Being a tattoo artist for the last 18 years has fostered my love for Tucson and the Sonoran desert, which is the cornerstone of my artwork. The desert is my muse and I feel very fortunate to have grown up in this dusty magical place I call my home.

A woman with blonde hair sits in a brown leather chair, surrounded by  a large white clock and a framed design of a vulture. She is dressed in a red and white patterned cardigan over a black top.

My journey as a tattoo artist led me to open Haunted Hands.

Haunted Hands is my appointment-only tattoo shop in Tucson, AZ. Its focus is on the concept of tattooing as a legitimate form of art. Beyond striving to produce high quality work, the goal is to provide a unique and positive experience in an inclusive environment. (Plus I got to decorate it, which, let’s be real, is at least half of why I wanted to open a tattoo shop.) I’m proud of how far it’s come since opening this location in 2020.

In addition to myself, I have five talented resident artists, and an occasional guest artist. Please check us out and follow us @hauntedhandsstudio.

Haunted Hands is located in downtown Tucson at 510 N. 7th Ave, #150. It’s appointment only but we are open to the public every First Friday from 12-7pm.

Haunted Hands tattoo shop in the historic warehouse arts district in downtown Tucson AZ. Owned by Lisa Cardenas.