Tattoos by Kelsey
1210 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Tattoos by Kelsey is a custom tattoo studio in Iowa City, Iowa, built around the work of artist Kelsey Louis. Originally from southeast Iowa, Kelsey began tattooing in Keokuk in 2016 under Brent Starr before relocating to Iowa City in 2019, and she currently works at Swanky Bits Tattoo. Her style leans into black and gray and American traditional work, with a particular love for pop culture and spooky imagery. She favors projects like lady faces, bugs and critters, large-scale pieces, and full back tattoos, and she enjoys traveling to tattoo conventions and guest spotting whenever possible.
Booking is handled personally, with consultations conducted through email and check-ins by text, and clients are asked to share their idea, placement, size, and color preferences before scheduling. Appointments typically run Wednesday through Saturday, with response times of one to two weeks due to demand. The studio maintains an open books policy, welcoming both walk-in-style inquiries and detailed custom requests. Beyond the shop, Kelsey's creative interests extend to painting skateboards and attending festivals, reflecting the personal, laid-back approach she brings to her tattoo work in Iowa City.
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