Which artist is the best fit for you?
Blackwood specializes in black and grey tattoos, realism tattoos, and color fusion tattoos. He loves to tattoo skulls, flowers (especially roses), animals, and portraits. Blackwood does mostly large-scale projects (arm sleeves, leg sleeves, forearm tattoos, thigh tattoos, back tattoos) with multiple sessions. Your custom tattoo design will be made day-of-appointment, in person at the shop.​​
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Rectifier specializes in bold designs from realism to neo traditional illustration. She enjoys incorporating color fusion and trash polka influences on large-scale works. You can expect each tattoo to have a decorative twist that pops out from your skin and makes it special. Her favorite subject matters are surreal imagery, florals, and animals, especially birds and fish. She loves bringing your custom ideas to life.
About Us
A Dead Anchor Tattoo is a private tattoo studio located in Madison, WI, between UW-Madison campus, Edgewood College, and the zoo. Unlike other tattoo shops, we prioritize connecting one on one with our clients. We like to take our time ensuring top quality results, rather than rushing you out the door to get our next client in the chair.
We strive to bring you the highest standards in tattoo procedures while also providing you with a fun-filled atmosphere. Our artists specialize in custom tattoos that are exclusive to our clients. Each artist has their own individual style that makes them unique.
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Our services are mainly by appointment only--Rectifier is currently accepting walk-ins. To guarantee working with one of our artists, please fill out a consultation form on their respective website.
Check out our portfolios to see which artist will be the best fit for your tattoo project.
What makes A Dead Anchor Tattoo different?
A Dead Anchor is a private, custom tattoo studio that is mainly appointment only. Each artist at our shop specializes in tattoo styles that best fit them. We pour our heart and soul into every piece we do, that's why we only take requests that inspire us. We want to give you our full attention.
We love to share stories, chat about our experiences, and build friendships with our clients. If you are shy, or have a bit of social anxiety, you won't offend us! We are more than happy to accommodate to meet your comfort level. You are always welcome to bring headphones so that you can tune into your own music, movie, or show.
How do I book a tattoo with one of your artists?
Filling out a consultation form for the artist of your choice is the best way to start a tattoo consultation at our shop. Our consultations are free and hosted online. Our artists will communicate with you via email because it is the most effective way for us to keep all our requests in one place.
We understand busy schedules and limited availability, so we will work with you to set up a date and time that works for your schedule and ours. Some of our artists take tattoo deposits to book appointments. Please read each artist's FAQ section of their website for more information.
A Dead Anchor Tattoo & Piercing • 1925 Monroe St, Madison, WI Downstairs • (608) 819-8287
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