The East Tattoo logo — custom tattoo studio in Lake Ivanhoe Village, Orlando

Custom tattoos in Orlando

Ten artists. Every style. Walk-Ins welcome. Consultations are always free.

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Steve Roberts

Steve Roberts

Earl Funk

Earl Funk

Derek Jennings

Derek Jennings

Gabe Feliciano

Gabe Feliciano

Kuu Tamura

Kuu Tamura

Gabo Bocanegra

Gabo Bocanegra

Allyn Grima

Allyn Grima

Gibbs

Gibbs

Ken Monico

Ken Monico

Tara Broughman

Tara Broughman

Find the Right Artist

  • Know WHAT you want but don’t know WHO to ask? No worries. Just find the style you’re looking for below, click the arrow on the right to expand and see who our specialists are. Check out their portfolios and drop them a line. Our artists usually answer the same day.

  • Painterly, expressive, and imaginative. Think storybook art and concept illustration brought to life on skin. A broad category where subject matter and color palettes are limited only by imagination.

    Steve - Earl - Gabo - Kuu - Tara

  • Photorealistic tattoos rendered entirely in black ink and gray wash

    Gibbs - Gabe

  • Delicate, precise tattoos with thin linework. Great for minimalist designs, detailed portraits, botanicals, and small detailed pieces that rely on subtlety over saturation.

    Gabe - Gibbs

  • Everything black and gray realism achieves, but with a full color palette. Lifelike subjects that look like photographs on skin. Demanding technically and stunning when done right.

    Gibbs - Steve

  • Bold outlines and iconic imagery. The foundation of tattoo culture. Built to last and age beautifully.

    Derek

  • Traditional tattooing's pretty sibling — richer color, more illustrative detail, and a wider subject range. Decorative, elegant.

    Steve - Tara - Gabo - Kuu

  • Rooted in centuries of art history; rendered in flowing composition designed to wrap and move with the body. Timeless and iconic.

    “Traditional(ish)” because we don’t always follow all the Irezumi tattoo rules.

    Steve - Derek - Earl

  • The illustrative approach without color — expressive linework, atmospheric shading, and strong graphic sensibility.

    Ken - Earl - Steve - Gibbs - Gabe

  • Bold, graphic, ink-heavy tattooing that makes a statement. Geometric patterns, dark illustrative work, tribal-influenced designs, and large-scale pieces built on saturation and contrast.

    Ken - Allyn

  • Fan art, animated characters, and stylized illustration done with the same care as any custom piece. Whether it's a beloved character or your own original concept.

    Kuu - Gabo - Tara - Earl - Steve

  • Old tattoo you've outgrown? We've covered worse. Cover-up work requires technical skill and creative problem-solving — our artists will assess what you've got and design something you'll actually want to show off.

    Steve - Derek - Earl - Ken - Allyn

  • Want something small and you’re not too picky about who’s doing it? Call the shop and ask about a walk-in. We’re happy to take them when we’re able.

Check out out tattoo galleries in the section below for examples of some of the styles listed above.

Realism and Fineline
Color Tattoo Gallery
Illustrative Black and Gray Tattoos
Blackwork Tattoo Gallery
Traditional and Neo-Trad Tattoos

Looking for something small?

We do small tattoos too. Script, memorials, matching sets, walk-ins — most days we have artists available for same-day work. Keep and eye on our instagram for notifications about upcoming flash day events and specials.

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Yeah, we got a hyena in our tattoo shop.
Tattoo flash, taxidermy and a mirror
Tattoo flash and ductwork
Tattoo Flash and Taxidermy
Tattoo station and antiquities
High ceilings and a lemur mural

Entirely artist-owned and operated.

The East is artist-owned and operated — always has been. The people tattooing you are the same people who built this place, maintain its standards, and stand behind every piece that leaves this studio. That accountability matters to us, and we think it should matter to you too.

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  • Love this tattoo shop! Have been here a handful of times. Everyone is welcoming, has good vibes, and artists are very professional and fun to be around. I have gotten several tattoos from Gibbs. Definitely look into his work if you’re looking for beautiful fine line tattoos. He’s the greatest!

    -Stephanie Canahan

  • Typical me, spontaneously get a tattoo. Luckily ‘The East’ hooked me up! The place is so clean and cool looking. Gabriel made it such an great experience, he was so responsive, took the time to discuss what exactly I wanted, and had some great insight (not to mention he did an awesome job on the actual tattoo). Couldn’t have gone better.

    — Will Walton

  • This place is amazing. Large, airy and clean. Steve, the owner is very nice. Gabo, did a fantastic job on my tattoo. I would highly recommend The East to do your next tattoo.

    — Mandy Fair

  • Make yourself shinier here! I see Gabo for my work and love love his precision! Watching the other work walk out the door is also good stuff. See the artist you love there and love who you are even more when you leave!!!

    - Blue Star

  • Gibbs is an incredible artist. I spent 2 months researching dog portrait tattoos all over the United States, until I finally found him. The best part was that he was only 2 hours away. I told him exactly what I wanted and he created it instantly, and it was even better than I’d envisioned. Gibbs is very detail oriented and very creative. I will definitely be back to get more tattoos with him. Thank you very much for helping me honor and keep my dogs memory alive.

    — Rachel Garcia

  • The East is an incredible place to go and get all your ink! The vibes are incredible, the artists are talented, the stations are clean, and you will never feel awkward! My tattoo artist, Kuu, has become my ride or die when it comes to new art on my body. They make all of my ideas come to life, better than I could ever dream up myself. It’s super important to me to feel comfortable when allowing someone to tattoo me, and after many trips to The East, I would be honored to have the work of any of these talented artists on me!

    — Victoria Richter

  • Gabe Feliciano is an amazing artist!! Patient and detail oriented. Made sure I was okay with the placement and did not rush me at all. Perfectionist at its finest. 5/5 recommended! Simply the best, definitely will be back again. East Studio has welcoming staff, clean space and nice environment.

    — Carlos Cosme

  • Always a treat to walk in and get greeted! Ive been here plenty of times (and more to come bwahahha) To get some nice pieces. I have mainly encountered Gabo and his whimsical mind. Very steady hand (I almost feel asleep during my tat time) due to how smooth he was.

    — JR

  • My bestie and I got matching tattoos here. This is a gorgeous and clean place. All the artists are incredibly talented and do great work! They are kind, friendly, and offer a fun and relaxing atmosphere. I cannot wait to get more tattoos there!

    — Brooke Fominaya

  • Over the years I have had the luxury of getting several tattoos in different styles from Derek Jennings, and also had the pleasure of receiving custom commissioned art from Earl Funk, both excellent, diverse, and unique artists over here at The East. One of my favorite parts of working with both of these guys is they have never been flaky on appointments or completion dates. Check out any of their artist’s extensive portfolios, and I’m sure you will also be impressed. Highly recommend!

    — John Duvoisin

Ready for a new tattoo?

Whether it's a full sleeve, a cover-up, or your very first tattoo — we're here to make it easy. Reach out whichever way suits you best and we’ll get you set from there.

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