Monsters Ink is a professional tattoo studio bringing genuine craft and creative energy to the East Bay. The shop cultivates an atmosphere that feels both welcoming and artistically serious — the kind of place where clients feel comfortable exploring bold ideas. Given the region's deep appreciation for expressive art, styles like neo-traditional, blackwork, and detailed illustrative work find a natural home here, with artists capable of translating personal visions into lasting pieces with precision and care.
Albany sits nestled between Berkeley and the bay, part of a dense, culturally rich corridor where independent creativity thrives. The community here tends to be thoughtful and design-conscious, drawn to tattoos that carry meaning and aesthetic weight. Getting tattooed in this corner of California means being part of a long local tradition of body art appreciation, shaped by the progressive, expressive spirit that defines the greater East Bay. That energy is very much alive inside the studio.
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| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| 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 – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
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