Cryptic Tattoo and Social Gallery

08/24/2026

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

08/21/2026

07/31/2026

Piercings by D today only, is offering an extra entry to win one of two amazing gift bags she is raffling off. All you have to do is stop by get a piercing and receive two chances to win.

She will only be available until 3:30 today, but if you stop by before closing to get a voucher for one of her discounted piercings you will still gain that extra entry.

*You must come get the piercing though before you receive the entries. Summer MEGA Flash Sale at Cryptic Tattoo Tattoos By: David James

07/31/2026

Final day of our Mega Flash sale. Stop by and grab you a flash piece or a piercing.

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

Summer MEGA Flash Sale at Cryptic Tattoo starts TODAY! Doors are are open til 8pm.

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