“I have been tattooed by 3 different artists several times and they have all come out fantastic. I've also gotten two piercings that healed up great. Highly recommend!”
— Tamara Lock


Springfield, MO — Tattoos · Piercings · Multi-Artist Studio · Tue–Sat
The Local 417 — 2025 Magazine
The Local 417 — 2025 Magazine
Paladin Tattoo and Piercing is Springfield's multi-award winning studio — affordable quality, welcoming to everyone. No AI. Hand drawn artwork, every piece.

Custom work, sleeves, black & grey, color, fine line, cover-ups, memorial, and touch-ups — executed by a full team of artists.

Ear, facial, and body piercings with sterile technique, plus Implant Grade titanium jewelry and upgrades — our baseline quality for piercing.
The Armory
A selection of pieces from the studio floor. Different artists, different styles — one consistent standard.







Paladin isn't a one-person shop. It's a full studio with multiple talented artists — each with their own style and specialty — all held to the same high standard. Whatever you're after, there's an artist here who can execute it.
Delicate, precise single-needle linework for refined detail.
Vibrant, saturated color that holds its brilliance over time.
Rich contrast and smooth shading using only black ink gradients.
Cohesive full and half sleeves built across multiple sessions.
Transform old or unwanted ink into something you're proud to wear.
Meaningful tribute pieces honoring the people and moments that matter.
With 218 Google reviews at 4.8 stars, Paladin has one of the strongest track records of any studio in Springfield. That consistency comes from a team that cares about the craft — from first-timers to collectors coming in for their next piece.
“I have been tattooed by 3 different artists several times and they have all come out fantastic. I've also gotten two piercings that healed up great. Highly recommend!”
— Tamara Lock
“Nearly every one of my tattoos has been done here. The work is incredible — always takes my vision and creates something greater than I could imagine. Always makes me feel safe and comfortable. Won't go anywhere else.”
— KayLee Goff
“As a supplier in the tattoo industry, we see a lot of shops. Paladin stands out for their absolute professionalism. Consistent, high quality since day one.”
— chen Tracy
“Absolutely great shop and atmosphere. Just love it and can't wait to get more work done.”
— Nathan Butcher
“I have been tattooed by 3 different artists several times and they have all come out fantastic. I've also gotten two piercings that healed up great. Highly recommend!”
— Tamara Lock
“Nearly every one of my tattoos has been done here. The work is incredible — always takes my vision and creates something greater than I could imagine. Always makes me feel safe and comfortable. Won't go anywhere else.”
— KayLee Goff
“As a supplier in the tattoo industry, we see a lot of shops. Paladin stands out for their absolute professionalism. Consistent, high quality since day one.”
— chen Tracy
“Absolutely great shop and atmosphere. Just love it and can't wait to get more work done.”
— Nathan Butcher