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Located in Uptown/Lower Queen Anne, The Nova Expansion is Seattle’s premier tattoo studio for custom and professional work in a relaxed setting. Walk-ins welcomed!

 

Named after Justin’s Coppolino’s daughter (Nova), The Nova Expansion opened in January 2020 and is located at 511 2nd Ave W across from Nielsen’s bakery.

If you’re looking to get a unique and powerful tattoo in a relaxed atmosphere, look no further. Please check our Artist’s page to see the styles of work available, and the Contact page to get in touch and book a free consultation or tattoo appointment. All tattoo appointments require a deposit.
Deposits/Appointment fees are non-refundable!!!

TOUCH UPS

Any touch ups on tattoos are up to the artist discretion. 4 weeks is enough time to know if your tattoo needs to be touched up by the artist and schedule your appointment ( any time after that is considered natural aging.)

 

Phone

(206) 487-6024

 

Location

511 2nd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
 

Shop Hours

Monday-Sunday
1pm – 8pm
Walk-ins & Appointments

Justin Coppolino

I was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with my Identical twin brother. Often, I found myself headed down the creative path of life. It has always been art and music that does it for me.

Being an artist and a tattoo collector, I took a serious interest in Tattooing. In 2006 I began a year long apprenticeship at a Tattoo Studio near my apartment, in Los Angeles. I am an extremely passionate person as well as a perfectionist and that carries over in my work. I feel very blessed to be able to do exactly what I love in tattooing and music as well as being able to provide for my family.

IG: @justintattoo


Michael Adelstein

I grew up in a small farm town in Washington, just underneath the Canadian border. I learned to tattoo in 2011, apprenticing at Old School Tattoo in Bellingham, then moved to Seattle a few years later, and have been tattooing in Bellevue for the last 6 years. Outside of work, my main passions are mountain climbing, snowboarding, painting, and quality time with my family.

Artistically, I've had a tendency to focus on animal, floral, and nature based tattoos and artwork but I'm actively trying to work on my human anatomy to broaden my range. Stylistically, I gravitate towards realism, new school, trash polka, and watercolor designs but try to adjust my style to whatever's best for that client. I feel blessed to get to create art for a living and to explore the beautiful northwest in my free time. Too blessed to be stressed :)

The best way To book an appointment with him is visit IG:@michael_adventures


Mallory Bragg

I was born and raised in the San Fransisco Bay Area and have been drawing most of my life. I was pretty much born with a pencil in my hand. I was attracted to tattooing at a young age and I knew immediately that tattoos were what I wanted to be a part of for the rest of my life.

Some of the styles that I like to tattoo in are Traditional, Neo Traditional, Color , Black Work, Dot Work, Black and Grey and Fine Line tattooing. After graduating my apprenticeship I dove head first into tattooing and I couldn’t be happier with my progression. Every day I learn something new and I can’t wait to design your next tattoo !!

The best way to book an appointment with her is visit IG: @mallotron


Trejen Antaeus

Hello! My name is Trejen (tray-jin) and I am a transplant from the San Francisco Bay Areaas I moved to Seattle in 2018.  I started tattooing professionally in 2003, and so this July 2023, it will be 20 years of experience that I will have under my belt!  Growing up I was one of those kids that was always working on art projects and I was constantly focused on drawing and painting, which eventually put me on the path to become a tattoo artist, and it has been an amazing and fun career.

  With 20 years experience I am well versed in all tattoo styles and I work at a high level of expertise.  My favorite styles of tattooing are Black and Grey realism, Colour Realism, Portraiture, and Neo Traditional. I simply love coming up with custom designs for clients, but I am just as happy working on Fine line, American traditional, or Black work.

   I am excited to take up residence here at The Nova Expansion, and I look forward to giving you your next amazing tattoo!

IG: @blackmore_ink


Gunnor Faulk

I am from a military family, growing up all over the U.S. but spent most of my formative years in California. I think that this allows me to be able to relate to a wide variety of people. I studied at UC Davis earning myself a bachelor’s degree in design. In that time my love for art and design transformed into an obsession with tattoos and the tattoo lifestyle.

With every tattoo I collect I feel more like myself and look forward to bringing the same feeling to all of my clients. I apprenticed under Justin Coppolino and I’m honored to have the privilege to do this for a living.

IG: @gunnortattoo


Cesar Candelas

I have been tattooing since 2009, predominantly focusing on black and grey realism. I am open to all styles and ideas with careful consideration in mind. I’m excited to tattoo you.

IG: @sezarutattoos


Jena Perry

I would describe my style as fine line and ornamental, but I love doing all styles. Each tattoo I create is a collaboration between my clients and I, as I strive to bring their visions to life.




IG: @jenaperrytattoos


Matthew Madison

I’m originally from Savannah, Georgia. I grew up drawing and being influenced by skateboard graphics, anime, and metal album covers. Eventually I started collecting tattoo magazines on the cusp of the wave of tattoo reality tv and I knew then that it was something that I wanted to do. I’ve worked in couple shops in the last years that didn’t go anywhere, until I got my official start in 2016. I moved out to Seattle in August 2020 and I’ve been dialing in my craft.

I’m influenced by American traditional, Neo-traditional, Japanese, and ornamental pattern work. I like my tattoos to have bright colors, heavy black, and varied line weights. My go to subject matters are nature themes, skulls, and flowers.

IG: @_blackmonolith


GUEST ARTIST

Kyle Devries

Please welcome our Guest Artist out of California…………



If you are an artist and would like to guest spot with us, please send us an email via the contact page.

The Nova Expansion Tattoo

Location:
511 2nd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119

1 (206) 487-6024

 
 

Contact Us

Please let us know which artist you would like to contact. Provide as much written detail as you can regarding your desired tattoo, appointment availability, and budget ($150.00 minimum), and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

All deposits are non refundable.

You must be 18 years of age to get tattooed. (ID required) Washington state law.

TOUCH UPS (please read!!!!)

Any touch ups on tattoos are up to the artist discretion. 4 weeks is enough time to know if your tattoo needs to be touched up by the artist and schedule your appointment.( any time after that is considered natural aging.)


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