Velvet Tattoo Parlor LLC of Lake Ronkonkoma

Velvet Tattoo Parlor LLC is a tattoo shop in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. The studio specializes in custom tattoos, offering services that include color, black and gray, realism, cover-ups, traditional, and fine line styles. Both large and small projects are accepted. The business also provides permanent makeup services and sells handmade art prints, stickers, and keychains through its online shop. It holds a rating of 4.90 based on customer reviews.

The studio is led by owner and artist Kristen Sorenson, who began her tattooing career in July 2018 and opened the parlor in September 2019. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sorenson moved to Long Island at a young age and works with clients to realize their specific tattoo ideas without limiting herself to a single specialty. She is a published artist who values creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for clients. The team also includes resident artist Nicole Lynn Cortese, a Long Island native with a background in fine art and illustration. Cortese studied computer art, 3D animation, and visual effects at the School of Visual Arts, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, and brings this artistic foundation to her tattoo work. The studio operates Monday through Friday from 3pm to 10pm and on Saturdays from 4pm to 9pm, remaining closed on Sundays.

Located at 324 Hawkins Ave, the parlor sits just 30 meters from the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society. It is about a quarter of a mile from Portion Road, the Ronkonkoma Post Office, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department, and Waltess Estates Park. Express Drive North is located about half a mile away.

The business is known for its positive customer ratings, reflecting the satisfaction of those who have visited the studio. As a local shop on Long Island, it offers a dedicated space for custom tattoo art and permanent makeup, serving clients who seek specific artistic styles and a personalized consultation process.