Daniel Adamczyk
Tattoo Studio in East Haven, CT
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A practice rooted in bold color.
Dan is the newest member of our Darkside Family. Dan has been tattooing for over 5 years, and has worked at Painted Soul, and Tattoo International, both in Wallingford, CT. Book your free consultation with Dan online!
Selected Work
1994 – 2026
Meet the artists
Daniel Adamczyk
Dan is the newest member of our Darkside Family. Dan has been tattooing for over 5 years, and has worked at Painted Soul…
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Dave Racci
Dave began his tattooing career in 2003, under the tutelage of Zee, himself, at Studio Zee Tattoo in New Haven. At Zee's…
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Ember Cesar
Unleashing the power of creativity through ink and skin, Ember Cesar is a passionate and skilled realistic tattoo artist…
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Joe Reis
Joe has been with us since 2023, and apprenticed at Darkside. Sean and Joe have been friends for over 15 years, and its…
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Maddie Higley
Maddie is our new receptionist! She is here to answer all your questions, set up appointments, and greet you when you c…
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Melinda O'Hara
Melinda is our manager and piercer. She handles all the day to day operations here at Darkside Tattoo. We would be lost…
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Nick Trammel
Nick has been tattooing since 1998, and was a previously a member of our Darkside Family many years ago. He has recently…
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Sean O'Hara
Sean has been tattooing since 1989, and is the original owner of Darkside Tattoo. He specializes in large custom work an…
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Marissa Falanga
Marissa is one of our full-time artists, and had been tattooing for over five years now. From 2008-2012, she studied stu…
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Custom Tattoos
Original designs drawn from your ideas. All styles welcome.
Cover-ups
Transform old ink into something new.
Walk-in Flash
Pre-drawn designs available daily. First come, first served.
Piercings
Professional body piercing by Melinda O'Hara.
Touch-ups
Free touch-ups within 90 days of your session.
Guest Spots
Visiting artists throughout the year. Check our calendar.
Large custom work by quote.
Custom tattoos start at $150 per hour. Walk-in flash pieces begin at $80 — pre-drawn designs, no appointment needed.
A $100 non-refundable deposit secures your appointment and is applied in full toward the final price. We accept cash, card, Venmo, and Zelle.
Multi-session and large-scale projects are quoted after an in-person or virtual consultation. Reach out to start the conversation.
What Our Clients Say
Real reviews from real clients
Sean did an incredible half-sleeve for me. The detail in the scales and shading is insane. Couldn't be happier.
Jake M.· East Haven
Got a cover-up that completely transformed my old tribal. Dave is a wizard.
Marcus T.· Branford
The whole crew is professional and talented. I've been coming here for 10 years.
Chris D.· Hamden
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Before you reach out.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes! Walk-ins are welcome Tuesday through Saturday. For guaranteed availability or large custom work, we recommend booking in advance. Call 203-469-9208 or use the form below.
What's your deposit policy?
A $100 non-refundable deposit secures your appointment and is applied to the final price. Deposits are forfeited for no-shows or cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice.
How do I care for a new tattoo?
Keep it clean, moisturized, and out of direct sun for 2-3 weeks. We'll send you home with detailed aftercare instructions specific to your tattoo. Call us with any healing concerns.
What happens at a consultation?
We'll discuss your idea, look at references, talk placement and sizing, and agree on a direction. Consultations are free, in-person, and typically 20-30 minutes.
Can someone else get the same tattoo?
Custom designs created at Darkside are one-of-a-kind. We don’t reuse custom work. Flash designs may be tattooed on multiple people unless marked as “claimed.”
In East Haven, since 1994.
East Haven, CT 06512
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday + Monday: Closed
Getting here
Located on Main Street in downtown East Haven, one block east of the Town Green. Street parking available. The shop entrance is at street level with a black awning.
Walk-ins welcome — call ahead for guaranteed availability.
Get in Touch
Drop us a line. We typically reply within 2 business days.