Body Art by Red

Body Art by Red Must be 18+ for ink. Piercings for minors require a parent/guardian present with valid ID, birth certificate and custody papers if you are a guardian.

πŸ–€ Owner & Artist @ The Body Shop | Shelbyville, TN
βœ’οΈ Black & Grey β€’ Fine Line β€’ Realism
πŸ’Ž Professional Body Piercing
🌐 Book Online β€’ Request Tattoo Quotes Below

First session on this floral + butterfly lower sleeve. ✨We spent this session building the foundationβ€”clean, intentional...
08/18/2026

First session on this floral + butterfly lower sleeve. ✨

We spent this session building the foundationβ€”clean, intentional linework, strong placement, and a flow that works with her existing hand tattoo instead of fighting against it.

The lilies are officially in and that linework is 🀌

Next sessions: black & grey shading, deeper contrast, more dimension, and continuing to pull everything together around the forearm.

This one is going to be SO good when it’s finished. πŸ–€

Two tattoos can take up a similar amount of space and still require very different amounts of work.Detail, placement, li...
08/13/2026

Two tattoos can take up a similar amount of space and still require very different amounts of work.

Detail, placement, linework, saturation, symmetry, body flow, and overall complexity can all change how much time a tattoo realistically takes.

That’s why I don’t price tattoos by size alone. The better question is:

What will this specific tattoo require?

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First tattoo and she did not come to play. πŸ’ͺ🏼This started with a flash piece I’d been dying to tattoo and a bold ornamen...
08/10/2026

First tattoo and she did not come to play. πŸ’ͺ🏼

This started with a flash piece I’d been dying to tattoo and a bold ornamental style she already loved from some of my previous work, then we made it completely personal.

Her daughter had drawn her a little spider with a heart for its body, so we incorporated that into the design and added her original signature inside the heart.

That little detail is my favorite part of the whole piece.

Black & grey, bold, ornamental, meaningful, and completely hers. πŸ–€

Done at The Body Shop - Tattoos & Piercings in Shelbyville, TN β€” 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 𝘀𝘭π˜ͺ𝘦𝘯𝘡𝘴 𝘡𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘢𝘡 π˜”π˜ͺπ˜₯π˜₯𝘭𝘦 π˜›π˜¦π˜―π˜―π˜¦π˜΄π˜΄π˜¦π˜¦, π˜ͺ𝘯𝘀𝘭𝘢π˜₯π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 π˜”π˜Άπ˜³π˜§π˜³π˜¦π˜¦π˜΄π˜£π˜°π˜³π˜°, π˜™π˜Άπ˜΅π˜©π˜¦π˜³π˜§π˜°π˜³π˜₯ 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘯𝘡𝘺 & 𝘚𝘱𝘳π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 𝘏π˜ͺ𝘭𝘭

πŸ–€ August appointments are now available!As summer winds down, I’m currently focusing on the types of projects that allow...
08/03/2026

πŸ–€ August appointments are now available!

As summer winds down, I’m currently focusing on the types of projects that allow me to accommodate more clients while continuing to provide the quality and attention to detail I’m known for.

I’m currently booking:

πŸ–€ Fine Line Tattoos
✍ Script & Lettering
🌸 Birth Flowers
πŸ•Š Memorial Tattoos
🀝 Matching Tattoos
✨ XS, Small & Select Medium One-Session Tattoos
πŸ“ BODY PIERCINGS!!!
πŸ’Ž Jewelry Changes, Downsizing and Troubleshooting

Many qualifying tattoos can now be approved and booked with a streamlined online process, making simple tattoos easier to schedule than ever.

I expect to be out of town August 29 – September 9, so if you’ve been thinking about getting tattooed or pierced before summer ends, now is a great time to reserve your appointment.

I look forward to creating something meaningful for you. πŸ–€

πŸ“ Shelbyville, TN

06/30/2026

Tattoo artist math: β€œThis will only take a minute” which is absolutely not one minute.

Quiet feed. Busy hands.Some of the work behind the quiet feed β€” large-scale projects, ongoing pieces, stencil prep, and ...
06/29/2026

Quiet feed. Busy hands.

Some of the work behind the quiet feed β€” large-scale projects, ongoing pieces, stencil prep, and the kind of progress that does not always make it to the portfolio in real time.

Perfection takes time, and I do not rush work that deserves patience.

Consultations and piercings are available through online booking and can now be scheduled up to 2 months from the current date due to my availability.

Tattoo sessions are booked manually after consultation.

What's your go to?
06/28/2026

What's your go to?

Custom floral thigh pieceDesigned to flow with the natural shape of the body while keeping the details soft, readable, a...
06/28/2026

Custom floral thigh piece

Designed to flow with the natural shape of the body while keeping the details soft, readable, and intentionally placed.

This is the kind of work that requires planning before booking. Size, placement, skin, detail level, and overall design direction all matter β€” especially for larger custom pieces.

Tattoo availability is currently limited:
β€’ Booked out until July 8
β€’ No Friday availability until July 31
β€’ No Saturday availability until August 8

Consultations are required before booking any tattoo project. Piercings and consultations can still be scheduled online.

Schedule here:
https://thebodyshop931.glossgenius.com

β€” Red
The Body Shop | Shelbyville, TN

TICKING MINDFor the people whose minds never clock out.The ones replaying conversations, planning for problems that have...
06/17/2026

TICKING MIND

For the people whose minds never clock out.

The ones replaying conversations, planning for problems that have not happened yet, carrying five thoughts at once, and still trying to look completely fine on the outside.

Ticking Mind represents surviving a mind that will not slow downβ€”even when the rest of you is exhausted.

This is the final design from the What We Survive: Vol. One flash collection.

Size: approximately 6 in
Price: $500
Approved placements: outer forearm, outer thigh, calf

Limited-repeat flash: only 2 total claims for this design.

No same-design, same-placement repeats.

A $200 deposit reserves the appointment for July.

Does your mind ever feel like it is always counting down to something?

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1043 1/2 Madison Street (Left Door)
Shelbyville, TN
37160

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

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