Joe McSween
Tattoo artist at Nightshade
Queen Anne, Seattle· King County
Joe McSween has more than 13 years of professional tattooing experience. Joe’s work draws on vintage tattoo flash, folk Americana, Victorian illustration, and classical painting.
From Nightshade’s website, checked October 18, 2026.
Specialties: “Vintage traditional designs” (the studio’s words)
At a glance
- Role
- Tattoo artist
- Studio
- Nightshade615 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Neighborhood
- Queen Anne, Seattle · King County
- Styles
- American Traditional and Black and Grey
- Profile on Nightshade’s site
- nightshadeseattle.com/nightshade-tattoo
Joe McSween: common questions
Where does Joe McSween work?
Joe McSween is listed as a tattoo artist at Nightshade, 615 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. These details come from the studio's own website; confirm with the studio before you visit.
What tattoo styles does Joe McSween do?
The studio's website lists American traditional and black and grey for Joe McSween. In the studio's words: "Vintage traditional designs".
How do I book with Joe McSween?
Reach Joe McSween through Nightshade at (206) 556-4968 or Nightshade's website (nightshadeseattle.com). Many artists ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually start with a consultation.
Is Joe McSween 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.
Sources
Pages on the studio’s own website that name Joe McSween, checked October 18, 2026. Profiles show professional information only.
- 1nightshadeseattle.com/nightshade-tattoo — Nightshade
- 2nightshadeseattle.com — Nightshade
