The Asylum Tattoo

06/20/2026

Paw prints done by Nicole Hammen 🎨 🐾

06/19/2026

Done by Nicole Hammen 🎨

06/11/2026

Cowboy done by Jaxson Eugene Brady-Hobart on Serenity Richards

06/10/2026

Bat head done by

06/10/2026

Hello everyone, we are doing our summer hours which means Monday-Thursday we are open from 11am-7pm, Friday-Saturday we are open from 11am-9pm, Sunday will stay the same noon-5pm (except for the last Sunday of every month we will be closed)

06/04/2026

Happy pride month! See you next weekend 🏳️‍🌈

05/27/2026

If you're into nerdy tattoos and in the mood for some spontaneous ink check out Sonders Tattoos, they have availability today from 3:30-8pm.

To inquire send your reference photos including:
- location on the body
- rough size in inches
- desired design changes if any
- preferred time to book for

Our piercer and receptionist Alexa ( on Instagram) will be active in the messenger all day to handle any inquiries or questions!

05/24/2026

Heya folks! We'll be closed for the day today and tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day. Thanks to all who've served in the United States Armed Forces and we'll be back to normal shop hours on Tuesday!

05/22/2026

Our sister shop Sovereign Tattoo is soon to relocate into the heart of Des Moines and welcoming new faces to join the team with the new, larger space along Ingersoll Avenue! Professional artists and piercers interested, feel free to reach out and request the owners!

NO APPRENTICESHIPS. Must have a portfolio 🫶🏻

Sovereign Ink is relocating soon to a new location along Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa.

As we continue growing, our new space will allow more room, more opportunities, and the ability to expand our team with experienced tattoo artists and piercers looking to work in a professional, established, high-traffic environment.

We are currently seeking:
• Experienced Tattoo Artists
• Professional Piercers

We are not accepting apprenticeships at this time. Applicants must have prior experience and a professional portfolio.

If you are interested in joining the team, please reach out to the shop via email or Facebook and request the owners directly.

Big things are coming, and we are excited for this next chapter!

05/18/2026

ATTENTION TATTOO PEOPLE!! DUE TO SOME CHANGING OF PLANS HOT ROD HAS MAY 21ST AS WELL AS JUNE 4TH AND 5TH NOW AVAILABLE. SHOOT US A MESSAGE IF YOU'D LIKE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT!