About

“This is an area with deep-rooted tattooing history. We aim to honor those roots while modernizing and improving artistic and technical abilities.”

Steve and Annette moved here from Philly and New Orleans.

Annette worked for JD Crowe, and when he offered the pair a chance to take over the famous Ancient Art Tattoo Shop in Chesapeake, they made it happen. The business was handed over and after minor renovation was re-opened as Electric Magnetic Tattoo in October 2016.

Annette

Annette was born in Washington D.C. She grew up in SW Miami and learned to tattoo in Daytona Beach from Ms. Cindy Lael and started working with her in 1989. Annette had a traditional apprenticeship that lasted approximately 18 months.

She then was invited to work with the infamous Lou Scabaris in Miami at Tattoos by Lous. It was there that she met Troy Lane and Mikey Badda-Bing. She emulated the style they were doing in Miami at the time.

In 2000 Annette was offered the chance to buy a shop in the downtown area of New Orleans and jumped at the chance to get it. She changed the name to Electric Ladyland 2 and started kickin ass! The shop grew very fast and was Voted #1 12 years in a row, starting with the first year it was opened!

“We started putting out solid work with strong lines and bright colors. Being a street shop, with plenty of veterans, we made it easy to draw in folks who wanted that style of tattoo. Our attitude is ‘let’s do it now, and its not a problem’. We were ready for anything that was thrown at us.”

What our customers say

Martin is awesome!! He did my first tattoo and he's such a nice and cool guy. He made sure I was comfortable the entire time and made sure I was... read more

Kayla Prosper

First we were walk ins and they were absolutely so awesome and nice and they were busy! I got a hand tattoo of a bee and flowers by Charlie (my... read more

Susie Chapman

Tattooed by Martin twice. Was recommended here by a friend and glad I was. High standards and awsome atmosphere. I will return.

Wayne Vanderhoff

Found out about these guys through Martin, who had already done some work on me. So I went in to get the rest of my arm worked on and the... read more

Carlos Molina S
Stopped by for a lunchtime walk in for a quick touch up. Had some blue knuckle letters that were falling out a bit I had from another shop and Chris... read more

Michael Hodges

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

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

Awesome experience! Very friendly staff (as opposed to other places I tried). Jake was awesome and welcoming! Lester hooked me up with my daughters name on my forearm.... read more

Justin Ellis
Walked in looking for a souvenir tat for the souvenir leg. Chris hooked me up. Found a partial original design from the OG Captain Coleman. Nothing cooler than an artist... read more

Andrew McClain

Chris was very professional great sense of humor. Very clean and sanitary.

Avis Hawkins

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

Tommy Morris

Great environment! Everything's Sanitise. Great people art is done amazing! I recommend it .

Jay Antillon
Amazing, if you are looking to get a tattoo, look no further! The quality and quantity of tattoo designs and works are displayed along each and every wall.... read more

Tom Phillips

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

Favorite studio in all of Virginia. Great work and even greater people!

Bill Stuckart

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 my previous statement still stands.

Wayne Vanderhoff