Velvet Lotus Tattoo is Iowa City's option for quality, professional tattoos in a clean, sterile, yet comfortable, and friendly environment. Owned and operated by Michelle Balhan, a professional tattoo artist of 17 years, Velvet Lotus Tattoo offers Iowa City experience and expertise. The aim is to guide you in the tattooing process, educating on what will work for a long lasting, quality tattoo of a lifetime. Here your ideas will be treated with care and concern whether your tattoo is to be a meaningful one or one just for fun! You can bring in a design, collaborate with the artist for your design or choose from a selection of designs to gain the perfect tattoo for you. The choice is yours and at Velvet Lotus Tattoo, we choose YOU!