June 6, 2026

My bio! @darksidetattoostudio #artist #tattooartist #ink #tattoo #tattoos

My bio! @darksidetattoostudio #artist #tattooartist #ink #tattoo #tattoos

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May 16, 2026

I see you mom, and thank you ❤️. During loading some stuff for my move I saw this hawk on a jeep. She allowed me to come

I see you mom, and thank you ❤️. During loading some stuff for my move I saw this hawk on a jeep. She allowed me to come very close and take a pic. Then she came up to my porch!! Out of the hundreds of porches in my complex she comes to min

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May 14, 2026

For more cool bids follow the shop @darksidetattoostudio #tattoos #funnyvideos #artist #inked #artistsofinstagram

For more cool bids follow the shop @darksidetattoostudio #tattoos #funnyvideos #artist #inked #artistsofinstagram

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May 1, 2026

Booking for May 2026. Hit the EMAIL button in my bio and send your dark ideas over to me 🖤🥀 Link in bio for all bookin

Booking for May 2026. Hit the EMAIL button in my bio and send your dark ideas over to me 🖤🥀 Link in bio for all booking information and FAQs.

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August 7, 2025

Tommy's Tattoo Convention 2025

Darkside Tattoo will be attending this year's Tommy's Tattoo Convention at Mohegan Sun, October 10 - 12, 2025! Sean, Dave, Nick, Joe, and Ember will all be tattooing at the booth, along with our good ...

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August 7, 2025

Darkside Tattoo Apparel

Check out our new line of Darkside Merchandise on our site, or on our social media pages. We've got a bunch of new shirts, hats, hoodies, and other merchandise availiable - all items ship free! See th...

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March 30, 2025

New Resident Artist - Ember Cesar

Darkside is proud to welcome Ember Cesar to our Darkside Family! Ember has recently located to Connecticut from New York City. He is an award winning artist, specializing in black and gray realism, an...

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February 20, 2025

Experienced Arists Wanted!

Darkside Tattoo is looking for a reliable, skilled artist, preferably with an established clientelle, or the drive to expand your current customer base. Must have a current CT tattoo license, or in th...

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November 30, 2024

Sign up for Darkside's Text App

Looking to save a few bucks on your next Tattoo or Body Piercing at Darkside? Sign up for text messaging and get 10% off your next visit just for joining! We won't bombard you with annoying advertisin...

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October 14, 2024

Not Fer Nothin' Podcast with Sean OHara

Check out my time on the Not Fer Nothin' Podcast hosted by Joe Capobianco! Had a blast talking about my tattoo career, and the history of Darkside Tattoo.

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October 4, 2023

Now Hiring - Experienced Artist!

We are currently looking for an experienced full-time artist! We have a very positive atmosphere and helpful staff hell bent on producing the best tattoos and experience for our clients. If you think ...

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September 8, 2023

Apprentice Tattoos Now Available!

Our apprentice, Joe Reis, is starting to tattoo live clients! He's done more than his share of practice skin tattoos, and starting off with some simpler designs to hone his skills and learn the craft....

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March 30, 2022

A little History of Darkside Tattoo with TattooNOW!

Hear a little bit of tattoo history, Darkside Tattoo, and TattooNOW, with Sean OHara and Gabe Ripley on ReinventingTheTattoo.com and The TattooNOW Show!

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March 21, 2022

Sean OHara discusses NFTs on Reinventing the Tattoo Live!

Check out Darkside's Sacred Heart NFTs! Quick tutorial on how to get NFTs... 1. Download a Crypto exchange app, such as Coinbase, from the App Store, or Play Store. Follow the steps to set up your acc...

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January 27, 2022

Darkside Tattoo NFT's now available on OpenSea!

If you’ve been living in the crypto world for a while, you’ve likely heard of the term “Non-Fungible Token”, or “NFT”. Maybe you’re a skeptic, a believer, or ...

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August 5, 2020

COVID-19 Safeguards and Regulations

We want to keep you guys up to date on what procedures we've been implementing to control the spread of "The 19." We, at Darkside, take the health and safety of both our clients, and staff, very serio...

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June 16, 2020

Darkside Welcomes 2 New Artists!

We would like to welcome Nick Trammel and Manny Morell to our Darkside Family. Both of these guys are tremendous artists, with years of experience, and work in a wide variety of styles. Be sure to che...

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December 28, 2019

Darkside Tattoo Online Store

Check out our new Online Store!   You can currently purchase T-Shirts and Gift Cards right on the site.  We will be updating and integrating our store soon, but for now, feel free to check it out and ...

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November 26, 2019

Gift Certificates Available!

Don't forget to get that special someone on your Christmas List a Darkside Tattoo Gift Certificate this holiday season!

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April 16, 2019

Best of Luck to Kayla, Welcome to Maddie

Our Darkside Family would like to wish Kayla, our previous receptionist, the best of luck! Kayla is no longer with us, but will always remain part of our family. We would also like to welcome our new ...

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April 16, 2019

May the 4th be with you!

COME JOIN THE DARKSIDE FOR OUR FIRST EVER MAY THE 4th EVENT, 12pm - 8pm. CUSTOM STAR WARS FLASH BANGERS, DRAWN BY ALL OUR ARTISTS, ALONG WITH A FEW GUEST ARTISTS. WALK INS ONLY - FIRST COME, FIRST SER...

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March 14, 2018

Body Piercing - Wednesday’s & Saturdays

At this time, Melinda will booking piercing appointments on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Please call in advance to set up your body piercing appointments.

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March 10, 2018

Darkside Welcomes Kayla Poirier!

Darkside is happy to welcome Kayla Poirier, our new receptionist. She is here to answer all your questions, set up appointments, and greet you when you come to the shop.

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March 10, 2018

Best of Luck to Sadie!

Our Darkside Family is sad to report, that our receptionist, Sadie, has left us, and moved back home. We wish her the best, and she will always be family! See ya in a while, Crocodile!

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January 16, 2018

New Artist - Cole Gridley!

We would like to welcome Cole Gridley to our Darkside Family! Cole recently moved to CT from Massachusetts. He specializes in bold new school color tattoos, but is also very versatile. Come down and b...

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January 9, 2018

Guest Artist - Joe Swider

Joe Swider will be guest spotting here at Darkside, this Friday, January 12, and Saturday, January 13. We are looking forward to having Joe here, he's a past employee, and always a member of our Darks...

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April 18, 2017

Tommy's Supplies Starbrite Pro-Team welcomes Sean O'Hara

A special thanks to Tommy Ringwalt and the crew at Tommy's Supplies for accepting Sean O'Hara to their team of sponsored professional artists. Sean has been a strong supporter and user of Tommy's Star...

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April 8, 2017

Experienced Tattoo Artist Wanted!

We are currently looking for an experienced full-time artist! We have a very positive atmosphere and helpful staff hell bent on producing the best tattoos and experience for our clients. If you think ...

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January 26, 2017

Darkside will be at The Philadelphia Arts Tattoo Convention 2017

Marissa Falanga and Daniel Adamczyk will be representing Darkside Tattoo at this year's Philadelphia Arts Tattoo Convention. Give a call to the shop and check on their availability. The show is Februa...

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October 6, 2016

Tommy's Tattoo Convention 2016

Darkside will be at Tommy's Tattoo Convetion 2016, in Hartford, CT. Marissa Falanga and Daniel Adamczyk will working the show at Darkside's booth this year. Get all the info on the event at http://tom...

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October 5, 2016

Darkside Tattoo Feature Article!

Check out Darkside's latest magazine article in Tattoo Revue #178. The article has pictures from all our artists, as well as a history on the shop. You can pick up a copy at your local news store, or ...

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September 2, 2016

New Artist! - Matthew Kiley

Darkside is proud to welcome Matt Kiley to our Darkside Family. Matt has been tattooing for over 20 years, and is the former owner of Tasty Pain Tattoo. Matt will be with us part-time, on Friday and S...

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March 13, 2016

Mikey Har will be at the Chicago Tattoo Convention!

Darkside's Mikey Har will be at the Chicago Rosemont Tattoo Arts Convention this weekend, March 18 - 20 2016. The show is being held at Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, ...

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March 13, 2016

Dave Racci and Mikey Har will be at the Boston Tattoo Convention!

Dave Racci and Mikey Har will be tattooing at this year's Boston Tattoo Convention. The 15th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention will be held April 8th - 10th at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston&rsqu...

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January 31, 2016

Vote for Darkside Tattoo on CTNOW's 'Best of 2016' Reader's Poll!

The CTNOW.com's "Best of 2016" Reader's Poll is going on now! Darkside Tattoo is up for "Best Body Piercing" and "Best Tattoo Parlor" in the "Professional Services" section, so cast your vote and make...

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January 7, 2016

New Artist! - Dan Adamczyk

Darkside is proud to welcome Dan Adamczyk to our Darkside Family. Dan will be here full-time, starting on January 12th. Dan was here in November for a guest spot, and were happy that he chose to stay....

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January 7, 2016

Darkside at Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention 2016

Darkside Tattoo will be the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention, February 12-14, 2016. The show is at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 131 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. More info is available...

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October 22, 2015

Guest Artist - Alink Kootaishi!

Alink Kootaishi will be tattooing at Darkside from November 25th to December 9th. Alink is here in the US from Indonesia for a few months, and we're very happy to have him tattooing with us. Alink spe...

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October 21, 2015

Guest Artist - Dan Adamczyk!

Dan Adamczyk, from Tattoo International in Wallingford, CT, will be with us November 12, 13, and 14. You can check out Dan's work on his facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/daniel.adamczyk.180 , ...

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October 14, 2015

Wishing Farewell to Izzy Morales

We are sad to say that Izzy Morales is no longer with us. Izzy has been a part of our Darkside Family for over 10 years, and he will be certainly missed. Izzy has decided to make some changes for hims...

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September 10, 2015

Tommys Tattoo Convention 2015

Darkside Tattoo will be at this year's Tommy's Tattoo Convention in Hartford, CT, October 2-4. The show will be at the CT Convention Center , 100 Columbus Blvd, in Hartford. We will be there with 4 ar...

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September 9, 2015

Guest Artist - Mike Marcel!

Mike Marcel , from House of Pain Tattoo in El Paso, TX will be guest spotting at Darkside, September 14 - 16, 2015 . You can check out Mike's portfolio at https://www.facebook.com/mikemarcel1 . We are...

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July 21, 2015

Guest Artist - Shane Baker!

Shane Baker will be guest spotting at Darkside, Tuesday July 28 - Saturday August 1. He still has some time available, so call the shop and book your time now.

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April 12, 2015

Troy is no longer with us ...

Sorry to say, Troy Radecki is no longer at Darkside Tattoo. We wish him the best of luck in his career. Anyone wishing to contact him can find him at his new location at Tru Tattoo in North Branford.

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April 12, 2015

Congratulations Marissa!!!

We are proud to say Marissa Falanga has finished her apprenticeship with flying colors and is now a full-time artist, and a great addition to our Darkside Family! So come down, check out her portfolio...

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January 2, 2015

Come see us at the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention 2015!

Sean O'Hara, Dave Racci, and Mikey Har will be tattooing at this year's Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convetion on February 13th thru 15th, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia...

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October 30, 2014

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Stop by the shop and help us feed the hungry this holiday season by donating any non-perishable food item. We will be bringing all food collected to the East Haven Food Bank this Thanksgiving, in hope...

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October 19, 2014

Steve "Fish" Warner Guest Spot at Darkside!

This Friday and Saturday, the 24th-25th, Steven "Fish" Warner will be guest spotting at Darkside. Come check him out!!! Sean and Melinda met Fish while on vacation in Florida, we are excited to have h...

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