ASYLUM STUDIOS

Roanoke's #1 Tattoo and Body Piercing

TATTOOS

Outstanding Artists: Since 2001 Asylum has been creating custom tattoos and continues to turn out the areas best work. See for yourself!

PIERCINGS

Our piercers are trained professionals with years of experience. Healthiness is our highest priority, we keep it clean!

GOOD VIBES

We spend a lot of time in the shop so we keep it sweet. A place you want to hang out. Don't stay too long get your ink and get out, just kidding.

CLEAN EXERCISE

At Asylum, we don't cut any corners on health and wellness topics. Our space is clean and we make certain all our guests have the same level of quality care.

EXPENSIVE SKIN

You pay a lot for your skin to be how you want it so don't get tattooed by just anyone. You might have to wait but it will be worth it.

INK MASTERS

We keep some of the area legends within our Asylum doors. We also have up-in-coming stars with close to ten tattoo artists on site.

OUR INKROOM

State of the Art Facilities

Asylum Studios, located in Roanoke, has been in business since 2008. The shop has won “Best of Roanoke” every year since 2011. It is consistently growing and adding tattoo artists and piercers as needed for public demand.

The shop is around 5000 square feet and is home to 10 tattoo artists and piercers. The waiting area is very cozy and there is enough artwork on the walls to make your stay both interesting and edifying. The shop is always tidy and we pride ourselves in cleanliness.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones is the founder and co-owner of Asylum Studios Tattoo and Body Piercing. He started tattooing in 1997 and in 2007 decided to open his own tattoo business. He has since been building and shaping Asylum into what it is today. Daniel’s specialty is black and grey and color realism, however his talent and experience is evident in every style he executes as well as his intense passion and love for the craft.

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Katie Salminen

Katie Salminen co-owns and operates Asylum Studios with her long time friend and business partner Daniel Jones. Originally from Windsor Locks Connecticut, Katie has lived in the greater Roanoke area her entire adult life and this is where she began her piercing career in 2003. In 2009 she began tattooing also and still maintains licensure for both, but for several years has focused primarily on tattooing and managing the business.

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Shane Weikle

Shane Weikle has been practicing the art of body piercing at Asylum Studios for 10 years. He began his career as a piercing enthusiast and was offered the privilege of an apprenticeship upon one of his frequent visits to the studio. He has a strong passion for the art form and loves all piercings. He does however have a sweet spot for his regular clientele that allow him the opportunity to create custom piercing layouts accommodating their specific anatomy. Shane is always grateful and appreciative of their diligence and trust in seeing it through to the end product of awesomeness.

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