Tatu Royale

2009-10-11T19:13:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our Tatu Royale site, where you can traverse our many portfolios for both great ideas and to see the quality work we can provide for you!

Tatu Royale practices and provides the highest standard of infection control in the tattooing industry throughout the Midwest. The owner, Chad, is on record in 4 counties and states that are regulated, as a licensed tattooing artist. He has an unsurpassed reputation for cleanliness and skill. He has logged hundreds of hours in high standard studios, and licensed training seminars and has passed his knowledge and proven techniques and practices down to all the staff at Tatu Royale. All needles are disposable, single use, and sterilized with an ethyl oxide vapor process, all other implements are sterilized using a steam autoclave after going through a 10 hour sterile microbe-cide pre-soak and ultrasonic cleaning. We follow a strict multi-point regime of infection control for our safety as well as the safety of our customers. All of our artists and staff are Red Cross certified with up to date and current methods in cross contamination practices and blood born pathogen training as well as CPR and First Aid. Our sterilization standards and equipment are up to date, modern and implemented daily. We use a steam autoclave that is tested regularly by an approved biological testing service to ensure proper conditions for health and safety within our controlled environment. We, the staff of Tatu Royale, are professional and are here to continue serving the area with the utmost in professionalism, highly skilled service and practices in a comfortable, sterile, and friendly environment. We want you to be happy, comfortable, and most satisfied with our service. Our goal is to give you beautiful tattoos, and body piercings, that make you feel great.
Stop on in to our shop, or call at any time. We do not take appointments over the phone, but we are always willing to discuss our shop, and what we do here at anytime.

Thank you,
Tatu Royale Staff

Tatu Royale | 117 West 3rd Street | Downtown, Winona, MN | 507-454-2422

Mike

2009-10-11T16:29:00.001-07:00

Mike Allaire has been tattooing since the year 2000. Mike has been an artist since he was very young, and after high school went to St. Joseph's art school and graduated with a bachelors in art. He got into screen printing shortly there after, which then led to his interest in tattooing. He worked at a great little shop in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, called Blue Line Tattoo and Body Piercing. Where he fine-honed his skills and gained a large following of dedicated customers. Mike excels in black and gray work, as well as oriental styled, and cover up work. Of course, dark, demonic, and evil subjects are always appreciated. Mike is inspired by his son Alexander (Age 14), his daughter Bella (Age 2), and Tracy for putting up with him for as long as she has. He greatly appreciates and is inspired by his friends at Blue Line for allowing him to do excellent work with them for the past nine years, and is now looking forward to a long and rewarding career here at Tatu Royale. Come on in and see what he can do for you!

Customer Rights and Etiquette

2009-10-11T12:22:00.000-07:00

The Tattoo Industry is a Customer Driven Economy. You, as the customer, have rights, as well as responsibilities. You have the right to a great tattoo. You have the responsibility to ensure that you are getting tattooed in a safe, and sterile environment, by a licensed professional tattoo artist.

Once you are in the caring arms of a professional tattoo artist, you will need to express *exactly* what you are thinking about as your new tattoo. What your design idea is, what it means to you, where you want it, and ask your artist what they think about it.

In the design process, some artists prefer a consultation prior to scheduling your appointment. If for any reason you can't make your consultation or any appointment with your artist, you must call in as early as possible. This simple show of respect will be greatly appreciated by your artist.

Before your tattoo session, eat a good meal for body strength and endurance. No alcohol for at least 12 hours prior. No aspirin that day. Ibuprofen helps keeps swelling minimal during marathon tattooing. A bowl of jello that morning (Vitamin K), and a banana for potassium. All good stuff. Personal hygiene is a must. Nice breath is a bonus too. Don't try to shave your tattoo area yourself; razors can slice off a layer of tattoo canvas! Drink water, be hydrated, and bring some water with you to drink during your tattoo session.

It is imperative that you follow your artists directions on caring for your tattoo. If you do not we can not guarantee the end results.

Chad

2009-09-06T15:35:00.002-07:00

Chad has been tattooing for over twenty years, in a professional and clean environment. He specializes in custom work, that incorporates his vast amount of knowledge in tattooing and your desires for a great tattoo. After owning and working in several shops Chad decided to open a shop here in Winona, Minnesota, where his past customers come from miles away to get his caliber of work done on them. Chad works with your skin to give you an excellent and relaxing experience whether this is your first tattoo or your fiftieth. Chad specializes in cover up tattooing, making a better and more complete image from on old piece. He is also skilled in reconstructive tattooing as well, for the hiding of scars and the creation of a more symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Chad is a very popular artist here at Tatu Royale, and is usually booked about a month in advance so hurry in quick to catch an appointment with him today! Thank you for your continued support as a valued customer.
Tatu Royale, Where Custom is King!

Chad@taturoyale.com

chad@inkbychad.com

Emerald

2009-09-06T15:35:00.001-07:00

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Sheba

2009-09-06T15:34:00.000-07:00

Sheba Queen is the assistant manger of Tatu Royale, as well as a body piercer. She got her interest in piercing from when she previously worked with Chad Gregerson, and Brian Lee at Mind Altering of LaCrosse Wisconsin, where she quickly became a pincushion. When Chad opened up shop in Winona, Sheba was able to start her apprenticeship under Chad and Brian. She is now one of the shops two piercers and enjoys doing micro dermal anchors the most of any piercing, but also enjoys the tighter inner ear work as well. She is an excellent addition to our shop and loves to poke holes in you. No need for an appointment, just walk in and ask for Sheba.

Sheba@taturoyale.com

Eric

2009-09-06T15:32:00.000-07:00

Eric has been tattooing since 2006. He is not only a notable Winona tattoo artist but also an excellent portrait artist who dabbles in the strange and freakish. His artwork is a precise mix-up of classic realism; a stark and sometimes haunting interpretation of beauty; and a fascination with the grotesque. He is originally from Viroqua, Wisconsin and he began drawing and painting early in life. Eric now resides in Winona where, using skin as his canvas and ink as his medium, he employs his artistic skill in creating the stunning tattoos he is becoming famous for. He is an extraordinary artist and specializes in portrait work and other original pieces. He excels in oil painting but he is also very skilled in pastels, charcoal, pen and ink, and regular pencil. He has a vast amount of skill which continues to grow. He got into tattooing due to his love for his own tattoos, and has quickly become one of the top tattooers at our shop. He focuses on building you a piece that not only fits what you want, but that fits your body as well. Eric has a large following and many dedicated customers that will wait weeks to be tattooed by him. His work can range from delicate to bold depending on your style. Take a look at his excellent portfolio and see what he has in store for you.

Eric@taturoyale.com

Mike

2009-08-11T13:33:00.000-07:00

Mike Allaire is our newest member here at Tatu Royale. He has been tattooing for a little over nine years, starting in the year 2000. Mike has been an artist since he was very young, and after high school went to St. Joseph's art school and graduated with a bachelors in art. He got into screen printing shortly there after, which then led to his interest in tattooing. He worked at a great little shop in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, called Blue Line Tattoo and Body Piercing. Where he fine-honed his skills and gained a large following of dedicated customers. Mike excels in black and gray work, as well as oriental styled, and cover up work. Of course, dark, demonic, and evil subjects are always appreciated. Mike is inspired by his son Alexander (Age 14), his daughter Bella (Age 2), and Tracy for putting up with him for as long as she has. He greatly appreciates and is inspired by his friends at Blue Line for allowing him to do excellent work with them for the past nine years, and is now looking forward to a long and rewarding career here at Tatu Royale. Come on in and see what he can do for you!