It is believed that while the body is embroidered in tattoo, the soul is also engraved.
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom."

Ecclesiastes 9:10
“Someone telling me that I can’t do something because I’m a girl is the biggest firecracker you could put under my ass.”

Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand

Crimson City is an exclusive, appointment-only tattoo and art studio, boasting an intimate and sophisticated "speakeasy" ambiance.

Tucked away from the beaten path, our secluded studio prioritizes providing our clients with a unique and personalized experience, leveraging cutting-edge art techniques to fufill your tattoo aspirations.

To ensure a tailored experience, we mandate a consultation and deposit for all appointment bookings. Our talented artists are eager to engage with clients, exploring ideas both grand and modest. Our calendars fill quickly, so we kindly request your patience in receiving emails as we address requests on admin days.

We appreciate our CC clients. Thank you for making this experience enjoyable and special, we fulfill our purpose every day, as there is

'no place like home.'

Directions to Crimson City Tattoo

If you're not familiar with Council Bluffs, please follow these specific directions to CC. There are frequent trains passing our studio; please do not use Google Maps, as it will take you through the train. Take I-29 south towards Kansas City. Take Exit 47, titled Veterans Memorial Hwy (Hwy 92), near Lake Manawa State Park. Take a right off the exit ramp, then a left at the light at Creekside Church, a large brown building. Note: You can also Google Creekside Church and take a left onto Harry Langdon Blvd. Follow Harry Langdon Blvd for about 2 miles until you see 16th Ave, and take a left. You will see Sherbondy's Garden Center. We are the brick building next door to Sherbondy's Garden Center. We can’t wait to see you!

321 16th Avenue

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

It is believed that while the body is embroidered in tattoo, the soul is also engraved.

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom."

“Someone telling me that I can’t do something because I’m a girl is the biggest firecracker you could put under my ass.”

Directions to Crimson City Tattoo