# Empress Tattoo

> Tattoo studio in Ferndale, WA. Empress Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Ferndale, Washington at 5682 3rd Ave.

- Address: 5682 3rd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
- City: Ferndale, WA
- County: Whatcom County, Washington
- Phone: (360) 720-5742
- Website: https://empresswa.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empresstattoowa
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Empress-Tattoo-104010535625603
- Booking: https://www.empresswa.com/schedule
- Hours: Tue–Fri 12pm–5pm (studio website)
- Services: tattoo
- Listing status: listed open (data as of 2026-10-18)
- Coordinates: 48.847393, -122.592003
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/empress-tattoo

## Highlights

- Opened in 2022 in downtown Ferndale
- Appointments can be requested through the online form or by text

## Artists at Empress Tattoo

- [Bella](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/bella-empress-tattoo) — Tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owlchemyink
- [Seyrra](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/seyrra-empress-tattoo) — Tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlikelystoriestattoo
- [Todd Bruce](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/todd-bruce) — Tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boxoftodd
- [Annya](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/annya-empress-tattoo) — Apprentice tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circusink._

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

## FAQ

**Where is Empress Tattoo located?**
Empress Tattoo is at 5682 3rd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248 (Whatcom County).

**What are Empress Tattoo's hours?**
Published hours: Tue–Fri 12pm–5pm. Hours change — confirm with the studio before you go, especially for walk-ins.

**How do I book a tattoo at Empress Tattoo?**
Reach Empress Tattoo through online booking (empresswa.com/schedule), the website (empresswa.com), phone at (360) 720-5742, or Instagram (@empresstattoowa). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.

**Is Empress 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.

**What other tattoo shops are near Empress Tattoo?**
Nearby studios include Unlikely Stories Tattoo (< 0.1 mi), Victory Tattoo (0.1 mi), and Recovery Ink Tattoo Shop (0.3 mi).

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Unlikely Stories Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/unlikely-stories-tattoo) — Ferndale, WA 98248 · < 0.1 mi
- [Victory Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/victory-tattoo) — 2003 Main St, Ferndale, WA 98248 · (360) 392-8346 · 0.1 mi
- [Recovery Ink Tattoo Shop](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/recovery-ink-tattoo-shop) — 1920 Main St #15, Ferndale, WA 98248 · (360) 320-7642 · 0.3 mi
- [Made 2 Create Inkworks](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/made-2-create-inkworks) — 5719 Barrett Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 · (360) 393-1977 · 0.8 mi
- [Ink Drop Tattoo Shop](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ink-drop-tattoo-shop) — 4260 Cordata Pkwy #104, Bellingham, WA 98226 · (360) 383-6874 · https://inkdroptattooshop.wordpress.com · 5.8 mi

_Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, Overture Maps Foundation, studio websites, Seattle Tattoo editors. Updated October 18, 2026._