Artists who take their time
Reviewers often mention their artist by name, from Darren to Keira to Tim, and say they felt comfortable and had the whole process explained.
Turtle Lake, Wisconsin · Est. 2003
Tattooed with heart since 2003.
A friendly, woman-owned studio built on decades of experience. Seven artists, every style from black & grey realism to bold neo-traditional, and designs custom-drawn for you.
Our home on Hwy 8
Get directions
Look for the red trim, two miles east of Turtle Lake.
Since 2003Tattooing western Wisconsin
Woman-owned studioFounded by a Marine Corps vet
Custom designsMost are drawn just for you
Everyone welcomeLGBTQ+ friendly studio
01 The studio
Decades of experience. Zero attitude.
Crimson Heart Designs has been tattooing western Wisconsin and Minnesota since 2003. Founder Lisa LeCuyer, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, started tattooing in 1991 and built a studio where professionalism, creativity and warmth come standard. Today it’s owned by Michelle Nordeen, who has been tattooing here since 2010.
Most of our designs are custom-drawn for each client. Every product used during your tattoo is vegan-friendly, including our handmade aftercare. We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone.
2003
Tattooing on Hwy 8
6 mo
Free touch-up window
7
Artists on the crew
100%
Vegan-friendly products
02 The crew
Pick the artist whose style fits your idea.
Each artist books their own appointments. Browse their work, find the one whose style matches what you have in mind, and reach out to them directly.
Anna Carlson
Black & grey realism · Wildlife · Portraits
Darren Hose'
Neo-traditional · Watercolor · Trash polka
Keira Geneva
Illustrative · Traditional · Fine line
Maraya Anderson
Watercolor · Fine line · Mandala
Michelle Nordeen
Neo-traditional · New school · Watercolor
Tim Swanson Jr.
Traditional · Bold color · Lettering & script
Tony Kofakis takes a limited number of Americana, Celtic and Traditional Japanese pieces. Lisa, our founder, now runs Silver Creek Herbals.
Meet everyone
03 Fresh from the chair
Work we’re proud of.
A small sample from the crew. Tap any piece to see it larger, and see who did it.
04 How booking works
From idea to ink in four steps.
Appointments are encouraged for tattoos and consultations. Walk-ins happen when we post them on Facebook or host a walk-in day.
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Choose your artist
Check the portfolios and find the style that fits. Each artist schedules their own appointments.
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Send your idea
Email them directly, or use our request form, with:
- Size, in inches
- Placement on your body
- Color or black & grey
- Details of the design
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Leave a deposit
Your drawing/appointment deposit secures your time and gets your design started. It comes off your tattoo price.
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Get tattooed
Bring a valid photo ID. You’ll go home with aftercare instructions, a sample of our vegan balm, and one free touch-up within six months.
05 Reviews
Loved by our neighbors.
4.9
from 288 Google reviews
Got tattooed here? A quick review on Google or Facebook means the world to a small-town shop.
What people mention most
Trusted with the meaningful ones
Memorial pieces and matching tattoos with friends and family are some of the most talked-about topics in our reviews.
Redos worth the drive
Clients recommend coming here to get older tattoos reworked and redone. If an old tattoo is bugging you, you’re in good company.
Themes summarized from our Google reviews.
06 Cover-ups & redos
Old ink. New life.
Got a tattoo that faded, blurred, or just doesn’t feel like you anymore? We’re happy to rework or cover up any existing tattoo, whatever the reason. Our goal is for you to love every single one of your tattoos.
Handmade · Vegan · Petroleum-free
07 Aftercare
Healing starts before you leave.
Your artist walks you through aftercare in person and sends you home with an aftercare packet: written instructions plus a sample of our founder’s tattoo balm, made from herbs grown on her chemical-free farm.
- Soothes the itch and supports healing
- All-natural and vegan, with no petroleum
- Keeps healed tattoos looking bright
Want ink this week?
Cancellations and open spots for every artist get posted on our Facebook first. You can also call the studio or stop in and ask who has time.
08 Visit the studio
Find us on Highway 8.
Address
162 13½ – 14th AveTurtle Lake, WI 54889
Yes, it’s a wild address. Head east on US Hwy 8 out of Turtle Lake and we’re two miles down the road, about an hour east of the Twin Cities.
Call the studio
715-986-4192Lobby hours
| Tuesday | 12 – 8 PM |
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| Wednesday | 12 – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 12 – 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
Tattoos are by appointment unless we’ve posted walk-ins.