Model Citizen Tattoo

Tattoo artist at work in the Model Citizen Tattoo studio

About Us

Ink with intention,
done with care.

Model Citizen Tattoo is a full-service studio rooted in Ithaca's creative community. We believe tattoos are more than decoration — they're decisions, memories, and expressions that last. Our studio is built on respect: for your body, your vision, and the craft.

Every piece that leaves our chairs is custom-designed, discussed thoroughly, and executed with the same care you'd expect from a trusted local business.

100%

Custom Work

All

Body Types

LTC

Certified

What We Do

Services built around
your vision

From your first conversation to your last touch-up, we guide you through every step with honesty and expertise.

Custom Tattooing

Every piece is designed from scratch for you — whether it's a delicate fine-line work or a bold, full-sleeve composition.

Piercing

Professional, sterile body piercing for all ages and experience levels. We use implant-grade jewelry and precision technique.

Cover-ups & Corrections

Transform old or faded work into something you're proud to show. We specialize in creative cover-ups that respect your history.

Consultations

Free, no-pressure consultations to discuss placement, sizing, style, and aftercare — so you walk in confident and informed.

Touch-ups

Keep your ink looking fresh. We offer professional touch-up sessions to maintain the vibrancy and detail of healed work.

Aftercare Guidance

Clear, straightforward aftercare instructions tailored to your tattoo's size and placement — because healing matters as much as the art.

Your Safety

Clean studio.
Clear standards.

We hold ourselves to the highest hygiene and safety standards so you can focus on the art, not the worry.

Sterile, Single-Use Equipment

Needles, tubes, and barriers are opened in front of you and discarded after — never reused.

Implant-Grade Jewelry

All piercing jewelry is titanium or surgical steel, sourced from certified suppliers.

New York State Certified

Fully licensed and inspected, following all local and state health department regulations.

Clean and organized tattoo studio workspace

Get in Touch

Let's talk about
your tattoo

Have a question or ready to book? Reach out however works best for you — we respond to every inquiry.

Visit Us

225 S Fulton St
Ithaca, NY 14850-3344

Call or Text

(607) 277-2108

Email

mdlctzn@gmail.com

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Your Story.
Permanent.

Ink with intention,
done with care.