Rise Up Tattoo, Piercing, & SMP 3540 Oakdale Rd. Modesto CA, 95357
Best Tattoo Shop in Modesto
Modesto’s Premier Tattoo Shop for Custom Body Art
World-class artistry in a sterile, welcoming, judgment free environment. Whether it's your first tattoo or your fiftieth, we bring your vision to life with precision and care. Located centrally in Modesto, serving the entire 209.
More Than Just Ink
Finding a "tattoo shop near me" is easy. Finding artists who listen, collaborate, and execute flawless designs is harder. Here is why locals choose Rise Up:
- Custom Art: We don’t just trace images. We design unique pieces tailored to your anatomy and story.
- Sterile & Safe: We adhere to strict hospital-grade sterilization protocols. Your safety is our baseline, never an afterthought.
- A Welcoming Vibe: We’ve ditched the intimidating "cool guy" attitude. Our shop is professional, friendly, and comfortable for everyone.
Our Tattoo Specialties
Fine Line & Single Needle
Fine Line & Single Needle
Fine Line & Single Needle
Specializing in delicate scripts, micro-portraits, and minimalist designs. Our artists have the steady hands required to deliver crisp, thin lines that heal clean and don't blow out.
Black & Grey Realism
Fine Line & Single Needle
Fine Line & Single Needle
From family portraits to wildlife and statues. We use high-contrast shading techniques to create 3D depth and dimension that looks like a photograph on skin.
American Traditional
Fine Line & Single Needle
American Traditional
Bold lines. Solid color. Timeless imagery. We respect the roots of tattooing with designs built to last a lifetime.
Japanese & Anime
Chicano & Custom Script
American Traditional
Whether it’s traditional Irezumi motifs or vibrant Manga panels, we understand the flow and composition needed for large-scale dynamic work.
Chicano & Custom Script
Chicano & Custom Script
Chicano & Custom Script
Rooted in California culture. We master the smooth black and grey shading essential for authentic Chicano art—from religious iconography and classic payasa portraits to intricate custom lettering that flows perfectly with your body’s anatomy.
Watercolor & Abstract
Chicano & Custom Script
Chicano & Custom Script
Watercolor & Abstract Vibrant splashes without the borders. Our artists are skilled in the "no-outline" technique, mimicking wet brush strokes and paint drips for a soft, artistic finish that looks like it was painted directly onto your body.
Stipple Shading & Dotwork
Cyber Sigilism & Neo-Tribal
Cyber Sigilism & Neo-Tribal
Precision meets texture. Whether it’s sacred geometry, complex mandalas, or illustrative blackwork, we use thousands of individual dots (stippling) to create velvet-like gradients and depth that you just can't get with standard shading.
Cyber Sigilism & Neo-Tribal
Cyber Sigilism & Neo-Tribal
Cyber Sigilism & Neo-Tribal
Sharp, aggressive, and perfectly fitted to your anatomy. We specialize in this modern evolution of tribal, using fine lines, bio-organic shapes, and futuristic flows to create an "armor-like" aesthetic on the skin.
Cover-Ups & Restorations
Cyber Sigilism & Neo-Tribal
Cover-Ups & Restorations
Have old ink you’re not happy with? We are Modesto’s experts in cover-ups. We don't just "blast over" it; we design clever solutions to hide the past and give you art you’ll love.
Our tattoo portfolio
Stipple dot work floral tattoo
Getting Tattooed in Modesto, Styles, Aftercare, and More
Searching for "best tattoo shop in Modesto" gives you a lot of options, why choose us?
- Hospital-Grade Sterilization: Your safety is non-negotiable. We use single-use, disposable needles and tubes for every single client. Our station setup exceeds all California Health & Safety regulations.
- No Egos, Just Art: We know walking into a tattoo shop can sometimes feel intimidating. Not here. We pride ourselves on a friendly, judgment free, and welcoming vibe where questions are encouraged.
- Consultation-First Approach: We take the time to sit down with you, sketch out your ideas, and ensure the placement and sizing flow perfectly with your body.
We make getting a tattoo easy and transparent.
- The Inquiry: Fill out our booking form or stop by the shop. Share your reference photos and ideas.
- The Consult: We match you with the artist best suited for your style. We’ll discuss size, placement, and budget.
- The Design: Your artist creates a custom drawing. We never copy/paste from Google; your tattoo is unique to you.
- The Session: Sit back in our comfortable chairs. We use premium inks and top-tier equipment to ensure the process is as smooth and pain-free as possible.
- The Aftercare: We don’t leave you guessing. You’ll leave with detailed instructions and recommended products to ensure your tattoo heals perfectly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please call or text us at (209) 876-1988 if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We love walk-ins! We accommodate walk-in tattoos on a first-come, first-served basis whenever we have an artist available. However, for no wait time or larger custom pieces, we highly recommend booking a consultation to guarantee time.
Our shop minimum is $80. For larger pieces, we either charge by the hour or a flat day rate depending on the artist. We will always give you a clear price estimate during your consultation, no hidden surprise fees.
For your safety, no. We only pierce with jewelry that has been sterilized to hospital-grade standards. Jewelry brought from outside cannot be verified for material quality or sterility, which increases the risk of infection or rejection. We have a wide selection of high-quality jewelry for you to choose from!
Absolutely not. We use single-use, sterilized, hollow needles. Needles are far safer, cleaner, and less painful than piercing guns. Guns force blunt jewelry through the tissue, causing trauma, whereas a needle creates a clean channel for faster healing.
Pain is relative, but we do everything we can to make you comfortable. If you are nervous about pain, ask us about numbing cream options during your consultation!
In accordance with California State Law, you must be 18 years or older with a valid government-issued ID to get tattooed. We cannot tattoo minors, even with parental consent.
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Rise Up Tattoo, Piercing, & SMP
3540 Oakdale Rd. Modesto CA, 95357
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