Her work walks the line between beauty and danger — soft, romantic flourishes wrapped around bold, defiant lines t
Don’t let her sweet name fool you — Rose tattoos with the precision of a scalpel and the attitude of someone who could run both a séance and a biker rally without smudging her lipstick. Her work walks the line between beauty and danger — soft, romantic flourishes wrapped around bold, defiant lines 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
Sarah has the steady hands of a surgeon and the patience of a saint — if that saint also had a dark sense of humor and a suspiciously good eyeliner game. Known for her intricate fine-line work and ethereal black-and-grey pieces, she weaves every tattoo like a spell — delicate, deliberate, and jus
Sarah has the steady hands of a surgeon and the patience of a saint — if that saint also had a dark sense of humor and a suspiciously good eyeliner game. Known for her intricate fine-line work and ethereal black-and-grey pieces, she weaves every tattoo like a spell — delicate, deliberate, and 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.
Jason doesn’t just enter a room — he arrives. Every tattoo session with him feels like an art opening curated by someone who owns too many mirrors and not enough patience for mediocrity. Draped in perfectly tailored chaos and armed with wit sharper than his needles, Jason is the patron saint o
Jason doesn’t just enter a room — he arrives. Every tattoo session with him feels like an art opening curated by someone who owns too many mirrors and not enough patience for mediocrity. Draped in perfectly tailored chaos and armed with wit sharper than his needles, Jason is the patron saint 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.
We love our customers at Salon De Tatouage, so feel free to visit during normal business hours and meet our talented New Orleans tattoo artists. Whether you're interested in tattoos in the French Quarter or something unique, we're here to help!
521 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
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