Poison Arrow Tattoo
Private Studio • Honolulu Hawai'i
The Studio.
Poison Arrow Tattoo is a private studio conveniently located in Honolulu on South King Street near Ala Moana and Mōʻiliʻili. We are a broadly inclusive tattoo studio open to different styles, however we specialize in traditional and classic designs, blackwork, and fine line tattoos. The studio uses quality cruelty-free inks, and is held to the highest of hygienic standards. Our focus is on client comfort and respect, and we work with you to create the perfect design and the best environment possible for your visit. Ample parking is available in our building lot.
Our hours are by appointment only. If you would like to schedule a consultation or book an appointment, please visit the main menu and fill out our online form. You can also click on one of the buttons below.
About Nicole.
I am an artist and an educator with a passion for blending the historic and symbolic meaning of tattooing with clients’ ideas, creating unique designs with enduring meaning. From meticulous fine line detail to bold lines that will last a lifetime, I bring focus, care, and technical expertise to the craft. I maintain an energetic commitment to clients’ rights and well-being in the studio, and continually work to create a welcoming environment for anyone who wishes to participate in the art form.
I’m often asked why I am drawn to tattooing: I consider it to be a profound form of energetic exchange between the artist and the person being tattooed. The experience condenses many of life’s most dramatic elements into a singular moment - pain, joy, blood, death and rebirth. No matter how many tattoos I’ve done, how simple or complex the drawing, or how weighted or whimsical the design, to be trusted with leaving a permanent marker on the body that reflects a person’s hopes, desires, and imagination is extremely humbling. As a tattooer in Hawai’i inspired by classic and traditional designs, it is important for me to continue to educate myself on the complex encounters that influence this particular art form, from late 18th and early 19th century mariner contact with Pacific islander tattooing practices to contemporary military tattooing on the islands today.
