Kingtide Ink, Seattle
Kingtide Ink is a West Seattle tattoo studio at 4222 SW Walker St run by Charlie Piper. The shop is appointment-only, has a $150 plus tax minimum, and accepts custom tattoos of at least 4 inches with prioritized Pacific Northwest and marine themes.
Bring more
than an idea.
Create a visual tattoo concept to discuss with an artist.

YOUR CONCEPT. THEIR CRAFT.How to request an appointment with Charlie Piper
Appointments begin by completing the online appointment request form found under the Booking tab on the website; the studio is currently by appointment only. Use that form to outline your project so the artist can begin the design conversation and determine if the requested topic and size align with their process.
Pricing, minimums and custom project limits
The shop minimum is $150 plus tax and larger projects are estimated after the booking form is reviewed. Custom pieces must be at least 4 inches; the studio does not accept florals, pet portraits or paws, and it will not place customs on hands, feet or the ribcage. Prioritized custom topics include marine creatures, Northwest Pacific scenes, vehicles, abstract botanicals and topographic motifs.
Bring your direction.
Leave room for the artist.
Explore an idea, save your references and bring a clear brief to your consultation. The artist decides how the final tattoo should be drawn and placed.
Create my tattoo concept ↗Plan and edit free. Paid AI generation is available only when enabled.

Plan your first conversation.
4222 SW Walker St, Seattle, WA 98116Confirm the address and availability directly before traveling. The map uses supplied directory coordinates; a pin does not verify a shop’s current operating status.
Your questions, grounded.
How do I start a booking at Kingtide Ink?
Begin by filling out the appointment request form under the Booking tab on the shop website; the studio is by appointment only.
What is the minimum price for a tattoo?
The shop minimum is $150 plus tax; final price depends on size, detail, complexity and placement.
Are there size or subject limits for custom work?
Custom pieces must be at least 4 inches, and the studio prioritizes marine, Northwest Pacific, vehicle, botanical and topographic topics while excluding florals and pet portraits.
Tell the next person.
No published Tattoo IQ reviews yet.
Share your own experience. Reviews are moderated before publication.
First-hand experiences only. Visits are not independently verified. We do not import other sites’ ratings or publish sample praise.
Sources behind this file.
- Official source 1 · checked 2026-10-27
- Official source 2 · checked 2026-10-27
Written from the shop’s published information. This independent listing is not a shop endorsement, service guarantee or confirmed appointment.