The Story of Shadow of Comfort Tattoo

In the summer of ‘21, Delia’s husband came home with a new business idea. In the fall, they decided to go for it! During the winter, however, COVID struck and both Delia and her husband got sick. Tragically Delia’s husband was hospitalized and eventually passed away. Looking at her options as a single parent, she considered her husband's business idea: a tattoo parlor where the experience matched the art: chic all around. 

Continuing the pursuit of their start-up broke her heart because it was something they were going to do together. But, it also provided a thread of hope because this could be the way she could provide for her family. 

When she and her husband first started looking at locations, they quickly realized that no one took their inquiries seriously because they didn’t have an agent. At one point they asked the leasing agent of a potential space to help and she referred Amy. Amy drafted a beautiful contract for one lovely space, but it ended up falling through. 

When Amy and Delia renewed their search in early 22, they hit gold. 

Delia said, “Amy found this space and–Good God–this space is such a unicorn! Finding this space helped me see that my husband has my back. We didn’t get the first place we wanted because he had prepared a much better place for us! I like to tease Amy, ‘I’m spoiled now, and you did this! When we work with you in the future, you are going to find us another unicorn.’”

The space was formerly a salon and already had so much beautification, providing the ambiance that Delia was dreaming of: chandeliers, couches, and coffee makers instead of walls saturated with red and black art posters. The space is so spectacular that it has become a happy place for Delia in her grief. She often escapes there; even if she doesn’t “have to” go to work, she goes anyway so she can spend a little time basking in the fact that her husband’s dream is now her reality, and this makes life more beautiful and bearable.

The artists at Shadow of Comfort are just as remarkable as its environment. Talented, most certainly, but also very aware and considerate of their client’s best interest. 

For a client who wanted a memorial tattoo, they infused the tattoo with the ashes of their loved one. 

For a client who wanted their very first tattoo on their face, they recommended a different location. 

For a client who had saved a piece of paper with their mother’s handwriting for over 30 years, they copied with all the care it deserved. 

They have a high respect for their art and a high respect for their customers. 

Delia said, “Getting a tattoo requires a LOT of trust. That is not lost on my guys.”

They have created an environment prioritizing comfort and class, especially for women. So they invite: 

“Come say hi! Grab a cup of coffee. Get a consultation. We want this done right for you. We want it done with care.”

Help us support this amazing local business. <3