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About The Temple

Tampa's premier tattoo shop

Founded in 2022 by 27-year tattoo artist, Ken Dean and his wife Shandi, Tiger Temple Tattoos represents considerable authority in custom tattoos of all shapes and sizes outside of a “conventional” tattoo shop condition, and our artists offer a wide assortment of styles.

Regardless of whether you come in with an obscure thought or require artistic direction, we will work with you to make your tattoo vision a reality. At the Temple, we trust that tattoos are something beyond ink on skin – they can be both celebratory and mending and are a lasting method to remember our lives.

We are focused on giving a peaceful, agreeable, private, inviting space for our customers. We pride ourselves on professional and welcome customers from all walks of life, without bias.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Draven Ka Corso
Draven Ka Corso
May 4, 2023.
Excellent artists and atmosphere, absolutely a must if you are like me and love collecting great tattoos by epic human beings!!!
Tiffany M
Tiffany M
May 3, 2023.
This place was awesome. I love the artist here. They were cool to chat with. The vibe was chill. Everyone was so informative and talented.
Erica Johnson
Erica Johnson
March 6, 2023.
I totally love this place was my first time trying them out and Ken was awesome. He did a self portrait of my husband on my neck and it totally looks just like My Husband 😍🥰😘.
Grace Mullins
Grace Mullins
March 4, 2023.
I cannot rave enough about this shop. They are so welcoming and kind. The vibe is amazing! All the artists are so nice and have such talents. I have loved every tattoo I’ve gotten from Tiger Temple and I will continue to get my tattoos done here!
Robyn Signori
Robyn Signori
February 18, 2023.
Ken and Shandi are the best. Everyone in the studio is super nice. Ken did a portrait piece of my beloved black lab who I lost recently. He did a beautiful job and honor his memory. I highly recommend, and I will be back for more!
Jay C
Jay C
February 5, 2023.
My new tattoo spot! These people are seriously the kindest and most attentive artists I’ve ever been to. Ken and his wife are amazing and the atmosphere of the place is incredible. I have never felt more at home in a tattoo shop than I did here. Ken was the artist that did my tattoo and was very patient and knowledgeable with me while we were designing my tattoo. Very personable and professional and the art work is amazing. There are some seriously talented artists here. I felt right at home and welcomed and respected; they treat you like family. I will continue to come here and am recommending them to my family and friends as well. I am so glad I found this spot, thank you Tiger Temple Tattoo. I do not post tattoo pictures until they are healed but my artwork looks incredible!
Emilio Gonzalez
Emilio Gonzalez
January 14, 2023.
Omg this is a very nice tattoo shop also amazing artists the owner is one of the artists highly recommended 👌
Dakota Bradley
Dakota Bradley
January 13, 2023.
Everyone in here was super friendly and awesome to be around. Ken did some cool little pieces on my husband and I and was great company while getting tattooed! Will definitely be back!

MEET THE ARTISTS

Owner & Tattoo Artist

Ken Dean

If you like tattoos, raise your hand. If you don’t, raise your standards. With 27+ years of experience, he does it all. However, he LOVES Japanese, American traditional, and large-scale black and gray.

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Tattoo Artist

Ember Rose

Specializes in anime and bold color. She’s an avid dog lover, caffeine addict, and our resident tattoo princess powerhouse!

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Tattoo Artist

Josh

He loves horror movies, his wife, their kitties, and the opportunity to create beautiful works of art on people’s skin! Passionate about all art forms, he loves illustration, dot work, and black-and-gray work, but who are we kidding? His color work is sick, too! He’s into surreal imagery and anything related to nature, bones, or…

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