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The interior of a skateboard shop or workspace with artwork on the walls, skateboards mounted on the wall, desks, chairs, and equipment including a water cooler and tattoo machine, under a high ceiling with hanging lights.
Two chairs and a small round table in front of large window with a view outside, and a sign that says 'DYNAMIC' inside.
A wall covered with various colorful stickers and logos, including patches from different brands and events.

Welcome to Avanti Tattoo. This is a small woman-owned business where you can get a tattoo, get one removed, enhance your look with permanent cosmetics - even faux freckles or get a piercing with your bestie. This is also the place you’ll wanna just bring your coffee and sit at the end of the 10 foot long wooden table and hang out for a while.

At Avanti Tattoo, the comment we hear (and love) the most is “I LOVE the vibe in here!” Yep, that’s intentional. We greet you when you walk in, we don’t look at you like you’re bothering us…like some places you’ve probably been before. There’s no fluorescent lighting or music so loud, no one can hear each other speak. If we have the ability to make you feel comfortable and have a great experience, why would we do anything else? 

All of our tattoo artists were artists before they ever picked up a tattoo machine. You’ll see some of their art on the walls of the shop - and many of those works are for sale. The shop is a vibrant fusion of art and precision. The atmosphere is clean & welcoming, with a blend of modern design and artistic flair, reflecting the creativity and professionalism that define the space. 

We’re proud to say the shop has been open for almost six years. Although the current owner has only been the caretaker for two of those years, Avanti Tattoo is proud to continue the tradition of being named “Best of Vail Valley” again for 2025. Avanti Tattoo is also proud to continue the tradition of supporting local organizations like Mountain Pride. Avanti Tattoo is also proud to add Access Unbound, Eagle County Democrats, and Radio Free Minturn as local organizations we support to meet our goal of community philanthropy.

If you read this far, thank you. Stop in. We’d love to meet you.

A dog lying on a dark sofa next to a cloth with a silhouette of a dog and the phrase 'My dog is not spoiled. I am just well trained.' In the background, there is a colorful artwork on the wall and a small wooden bookshelf.

Gemma, the motivation behind Avanti Tattoo. A spirited six-year-old Red Heeler rescue dog with too much energy to be a shop dog.

She believes she runs the world (and does) and has a particular fondness for snacks of all kinds and snowy hikes.

Gemma