# Em Alderks — Tattoo artist at Rabid Hands Tattoo

> Em Alderks has been tattooing since 2013. Em’s work is drawn to illustrative and neo-traditional styles in color and black and grey, as well as black-and-grey realism; Em focuses on large-scale work and organic themes, and adapts existing art from graphic novels, video games, anime, and movies into tattoos.

- Role: Tattoo artist
- Studio: [Rabid Hands Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/rabid-hands-tattoo) — 4775 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
- Location: Ballard, Seattle
- Styles: Neo-Traditional, Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Anime, Color
- Specialties (studio's words): "Large scale work; organic themes"
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emalderkstattoos
- Page on Rabid Hands Tattoo's website: https://www.rabidhands.com/em-gallery
- Profile updated: October 18, 2026
- Page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/em-alderks

## FAQ

**Where does Em Alderks work?**
Em Alderks is listed as a tattoo artist at Rabid Hands Tattoo, 4775 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107. These details come from the studio's own website; confirm with the studio before you visit.

**What tattoo styles does Em Alderks do?**
The studio's website lists neo-traditional, black and grey, realism, illustrative, anime, and color for Em Alderks. In the studio's words: "Large scale work; organic themes".

**How do I book with Em Alderks?**
Reach Em Alderks through Instagram (@emalderkstattoos), Rabid Hands Tattoo at (206) 618-1447, or Rabid Hands Tattoo's website (rabidhands.com). Many artists ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually start with a consultation.

**Is Em Alderks 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 Rabid Hands Tattoo

- [Jerad Shealey](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/jerad-shealey) — Owner and tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeradshealey
- [Christopher Gay](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/christopher-gay) — Tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher_vaughn_gay
- [Denise Pinto](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/denise-pinto) — Tattoo artist · Black and Grey, Illustrative, Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowsofpain
- [Doc Blackwolf](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/doc-blackwolf) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artoftheblackwolf
- [Hannah Ashmore](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/hannah-ashmore) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Illustrative · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugs.n.ink
- [Hildur Blom](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/hildur-blom) — Tattoo artist · Fine Line, Blackwork, Black and Grey, Illustrative, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hildurblom
- [Kingsley](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kingsley-rabid-hands-tattoo) — Tattoo artist · Fine Line, American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Blackwork, Black and Grey, Script and Lettering · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrthlsstattoo
- [Ryan Wiebusch](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/ryan-wiebusch) — Tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanwiebusch_tattoo
- [Ryan Williams](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/ryan-williams) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritofgoodliving
- [Sullivan Giles](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/sullivan-giles) — Tattoo artist · Neo-Traditional, Black and Grey, Illustrative, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivangiles

## Sources

- https://www.rabidhands.com/artists
- https://www.rabidhands.com/em-gallery

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