Join us for:
WALK-IN WEDNESDAY: Catered to those looking to get their first tattoo - collectors also welcome!
FLASH FRIDAY: Browse tons of flash or bring your own design.
SUNDAY FUNDAY: Come get your Pinterest-inspired tattoos.
Walk-ins always welcome, but we recommend texting ahead when possible: 480-382-9219
Welcome to
Sentient Tattoo Collective - A Top Rated Walk-In Tattoo Shop in Tempe, AZ
Discover STC, Tempe's premier walk-in tattoo shop. Experience top-quality artistry in a welcoming environment, conveniently located in the heart of Tempe, AZ. Walk-in tattoos welcome 7 days a week.
Sentient Tattoo Collective is a tattoo studio and fine art gallery in Tempe, AZ. Home to award-winning tattoo artists with a combined experience of over 50 years, this cooperative space is a creative environment for artists of all types. If you are looking to get tattooed, we suggest that you call ahead for availability. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your fiftieth tattoo, our artists will help bring your tattoo ideas to life. Looking for a walk-in tattoo shop in Tempe? Walk-ins are welcome 7 days a week.
One of the most important elements of Sentient Tattoo Collective is the community. The artists have partnered up with Free Arts For Abused Children to offer art classes and tutorials for kids who may not have a creative outlet at home. Art has transformed and inspired the lives of the Sentient Tattoo Collective artists, and our hope is that sharing our creative expression through mentorship and volunteerism will have a positive impact on the Tempe community.
Sentient Tattoo Collective is committed to your safety. All artists are professional tattooers that receive annual bloodborne pathogen training and CPR certifications. Our studio is clean and sanitary. Artists use medical-grade, packaged, and sterilized versions of each tool used on clients. Needles are never re-used. Your artist will use disposable gloves and will ensure the area of your skin being tattooed is clean and disinfected. The customer comes first at Sentient Tattoo Collective so you can be sure that your artist will make sure you feel safe and comfortable for your tattoo experience.
We are proud to offer a vegan tattoo experience for anyone who is interested. All of our tattoo artists use vegan-friendly ink and can use vegan-friendly soap upon request. Please do not hesitate to ask!
Several of our tattoo artist specialize in fine line tattoos and single needle tattoos. These intricate tattoos can be incredibly detailed . If you are looking for an artist that specializes in fine line tattoo or single needle tattoos, be sure to check out our artist page to find the right fit for you.
Are you looking for flash tattoos in Tempe? Then come on in to Sentient Tattoo Collective! Our professional tattoo artists have lots of flash tattoo design options to choose from. Or feel free to bring in your own flash tattoo ideas that we can bring to life. On Flash Friday, we have artists available for flash tattoos – but you are welcome to come by any day of the week!
Come by and check out our unique tattoo shop just east of ASU’s main campus in Tempe and south of Tempe Marketplace. Contact us at (480) 382-9219 or sentienttattoo@gmail.com.
Super comfy environment and friendly staff. I got tattooed by Tratyn and he did an incredible job! I explained to him in words what I was looking for and he embodied my vision perfectly in this little tattoo. Can’t wait to be back in his chair!
KazDecember 19, 2022
Fantastic work by Tyson!! He is the sixth person I’ve had tattoo me, and while I like the other work, Tyson is head and shoulders above them in terms of artistic quality. I hope to be back.
Joseph ArlethDecember 19, 2022
Nathan is amazing!! Highly recommend.
Maggie LaughlinJanuary 12, 2023
MEET THE TATTOO ARTISTS
Tyson Weed
Tyson is the founder of Sentient Tattoo Collective. He brings over a dozen years of tattoo experience to Tempe. Tyson has had a passion for art ever since he was a kid.Tyson specializes in Asian tattoos, constantly inspired by dragons, koi fish, finger waves, flowers and other elements of Japanese culture.
Niki Davy
Niki is a mold maker and accomplished sculptor. She holds a BFA from ASU. Ask about her next exhibit! She is a Phoenix native and first generation American.
Mousie Leon
Mousie has been tattooing since 2019 but has loved art and tattooing most of her life. She is drawn to cultural art like Aztec art and has traveled to Mexico City and the pyramids to study and learn. She enjoys creating black and grey Chicano art tattoos.
Summer
With 8 years of experience, Summer joins the Sentient Tattoo Collective as a specialist in microrealism and fine line tattoos. She is inspired by artists like Vincent Van Gogh and Yayoi Kusama. Summer takes walk-ins but we recommend booking in advance as her books fill up fast!
Sam Tofilo
Sam brings her soft black and grey style to Sentient Tattoo Collective, with a focus on botanical, stylized realism, and traditional tattoos. Back in Arizona from Maine, Sam’s work is grounded in creating tattoos that feel both timeless and deeply personal. She blends classic technique with a thoughtful, modern edge. Ask her about her chickens!
David Rhapsody
David brings over a decade of experience in Black & Gray and Black & White Realism to Sentient Tattoo Collective. Originally from Cartagena, Spain, he’s been tattooing professionally since 2010 and has worked on projects across both Spain and the US. Outside of tattooing, his love for Queen and Freddie Mercury inspired the name of his brand, Rhapsody Tattoo.
