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

Lester did my tattoo and I love it it was to honor my grandmother who passed away recently. He worked with me and what I wanted and negotiated the price... read more

Loni Knockum

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

Been a little while since I’ve stopped in, but anytime someone asks for a shop recommendation, this is the top of my list. Charlie is my favorite artist I‘ve had—... read more

Jenn D

Excellent tattoo shop, lots of neat designs and a really friendly environment. Jake did my piece and I love it, I recommend everyone there and I will be going back... read more

David Fleeman
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 Would definitely go back

Jenny Hyde

Great shop. Very professional and a reasonable price for the work that they do. I went in with an Idea of getting a Browns tattoo and they went above and... read more

Carter Riggenbach

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

Bill Stuckart

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
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

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

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

Wayne Vanderhoff

Got a tattoo on my 21st birthday in June! Lester did my most recent one. Chris did a tattoo for me last year! I cannot stress enough how great these artist... read more

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

Tommy Morris

Extremely friendly staff! Had my belly piecing done by Chris, I'm glad I chose this studio! Chis was amazing 😊 He guided me through everything and was gentle! It was... read more

Ciara Coleman

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

Best tattoo shop I've been to over 12 years. All of the artists are capable and fair. 11/10 will always recommend to friends here.

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