Shop 53 Custom Tattoo and Art Studio

4.9 (171)

6 St Marys Ave #102, La Plata, MD 20646
(240) 349-2932
shop53tattoostudio.com

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Tattoo shop
Art gallery

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  • Identifies as women-owned

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  • In-store shopping

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Rita Friend

2024-04

I would highly recommend shop 53 custom, tattoos, and art studio to anyone looking for a tattoo. Natalie did an amazing job with my tattoo. I found a photo on Pinterest that I thought was beautiful and it was black-and-white. I let her know what colors I wanted to give it that pop and she knocked it out of the park. The staff were very friendly and down to earth and made me feel very comfortable. They also have a record shop located in their shop with many genres. I stopped in the shop on a Thursday and made an appointment for the following Tuesday and let them know if there was an opening that I’d love to get in earlier and they were able to get me in on Friday instead of Tuesday of the previous week. Again I would highly recommend Natalie and Shop 53 for anyone looking for a tattoo. I love my tattoo.

Mark Nosek

2023-11

Love the girls there and their work. Have got 4 new tattoos myself in the last 2 years. My daughter and wife have each got one. Ever squeezed my daughter in last yr when she was up from Florida. The ladies there are super talented. I will go nowhere else. Shannon even painted my 12 yr old's guitar, so now all of us have artwork from there.

Jacquie Dozier

2024-04

Hands down, my best experience in a tattoo studio. The place is a whole vibe !! Soulful,peaceful and you feel calm and cared for . My Artist Darcy was amazing!! Can’t wait to return for my next piece. Thank you all again

Kellie F

2024-01

I was referred to this shop by my sister. I scheduled a consultation with Darcy. The shop is clean and inviting. The staff is very friendly. I spoke with Darcy and gave her my vision and she made the process easy. She has an amazing personality! I can’t wait to get my piece done!! I’m excited!

natasha dunbar

2023-11

Jynx is phenomenal !! We had great conversation, and my tattoo in honor of one my brothers who recently passed was everything I asked for and more. 10/10 experience. Overall, the shop vibes were amazing, and I’ll be coming here from now on!Services: Fine line tattoos, Solid black work tattoos, Tattoo design, Memorial tattoos

Amanda Bettencourt

2023-08

Great experience! My husband wanted a forearm tattoo that doubled as a cover up and tattoo for our infant son. Natalie did a phenomenal job making his idea into reality.The shop was clean, trendy, and professional. Everyone we interacted with was very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be return clients.

Jon Soule

2023-06

I was totally blown away with the whole experience. As soon as I walked in (and i was the legit walk in customer, no appointment), it felt like I was at the Chick-fil-A of tattoo shops- genuine and friendly (smiling) faces with an eagerness to help. The atmosphere was very laid back and welcoming. All of the ladies were hospitable and professional. Their attention to detail was very much appreciated. My artist Julianna was fantastic, professional, keen eyed, and talented. She was definitely the right person to do this tattoo. I'd absolutely use this shop again without any reservations or second guessing.

Alice Logan

2023-11

I got my first tattoo here today and could not be happier with my decision. The owner Shannon and artist Macie were super nice and helpful during the whole process which made it way less nerve racking. Such friendly staff and really good work.Service: Solid black work tattoos

Mike Galope (Mike G.)

2023-11

I just can't say enough about how excited I was to see how Kim added so much detail and color to my tattoo. I have other tattoos and I have seen plenty of tats, but the quality of my tat is astounding.Shannon (The Owner), Kim and the team are top notched ARTISTS and I will recommend everyone I know to Shop 53.

Rose Brashears

2023-09

Literally obsessed with this place. It was my first time going and now I won’t go anywhere else for my future tattoos. It has a beautiful vibe all around. I got a thigh piece by Darcy and she’s amazing. She made me feel super comfortable and relaxed about the whole process. My husband came with me for support and he had the best time talking with the owner and another artist they have. We are going to get him booked for his next tattoo as well! I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking. I can’t say enough good things about this place. I wish I could give it more stars. I can’t wait to go back.

Erin Mark

2023-05

Shop 53 is excellent. Kind, courteous, clean! This was my first tattoo and Darcy surpassed any expectation I had already set. She captured my vision better than I did. Her work is absolutely beautiful and I get compliments daily. I will be back for more in a few months!Service: Tattoos

Ren Guerriero

2023-09

Love this shop. There is a great vibe as soon as you walk in with all the art and merch right there for you to look at. The owner, Shannon, is a delight and was very warm and welcoming. The artists like working there and you can tell as a customer. I will be going back.

Bee Zust

2023-05

I went for my eighteenth birthday, and I don’t think I could have possibly had a better experience for my first tattoo. Everyone was so kind, and Natalie’s work is exceptional. She tattooed me along with my parents, and despite us three being family, she still cleaned and sanitized her chair and equipment thoroughly between our three tattoos. She was so easy to talk to and she made this experience very comfortable. I can’t wait to get more tattoos here!Services: Fine line tattoos, Tattoos

Hilary Price

2022-05

I LOVE this shop. I've had tattoos done by Lauren and Natalie and can't say enough good things about both of them. The shop is clean and inviting, everyone is respectful and kind. They both listened to what I wanted and offered helpful suggestions to make the finished work better than what I had imagined for myself. I only wish the wait-list was shorter! But that's also a testament to the great quality work being done and pleasant atmosphere of the shop that everyone wants to go there. Will definitely be getting future tattoos from these talented ladies. Many thanks for having me.

Mindy Lynn

2023-09

literally obsessed with this place. the vibe is so relaxed and comfortable, everyone who works there is awesome, and Natalie reads my mind when I come to her with a half formed idea for what I want tattooed every single time. I’ll never go anywhere else!Service: Tattoos

Elsy Beath

2023-05

Today I got my second Shop 53 tattoo. And I could not be happier. I love this place. It just feels good as soon as you walk in. There was a library themed event today. It was so much fun. I can't wait for my next appointment. Thank you again Shannon and NatalieService: Tattoos

K. Eliz

2022-05

Its been almost 3 months since I got my tattoo from this shop and I feel like it absolutely deserves a 5 star review. Better late than never, right?! I cannot recommend this place enough. The second I walked in the door for a consult with Lauren, I was instantly hooked. The vibe is on point, clean and super chill atmosphere, everyone was so welcoming and kind. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. The work Lauren did on my forearm was better than I could have ever imagined, a very sentimental piece that literally brought me to tears when I finally looked at the finished product. Thanks shop53, looking forward to my next tattoo with y’all!Service: Tattoos

Shaina Posey

2022-05

I’ve had two tattoos done by Lauren and I’ve been super happy with both experiences. She has great artistic ability and I love how she was able to bring my ideas to life. Each piece is unique to me and my style, she nailed it on the head. Everyone else in the shop is very kind and welcoming. The shop is clean, prices are fair, and all around just a good vibe! I recommend Shop 53 to everyone I know!Service: Tattoos

Catherine Goeddey

2023-06

Needed some small linework done and they were able to get us an appointment within a few days. Love the vibe of the space: lots of taxidermied things to look at along with cool art you can peruse. Coziest and calmest tattoo place I've been to.

Travis Petty

2022-05

I've had the pleasure of spending nearly 3 years being tattooed by Natalie. She has always been creative and has made great company. I recently got tattooed by a new artist in the shop, Laura. I have such a massive appreciation for this shop. Every artist is wonderful both in work and personality. There is such a family vibe from this shop, and I would recommend anyone to come and get tattooed here. You will not find a better experience.Service: Tattoos

Christy Mack

2023-05

I've been in twice now to be tattooed by Leah. Both times were amazing experiences!During my time there I got to know most of the women at the shop and they're all fantastic people! Extremely friendly and funny, great entertainment when you're in the chair for hours.

Maya Jordan

2022-05

I’ve heard so many good things about Shop 53, the shop is beautifully designed and very welcoming, really good vibes all around. This was my first time coming here so I booked a consultation online for a tattoo I was thinking of getting for awhile with anyone available. Natalie and the owner were so nice and welcoming, Natalie offered to do my consult and she had time to do my tattoo same day!! I was in and out of the shop within 1 1/2 hours. Shop 53 is so professional, clean and a really great atmosphere overall. Definitely recommend going there for a first or your next. Thank you Natalie and everyone at Shop 53, you guys are great!

Richard Watson

2022-05

I got an addition to my lower sleeve right arm. Natalie was amazing. Her work creativity and ability to bring the drawing to life was amazing. Also she punched in the colors without digging in my arm. No blowouts, amazing line work. I'm already planning to get something else from her. Finally, she is a great person to talk with while getting stabbed. The shop was very clean, everyone was nice, prices were fair.Service: Tattoos

Jhaleh Rabie

2022-05

I've now had 4 tattoos done at Shop 53, and each and every time I am so happy with the results! The environment is very welcoming. My last 3 tattoos were done by Lauren. She does an amazing job and I always feel comfortable asking questions and/or asking for adjustments. Overall, I love going here and will continue to do so for all of my future tattoos!

Pamela Soto

2022-05

I got my first tattoo here. The place was super clean, very welcoming, and with a beautiful set up. Natalie made me feel very at ease and comfortable through the whole experience. She also did a wonderful job with the tattoo, it's exactly what I wanted. I can't wait to book my next one.

Zx2Nick

2022-05

The place looks like fantastic and the ppl are nice. Shannon was great.

Ashley D

2022-05

This place is amazing! I received my first tattoo by Lauren and the experience was great. She communicated well with me before my appointment and was very thorough when walking me through the process. The shop is super clean, the artists are professional, and the rates are very reasonable. I'm already thinking of what to get next all because of my wonderful experience today!

R Woodland

2022-05

I'm a visual artist and have had the opportunity to show my art during 2 of their group art shows. The owners and staff are a friendly group, artistic and professional. I'd highly recommend submitting art during their "artists calls" since they really try hard at offering space to new and emerging artists like myself. I'd definitely work with them again! Plus I've seen some of the artist's tattoo work and it's stunning. Cheers, -Rod

Liz Mildenstein

2023-05

I could not have asked for a better experience. Everyone was kind as hell and Sam has limitless talent. She took my sisters and my vision and made it a reality. The studio was so clean and for someone who has anxiety around blood (me), I never felt uncomfortable. That place was cleaner than any doctor’s office.One tattoo down and now I am already excited for my next!Service: Tattoos

Brittany Miller

2021-05

Being that this was my first tattoo, I did plenty of research and took my time before booking with Shop 53. I found Natalie's instagram page and knew her artwork style meshed with the tattoo I was looking for. Within two weeks, Natalie had me scheduled for consult and actual tattoo appointment in the same day. Again, this was my first tattoo and I was pretty nervous about the whole process. From start to finish both Natalie and Shannon were the most amazing and professional artists/ business owners I have ever worked with. They made me so comfortable and made sure I was one hundred percent satisfied. I am so grateful that my first tattoo experience was with them and I know I will go back to them for more tattoos in the future.

Opening Hours

Monday 10 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-6 PM
Thursday 10 AM-6 PM
Friday 10 AM-6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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