Shawn Franklin
Tattoo artist at Chameleon Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing
Bellingham, WA· Whatcom County
Shawn has worked in tattoo shops throughout Chicago, Northern Illinois, and Wisconsin, and ran his own tattoo shop for over 10 years. He has been professionally tattooing since 1996, and his specialty is black & gray tattoos.
From Chameleon Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing’s website, checked October 18, 2026.
Specialties: “Black & gray tattoos” (the studio’s words)
At a glance
- Role
- Tattoo artist
- Studio
- Chameleon Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing1146 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
- City
- Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
- Styles
- Black and Grey
- @finkinkstagram
Shawn Franklin: common questions
Where does Shawn Franklin work?
Shawn Franklin is listed as a tattoo artist at Chameleon Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing, 1146 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225. These details come from the studio's own website; confirm with the studio before you visit.
What tattoo styles does Shawn Franklin do?
The studio's website lists black and grey for Shawn Franklin. In the studio's words: "Black & gray tattoos".
How do I book with Shawn Franklin?
Reach Shawn Franklin through Instagram (@finkinkstagram), Chameleon Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing at (360) 676-7330, or Chameleon Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing's website (bellinghamtattoo.com). Many artists ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually start with a consultation.
Is Shawn Franklin 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 Shawn Franklin, checked October 18, 2026. Profiles show professional information only.
- 1bellinghamtattoo.com/shawn-franklin — Chameleon Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing
