Muse Tattoo is a tattoo studio at 702 West Coast Road, Singapore, founded by Kelvin, a tattoo artist with over 15 years in the industry. The studio describes tattoos as a powerful form of self-expression, and Kelvin's approach centres on collaboration — working with clients to transform their ideas and concepts into permanent ink, with versatility spanning traditional to contemporary tattoo styles.
Muse Tattoo runs a structured process: clients start with an in-person consultation (secured with a $50 deposit, deducted from the final tattoo cost if they proceed, or refunded if not), followed by a design deposit and scheduled appointment once the design is finalised. Pricing starts from SGD $100 for simpler designs like basic lines, dots or letters, with larger and more intricate pieces quoted per design or through consultation — pricing and designs are only discussed in person, not over the phone.
The studio places a strong emphasis on professionalism, punctuality and mutual respect, and offers complimentary touch-ups within 3 months of a client's initial session. Muse Tattoo has also been featured by Mirchelley Muses among Singapore's best tattoo artists.
Muse Tattoo, located at 702 West Coast Road in Singapore, is built around a simple belief: tattoos are a powerful form of self-expression, conveying personality, beliefs, experiences and values through permanent art on the body. The studio's approach is deliberately collaborative — clients are invited to share their thoughts and concepts, and the team works with them to turn those ideas into ink.
At the helm of Muse Tattoo is Kelvin, the studio's founder, whose journey in the tattoo industry spans over 15 years. In that time, he's built a reputation for versatility across a wide range of tattoo styles, from traditional to contemporary, and for bringing clients' visions to life with precision and attention to detail. The studio's atmosphere and craftsmanship reflect his personal commitment to the art form, positioning Muse Tattoo as a space where creativity and technical skill meet.
Getting a tattoo at Muse Tattoo follows a clear three-step process. First, clients reach out to schedule an in-person consultation to discuss their tattoo ideas, securing the slot with a $50 deposit — this is deducted from the total tattoo cost if the client proceeds, or refunded if they decide not to. Once the design is finalised, a further deposit is made to schedule the tattoo appointment itself; this deposit stays valid for 6 months and is forfeited if tattooing hasn't started within that window, but is otherwise deducted from the final cost. From there, it's simply a matter of attending the scheduled appointment.
Preparing well for the consultation matters too. The studio recommends researching styles and gathering inspiration beforehand, having a clear sense of the concept, size, placement and significance of the design, coming with questions about the artist's experience and process, and being open to the artist's suggestions on design elements or placement.
Muse Tattoo's simpler designs — basic lines, dots or letters — start from SGD $100. Larger, more intricate pieces are priced per design or discussed during an in-person consultation, since accurate quotes depend on factors like body type, shape, size and skin tone that can only really be assessed face to face. In line with that, pricing discussions and design sharing are not conducted over the phone.
The studio asks clients to arrive on time, noting that anyone more than 15 minutes late to a consultation may need to reschedule. For larger tattoo projects, Muse Tattoo encourages clients to complete their piece within a year of the first session, since the artist's rate may change if a project extends beyond that. The studio also reserves the right to decline service to anyone under 18 (unless accompanied by a parent or guardian), intoxicated, or disrespectful toward staff.
Touch-ups are complimentary within 3 months of a client's initial tattoo session — tips are appreciated but not required, though additional colours, elements or modifications requested during a touch-up will incur extra charges. Ahead of a session, Muse Tattoo recommends eating beforehand, avoiding sun exposure before and after tattooing, moisturising skin in the days leading up to the appointment, staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol beforehand, maintaining good personal hygiene, and letting the studio know about any relevant medical conditions.
Muse Tattoo is open every day, Monday through Sunday, from 10am to 6pm, at 702 West Coast Road, Singapore 120702. The studio can be reached by phone, WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram, and has been featured by Mirchelley Muses among Singapore's best tattoo artists.