Est. 2003
American Ink
Sherman Oaks Tattoo & Piercing Studio
American Ink Artists & Piercers - Sherman Oaks
Meet the American Ink Tattoo Artists
Compare American Ink's tattoo artists and piercers in Sherman Oaks, then pick the right person for your piece before you book.
Meet Our Artists
Three artists and piercers, one Ventura Boulevard shop.
American Ink covers tattooing and piercing under one roof at 14159 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. The team is Miguel, Knives, and Josue - between them they cover tattooing and piercing, with Knives working both sides.
Each profile covers what that artist or piercer does, how they approach the work, and how to book with them directly. No two pages say the same thing, because no two of them work the same way.
Know what you want but not who should do it? Start with the cards below, or call the shop and describe the project - the team will point you to the right person.
Choosing the Right Fit
Tattoo artists and piercers under one roof.
Tattoo projects at American Ink go to Knives or Josue. Knives leans into patchwork and fine-line designs; Josue takes on custom pieces and touch-ups. Piercing appointments go to Miguel or Knives, with Miguel bringing more than two decades of piercing experience to the counter and Knives handling everything from simple earlobes to more intricate placements.
If a project involves both - say, a fine-line tattoo and a new piercing in the same visit - call the Sherman Oaks shop and describe it, and the team will help you plan the visit.
Page FAQ
Artists Questions
Short answers for search snippets and real visitors.
Who is currently on the American Ink roster?
American Ink's current team in Sherman Oaks is Miguel (owner and piercer), Knives (tattoo artist and piercer), and Josue (tattoo artist). Each one has a profile page covering their specialties, examples of their work where available, and how to book with them directly. If you are unsure where to start, call the studio at (818) 907-6114 and describe the project - the team will match it to the right artist or piercer.
Can I book a specific artist?
Yes. If you know who you want to work with, start from their profile page or send a consultation request that includes the artist's name, your idea, placement, rough size, references, and timing. Walk-in availability is not guaranteed, so calling the Sherman Oaks shop at (818) 907-6114 ahead of your visit is the safest way to get time with a specific artist or piercer on the day you want it.
Do the American Ink artists do both tattoos and piercings?
Knives does both - tattooing with a focus on patchwork and fine-line designs, and piercing from simple earlobes to more intricate placements. Miguel focuses on piercing, while Josue focuses on tattoo work, from custom black and grey pieces to touch-ups of older tattoos. If your project involves both a tattoo and a piercing, call the shop and the team will help you plan both into one visit.
Book / Visit
Choose an artist, then start the consult.
Use the artist profiles to narrow the fit, then contact the Sherman Oaks studio with your idea, placement, rough size, and timing.
(818) 907-6114 14159 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Monday-Saturday: 10 AM-10 PM Sunday: 10 AM-7 PM