Minnesota MenaceMinneapolis Tattoo Artist

Custom Tattoos for the Twin Cities · Walk-Ins Welcome

Captive Elements · Blaine, MN · 20 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis

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Custom Tattooing in the Twin Cities

Minnesota Menace is a licensed custom tattoo artist working with clients from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and across the Twin Cities metro. Everything is drawn for the person wearing it. Bring a rough idea, a reference photo, or nothing but a concept, and it gets designed from scratch.

The studio sits inside Captive Elements on University Ave NW in Blaine, a straight shot up Central or 35W from Minneapolis. Located approximately twenty minutes from downtown, with free parking right at the door instead of a downtown ramp. Clients travel from all over the United States for good, clean work.

Booking is online, and walk-ins are welcome whenever the schedule allows. Questions and consults go through email.

Portfolio

Healed and fresh work on clients from across the Minneapolis metro. Click any image to view full size.

Tattoo Styles

Styles worked in regularly. If you don’t see yours, just ask.

Neo-Traditional

Bold outlines and rich color with a modern illustrative twist. Roses, animals, portraits and ornamental work.

New School

Bright, cartoon-driven color pieces with exaggerated shapes. Pop culture, food characters and anything playful.

Black & Grey

Smooth greyscale shading for portraits, statues, skulls, religious pieces and full sleeves.

Color Realism

Detailed, saturated realism: movie and game characters, animals and full-color feature pieces.

Cover-Ups & Rework

Reworking or covering older tattoos. Send a clear, well-lit photo of the existing piece and we’ll talk options.

Script & Fine Line

Lettering, memorial script, geometric and fine line work, from small first tattoos to knuckle lettering.

Booking & Rates

Appointments are booked online. Consults and questions go through email, so send your reference images and placement details to get started.

Rate

$200/hour

$150/hour

Limited time

One hour minimum.

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Deposit

$100

Non-refundable, and credited toward the final cost of your tattoo.

Consults

By Email

Send references & placement to menacedoesink@gmail.com.

Aftercare

Follow these instructions for the best healing results.

Supplies You'll Need

Soap

Dial Gold liquid antibacterial soap.

Ointment

Aquaphor. No Tattoo Goo.

Lotion

Curel, Lubriderm, or Eucerin. Unscented only.

Healing Schedule

Day 1

After three hours, remove the bandaging and gently wash the tattoo using your hands only, no washcloths. Pat dry with clean paper towels and apply a thin layer of Aquaphor. Do not re-bandage.

Days 2–3

Wash and apply ointment three times daily, using the same gentle technique.

Until Healed

Apply unscented lotion three times daily, or as needed for dryness.

Absolutely No

Natural skin shedding will occur, so resist the urge to pick or scratch. If you have any concerns while healing, consult a healthcare professional.

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Visit the Studio

Twenty minutes north of downtown Minneapolis, with free parking on site.

Studio

10557 University Ave NW
Blaine, MN 55434

Inside Captive Elements

Serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and the north metro. Free parking on site.

Hours

Tue – Sat12pm – 8pm
Sun & MonClosed