Voted Yuma's #1 Tattoo Studio — 9 Consecutive Years

Tattoo Shop Near MCAS Yuma

Stranded Ink is the most awarded tattoo studio in Yuma — and the go-to shop for the MCAS Yuma community. Just 10–15 minutes north of the base in West Yuma. Whether you're active duty, a dependent, or a civilian near the station, you deserve work that holds up as long as your commitment. Nine years voted #1. Custom designs, exceptional artists, medical-grade clean.

Walk-Ins Welcome | Free Consultations | 10–15 Min from Base

Custom tattoo artwork by Stranded Ink — Yuma's #1 studio serving MCAS Yuma
9 Years Voted #1
30+ Years Experience
4.9 Google Rating
A+ BBB Rating

Why the MCAS Yuma Community Chooses Stranded Ink

The MCAS Yuma community has high standards — so do we. Nine consecutive years voted Yuma's best isn't a coincidence. Here's what separates us from every other studio in the area.

9 Years Voted #1 in Yuma

Voted Yuma's Best Tattoo Studio nine consecutive years by Yuma Sun readers. Every year since we opened in 2017. The MCAS community deserves the best — that's exactly what we've delivered year after year.

Medical-Grade Sterile

A+ BBB rated. Single-use needles, autoclave-sterilized equipment, and a fully licensed, inspected studio. The same standard of cleanliness you'd expect from a medical facility — because anything less isn't good enough.

100% Custom Designs

No flash off the wall. No copies. Every tattoo is drawn from scratch specifically for you — your concept, your story, your permanent piece. If you're going to wear it forever, it should be one of a kind.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Heading over from MCAS Yuma today? Walk-ins are welcome depending on artist availability. Give us a call before you make the drive and we'll make sure someone is ready for you.

Tattoo Styles We Specialize In

The MCAS Yuma community has trusted Stranded Ink for custom work that lasts as long as their service — and beyond. Our artists specialize in every major style, so you always get the right artist for your piece. View our full tattoo portfolio →

Portrait Tattoos & Realism

Our highest-demand specialty. Photo-realistic portraits of loved ones, memorial pieces, and tribute work. True likeness and emotion captured in ink — precise shading and smooth gradients that look three-dimensional on skin.

  • Photorealistic
  • Memorial Pieces
  • Smooth Gradients

Fine Line Tattoos

Delicate, precise, and built to last. Single-needle botanicals, minimalist line art, geometric patterns, and micro-script. Every line placed with intention — crisp and clean for years, not blurred and blown-out.

  • Minimalist
  • Delicate Lines
  • Micro-Script

American Traditional

Bold outlines, saturated color, timeless imagery — the style that ages best on skin. Classic Americana executed with full respect for the craft. Eagles, anchors, daggers, roses — built to look great decades from now.

  • Bold Outlines
  • Vibrant Colors
  • Ages Beautifully

Black & Grey

Varying shades of black ink creating depth, dimension, and photorealistic effects. Portraits, wildlife, military imagery — incredible detail and smooth tonal transitions. One of our most requested styles at the studio.

  • High Detail
  • Deep Shading
  • Timeless

Cover-Ups & Reworks

Regret an old piece? Our artists specialize in turning unwanted ink into work you love. Cover-ups, reworks, faded restoration, and color correction. Free consultation to assess your tattoo and walk through your options.

  • Full Cover-Ups
  • Restoration
  • Color Correction

Custom Original Designs

Bring us an idea, a concept, or a reference and our artists design something completely original. Unit insignia, personal tributes, or anything you can imagine — one-of-a-kind work built around your vision.

  • One-of-a-Kind
  • Collaborative
  • Your Vision

Meet Your MCAS Yuma Tattoo Artists

The MCAS Yuma community has trusted our artists for years — and for good reason. Decades of combined experience, serious craft, and a commitment to work that lasts as long as your service.

Rich — Tattoo Artist at Stranded Ink, serving MCAS Yuma

Rich

Custom Designs & Memorial Tattoos

Becca — Tattoo Artist at Stranded Ink, serving MCAS Yuma

Becca

Detail Work & First Tattoos

Getting Tattooed Near MCAS Yuma

Whether you're planning ahead around your schedule or heading over from MCAS Yuma today, getting started is simple and fast.

Plan in Advance

For custom pieces, larger work, or a specific artist, call the studio. We respond quickly to answer any questions about design, sizing, or what to expect.

Same-Day Walk-Ins

Coming over from MCAS Yuma today? Give us a quick call to confirm artist availability, then head over. Walk-ins are welcome for smaller pieces with no appointment necessary.

Free Consultations

Not sure what you want yet? Come in for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our artists love collaborating on ideas and helping you build something you'll be proud to wear for the rest of your life.

Studio Hours

Tuesday–Friday: 10AM – 7PM
Saturday: 10AM–7PM

Closed Sunday and Monday

Directions from MCAS Yuma & Body Piercing Services

Stranded Ink Tattoo Studio

3795 W 22nd Ln Suite 13

Yuma, AZ 85364

(928) 318-2729

Studio Hours

Tuesday–Friday 10AM – 7PM
Saturday 10AM–7PM
Sunday–Monday Closed

From MCAS Yuma: ~10–15 min north on Marine Corps Drive, then northwest through Yuma to W 22nd Ln on the west side. Plenty of parking on site.

Also offering professional body piercings at the same location. Visit our piercing services page to learn more about ear, nose, facial, and body piercings — all performed by certified piercer Kim.

★ Yuma's #1 Tattoo Studio — 9 Years Straight

Ready to Get Inked?

Stranded Ink has been the trusted studio for the MCAS Yuma community since 2017. Award-winning artists, medical-grade cleanliness, and 100% custom work — every single time. Call or stop by to discuss your idea. No obligation, no pressure, just exceptional art built to last.

Walk-Ins Welcome • Free Consultations • Open Tue–Fri 10AM–7PM; Sat 10AM–7PM