Welcome to the internet home base of Epicdermis Custom Tattoos For Cool People. Our strictly custom, appointment-only tattoo studio is located in the heart of Lancaster County Pennsylvania, proudly serving up one-of-a-kind unique tattoos with 27 years experience for the fine folks of Lancaster City and the surrounding county, as well as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., the greater tri-state area, and far beyond, with clients coming to our cozy little tattoo shop from across the globe.

You may be wondering what the name of the studio means. It is actually a clever little play on words, combining the word "epic" with the medical term for skin, the "dermis". The epidermis is the outermost layers of the skin, hence, Epicdermis, or "epic skin", a reflection of our desire to create the most epic and dynamic tattoos possible. It was with that idea in mind that artist and owner Colin Nolt founded the studio in December of 2009, at the height of the so-called “Great Recession” and during one of the worst winters on record no less, hellbent on making larger-than-life tattoos against all the odds. And now here we are, 16 years later and still going strong, through global economic crises, pandemics, political upheaval, and no shortage of personal tragedies and challeneges. Through it all, art and tattooing have been guiding lights and shelter from all manner of storms, all while fostering an enormous amount of love and friendship through a lot of laughter and a multitude of shared interests with the wildly diverse cross-section of humanity that has stepped through our doors over the years, entering as strangers, but leaving as cherished friends. Throughout the years it has been an endless journey of steadfast creativity and learning, steeped in boundless intellectual curiosity and thirst for knowledge in order to constantly improve artistically, and evolve mentally and spiritually, all set against a backdrop of the amazing music and pop culture that the studio is immersed in every day to help drive the creative spirit forward.

Please explore our portfolio galleries, check out some cool art and merchandise in our store, read the F.A.Q,  and feel free to contact us via email, text, or phone call to book a consultation for your next tattoo, or with any questions you may have. We welcome cool people of all kinds, but bigots, drunks, and idiots will not be tolerated. Please understand that, due to the nature of custom work, which often takes dozens of hours of research and drawing before the first session even begins, it is impossible to give out exact price quotes, and we may take several days to return any correspondences. Each project is approached differently, with no one-size-fits-all method to this craft. There is no exact science to this, and every project and client presents a unique set of challenges and demands.  Every client is afforded our full, undivided attention during their scheduled appointments to ensure the best possible results.

In light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic, and any future public health issues, we kindly ask that all clients respect our studio policies and government mandates when in effect, regardles of any personal or political views one may have. Thank you.