The Ink House

The Ink House Tattoo and Art Studio opened in 1976. We are Ventura County’s longest established tattoo shop, in addition to being the only tattoo and art studio located in Downtown Ventura.

Our mission has always been to provide our clients with the highest quality custom tattoos and piercings, while delivering exceptional customer service.

Safe and Clean

The Ink House Tattoo and Art Studio is equipped with state of the art equipment and sterilization devices. All of our tattoo and piercing artists are licensed and trained professionals, who are certified and compliant with all state and local regulatory health requirements.

We pride ourselves on having the cleanest, safest, and most comfortable environment for all of our clients.



Established in 1976, The Ink House unquestionably continues to uphold the traditions of quality tattooing & true craftmanship.


The Ink House Ventura Artists


My name is Angel. I’ve been tattooing since 2005. My style is Neo traditional ( Black and gray and color). I am a versatile tattoo artist who above all takes their time to make sure the client is 100% happy.

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Instagram: @loco011


My name is Johnathan aka Nip. I grew up in Ventura and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps out of high school. I enjoy tattooing American traditional style tattoos and I am also well rounded in many other styles. Always booking and I also look forward to making your ideas come to life.

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Instagram: @the_sad_nip


My name is Jessica. I specialize in black and grey realism and surrealism. I absolutely love tattooing portraits, in addition to anything to do with horror.

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Instagram @jberd.art


My name is Joe and I enjoy working on a diverse range of tattoos & art. My strengths are creating one of a kind pieces that incorporate different textures & styles. Tattooing as I see it, is a creative process between the client & the artist. I love hearing your ideas while just as much having the creative freedom to express the vision. 

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Instagram: @_j_rez_


My name is Ron, I’m a Ventura local whose tattoo journey started in 2016. I’m a well-versed tattooist who’s experience lies in black and grey, traditional, fine line, and all around tattoos that are meant to last. Check out my work on Instagram at @spoiledrrotten or walk-in to the shop and give me a holler.

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Instagram @spoiledrotten


My name is Cocomo. I’ve been piercing in addition to doing personalized tooth gems for almost 4 years now. I love being able to get creative with my clients while making a super relaxed and comfortable environment for them. I love meeting new clients and especially making memorable times with them.

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Instagram @piercedbycocomo


Hey my name is Eli Jimenez, or EJ for short, and I am the shop apprentice at The Ink House. I have a soft spot for American Traditional designs, and seek to learn as much as I can about other styles in order to keep me well rounded. I’m especially honored to have the opportunity to apprentice at The Ink House, Ventura’s most historic tattoo shop.

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Instagram @Elijahjimenezart