Our artists bring nearly 100 years of street shop tattooing to Chesapeake. Walk in our door and experience the style, feel and vibe of the old style tattoo shops.

We offer same day tattoos unlike most shops in the area and we do it without compromising on design quality.

Our Shop

ElectroMagnetic Tattoo - inside the traditional tattoo shop

Our shop is built on the traditions that came before us and run on integrity, honesty and fairness. 

ElectroMagnetic Tattoo - inside the traditional tattoo shop

Our artists specialize in every type of tattooing.

Annette LaRue tattoos

Owned and operated by Annette LaRue and Steve Tiberi. Annette is the former owner of Electric Ladyland in New Orleans which she sold in 2012 and came to Chesapeake in 2016.

Our Artists

Annette LaRue

Steve tiberi

chris williams

Martin Buechler

Charlie Ciggs

What our customers say

  • It was my first tattoo. Charlie is the gentleman that did my tattoo. He was super sweet, funny, and so patient with me. I was super nervous. Even though I... read more

    Christina Rodriguez Avatar Christina Rodriguez

    Fun place to get some work done! Very Professional. Would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get some new tattoos.

    jason hardee Avatar jason hardee

    CHRIS DID AN AMAZING JOB ON MY TATTOO. HE WASN'T HEAVY HANDED AT ALL IT JUST FLOWED TOGETHER AND IT LOOKS BEYOND AMAZING. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS WORK.AND HE ANSWERED... read more

    Logan Mills Avatar Logan Mills

    I had the best experience this weekend as a walk-in. Martin did a cover up for me and it’s one of my favorite tattoos I have now. I’ve been to... read more

    Tonya Sites Avatar Tonya Sites
  • Absolutely love this place!! The staff is very friendly and the owner is very very nice! Everyone there goes out of their way to make sure that the customer is... read more

    albert roddy Avatar albert roddy

    Such a GREAT experience at this shop! Martin is an amazing artist! I highly recommend Martin and this shop! Good vibes all around and Martin is a very talented tattooist!

    liz C Avatar liz C

    Top notch tattooers, capable of executing any style of tattoo you could possibly want. Extremely friendly, and inviting environment. Lots of great stuff on the walls (you can NEVER go... read more

    chris mercer Avatar chris mercer

    This is a great shop with very skilled artist, I've gotten 3 pieces done here now and love all of them . Definitely recommend this shop to everyone.

    Candice Venable Avatar Candice Venable
  • I got a tattoo my little girl drew and it’s awesome. Lester did it and his lines are awesome as well as his shading. Definitely going back and hopefully... read more

    Tony Moore Avatar Tony Moore

    my favorite place 2 get tattooed! i only ever have a great time and the staff had always been friendly 2 me. the tattooers r soooo talented and i always... read more

    Mateo Jackson Avatar Mateo Jackson

    Me, hubby, and my sister came and had a great time! Staff was amazing, very friendly and comfortable to be around. Chris did a great job and I'm loving it!... read more

    Jenny Hyde Avatar Jenny Hyde

    Great place clean and staff ready to help excellent work and prices.

    Tommy Morris Avatar Tommy Morris
  • Tattooed by Martin twice. Was recommended here by a friend and glad I was. High standards and awsome atmosphere. I will return. *Update* I have been there 2 more times, and... read more

    Wayne Vanderhoff Avatar Wayne Vanderhoff

    Fantastic customer service and the lady at the counter was very helpful and polite. My tattoo artist, Martin, provided great conversation and easily worked with my tattoo with no problems.... read more

    Kibbles N bits Avatar Kibbles N bits

    Came in as a walk in to consult with an artist for a touch up on a tattoo from another tattoo shop and was paired up with Jake. After a... read more

    Baylee Weeks Avatar Baylee Weeks

    I went a week ago very nervous to get my very first tattoo and Steve was my artist. He was so patient, making sure I knew exactly what was going... read more

    Amber Outland Avatar Amber Outland
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Open:
Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Contact Us
757 485 8700

1005 Canal Street,
Chesapeake VA 23323