Custom Tattoo & Piercing Shop in Riverside, CA

Arcane Ink is Riverside's professional tattoo and piercing studio — delivering custom tattoos, precision body piercings, and a clean, expert experience from consultation to aftercare.

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Located at 4505 Allstate Dr #110 in Riverside, California, Arcane Ink Tattoo & Piercings serves clients across the Inland Empire with custom tattoo work and professional body piercing. Our resident artists bring defined styles, strong portfolios, and California Body Art Practitioner certification to every appointment. Every tattoo and every piercing is performed in a clean, sterile studio environment built around your comfort, your vision, and long-term quality.

Whether you're planning your first tattoo, adding to a collection, or getting your first (or tenth) piercing, we make the process smooth, welcoming, and professional. Walk-ins are welcome when artists are available, and consultations are always free. Book your appointment today and let's plan your next piece.

Our Services

From custom tattoos to professional body piercings, everything you need in one Riverside studio.

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Custom Tattoos

Realism, fine line, anime, traditional, color, portrait, Chicano, and fully custom work by artists with defined styles. Shop minimum $80.

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Professional Body Piercing

Ear, facial, lip, oral, navel, and nipple piercings using sterile needles and implant-grade jewelry. Starting at $40.

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Free Consultations

Free tattoo and piercing consultations to discuss design, placement, jewelry, pricing, and aftercare before you book.

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Our Portfolios

Browse recent tattoo and piercing work from our Riverside artists.

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WHY ARCANE INK

Hundreds of Riverside clients trust Arcane Ink with their next piece. Here's what sets us apart.

Experienced Artists with defined styles

Every artist at Arcane Ink has years of experience and a distinct specialty. You're not getting a generalist — you're getting an artist who's mastered your style.

Clean, Professional Environment

California Body Art Practitioner certified. Sterile equipment, single-use needles, and a hygienic studio held to professional standards.

Custom Work, No Shortcuts

Every piece is built around your body, your idea, and your vision. Flash available, but custom is our specialty.

Long-Term Quality Focus

A tattoo lasts a lifetime. We build every piece with longevity in mind — proper line weights, ink saturation, and placement that holds up for decades.

Meet Our Artists

Every tattoo and piercing at Arcane Ink is done by a resident artist with a defined specialty. Match your vision with the right artist.

  • Luis Medina

    Tattoo Artist & Shop Owner

    Instagram: @T.E.Sktch

    Specializing in:
    • Versatile Tattoo Artist • Black and gray • realism • color • Cover-ups • traditional • neo-traditional • fine line tattoos and custom designs


    Strong focus on crisp line work and details.

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    Brandon Medina

    Piercing Artist & Shop Owner

    Instagram: @arcaneinktattoo

    Specializing in:
    Piercing & body modification dedicated to sharp placements and clean technique.

    Piercings aren't just jewelry they're a statement. I'm here to help you wear yours with confidence.

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    Babestr

    Tattoo Artist & Creator

    Instagram: @bab3str

    Specializing in:
    Portraits • Darkstyle • Script
    Custom Lettering


    Inspired by resilience.

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    Gloria

    Tattoo Artist

    Instagram: @tattsbygoyi

    Specializing in:
    Floral-focused. Color-forward. Detail-obsessed.

    I create tattoo designs centered around flowers and bold color work, blending softness with structure. My style highlights clean linework, dimensional shading, and warm, cohesive palettes that bring each piece to life.

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    Gio

    Tattoo Artist

    Instagram: @gio_mcmxci

    Specializing in:
    Black & gray • My work focuses on clean linework and refined detail to create timeless pieces. I am drawn to bold flowers and insects but love to dive into all kinds of ideas.

    Your body, your story… let’s bring your vision to life.

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    Joseph

    Tattoo Artist

    Instagram: @h2k_tattoos

    Specializing in:
    Black and grey realism, portraits Chicano style & horror tattoos… I really enjoy doing anything meaningful for my clients.

    However tattooing is always fun when they are wild and crazy ideas as well !

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Recent Work From Our Riverside Studio

A snapshot of recent tattoo and piercing work from Arcane Ink. Visit our full portfolios for more.

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Black and gray tattoo of a woman with antlers, jewelry, and tears on her face.
Black and gray tattoo of Spider-Man with vivid web patterns on his suit and a spider emblem on his chest, on upper arm or forearm.
Tattoo of a smiling flower with eyes, a skeleton, and the phrase 'Memento Mori' above.
Tattoo featuring an eye in the center of a star with radiating shafts, surrounded by geometric lines and patterns, a woman’s face with a hat, a planet with rings, and a hand.
Tattoo of two anime characters on a hand, with one character at the top with a distressed face and another character wearing a hat with a skull insignia, with tattoos of bones and other symbols on the fingers.
Black and gray tattoo of a female anthropomorphic fox character with large eyes, pointed ears, short hair, wearing a jacket, shorts, and boots, standing with hands on hips.
Close-up of a woman's face with winged eyeliner, piercings near her eye, and star tattoos on her neck, with a black and white striped background.
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Close-up of a person's ear adorned with multiple earrings, including studs and hoops, with brown hair and natural skin texture.
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Pricing at Arcane Ink

Tattoos start at $80. Most pieces range $80–$400. Larger custom work, sleeves, and multi-session projects are quoted individually.

Piercings start at $40. Most placements range $40–$100+ depending on placement and jewelry. Specialty jewelry and complex placements quoted individually.

Consultations are always free.

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Common Questions

How much does a tattoo cost at Arcane Ink?

Tattoo pricing at Arcane Ink Tattoo & Piercings in Riverside varies based on size, detail, placement, and artist. Our shop minimum is $80, and most small-to-medium pieces range from $100 to $400. Larger custom work, sleeves, or multi-session pieces are quoted individually during your free consultation.

Do you accept walk-ins?

Yes, walk-ins are welcome at Arcane Ink Tattoo & Piercings in Riverside, CA. We accept walk-in tattoos and piercings whenever artists are available. For larger custom pieces or specific artist requests, we recommend booking an appointment in advance.

Do you use needles or piercing guns?

Arcane Ink uses professional piercing needles — never piercing guns. Needles are more precise, more hygienic, and cause less tissue trauma than guns. This results in cleaner piercings, faster healing, and lower infection risk.

What are your hours?

Arcane Ink is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 7pm, and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. We are closed on Mondays. Call (951) 224-9177 to confirm availability before visiting.

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4505 Allstate Dr #110, Riverside, CA 92501

Hours
Tues-Sat
11am–7pm

Sunday
11am–3pm

Mon Closed

Phone
(951) 224-9177

 
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Whether it's your first tattoo, your next piercing, or a full custom project — we're ready. Book a free consultation today and let's plan your next piece.

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Questions? Call (951) 224-9177 or email arcaneink00@gmail.com