Black rose tattoo on upper arm at woman-owned tattoo shop in Charlottesville, VA
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a different approach

A thoughtful, woman-owned tattoo studio

Bringing our customers’ unique tattoo ideas to life and helping to tell their story - in a calm one-on-one environment.

A private space —
No distractions

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Clean black vine illustration
 

Most tattoo studios and shops are the same.
They are predominantly male-run, and can be intimidating spaces. Lots of noise, shop talk, and other clients/customers, which creates distraction not only for the client, but for the artist doing the piece as well.

At Magnolia, I offer a different tattoo experience.

You will find a calm personal environment that includes only the artist and you. Receiving a tattoo is such a personal experience - and I’ve created a space that reflects that.

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Woman tattoo artist Molly Freeman, based in Charlottesville Virginia
 
 
"Meet Molly", with black line-based hummingbird design
 

Your tattoo artist

Molly has a Bachelors in Fine Arts from RISD where she majored in Illustration, then completed a 3 year apprenticeship under Ben Miller to learn the art form of tattooing. She loves making sure that her clients feel heard and taken care of, and finding ways to tailor their artwork to each unique individual.

Follow Molly on instagram at @magnolia.tattoo.studio

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Love Notes

from our clients

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David F
David F

“Molly is the epitome of professionalism from inception to application.“

She takes the time to truly listen to my ideas, carefully analyzing not only the content, but also the genuine meaning behind the tattoo I was asking for and its importance to me. Seeing my thoughts materialize and come to fruition through her creative passion has been nothing short of amazing. She takes her time and has a gentle hand, consistently ensuring I am comfortable throughout the tattoo process. Her prices are commensurate with the current market, but honestly, you can't put a price on perfection. Molly personifies artistic brilliance, and I will return time and again as her loyal customer.

Stephanie R
Stephanie R

“I’ve been working with Molly since 2014 and she’s such an amazing artist!“

I usually only have a vague idea for my designs and she always comes up with something even more unique and creative then I could think of. I can't imagine loving my art any more, and I’m so excited to continue my tattoo journey with her.

Johnson C
Johnson C

“Molly has done over 7 of my tattoos and counting, and I can't imagine working with another artist.“

She is supremely talented and every experience has been comfortable and professional. I cannot recommend her enough, and whether it's art of your choosing or original art by Molly, you will be incredibly satisfied.

Judith R
Judith R

“I have never had so much confidence in a tattoo artist as I do with Molly.“

Her professionalism, gentle hand and her amazing artistic talent make her my number one choice every time. I throw her a few random ideas and she turns them into something creative and beautiful. Would highly recommend her to anyone considering a tattoo.

 

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