# Bellwether Tattoo

> Tattoo studio in Wallingford, Seattle. Bellwether Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Seattle. The studio offers custom tattoos, photorealistic tattoos, portraits, and black and grey tattoos.

- Address: 4006 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
- Neighborhood: Wallingford, Seattle
- County: King County, Washington
- Phone: (206) 633-6210
- Website: https://www.bellwethertattoo.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellwethertattoo
- Published prices: from $225/hour (source: https://www.bellwethertattoo.com/faq)
- Styles: Black and Grey, Realism
- Services: tattoo, custom-design
- City of Seattle registered business since 2018 (account 0008199930733822; source: data.seattle.gov; as of 2026-10-17). A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- Listing status: listed open (data as of 2026-10-18)
- Coordinates: 47.65586, -122.336081
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/bellwether-tattoo

## Highlights

- Consultations are free and generally take 15–40 minutes
- Books open 2–3 times a year
- A deposit is required to secure a tattoo appointment
- A valid ID is required at tattoo appointments

## Artists at Bellwether Tattoo

- [Suzanna Fisher](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/suzanna-fisher) — Owner and tattoo artist · Black and Grey, Realism · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannafisher

_From the studio's own website. Professional information only._

## FAQ

**Where is Bellwether Tattoo located?**
Bellwether Tattoo is at 4006 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood (King County).

**How do I book a tattoo at Bellwether Tattoo?**
Reach Bellwether Tattoo through the website (bellwethertattoo.com) or phone at (206) 633-6210. Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.

**Is Bellwether Tattoo licensed?**
Washington requires every tattoo shop and tattoo artist to hold a Department of Licensing license (RCW 18.300). You can confirm any shop or artist with the DOL license lookup; see our Washington tattoo laws guide for how. City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services open data lists Bellwether Tattoo as a registered City of Seattle business since 2018 (data as of October 17, 2026). That is a city business registration, not a Department of Licensing tattoo license.

**What other tattoo shops are near Bellwether Tattoo?**
Nearby studios include Ink and Paint Tattoo Gallery (0.3 mi), Matt Hildebrand Tattoo (0.5 mi), and Slave To The Needle (0.7 mi).

**How do I set up a tattoo appointment?**
The first step is to set up a consultation. If an appointment is booked after the consultation, a deposit is required to secure the spot.

**Does Bellwether Tattoo require a deposit?**
A deposit is required to secure a tattoo appointment. Deposits are non-refundable and are applied to the tattoo cost once the tattoo is complete.

**What is Bellwether Tattoo's hourly rate?**
The hourly rate is $225 plus tax. A $700 plus tax minimum applies to photorealistic portraits of people and animals.

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Ink and Paint Tattoo Gallery](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ink-and-paint-tattoo-gallery) — 4038 Stone Way N #100, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 432-9053 · https://inkandpainttattoo.com · 0.3 mi
- [Matt Hildebrand Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/matt-hildebrand-tattoo) — 4501 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 295-6085 · https://www.matthildebrandtattoo.com · 0.5 mi
- [Slave To The Needle](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/slave-to-the-needle) — 403 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 545-3685 · https://slavetotheneedle.com · 0.7 mi
- [Studio Arcenum](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/studio-arcenum) — 4333 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 · (425) 679-9134 · https://studioarcanum.com · 0.7 mi
- [Hidden Hand Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/hidden-hand-tattoo) — 702 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 632-7313 · https://www.hiddenhandtattoo.com · 0.7 mi

_Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, Overture Maps Foundation, studio websites, City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Seattle Tattoo editors. Updated October 18, 2026._