(updated AUGUST 22, 2023)
GARDEN OF INK is now OPEN by

appointment ONLY!

Student tattoos begin tattooing in October!
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*Shelly Dax is tattooing custom pieces only and is typically booked out for many months:

To make an appointment with Shelly–please email gardenofinktattoo@gmail.com put APPOINTMENT WITH SHELLY in subject line.
The Tattoo Textbook: https://cutt.ly/LcX8LuO
How To Do Watercolor Tattoos: https://cutt.ly/wSyj5YX
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For changes in our schedule or last minute tattoo opportunities

Garden of Ink Tattoo Studio & School in Cottage Grove is a comfortable, colorful, safe studio with an emphasis on fun, friendly customer service, creativity and custom tattoo work and we welcome new clients. Serving Lane County & beyond since 2006.

Shelly Dax

“I am so fortunate to have a career as an artist. I feel lucky to look forward to going to work. I appreciate my loyal, kind clients from Cottage Grove and Eugene/Spfld area, as well as the opportunity to work with amazing students from all over the state. I am constantly striving to stretch as an artist and as a person and I do my best to enjoy each day. Something you may not know about me? I love musical theatre and kale!”
Click here to view Shelly’s full size portfolio images

Gil T. Rodello:

“After spending 15 years as a graphic designer I was ready for a change. I had already worked at Garden of Ink for a few years and was familiar with the operations of a tattoo shop, so I became the shop manager, learned to tattoo and now I am the Head Instructor! And I love it. It’s so nice to get from behind the desk and work with real people again. I’m not a big fan of kale.”