Black Bear Tattoo Studio offers a welcoming, craft-focused environment where clients can expect thoughtful consultation and skilled execution from start to finish. The studio is well suited to styles that resonate deeply in Appalachian culture — bold American traditional work, rich blackwork, and detailed illustrative pieces all find a natural home here. Whether someone is walking in for their first tattoo or adding to a long-running collection, the atmosphere feels grounded and unhurried, the kind of shop where the work is taken seriously and clients are treated like neighbors.
Buffalo sits in Putnam County along the Kanawha River, part of a West Virginia landscape defined by wooded ridges, tight-knit communities, and a quiet pride in handmade things. That regional character shapes the clientele — people who appreciate craftsmanship, personal meaning, and work built to last. Getting tattooed at Black Bear means becoming part of a local tradition where art and identity run deep in the hills of the Mountain State.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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