Drawn from your ideas
Custom Tattoos
Our artists design with you, or draw a custom piece from your own ideas. We don't charge extra for custom designs unless the piece is rather large.
Electric Tattooing · Winston-Salem, NC · Est. 2008
Not yourtypicaltattoo studio.
Custom tattoos and body piercing in a clean, inviting, friendly studio, serving the Triad and beyond since March 1st, 2008.
- Open
- Tues – Sat · 10am – 6pm
- Call
- (336) 924-INKU
01 — The Studio
Your experience matters as much as your ink.
Art Attack Tattoo opened its doors on March 1st, 2008, and has been serving the Triad and beyond ever since. Our shop consistently ranks as one of the best tattoo studios in the Triad.
We believe our customers are our most important asset, and we treat you that way. Whether it's your first tattoo or one of many, we work to make it comfortable and memorable.
One of our talented artists will gladly consult with you on your design, or custom-draw one from your own ideas.
- Doors opened
- 03.01.2008
- Regulated by
- Forsyth County Health Dept.
- Ownership
- U.S. Army Veteran
02 — Services
Services
- Custom Tattoos
- Body Piercing
- Free Consultations
- Cover-ups & Large Scale
02 — Services
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Precise, clean, comfortable
Body Piercing
Our full-time piercer, Lee, started her piercing journey right here in 2015. She's fabulous with children, fluent in Spanish, and one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet.
Every piece starts here
Free Consultations
A consultation sets your appointment length and gives you an accurate price quote. They're free, and in-person consults need no appointment. Just stop by during business hours.
Sleeves, halves, quarters
Cover-ups & Large Scale
Full, half and quarter sleeves and cover-up tattoos are planned in person, so your artist can see the canvas and plan the piece properly.
Tattoo by Ayla Matthews
03 — Why Art Attack
Clean. Comfortable. Committed.
- Clean & sterile01
Health-department regulated
Art Attack is regulated by the Forsyth County Health Department, so you're tattooed in a clean, sterile environment. Customers often comment on how clean our studio is.
- Since 200802
A Triad institution
Open since March 1st, 2008, and consistently ranked one of the best tattoo studios in the Triad.
- Veteran owned03
Built on service
Founded by U.S. Army veteran Marc Rainville and proudly listed as a Veteran Owned Business.
- No upcharge04
Custom at no extra cost
We don't charge extra for custom designs unless the piece is rather large.
- Your comfort05
Private rooms
Privacy rooms are available. For placements within the tan line, we suggest loose clothing or a bathing suit.
- Walk-ins welcome06
When time allows
We prefer appointments but will take walk-ins if the time is available. Call the shop to check walk-in availability.
“The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of a cheap price is forgotten.”
04 — The Crew
Talented hands. Real people.
To check pricing, book an appointment or see up-to-date portfolios, message each artist directly through their business Instagram.
01Shop Owner
Marc Rainville
- Realism
- Polynesian
- Portrait
Marc owns the shop and is a semi-retired U.S. Army veteran. He lives on the NC coast and currently works at Hardwire Tattoo in downtown Wilmington, NC.
Want to plan a trip to get tattooed by him? Contact him directly by email.
[email protected]
02Shop Manager · Piercer
Lee Leal
Our full-time body piercer and manager. Her piercing journey started right here in March 2015, and she caught on faster than anyone we've ever seen. Great with children and fluent in Spanish.
03Artist
Jennifer Fowler
- Neo Traditional
- Realism
- Cover-ups
U.S. Navy veteran who apprenticed here under Marc in 2013. Her acrylic-painting background shows in the color theory of every tattoo. Some call her a jack of all trades, others “The Coverup Queen.”
New clients: waitlist about 3 months. Message her on Instagram to join.
04Artist
Houston Black
- Black & Gray Realism
- Neo Traditional
- Trash Polka
Tattooing across North Carolina since 2009, and back at Art Attack after working with us from 2015–2018. “I give everyone I tattoo a tiny bit of my soul.”
05Artist
Dale Conboy
- Freehand
26+ years of experience tattooing all over the US. Almost all of his tattoos are done freehand, and that speaks volumes.
06Artist
Ayla Matthews
Started tattooing in 2021 in California before joining our family in North Carolina. No tattoo too small or too big. “If you want a tattoo, come by and ask for me. I'm ready to go.”
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05 — The Work
Fresh ink.
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Ayla Matthews
Red cardinal tattoo in flight
- Red cardinal tattoo in flight, by Ayla Matthews
- Color skull tattoo with geometric frame, by Dale Conboy
- Red and black floral sleeve tattoo, by Houston Black
- Realistic portrait tattoo, by Jennifer Fowler
- Illustrative hand tattoo with red ribbon, by Jordan Mitchell
- Fine-line pomegranate and leaves tattoo, by Ayla Matthews
- Bull skull and flowers color tattoo, by Dale Conboy
- Large red peony tattoo, by Houston Black
- Fine-line lavender sprig tattoo, by Jennifer Fowler
- Orange salamander tattoo labeled N. viridescens, by Jordan Mitchell
- Cartoon character tattoos on forearm, by Ayla Matthews
- Watercolor orca whale tattoo, by Dale Conboy
Piercings by Lee
Book with Lee, or see her up-to-date portfolio, on Instagram.
05 — Booking
From idea to appointment.
Consultations are needed before an appointment can be made. They're free, and our artists prefer them in person, though they can consult online through their business Instagram accounts.
- 1
Consult (free)
Stop by Tues–Sat, 10am–6pm. No appointment needed. Large-scale work and cover-ups require an in-person consult.
- 2
Deposit
A non-refundable cash deposit is required when an appointment is booked. No appointments are made without one.
- 3
Get tattooed
Book in person at the shop or message your artist directly on Instagram. Schedules fill days, sometimes weeks, ahead, especially weekends.
Before you come in
Shop policies
Bring a photo ID
North Carolina requires you to be 18 or older to be tattooed, with a valid ID. A parent cannot sign consent for a minor to be tattooed. Forget your ID, forget your tattoo.
Piercing minors
Under 18? A parent or legal guardian with valid ID must be present and provide proof of guardianship (birth certificate, insurance card with both names, or the minor's permit/ID with matching last name and/or address). Piercing a minor is at the piercer's discretion.
No drugs or alcohol
No smoking, drugs or alcohol in our studio, ever. It is illegal for us to tattoo or pierce anyone under the influence. No exceptions.
Sun & water
Finish your sun and water activities first: no direct sunlight or swimming for 2 weeks on a new tattoo. If you're sunburned, even a little, we won't tattoo you.
Eat well, be rested
It's no fun to do anything on an empty stomach or a hangover. Wear loose clothing, and try not to wear white.
Feeling sick? Reschedule
If you're sick, please stay home and reschedule. We'll ask anyone who seems unwell to come back another time.
After you leave
Aftercare
Tattoo aftercare
Leave that bandage alone
Keep it on for 1–4 hours. It protects your fresh tattoo, which is still a wound, from airborne bacteria.
Wash and treat
With clean hands, gently wash with warm water and mild liquid antibacterial soap (no bar soap, no washcloth). Pat dry with a clean towel. Repeat 3–6 times a day for the first 3 days, with a light coat of ointment such as Aquaphor, then switch to unscented lotion. Do not use Neosporin or triple antibiotic ointments.
Shower, don't soak
Showering is fine. Avoid baths, hot tubs, pools, lakes and the ocean for at least 2 weeks.
Don't pick, don't scratch
Peeling and itching are normal as it heals. If it itches, gently slap it; if it peels, apply lotion.
Protect it from the sun
Once healed, use SPF 30+ sunblock to keep your tattoo vibrant for years.
Piercing aftercare
Leave your piercing alone
Avoid touching, twisting or moving your jewelry, picking at scabs, snagging it, or sleeping on it. Irritation prolongs healing and can cause bumps.
Clean with saline
Spray sea salt or saline solution on the piercing 2–3 times a day and let it air dry. Skip Q-tips and cotton balls.
Optional: anti-inflammatory
Ibuprofen or Aleve can reduce swelling and soreness for 3 days to a week.
Problems, questions or concerns? Contact your artist or piercer, not your friends. We do this every day; they don't.
They're permanent. Think before you ink.
06 — Visit
Stop by.We'll be gladyou did.
Stop by Art Attack Tattoo for your next tattoo or body piercing. In-person consultations need no appointment.
Visit3656 Reynolda Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106Open in Maps ↗
Winston-Salem, NC 27106Open in Maps ↗
Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday
- 10am – 6pm
- Sunday & Monday
- Closed
Walk-ins when time allows. Call to check.