Poteau • LeFlore County
Who Do You Recommend for Tattoos Around Poteau?
Short answer: Place of Art, Tattooshop and Gallery at 319 Dewey Ave in downtown Poteau does custom tattoos by appointment. Call (918) 564-4741 or message their Facebook page to set up a time.

Tattoos in Poteau
The short answer
For tattoos in Poteau, the local shop is Place of Art, Tattooshop and Gallery at 319 Dewey Ave downtown. The artists are originally from Germany and do black and gray realism, color realism, whip shading and fine line work. You can bring your own design or have them draw one for you.
It works by appointment and is for ages 18 and up only, even with a parent's consent. Call (918) 564-4741 or message the shop's Facebook page to set up a time, since posted walk-in hours are short.
- Place of Art, Tattooshop and Gallery: 319 Dewey Ave, Poteau · (918) 564-4741 · book by phone or Facebook message
- Styles: black and gray realism, color realism, whip shading, fine line
- Designs: bring your own or have one drawn
- Age: 18 and up only, the shop says, no parental consent
- License: Oklahoma tattoo artists and studios are licensed by the State Department of Health
🎨 Downtown Poteau
Place of Art, Tattooshop and Gallery
Place of Art is a licensed tattoo shop and art gallery at 319 Dewey Ave, between Harper and Witte streets in downtown Poteau. The artists say they're from Germany and specialize in black and gray realism, color realism, whip shading and fine line tattoos.
Bring a design you like or ask them to create one. It's by appointment and 18 and up only. Call (918) 564-4741 or send a message on their Facebook page to talk about your idea, price and a date.
✅ Before you book
Check the license and the portfolio
In Oklahoma, each tattoo artist and each tattoo studio has to be licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. It's fine to ask to see the license on the wall.
Look through the artist's photos of healed work in the style you want, like fine line or realism, and ask for a price range up front. Bigger custom pieces are often done over more than one session.
📅 This week & coming up
Coming up around Poteau
💡 Before you go
Good to know
Book ahead
Custom work is by appointment, so call or message before you go.
Bring a photo ID
You need to be 18 or older, and shops check ID.
Bring ideas
Photos of designs or styles you like make the first talk easier.
Eat first
Have a meal and water before a long session.
Follow aftercare
Keep it clean, out of the sun and out of lakes and pools until it heals.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Who do you recommend for tattoos around Poteau?
Place of Art, Tattooshop and Gallery at 319 Dewey Ave in downtown Poteau does custom tattoos by appointment. Call (918) 564-4741 or message their Facebook page.
Is there a tattoo shop in Poteau, OK?
Yes. Place of Art, Tattooshop and Gallery is on Dewey Avenue downtown and is a licensed shop.
Who does fine line or realism tattoos near Poteau?
Place of Art lists black and gray realism, color realism, whip shading and fine line as its specialties.
Can I get a tattoo at 16 or 17 in Poteau with parent consent?
Place of Art says it is 18 and up only, with no parental consent.
Do tattoo artists need a license in Oklahoma?
Yes. The Oklahoma State Department of Health licenses tattoo artists and tattoo studios.
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