Pale Horse Tattoo & Piercing

Pale Horse Tattoo & Piercing works out of a suite at 501 North Spur 63 in Longview, doing tattoo and piercing work seven days a week. The shop keeps steady midday-to-evening hours, which makes it an easier stop than shops that only open in the late afternoon. Walk-ins are accepted for simpler pieces, though the shop suggests checking availability first since artist schedules fill up. Larger or custom work generally means a consultation and a booked appointment, which is standard practice and gives the artist time to draw. The most useful place to look before reaching out is Instagram, where the artists post finished work. Tattooing is one of the few trades where the portfolio really is the whole pitch, and styles vary enough from artist to artist that matching your idea to the right hand matters. Pale Horse also keeps a Facebook page and a website for booking questions. Call ahead about availability, pricing and any specific piercing you have in mind.