Expert Artists, Genuine Care, Authentic Art

Centrally located in Long Beach, California, Paper Crane Studio offers custom tattoo work that authentically tells your story.

 
Shop founder Mikey Vigilante sits in the studio in Long Beach tattooing a full back piece on a prone client. 
Founder Mikey Vigilante and his industry-leading artists provide outstanding service through raw talent, genuine care, and decades of experience.
Mikey Vigilante stands at his station in the tattoo studio, using his keen eye to study the overall flow and composition of a heavily tattooed client. The male client is shirtless with his tattooed back reflected in a mirror.
Paper Crane Studio in Long Beach is a clean, welcoming studio, with comfortable couches for visitors to sit on and high end tattooing tables and chairs for clients. Located in the heart of downtown, the space is decorated with paintings and flash. 
Relax in our hygienic and welcoming tattoo studio - and be yourself.

As one of the best tattoo studios in Long Beach, we offer amazing customer service in a relaxed setting.

 
 
 

Collaborate with our talented artists to bring your unique vision to life.

Our tattoo artists specialize in an eclectic array of styles. We are committed to creating meaningful art that provides you with a lifetime of pleasure. We leverage traditional tools and the latest technology in our approach to custom tattoos.

Our artists are all highly experienced professionals, with collective expertise that ranges from American Traditional and Japanese inspired to blackwork and illustrative. Because we are a family, we ensure you connect with the right artist for you.
The Paper Crane lobby in Long Beach features plush couches, decor from our artists, and tattoo portfolios with examples of work by Mikey Vigilante and our other artists.
 

Experience the difference of founder Mikey Vigilante’s commitment to excellence.

Senior artist and studio founder Mikey Vigilante brings over 20 years of worldwide industry experience to Paper Crane. Mikey chooses each artist himself to ensure you work with only the best of the best.

 
Stop by the shop today to check out our tattoo portfolios and talk with our artists!