Cryptic Tattoo and Social Gallery

10/08/2026

Cryptic Tattoo is HIRING a tattoo artist!

If you are a skilled, licensed tattoo artist who wants a clean, professional, inclusive, and growth-focused environment with many supplies included and a competitive booth rent rate, then grab your portfolio and schedule an appointment to chat.
Job listing closes 10/15.
We are not looking for an apprentice at this time.

- Must have experience in a shop environment (3 yrs+ preferred)
- Must have established clientele
- Must be able to tattoo CLEAN linework, packing, and shading

10/06/2026

Voting has begun. We appreciate you all!

Official 2026 Community Voting Awards Platform for Springfield, MO. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

08/24/2026

Finger tattoos by Kaila Machado !
Set an appointment through her website!
www.kailamachado.com

07/23/2026

This piece was a first in so many ways. It allowed me to really test and understand linework and illustration, playing with textures like stippling. Meticulously adding each dot by hand was a labor of love. It helped me realize my love for linework.

07/21/2026

David's first tattoo ever ON HIMSELF!

Full episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/3kVgDD-6ibY?is=mJakg-syOayHBW81

07/18/2026

On the newest episode on Artistry Unearthed Podcast , we take a look back at our very first tattoos as apprentices and see how far we've come! In this video, we share our experiences as beginner tattoo artists, reflect on the challenges we faced during our tattoo apprenticeship, and showcase our early work—from shaky lines to proud progress. Whether you're starting your own tattoo journey or just curious about the learning process behind becoming a tattoo artist, this behind-the-scenes look offers insight, tips, and a few laughs. Watch our growth and get inspired!

Take a look back at our very first tattoos as apprentices and see h...

07/16/2026

THREE-DAY Summer MEGA Flash Sale at Cryptic Tattoo ! Wed, July 29 - Fri, July 31.
Featuring selected designs from ALL PAST FLASH SALES!! Did you miss our anime, Disney, traditional, Star Wars or spooky flash sales? Well we’ve got a little something for everyone with these designs! We will also have PIERCING SPECIALS!
Here is a sneak peak at some of our flash designs, this is our LAST flash sale for a few months so don’t miss it!
🍉 Doors open 10am to 8pm
🍉 Tons of pre-drawn flash designs available
🍉 Tattoos start at $40
🍉 Get as many as you want!
🍉 Add shading for $5 or colors for $5 each
🍉 Walk-ins Only, Arms & legs only, Age 18+, valid ID required
🍉 $25 piercing special on helix, tragus, daith, flat, nostril, septum, lip, monroe, & medusa. $30 lobe sets.
Cash preferred (other payment methods accepted)
NO AI SLOP!
☀️ LOTS of indoor waiting space with seating and so you aren’t standing out in the weather
2429 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO

07/13/2026

Cryptic Tattoo and Social Gallery was SO excited this week waiting for our big 70 Color Set from Industry Inks to arrive! Our artists had been using 7 different major brands for color inks but we’ve all agreed we’re making the switch - Industry Inks are our favorites for a beautiful palette and a clean heal!!
We aren’t being paid to say this…if you’re a tattoo artist you should check them out!

07/07/2026

Kaila Machado 's finished Wolf piece!
Contact her to book your next session!
www.kailamachado.com