White Bear Lake & Saint Paul, MN
Custom Tattoos in White Bear Lake –
No Joke Tattoo Studios.
Clean, professional studio with artists who specialize in custom designs and bold ideas. No generic flash. Just real tattoos built around your vision.
What sets us apart
Why Choose No Joke
Custom Designs Only
No generic flash. Every tattoo is drawn for you — your idea, your body, your story. We don't do cookie-cutter work.
Clean, Professional Studio
Single-use needles, sterile equipment, and a welcoming environment. We take safety as seriously as the art.
Artists With Unique Styles
Our artists each bring their own voice. Color work, black & grey, anime, lettering — you choose the artist that fits your vision.
Easy Booking Process
Fill out our booking form online. We'll review your idea, reach out to discuss details, and lock in your spot.
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Our story
Built From Zero.
Built to Last.
No Joke Tattoo Studios was founded by Chris Calvillo in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Chris built the shop from the ground up with a singular mission: give talented artists a real place to work and give clients tattoos that actually mean something.
Today, No Joke is home to a crew of artists — each with their own background, style, and strengths. Several of our artists are graduates of Minnesota's prison tattoo licensing program, bringing a work ethic and drive to every piece that you can feel in the results.
This is a shop where art, community, and craft come together. No generic flash. No assembly line. Just real, custom tattoos done right.
Our work
Recent Tattoos
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