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Inner Visions Tattoo Blog


The Best Tattoos - Placement
Hi friends, I've decided it's time to put together a series of blog posts. Each post will be dedicated to a specific element that can make the difference between a good tattoo and a great tattoo. There is so much underlying thought that goes into designing the best tattoo and I'm going to break down some of those elements. For the first post of this series I'm going to discuss tattoo placement. The correct placement of a tattoo design can make or break the final outcome of

Joe Riley
May 11, 20203 min read


Tattoo Shop Opening Dates in Las Vegas
Hi everyone! First and foremost we hope you are all safe and healthy. We know this shutdown has been frustrating for a lot of us here

Joe Riley
May 10, 20202 min read


We Don't Want Your Stimulus Checks
As I scroll through social media I see a lot of Las Vegas tattoo artists posting things about "give me your stimulus check and I'll give you a new tattoo." We disagree. I know that we've all taken a hit from this temporary shutdown in one way or another in Las Vegas and beyond. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those directly affected by COVID-19 and especially to anyone who's lost a loved one. As much as we'd love to get back to business as usual as soon as pos

Joe Riley
Apr 17, 20203 min read


Free Tattoo Coloring Book
We know things can get pretty boring during this shutdown we are facing with the COVID-19 pandemic going on, so we decided to give you something to cure the boredom. The tattoo artists at Inner Visions got together and put together this digital coloring book for you to enjoy. Right click to save an image and then print and color. You can also upload your finished pieces to Instagram and use the hashtag #innervisionstattoo so we can check out your amazing work! tattoo

Joe Riley
Apr 6, 20201 min read


The Pain/Pleasure Paradox in Life and Tattoos
A common question we are often asked about tattoos is "do tattoos hurt?" Yes it does, but to what extent is different for each individual. I

Joe Riley
Mar 26, 20206 min read


The Best Time To Schedule Your Tattoo Appointments
At Inner Visions Tattoo, we welcome walk ins. However, walk in tattoos are on a first come, first served basis. In order to serve you to the best of our ability, we recommend setting up a tattoo appointment. As Spring comes into full swing, things are picking up and we are getting busier. You are always welcome to stop by the tattoo shop or call to check our availability. We do recommend setting up an appointment if you are seeking work from a specific tattoo ar

Joe Riley
Mar 7, 20202 min read


Custom Tattoos in Las Vegas - Inner Visions Tattoo
Inner Visions Tattoo is one of the only full custom tattoo shops in Las Vegas, but what exactly does that mean? A custom tattoo shop....

Joe Riley
Feb 9, 20202 min read


Minimum Tattoo Age in Las Vegas - How Old Do I Have To Be?
Yes, we get this question a few times a month at least. How old to I have to be to get a tattoo? Believe it or not the minimum tattoo age in Las Vegas only requires you to be 14 with parental consent. However, we DO NOT tattoo anyone under the age of 18 at Inner Visions Tattoo and there are some really good reasons behind this. 1 . Of all the people I've tattooed in my 20+ year tattoo career , most of the cover up tattoos I have done are on people who got tattooed at a you

Joe Riley
Jan 15, 20203 min read


3rd Annual Inner Visions Holiday Raffle - Win a $1,000 Tattoo
It's that time of year again! It's our 3rd Annual Inner Visions Holiday Raffle and the Grand Prize will be a $1,000 tattoo by Joe Riley! Tickets start at only $20. The drawing will be held on Dec. 23rd at 12:00 pm and will be broadcasted live on Facebook . You do NOT have to be present to win! A portion of the proceeds will go directly to Las Vegas Toys for Tots! We have updated our tickets this year to give you more chances to win. We have also added some freebies in as

Joe Riley
Dec 2, 20192 min read


Tattoo Aftercare - An In Depth View
There are many things that can be said about tattoo aftercare. Almost every tattoo shop and artist has their own methods...

Joe Riley
Oct 29, 20195 min read


Getting a Tattoo in Las Vegas
Are you thinking about getting a tattoo in Las Vegas? If so, there are a few things to know first.

Joe Riley
Oct 21, 20194 min read


Friday the 13th Tattoos in Las Vegas
Jason Vorheez from the Friday the 13th movie franchise It's almost Friday the 13th again, and as always, our phone starts ringing off the hook asking if we are doing $13 tattoos. Here's the short answer... No. "But why not? There's lots of shops doing Friday the 13th tattoos in Las Vegas ." I personally can't speak on behalf of what other tattoo shops in Las Vegas do or do not do, but I can say that our tattoo artists are already booked up on Friday the 13th doin

Joe Riley
Sep 6, 20192 min read


Horror Themed Tattoos
Zombie Tattoo based on The Walking Dead Inner Visions Tattoo is a Las Vegas Tattoo Shops famous for our custom tattoos. We wanted to highlight some recent horror themed tattoos by Joe Riley. Joe has been perfecting his use of textures in his tattoos for many years and mixing that in with his portrait tattoo abilities to bring you some of the most realistic tattoo Las Vegas . Joe's understanding of color values and hues bring to life some of your favorite movie characters.

Joe Riley
Aug 19, 20191 min read


Win a $1,000 Tattoo!
It's that time of year again! It's our 2nd Annual Holiday Raffle and the Grand Prize will be a $1,000 tattoo by Joe Riley! Tickets start at only $20. The drawing will be held on Dec. 23rd at 12:00 pm and will be broadcasted live on Facebook. You do NOT have to be present to win! Buy Your Tickets Here! 1st place: $1,000 Tattoo by Joe Riley 3 Fine Art Prints of your choice Plus an Inner Visions T-shirt 2nd Place: $500 Tattoo by any artist

Joe Riley
Nov 9, 20181 min read


How Much Do Bad Tattoos Cost?
I was recently talking with an owner of another tattoo shop in Las Vegas . He told me that the official count of tattoo shops in Las Vegas is around 300 licensed shops now. That's not counting the unlicensed shops or the "private studios". Las Vegas is undoubtedly one of the most saturated cities when it comes to tattoo shops, and possibly the most saturated per capita. This brings up an interesting question. With so many tattoo shops in Las Vegas they must all be

Joe Riley
Sep 30, 20184 min read


Skull Tattoos, a Timeless Classic
Skull Tattoos have been around for centuries, and can have several different meanings. Each person can have there own meaning behind their tattoo, and in some cases, no meaning at all. Skulls tattoos typically represent death, but can represent almost anything. Skull tattoos can also represent a memorial of someone passing, it can represent putting the past behind you or some sort of significant life change. For others, it can be a reminder that death is inevitable and we

Joe Riley
Sep 19, 20182 min read


Martin Kazan Guest Tattoo Artist 6/20-6/22 at Inner Visions Tattoo
We would like to welcome our guest artist Martin Kazan to Inner Visions Tattoo. Martin will be here from 6/20 through 6/22 and has very limited availability. Martin is traveling all the way from Ann Arbor, Michigan and bringing his unique brand of traditional tattoos with him. To book with Martin, Click Here to Contact Us . Thanks!

Joe Riley
Jun 18, 20181 min read


Mariana "Tacos" Rosales Guest Artist 5/28-5/30
Inner Visions Tattoo would like to welcome our guest artist Mariana "Tacos" Rosales to Las Vegas! Mariana hales from the great city of Baltimore where she tattoos and is also the owner of Idle Hands Tattoo Emporium. She has been a tattoo artist for several years but that number is a secret because she doesn't want to give away her real age. She loves to travel the country attending different tattoo conventions and doing guest spots with some of the top tattoo artists in the

Joe Riley
May 22, 20181 min read


Inner Visions Tattoo: Las Vegas Tattoo Shop supporting autism awareness
Inner Visions Tattoo is proud to announce that on Sunday, April 15th, we will be doing $60 Autism Awareness tattoos. 100% of the proceeds will be going to the F.E.A.T. foundation , a local organization here in Las Vegas that supports autism. We will be doing these tattoos from 11am-9pm on a first come, first served basis. No appointments necessary. There are two different designs to choose from, and to make sure that the process goes smoothly, no changes will be allowed.

Joe Riley
Mar 26, 20181 min read


Las Vegas Guest Tattoo Artist - Johnny Blaze at Inner Visions Tattoo
Johnny Blaze will be tattooing at Inner Visions Tattoo in Las Vegas from 2/25/18 to 3/4/18. Johnny specializes in bright bold colorful tattoos, and is great with New School Tattoos, Neo-Traditional Tattoos, and realistic tattoos. He is now accepting appointments and walk ins at Inner Visions Tattoo and welcomes all ideas and styles.

Joe Riley
Feb 24, 20181 min read
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