RiverTown Tattoo

Tattoo, Body Piercing, and Permanent Makeup Studio in Hudson, Wisconsin

Hours of operation

Normal Hours
April 15 - Oct15
11AM-8PM

❄︎Winter Hours❄︎
Oct 15 - April 15:
12PM-8PM

Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday by appointment only

About Us

Built on creativity, professionalism, and real support, our shop is the fastest-growing studio in Hudson. Co-owned by Doug, a psychotherapist who brings people-first leadership, and Josh, an experienced tattoo artist with deep industry knowledge, they create a rare balance of business sense, artistry, and culture. Together, they've built a space where artists can grow, thrive, and feel at home!

About our shop

Nestled along the banks of the St. Croix River, Rivertown Tattoo offers a welcoming haven for tattoo enthusiasts seeking a blend of artistic excellence and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our studio is more than just a place for tattoos—it's a community-driven space where creativity meets tradition.Our Services:
At Rivertown Tattoo, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of personal enhancement services. Beyond our diverse range of tattoo styles, which cater to every taste and vision, we now offer body piercing, permanent makeup, esthetics, reiki, and sound healing. Our team of skilled artists brings years of experience and a passion for artistry, creating stunning, personalized designs that reflect your unique style.Your Safety is Our Priority:
We understand the importance of safety and hygiene in tattooing. Our studio adheres to the highest standards, ensuring a clean and safe environment for all our clients. Visit our page on aftercare for tips on protecting and maintaining your new tattoo.

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Tattoo Artists

Piercers

Permanent Makeup

Esthetics/Reiki/Sound Healing

Contact

Whether you're a first-time client or a seasoned collector, Rivertown Tattoo offers a personalized experience where every visit feels like a journey into inspiration. Explore our gallery, book an appointment, or just drop by—we can't wait to meet you!

412 2nd St.
Hudson Wisconsin 54016612.865.2408

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Taylor Shiff

Esthetician/Karuna Holy Fire Reiki Practitioner/Sound Healer

What’s your favorite style to work in?
I love doing realistic lips & brows as well as making women feel beautiful with lashes, skincare, waxing, tinting, airbrush makeup services.What kind of projects do you want more of?
I would love to work more on clients for wedding makeup, waxing, tinting, lashes, reiki, sound healingWhats one design you are always excited to hear?
I love when women who lost their hair through menopause come to me for their dream brow. Then I usually end up doing their lips 💋Whats something you are chasing mastery in?
I am a master karuna holy fire reiki practitioner and I am seeking to become a master sound healer.What inspires your work outside the shop?
My children inspire me, my husband inspires me, and meeting new people who want someone who actually cares for them and the money they are about to spend on services.Whats something about your work that you are proud of right now?
I am proud of all my work but especially the look on my clients face when they get to see their new lash set, brow lamination, lash lift, waxing services, powder brow, nano brow, lip blush, or getting them wedding ready.If someone is booking with you for the first time, what should they know?
I am not a sales person. I am here for whatever you need. If you come to me for semi-permanent makeup, I'll suggest trying henna brow or airbrush Brow Tint first before they go straight to a permanent tattoo. I want every client feeling and looking their best when they walk out the door.Describe your work in 3 words.
Intuitive, respectful, quality

Mariah Jeffery

Permanent Makeup & Tattoo Artist

What’s your favorite service to perform?
“My favorite service to perform is Brows, as they are one of the first things someone notices when they look at your face. Having great brows is life changing.”Soft/natural or bold/defined?
“I’m a big believer in natural and soft for anything PMU related. Less is more. PMU is not meant to replace regular makeup, but to enhance your natural beauty.”What’s your favorite part of the PMU process?
“My favorite part of the PMU process is making someone feel beautiful in their own skin. Seeing a client’s face light up, or happy tears when seeing their reflection in the mirror after a service is finished is the most rewarding experience.”What’s something about your work you’re proud of right now?
“I’m proud of being able to customize every set of brows, eyeliner, or lip blushing based on what each client is looking for. I do not offer a “one size fits all” style. Everything is based on what will suit your needs and what is going to age well.”What should first-time clients know before booking?
“Something to know before booking is each service is a 2 session process. After your initial session, there is a 6 week perfecting session. Clients will then typically come back in 1-3 years to “refresh” their PMU.”Describe your work in three words.
“Meticulous, confidence-boosting, timeless”What styles are you most excited to learn and work toward?
“I’m in love with black and grey realism tattoos, and hope to one day master that style (I have a long way to go) however, I have been enjoying the journey of learning simple line work and shading.”What’s something you’re proud of in your progress so far?
“I’m proud of being able to take constructive criticism from my mentor and other artists at the show, and apply it to my work.”

Keelee

Piercing

DayHours
Monday12pm-8pm
TuesdayAppointment Only
Wednesday12pm-8pm
Thursday12pm-8pm
Friday12pm-8pm
Saturday12pm-8pm
SundayAppointment Only

What’s your favorite piercing to do?
“Whatever makes the client happy. For me, piercing is about making people feel good about themselves.”What kind of piercings do you want to do more of?
“Mismatched ear vibes. I love stacks and ear designs that don’t look exactly the same, but have balance regardless.”Gold or silver jewelry?
“Mixed metals. I’ve never been much of a rule follower, so when someone tells me to choose, I tend to pick whatever makes me happy.”What’s one piercing you think deserves more hype?
“I spend my time being all the piercing’s hype man tbh.”What’s something you’re chasing mastery in?
“Everything. I want to be the best in the business. I’m always looking for ways to make my services safer, faster, and easier for the clients.”What inspires your setup or styling choices?
“Nature. I love growing things, so I will always have something nature oriented in my style. Be it flowers, plants, or stones.”What’s your favorite part of the piercing process?
“Helping to heal those fear based feelings around piercings. I know they hurt, and they’re scary. I want to make you as comfortable as possible.”What’s something about your work you’re proud of right now?
“I’m proud that I have been able to build new relationships with the community in Hudson, and provide them with my skillset and knowledge.”What should first-time clients know before booking?
“I’m not as serious as a lot of people, so if you’re ready to laugh and have fun, get that booking in.”Describe your work in three words.
“Safe, sterile, fun”

What kind of environment are you trying to create at the shop?
“An art based friendly and welcoming environment where customers feel comfortable and satisfied”What’s your favorite style to work in?
“I love to do new school and color”What kind of projects do you want more of?
“I would like to do more custom projects”Black & grey or color?
“I enjoy color, but am proficient at black and gray”What’s one design idea you’re always excited to hear?
“Anything kind of cartoony and fun”What’s something you’re chasing mastery in?
“Realism”What inspires your work outside the shop?
“Graffiti art and life drawing”What’s your favorite part of the tattoo process?
“A happy customer”What’s something about your work you’re proud of right now?
“Efficiency & freehand”If someone’s booking with you for the first time, what should they know?
“I work on my drawings the week of and the best way to reach me is text”Describe your work in three words.
“Bold, loud and fun”

What’s your favorite style to work in?
BoldWhat kind of projects do you want more of?
My original Flash Designs and custom work, Classics, Large Traditional, Japanese, fineline, walk-insBlack & grey or color?
Color 51% B&G 49%What’s one design idea you’re always excited to hear?
A Battle Royale, solid Japanese style background, a Beautiful and strong Lady portrait. Big or small, I do them all.What’s something you’re chasing mastery in?
Self awareness, Discipline, Kindness, TemperanceWhat inspires your work outside the shop?
Flora & Fauna. The beautiful and unique world of tattooing from the prehistoric origins to today, and the natural world. Life and Death. Philosophical Themes. Love.What's your favorite part of the tattoo process?
The deep, long-standing and enriching relationships with my incredible friends and clients. The human element. The art is pretty good, too.What’s something about your work you’re proud of right now?
The past month before relocating to Rivertown in Hudson, I've done some of my best work to date. I'm proud to have 20 great years of respect and trust in tattooing and to have made this decision. 🧡If someone’s booking with you for the first time, what should they know?
They should familiarize themselves with my work on Instagram or the website and be ready to have a good time. A good tattoo and a good experience is what I offer everyday.Describe your work in three words.
STRONG. CLEAN. FAST.
(...but I'd rather let the work do the talking.)

What’s your favorite style to work in?
“I enjoy doing lettering, flowers, black work, etc.”What kind of projects do you want more of?
“I would like to do more fine line and American Trad tattoos”Black & grey or color?
“I am open to whatever makes my client happy :)”What’s one design idea you’re always excited to hear?
“Being trusted to do a memorial piece”What’s something you’re chasing mastery in?
“Realism is the goal”What’s your favorite part of the tattoo process?
“My favorite part is after that tattoo is done and seeing my clients light up when I bring their vision to life”What’s something about your work you’re proud of right now?
“My work is constantly evolving and improving!”If someone’s booking with you for the first time, what should they know?
“If they’re looking for a relaxing, zero pressure tattoo session; I’m your gal”Describe your work in three words.
“Creative, clean, beautiful”

What’s your favorite piercing to do?
“Dermal piercings.”What kind of piercings do you want to do more of?
“I’d love to do more back dermals”Gold or silver jewelry?
“Gold Jewelry”What’s one piercing you think deserves more hype?
“I think septums deserve more hype they usually have a bad rap but they’re so cute ”What’s something you’re chasing mastery in?
“I’m chasing mastery in improving my proficiency in piercings without being rushed and being able to perfect piercings like second nature.”What inspires your setup or styling choices?
“What inspires me is what suits my face and especially if it looks good in gold. If it doesn’t suit me I just take it out, which is a place for piercings.”What’s your favorite part of the piercing process?
“My favorite part of the piercing process is when I get to see my clients face light up with joy because of my work.”What’s something about your work you’re proud of right now?
“The most I'm proud of with my work right now is my sufficiency in my skills but also the love I grew to have for my career when I didn’t expect it.”What should first-time clients know before booking?
“First time clients should know before booking that I like to take my time and I am very picky on placement and the outcome of my piercings. If it isn’t right to me, I will try again until you are happy.”Describe your work in three words.
“Safe, vibes, love.”

What’s your favorite style to work in?
“Black and grey, Chicano, lettering”What kind of projects do you want more of?
“Black and grey, Chicano, lettering, neo-traditional, new school and traditional”Black & grey or color?
“Love both equally”What’s one design idea you’re always excited to hear?
“Freehand lettering”What’s something you’re chasing mastery in?
“Freehand letting/ freehand in general”What inspires your work outside the shop?
“Graffiti and mural work”What’s your favorite part of the tattoo process?
“Finishing up a badass piece”What’s something about your work you’re proud of right now?
“My work speaks for itself, if you rock with it, let’s set something up”If someone’s booking with you for the first time, what should they know?
“Instagram, Instagram, Instagram”Describe your work in three words.
“Modern day cholo”