After dabbling in tattooing throughout the 1980s, Aaron began his professional career in ’93 after relocating from California to Seattle. He opened Slave to the Needle (Ballard’s first tattoo shop) in 1995, expanding his operation to Wallingford in 2005. Aaron focuses on rendering beautiful large-scale custom tattoos with speed and efficiency. He enjoys building lasting relationships with clients who share his appreciation for traditional western and Japanese style tattoos.
Scheduling: Aaron’s hourly rate is $300, with a $500 minimum. In an effort to minimize wait times, Aaron may suggest another artist that he feels is best suited for your tattoo. Its Aaron’s highly talented group of artists that have helped earn the shop’s great reputation, and he completely backs their work. Although Aaron tries to accommodate as many people as possible, there is no guarantee that he will personally be able to take on your project (even if you are on his waiting list). Please contact our Wallingford shop at 206-545-3685 if you’re interested in being tattooed by Aaron.
Conventions: Aaron’s convention rate is $350 an hour. If you’re interested in getting tattooed by Aaron at a convention, shoot us an email with a general description of what you want, then please be patient. Although he usually responds promptly, there are times when he doesn’t coordinate his schedule until a few weeks prior to the show. Thanks for your interest. We’re looking forward to hearing from you…
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Buddy of mine just sent this blast from the past… biomech tattoo machine I did in 98. Would be fun to tattoo some of these oldies! Thanks @timmccarthytattooing #tattoodo
Healed and settled shot of Edward’s chest #slavetotheneedle #seattletattoo #japanesetattoo #envyneedles #eternalink #bishoprotary #tattoodo
A couple more pics of Dillon’s sleeves #slavetotheneedle #sleevetattoo #japanesetattoo #tattoodo #eternalink #bishoprotary #envyneedles #seattletattoo
Finished Dillon’s sleeves today. We worked the background in tandem to make sure both sides were well balanced (Conveying this well is obviously the job at a more experienced videographer though). Left the background at the tops open to bring it in from the chest panels which we’ll be starting next. #slavetotheneedle @tattoodo #tattoodo #eternalink #bishoprotary #envyneedles #jetblack #seattletattoo #sleevetattoo #japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo
Having some fun with a commission piece today #slavetotheneedle #koitattoo #tattoodo
Another one shot done on Saturday @seattletattooexpo #slavetotheneedle #seattletattoo #tattoodo #envyneedles #bishoprotary #eternal #skulltattoo
Fun lil Oni one shot on my pal Dave @seattletattooexpo yesterday #slavetotheneedle #seattletattoo @tattoodo #tattoodo #bishoprotary #envyneedles @eternalink #eternalink
Progress shot if a dragon mum project
A shot of JT’s tatty from the other day #slavetotheneedle #seattletattoo #bishoprotary #eternalink #envyneedles #tattoodo
I know I posted Jesse’s Koi Sleeve before, but I just did a final follow up session on it… so here it is again. Thanks for lookin! #slavetotheneedle #seattletattoo #koitattoo #japanesetattoo #sleevetattoo #envyneedles #eternalinks #bishoprotary #tattoodo @tattoodo
Freehand Dragon from 2004. David is back in the books to finally extend this into a full sleeve
Freehand skull jammer on my ol buddy from 35 years back, done today @newmexicotattoofiesta #slavetotheneedle #envyneedles #eternalinks #bishoprotary #tattoodo #skulltattoo
Did this lil Oni this morning @newmexicotattoofiesta #slavetotheneedle #eternalinks #envyneedles #bishoprotary #tattoodo
Lil jammer done from my book yesterday @newmexicotattoofiesta I have walk-up availability today #eternalink #bishoprotary #envyneedles #tattoodo #slavetotheneedle
Fun a little namakubi Tattoo #eternalink #envyneedles #bishoprotary #tattoodo @tattoodo #namakubi #irezumi #japanesetattoo #seattletattoo #slavetotheneedle
Once again, I will be attending the New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta July 7-9. I’ve got time for some one-shots. Contact Mariah at slaveeast@msn.com for bookings, or feel free to walk on up. Looking forward to seeing you there… This show is always a hoot!!! Thank you @newmexicotattoofiesta
One short follow up session away from finishing Jesse’s koi sleeve. #slavetotheneedle @tattoodo #envyneedles #eternalink #tattoodo #bishoprotary #jetblack #seattletattoo #sleevetattoo
Thanks Dillon for giving this dragon painting a new home👍
Some video footage of Casey’s recent crane sleeve #slavetotheneedle #seattletattoo #japanesetattoo #sleevetattoo #tattoodo #bishoprotary #envyneedles #eternalink #jetblack
Finished this Crane sleeve today. Thanks Casey! #slavetotheneedle #seattletattoo #japanesetattoo @tattoodo #tattoodo #eternalink #envyneedles #bishoprotary
Did Hector’s dragon about 6-7 years ago, then added the Kirin, and more recently the mum skull. Finally tied it all together with some background today… It’s a wrap! #slavetotheneedle #tattoodo #eternalink #envyneedles #bishoprotary
