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Ryan Smokoska Tattoos

5.0 ★ · 35 reviews on Google

Closed now · 326 W Kalamazoo Ave Ste 316, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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Ryan Smokoska Tattoos is a private, appointment-only tattoo studio inside the Park Trades Building in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. Located in Suite 316 at 326 W Kalamazoo Ave, the studio holds all sessions one on one in a private space. Every tattoo is custom, with the design developed in collaboration with the client. The studio’s stated approach centers on close collaboration between artist and client throughout the design process. Ryan Smokoska is a Michigan-based tattoo artist with more than 15 years of experience. His specialties include neo-traditional, American traditional, new school, and black-and-grey work, alongside other styles. Clients can contact him by phone or social media to book; all tattoo work requires an appointment. The business lists Wi-Fi and wheelchair-accessible parking among its amenities. Its Google listing has a 5-star rating from 35 reviews.

Ryan Smokoska Tattoos

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  • Private, one-on-one tattoo sessions
  • Custom designs developed with each client
  • Neo-traditional, American traditional, and new school styles
  • Black-and-grey tattoo work
  • More than 15 years of artist experience
  • Reviewers often praise the quality (4 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the atmosphere (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the wait (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the cleanliness (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the communication (1 mentions)

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  • Ryan is an AMAZING artist!! I have now gotten three tattoos by him and will continue to see him for my work. My first one that was done 3 years ago still looks great. HIGHLY recommend this artist!!! — Google, 5★, June 16, 2026
  • First Tattoo in over 25 years. I’m beyond happy to share his art on my body forever, The vision I told him and what he came up with was way beyond what I expected. 10 out 10 happy with his artwork… — Google, 5★, June 12, 2026
  • Just recently made the road trip again from Indianapolis to Kalamazoo to have Ryan Smokoska do additional work on me. It is soooo worth the drive. He is not only professional but a true artist and… — Google, 5★, May 31, 2026

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