The Electric Crayon has been a fixture on West 12th Street long enough that some of its clients are now bringing in their kids — which tells you something about the trust the shop has built in Sioux Falls.
Custom tattoos and professional piercing are the core of what happens here. Artists work across styles, whether you're coming in with a detailed reference image or a half-formed idea that needs someone to sketch it out properly. Piercing follows the same professional standard — correct placement, quality jewelry, and aftercare guidance that doesn't leave you guessing. This is a body art studio that takes the craft seriously on both sides of the menu.
The longevity isn't an accident. A tattoo shop that's been around this long doesn't survive on walk-in flash alone — it survives on repeat clients and word-of-mouth, which means the work has to hold up years later and the experience can't be a headache. No pressure upsells, no rotating cast of strangers behind the counter. You know who's working on you, and that consistency is exactly what keeps West 12th Street regulars from shopping around.