Custom Tattoo Studio in Kennesaw, Ga.
More than just a tattoo shop, Empire Ink Studio has cultivated a creative haven devoted to the fine art of tattooing. From the moment guests walk through the door, they are met with a thoughtfully designed environment that prioritizes elegance, comfort, and top-tier professionalism. As Kennesaw’s Best Tattoo Shop for 2026, the studio’s award-winning artists are passionate about delivering a refined, customized journey for every guest. Guests are invited to experience the perfect blend of breathtaking artistry and uncompromising excellence.
Walk-in availability varies by artist and project. Contact the studio first if you would like to work with a specific person.
An Experience as
Personal as the Art Itself
From the moment you step into Empire Ink Studio, we want you to feel that this is your journey, your story, your art. We take the time to listen, to understand your vision, and to craft an experience as personal and unforgettable as the piece itself. No rushed consultations, no cookie-cutter designs, just genuine artistry, thoughtful collaboration, and a studio built to make you feel seen, heard, and celebrated every step of the way.
Empire Ink Tattoo Studio was created as a place where fine art, comfort, and tattooing belong together. Because a tattoo isn’t just something you wear. It’s something you carry for a lifetime, and the experience of creating it should feel just as extraordinary.
Start With What
Matters to You
We take the time to understand the idea before discussing the design. You can share what inspired it, what it means to you, and how you want the finished piece to feel.
Every Detail Has a Reason, Not Only In Art, but Healing As Well.
If a change in size, placement, contrast, or detail will help the tattoo heal, age, or better express its meaning, we will explain why. The goal is clear guidance that protects the artwork, honors the story behind it, and preserves what matters to you.
A Clean Space Where You Are Safe and Can Feel Comfortable
Every station follows strict sterilization practices, and your safety is treated seriously from consultation through aftercare. You will never be rushed into a permanent decision.
A Clean Space Where You Are Safe and Can Feel Comfortable
An artist’s portfolio reveals how they see, how they use line, contrast, color, and movement, and what makes their work their own. Explore different styles, placements, subjects, and scales, then notice what keeps pulling you back.
Every style calls for a different eye and technique. Our artists work across a wide range of custom tattoo styles, and we will help you choose an approach that suits your idea, placement, and body.
Fine Line and Micro Tattoos
Small does not mean insignificant. These tattoos can carry a memory, symbol, or detail that matters deeply, with thoughtful planning for clarity as the design ages.
Black and Gray, Blackwork,
Blackout Tattoos
Light, shadow, and contrast create depth without color. Black-and-grey tattooing can feel soft and subtle or bold and dramatic, depending on the subject and composition.
Portrait, Realism, Color, and Illustrative Tattoos
From lifelike portraits to vivid color and illustrative work, these styles turn faces, memories, and ideas into deeply personal art. Clear references, thoughtful collaboration, and a patient eye help the artist capture likeness, expression, and the details that make each piece your own.
Lettering, Geometric, and Ornamental Tattoos
Words, patterns, symmetry, and flowing decorative forms depend on careful scale and placement. We shape each composition so it feels at home on the body, not simply placed on top of it.
Tribal/Maori Tattoos
Bold pattern work relies on rhythm, placement, and flow across the body. When a design draws from Māori or another cultural tradition, we take time to understand the imagery, its meaning, and your connection to it before recommending an approach.
Cover-Ups and
Tattoo Restoration
An older tattoo may still hold a story worth carrying forward. We will assess the existing work honestly and explain whether refreshing, reworking, or covering it is the best way forward.
Meet Our Kennesaw Tattoo Artists
Led by Crystal Godsey, whose tattoo career spans more than 20 years, Empire Ink Studio brings together artists with different strengths and creative voices. Behind every unforgettable piece is an artist devoted to their craft. Our team brings together decades of combined award-winning experience.
Whether your vision calls for bold Traditional work or breathtaking Realism, you’ll find an artist here whose talent and passion align perfectly with yours.
Crystal Godsey
Owner and award-winning artist specializing in geometric, lettering, black-and-grey, blackout, and Art Nouveau work.
Jharid Villajos
Portrait and realism artist whose range also includes black and grey, color, fine line, cover-ups, and tribal and Māori-inspired work.
V Ouy
Detail-focused artist working in geometric pointillism, fine line, florals, and smooth black and grey, with a growing interest in surrealism.
Omen
Artist specializing in blackwork, black-and-grey realism, micro realism, and portraits with deep contrast and fine detail.
Xzavier
Artist working across black and grey, realism, anime, and fine line, from richly rendered subjects to delicate designs.
Izzy
Artist specializing in black & grey, portrait realism, custom lettering
Ashley
Artist specializing in black & grey, portrait realism, custom lettering
Every masterpiece starts with the right artist. Explore the passion, skill, and story behind each member of our team, and find the one whose artistry speaks to your vision.
Your Tattoo Starts With a Conversation
The process should feel clear, even if this is your first tattoo or your idea is still taking shape.
1
Share What You Are Imagining
Tell us what you are considering and share any references that help communicate the direction.
2
Find the Right Artist and Shape the Plan
Request someone whose work already speaks to you, or tell us you are unsure. We will help connect you with the closest fit, then talk through placement, scale, detail, color, and what will hold up best over time.
3
Book, Create, and Care for Your Tattoo
Once you and your artist are aligned, the studio will guide you through booking and preparing for the appointment. After the tattoo is complete, we will explain how to protect the work as it heals.
The Heart Behind Tattoos for Cancer
For Crystal, tattooing has always been more than art — it’s a form of healing, empowerment, and reclamation. That belief led her to found Tattoos for Cancer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping cancer warriors celebrate their resilience and reclaim their bodies through the power of art.
Every piece created through this mission is more than ink on skin; it’s a symbol of strength, survival, and the unbreakable spirit of those who have faced cancer head-on. Through this work, Crystal and the Empire Ink Studio team are honored to help warriors transform their scars into stories of triumph, turning pain into beauty and vulnerability into pride.
That work grows from the same belief behind Empire Ink Tattoo Studio: the person matters just as much as the tattoo.
Visit Our Tattoo Studio in
Kennesaw, Georgia
Empire Ink Tattoo Studio is proud to call Kennesaw home. We welcome clients from Marietta, Acworth, Woodstock, Smyrna, Sandy Springs, and communities throughout Metro Atlanta.
- Empire Ink Tattoo Studio 3055 N Main Street, Suite 109 Kennesaw, GA 30144
- (770) 630-6773
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Tuesday–Thursday: 1:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Empire Ink Tattoo Studio accept walk-ins?
Walk-ins may be available, but not every artist accepts them. Availability depends on the day, the artists working, and the tattoo. Contact the studio before visiting if you want to work with someone specific or have a detailed design in mind.
Do I need a consultation before getting a tattoo?
We recommend a consultation for custom or larger tattoos, portraits, cover-ups, restoration, detailed work, and projects with a specific artist.
It gives you and the artist time to understand the idea, discuss placement and style, and begin with confidence.
Is Empire Ink Studio a good studio for a first tattoo?
Yes. You do not need to know every detail before reaching out. We will explain the process, answer your questions, talk honestly about placement and healing, and help you feel prepared for the appointment.
Does Empire Ink Studio do cover-ups and tattoo restoration?
Yes, when the existing tattoo and the new idea make it possible. An artist will need to see the current piece before recommending a refresh, rework, restoration, or cover-up.
How much does a tattoo cost?
While Empire Ink Studio requires a shop minimum deposit of $200*, full pricing depends on the artist, size, placement, style, detail, and time required. Send us your idea, approximate size, placement, and references so the artist can explain how the project will be priced.
Request a Tattoo Consultation
Come to us with a complete concept, a folder of references, or the beginning of an idea. Tell us what draws you in and what matters most, and we will help turn it into a clear plan.
Helpful details to share:
- Your preferred artist, if any
- The tattoo subject or idea
- Approximate size and placement
- Color or black and grey
- Reference images, if available
- Your availability and any important details
