The Nova Expansion
The Nova Expansion is a tattoo studio in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood at 511 2nd Ave W. Listed styles: fine line, American traditional, neo-traditional, and Japanese (Irezumi).
Queen Anne · King County
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Queen Anne, Seattle · King County
- Phone
- (206) 487-6024
- Website
- thenovaexpansion.com
- Online booking
- thenovaexpansion.com/contact
- @thenovaexpansion
- Social
- Hours
- Check the studio’s website for hoursThe hours it publishes don’t agree with each other, so we don’t list any.
- Published prices
- Shop minimum $150From the studio’s website: source
- Services
- tattoo, walk ins
- 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 The Nova Expansion
- Free consultations are available
- Tattoo appointments require a deposit
- The stated minimum budget is $150
Artists at The Nova Expansion
All tattoo artists9 artists and 1 guest artist listed on the studio’s own website. Names, roles, photos and links as the studio publishes them.
Codie Christel
Apprentice tattoo artist
American Traditional · Neo-Traditional · Japanese (Irezumi)
@codietattoo
Map & directions
Local context
The Nova Expansion is one of 5 studios we list in Queen Anne. King County has 172 licensed tattoo shops and 513 licensed tattoo artists, according to Washington State Department of Licensing data for August 2026.
The Nova Expansion: common questions
Where is The Nova Expansion located?
The Nova Expansion is at 511 2nd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood (King County).
What are The Nova Expansion's hours?
The hours on The Nova Expansion's website don't agree with each other, so we don't list them. Check the studio's website or call before you go.
How do I book a tattoo at The Nova Expansion?
Reach The Nova Expansion through online booking (thenovaexpansion.com/contact), the website (thenovaexpansion.com), phone at (206) 487-6024, or Instagram (@thenovaexpansion). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.
How much does a tattoo cost at The Nova Expansion?
The Nova Expansion's website lists: Shop minimum $150. The final price depends on size, placement, detail and session time, so ask for a quote.
Is The Nova Expansion 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 The Nova Expansion?
Nearby studios include Nightshade (0.2 mi), Electric Vision Tattoo (0.2 mi), and Off-Gray Studio (0.3 mi).
