Good Luck NYC

Kiku is worth the wait. He did my half leg sleeve at another location and a ribcage Namakubi here. Just a heads up, this is an excruciating spot no matter who tattoos it, but he let me take as many breaks as I needed and encouraged me to push through when I almost tapped out. For an artist of his renown, his prices are very reasonable. Since he hand draws each tattoo, whatever you get from him will be completely unique. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a one of a kind interpretation of Japanese imagery.

I got tattooed at Good Luck by Swasthik (@gunga_ma on Instagram) and it was such a pleasant and fulfilling experience. I've been following Swasi for many years now and never thought I'd be able to get tattooed by her. I was thrilled to find that she had moved to the US at a shop that is packed with so much talent and I wholeheartedly recommend booking with her!

Shop is clean, beautiful and full of eccentric art from every corner of the world. The owner and staff are so welcoming and accommodating. Swassi is a new hidden gem of NYC tattooing, incredibly versatile from color trad to her large scale Kolam pieces. Get tattooed by her before she's booked for months ahead of time (you've been warned!)