erik desmond
OWNER / TATTOOER
A Long Island native, Erik Desmond began his apprenticeship at Peter Tat2 with Frank Romano, West Hempstead, Long Island in 1988. Under Franks tutelage, Erik gained the necessary skills to forge his place in those early years, and learned how to sustain his career over 30 years later. Soon thereafter, Erik was given the opportunity to work alongside Alex Herman and Eddy Deutsche, at Dynamic Tattoo, in Deer Park, Long Island. This went on to help propel Erik’s proficiency in a multitude of eclectic styles, and further hone his love for Japanese and American Traditonal tattooing.
After 18 years working in street shops, Erik decided it was time to open his own private studio. Aptly named from his Japanese given tattooing moniker, it was called Horifudo Studios; Smithtown, Long Island, and was a quiet, and personal studio. It offered a comfortable place for a one on one tattooing experience rivaled by none. However, after 9+ years of successfully operating Horifudo Studios, Erik grew to miss the street shop atmosphere, and made a choice to go back to his roots, opening Loyalty Tattoo, in West Babylon, Long Island.
Erik is an Expert-Tattooer, proficient in all styles, with a focus on Japanese-style tattooing and iconography. Erik has studied Japanese art and culture, for a significant portion of his life, in and outside of tattooing. Having appeared in various publications over the years and tattooing around the world, Erik still finds time to frequent conventions, and guest spot all across the United States.
Erik is available by appointment, or for the occasional walk-in if luck strikes you right. He works 12p-9pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, and 12p-5pm every Tuesday.
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Portfolio
So Brandon filled my spot today … anyone down for Wednesday ??? #loyaltytattoo #japanesetattoo #namakubi
Looking foward to this years @pagodacitytattoofest hit me up or stop by I will be working all weekend !!! #loyaltytattoo @angelomiller_ir @thrilledscott_ir @gregchristian4130 @mikewilsontattoo @dragonmoontattoo @slimbrowntattoos @the_grime @joeyfishny @txdraketattoo
Fun dragon from a few years ago #dragon #japanesetattoo #legtattoo
@tat2walt coming in strong with the “8” and repping the L/T respect! #loyaltytattoo
Here’s a thursday throwback.. @eddydeutsche and I at a tattoo contest at Bald hill in Long Island … 89?… #longislandtattoo #petertat2og #loyaltytattoo
Now booking appointments for @pagodacitytattoofest hit me up let’s do some cool tattoos at a great convention!!!
#loyaltytattoo
Blast over action for James #loyaltytattoo
Happy Mother’s Day to @tatwife and all the mothers out there!
Some more lines on Tom today #loyaltytattoo #legsleevetattoo #japanesetattoo #dragon
Pic of big Dan on a Saturday morning… #loyaltytattoo #bodysuit #japanesetattoo
Job stoppers all day long walk in and get em done #loyaltytattoo #mom #momtattoo
Some grey work flowers with a touch of red…#loyaltytattoo #japanesetattoo
Let’s go!!! I have appointments available this week and I do walk ins whenever possible… #loyaltytattoo
Time available this week #loyaltytattoo
Last minute cancellation! Tomorrow Dm or call 631 864 1917
#loyaltytattoo
Did this Koi today on a great customer using the @hatchback_irons Sharp… what a great machine #loyaltytattoo @thesolidink #koi #japanesetattoo
Some work on this Daruma … #loyaltytattoo #japanesetattoo
I am not crying … you’re crying…
So proud of my son Erik for being inducted into the junior national honor society tonight!#prouddad
Cover up some scars with a panther … no problem #loyaltytattoo #girlswithtattoos #tattooedwomen #panthertattoo
Last minute cancellation today!!! Hit me up this is an oni I did last year seen at this years @scranton_tatcon #loyaltytattoo
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Contact
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Email: 419loyalty@gmail.com
Tel: (631) 864-1917
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12-9
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12-9
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12-9
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