# Bruce Rivera — Guest tattoo artist at Slave to the Needle Tattoo

> Bruce Rivera has been tattooing since 2006 and was a resident artist at Slave to the Needle for over seven years. Bruce now travels to work with the studio every few months.

- Role: Guest tattoo artist
- Studio: [Slave to the Needle Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/slave-to-the-needle-tattoo) — 508 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117
- Guest visit: dates not published
- Location: Ballard, Seattle
- Page on Slave to the Needle Tattoo's website: https://slavetotheneedle.com/artist/bruce-rivera/
- Profile updated: October 18, 2026
- Page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/bruce-rivera

## FAQ

**Where does Bruce Rivera work?**
Bruce Rivera is listed as a guest tattoo artist at Slave to the Needle Tattoo, 508 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117. These details come from the studio's own website; confirm with the studio before you visit.

**How do I book with Bruce Rivera?**
Reach Bruce Rivera through Slave to the Needle Tattoo at (206) 789-2618 or Slave to the Needle Tattoo's website (slavetotheneedle.com). Many artists ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually start with a consultation.

**Is Bruce Rivera licensed?**
Washington requires tattoo artists and body piercers to hold a Department of Licensing license (RCW 18.300). You can check any artist with the DOL license lookup; see our Washington tattoo laws guide for how.

## Other artists at Slave to the Needle Tattoo

- [Andrea Ottlewski](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/andrea-ottlewski) — Tattoo artist
- [Danny ‘One-Shot’ Chan](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/danny-one-shot-chan) — Tattoo artist
- [Darryl Duncan](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/darryl-duncan) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Realism, Color
- [Julie Bolene](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/julie-bolene) — Tattoo artist
- [Justin Pino](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/justin-pino) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi)
- [Levi Polzin](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/levi-polzin) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi)
- [Lindsey Rhoades](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/lindsey-rhoades) — Tattoo artist · Black and Grey
- [Senem Büyükbalci](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/senem-buyukbalci) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Blackwork
- [Tako Hsu](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/tako-hsu) — Tattoo artist

## Sources

- https://slavetotheneedle.com/artists/
- https://slavetotheneedle.com/artist/bruce-rivera/

_Professional information published by the studio's own website. Corrections or removal: https://seattle-tattoo.org/contact._