Kingtide Ink
Kingtide Ink is a West Seattle tattoo studio offering custom and flash tattoos. The studio describes its work as including fine-line and geometric styles, and says it primarily works in greyscale with color considered case by case.
West Seattle · King County
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- West Seattle, Seattle · King County
- Phone
- (425) 922-2906
- Website
- kingtideink.com
- Online booking
- kingtideink.com/booking
- @kingtideink
- Social
- Services
- tattoo, custom design
- City business registration
- Registered City of Seattle business since 2023 · City account number #0008806080797633 · data as of October 17, 2026Source: City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services. A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- State tattoo shop license
- Verify this shop’s license at WA DOLLicense lookup by the Washington State Department of Licensing
- Listing status
- Listed open · data as of September 23, 2026
What to know about Kingtide Ink
- Custom tattoo submissions are closed until Winter 2027
- Flash designs are released monthly
- Custom and flash pieces are unavailable for hands, feet, or ribcage placement
Artists at Kingtide Ink
All tattoo artists1 artist listed on the studio’s own website. Names, roles, photos and links as the studio publishes them.
Map & directions
Local context
Kingtide Ink is one of 10 studios we list in West Seattle. King County has 172 licensed tattoo shops and 513 licensed tattoo artists, according to Washington State Department of Licensing data for August 2026.
Kingtide Ink: common questions
Where is Kingtide Ink located?
Kingtide Ink is at 4222 SW Walker St Suite 5, Seattle, WA 98116, in Seattle's West Seattle neighborhood (King County).
How do I book a tattoo at Kingtide Ink?
Reach Kingtide Ink through online booking (kingtideink.com/booking), the website (kingtideink.com), phone at (425) 922-2906, or Instagram (@kingtideink). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.
Is Kingtide Ink 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 Kingtide Ink as a registered City of Seattle business since 2023 (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 Kingtide Ink?
Nearby studios include Golden Bee Tattoo (1.1 mi), Stairs Tattoo (1.2 mi), and Little Crush Tattoo Shop (1.2 mi).
Does Kingtide Ink accept walk-ins?
No. The studio is by appointment only.
Can custom and flash tattoos be placed on the hands, feet, or ribcage?
No. The studio says custom and flash pieces are not available for those placements.
