Loleta, CA · Humboldt County
Where Art Meets the Skin · Custom Tattoo Studio
Custom tattoo artistry crafted with precision, passion, and permanence. Every piece tells your story — we make sure it's worth telling forever.
Skeleton Bay Ink was born from a love of dark aesthetics, nautical mythology, and the enduring art of tattooing. Founded in Loleta, deep in the heart of Humboldt County, our studio is a sanctuary for those who wear their identity on their skin.
Every artist in our studio brings a unique perspective — from neo-traditional and blackwork to fine line and color realism. We collaborate with you from concept to completion to ensure your tattoo is exactly what you envisioned.
Start Your JourneyEvery tattoo is a custom creation. We specialize in multiple styles and techniques to bring your vision to life.
Work one-on-one with your artist to design an original piece that's uniquely yours — from sketch to skin.
Starting at $150
Bold, precise, and timeless. Our blackwork specialists create striking geometric and illustrative pieces.
Starting at $120
Photorealistic color work that breathes life into portraits, animals, and vibrant compositions.
Starting at $200
Old school spirit, modern execution. Rich colors, bold outlines, and timeless iconography reinvented.
Starting at $180
Transform what was into something stunning. Our experts specialize in creative, complete cover-up work.
Consultation required
Breathe new life into faded or aging ink. We restore and refresh existing tattoos with care.
Starting at $80
A glimpse into the ink we've created. Every piece is a story worth telling.
Bringing decades of combined experience, each with a distinct voice and specialty.
Head Artist & Owner
Blackwork · Neo-Traditional · Cover-Ups
Resident Artist
Color Realism · Portraits · Fine Detail
Guest Artist
Japanese · Geometric · Ornamental
Real stories from real clients who trusted us with their skin.
"Absolute best experience I've ever had at a tattoo studio. The detail work on my sleeve is beyond what I imagined. Clean, professional, and genuinely talented."
"I was nervous about my first tattoo, but the team made me feel completely at ease. The environment is perfect and the artistry is world-class. I'll never go anywhere else."
"Cover-up of an old tattoo I thought was beyond saving. They turned it into a stunning neo-trad piece. Couldn't be happier. The consultation process alone was worth it."
Ready to bring your vision to life? Fill out the form and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to confirm your appointment.
* A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. We'll follow up with payment details after reviewing your request.
Walk-ins welcome when availability allows. For guaranteed time, book in advance.
Address
Loleta, CA 95551
Humboldt County
Phone
(707) 382-8175
ink@skeletonbayink.com
@skeletonbayink