The Gay Penguin Tattoo & Piercing in Wilmington

I freaking love these ladies!!!!! OMG I went for my 39 n fyne! Random birthday celebration Sabrina was my tattoo artist I did the spin the wheel. The inside was sooooo cute! Ladies if you in town come show these wonderful beauties some love 🫶🥰

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Gay Penguin Tattoo & Piercing – Wilmington, NC Absolutely amazing experience! My daughter and I walked in on a whim, and they completely nailed it. Both of our tattoos turned out beautiful — the artists are incredibly talented and professional. The shop is spotless (seriously one of the cleanest I’ve ever been in), and the vibe is awesome — great music, welcoming energy, and total attention to detail. I also got a couple of piercings done by a super sweet and professional piercer — she made me feel so comfortable and everything was done with care and precision. If you’re looking for a last-minute tattoo or piercing, this is the place to go! Incredible art, amazing people, and a fun, clean environment. 100% recommend!

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had my first tattoo done by Rose and it was such a great experience. The shop was welcoming, friendly, and cleanliness while prepping and doing my piece was great, which immediately made me feel comfortable. Rose brought my vision to life perfectly — the final product looks exactly how I wanted it, and there was very little pain. She was also incredibly accommodating with my mobility issues and made sure I was comfortable the entire time while tattooing my arm. She explained aftercare clearly, too. I couldn’t have asked for a better first tattoo experience and would absolutely recommend her!

This shop is great! Everyone is very cool and easy to talk to and vibe with. My artist was Bryan and he is great! The most recent tattoo he did was my Saturn one and I couldn’t be happier with it! He also did the spooky scene on my right calf and I love it so much!! Rose did the eyes on my right wrist and they are so good, too! Highly recommend this place. And it is a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community and any of us that have ever felt like they are different than the norm! Thank y’all so much and for the great work!! 🩵🩵

Bryan just gave me my first tattoo! He was so kind and the shop was so inviting. And he's amazingly talented. (It didn't even hurt!) I highly recommend this shop. And as a vegan myself, I was honored to get my first tat from a fellow vegan. I'll be back!

Bryan was absolutely amazing. He accommodated me quickly and worked me into my busy schedule and his. This tattoo has been a long time coming and he spent so much time making it perfect for me. Very professional. The shop was clean and the piercing jewelry was beautiful. I highly recommend anyone looking for new ink or a new look with a piercing to stop in and have a great experience like I did. I will be back.

If I could give 10 stars I most definitely would the tattoo I got turned out amazing and exactly what I imagined! I would give another 10 stars just for how awesome their personality’s are! I felt so comfortable and secure there and it was so easy to talk to everyone there!! Definitely will send people their way and I will return when I come back to the area! Absolutely loved every minute of my experience there!