The Crimson Dove Tattoo Company

Saint Louis, Missouri

THE STUDIO
FLOOR

Custom tattoo work by Nick Anthony, built around your concept, placement, size, and reference images. Private, appointment-only sessions with a focus on depth, contrast, and work made to hold up healed.

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Specialty

Black & grey realism

Portraits, surrealism art, memorial pieces, and custom concepts built with contrast and detail.

Studio

Private, appointment only

Clean, focused, appointment-based tattooing with privacy built into the space.

Payments

Card, cash and payment plans

Submit your idea, placement, size, and references. Approved projects are booked with a deposit.

Featured work

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Black and grey realism lion wearing a crown tattoo on a thigh

Crowned Lion

Thigh · black & grey

Black and grey clown with beanie and chain tattoo on a thigh

Clown

Thigh · black & grey

Black and grey realism portrait of a nun smoking a cigarette on a forearm

Smoking Nun

Forearm · black & grey

Black and grey realism striking rattlesnake tattoo on an upper arm

Rattlesnake

Upper arm · black & grey

Black and grey realism elephant with compass tattoo on an upper arm

Elephant & Compass

Upper arm · black & grey

Inside the private Crimson Dove Tattoo studio in Saint Louis

Who we are

CLEAN, LICENSED, PROFESSIONAL.

Crimson Dove is a professional tattoo studio built around thoughtful design, clean execution, and a more focused client experience. The work is personal, and the standards are serious

  • Custom drawn, never traced

    References are used to understand the direction, not to copy someone else’s tattoo. Each piece is drawn for the client, the placement, and the way it needs to sit on skin.

  • Single-use, fully licensed

    Fresh needles, disposable barriers, clean skin prep, licensed artists, and a fully reset station for every client.

  • Appointment only

    No walk-ins. Every tattoo is booked ahead so the artist can plan the piece, prep the setup, and give the session the time it needs.

  • Secure deposits

    Deposits are paid securely on this site to hold the appointment. The deposit goes toward the final price and keeps the booking clear on both sides.

Inside the studio

Ready to start your next piece?

BOOK A CONSULTATION. BRING THE IDEA, WE’LL BUILD THE PIECE.

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FOR ARTISTS

Looking for
the Right Chair?

We’re open to guest spots, booth opportunities, and future hires for tattooers who take the work seriously. Strong portfolio. Clean habits. Solid clients. No drama. If that sounds like you, start the conversation.

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Private tattoo station and chair in the Crimson Dove studio

Guest Artists

Short-term opportunities for artists with a strong portfolio and professional client standards.

Booth Opportunities

Private studio space for artists who care about clean work, client experience, and consistency.

Future Openings

We're always willing to talk with the right artist.