Mean Street Tattoo offers Wood River residents a grounded, skilled tattooing experience rooted in genuine craftsmanship. The studio carries the no-nonsense energy you'd expect from a shop that takes its work seriously — clean, focused, and welcoming to both first-timers and collectors. Clients can expect strong execution across styles well-suited to the region's tastes, including bold American traditional, rich black-and-grey realism, and clean blackwork that holds up beautifully over time.
Wood River sits in the Metro East area of Illinois, just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis — a working-class, unpretentious stretch of the Midwest where people value straightforward quality over trend-chasing flash. That ethos fits naturally into the tattooing culture here, where clients tend to want meaningful, lasting work done by artists they can trust. The proximity to a major metro brings in a wider range of influences, while the tight-knit community keeps the experience personal and rooted.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Local Artist
Evie Golomb
Fine line · Realistic
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