WELCOME TO
THISTLE & OAK!
We're Open:
Wednesday - Saturday
12 - 6pm
We are a non-binary owned LGBTQ+ friendly shop in the heart of Ohio. We are a fully custom shop and we love to create art with you in mind!
Areal has wanted to be a business owner and tattoo artist since she was a kid. Thistle and Oak is the manifestation of that dream.
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We want this to be a safe, welcoming environment for all people. We believe in being tolerant of all but the intolerant.
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We also believe that art is necessary to life and that tattoos, while a luxury, are important to many people. Tattoos are an expression of the self, as well as a way to help people love themselves. This is a profession that we are all passionate about and grateful to be a part of.
Meet the Artists
Areal Joy
She/They
American Traditional/Neo-Traditional
Hi! My name is Areal Joy . I’m the owner of Thistle and Oak Tattoo Studio. I’m a mom to some amazing little people. I’m also a plant and pet mom. I love hiking and being outdoors but I’m also a hobbit who loves staying in and watching movies or reading. I’m a huge cult classic fan, and a well rounded nerd. I could talk for hours about movies and books. I love to incorporate my other passions into my craft.
Tattooing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up going to tattoo shops with family and friends and I’ve always been drawn to tattooing as a career. After my personal experiences with tattoo shops in my younger years I knew I wanted to provide a different environment; a safe and welcoming environment for clients who don’t normally experience that. We’re proud to provide a clean and professional shop that is also cozy and welcoming. I’m grateful to work with, and meet, people who inspire me daily. I love being a part of my clients journeys and merging their personality into my designs.
Let me create something unique for you!
Shawney Lyles
She/Her
Neo-Traditional/Floral/Color Illustrative
Hey there! My name is Shawney. I'm 27 years old and a mother to a special little boy and 3 fur babies! I've been tattooing for a little over 5 years now. My favorite styles are Neo-Traditional and both color and black & grey floral. Outside of tattooing, you can find me hanging out with my family
and friends, collecting crystals and oddities, and listening to different podcasts.
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I would love to do more colorful kawaii tattoos and to tattoo more color tattoos on my POC friends!
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Olivia Burkett
She/They
Neo-Traditional/American Traditional/Glitter
​Hey y'all, I’m Olivia/Liv! I’m 23, and I’m a native Shelbilly! I’m a mom of 3 wonderful fur babies, a huge book and video game nerd, and a collector of all things odd and curious! I’ve been tattooing for 3 years, and I love anything weird, colorful, or nature related. My favorite styles to tattoo are black and grey illustrative, american traditional, neotraditional, and glitter! Art has always been a huge part of my life, from painting, graphite portraits, to now tattooing, which was always a lifelong dream of mine!
I’ve always loved getting to know my clients and form bonds with them that blossom into friendships, while creating unique and custom artwork for them that will last a lifetime!
Come see me, and let’s create some fun and funky art together!
Matthew Seel
He/Him
Black & Grey Realism
Hello, I'm Matt, a professional tattoo artist with a huge background in graphic design, used to create: comic books, airbrushed and hand painted murals, vehicles as well as canvas art. One of my true loves is being a special effects makeup artist and sculptor using these skills for movies, prop companies, body painting competitions, and haunted houses.
I have spent a lifetime learning and loving all forms of art, leading me to tattooing where over the past 7+ years I have created a unique style. I have a keen eye for detail, specializing in black and grey realism, fine line, watercolor, comic book, illustrative, and horror style designs. My goal is to climb inside your head & pull out what you are looking for and pride myself on delivering a design that you will love to wear for a lifetime!
Shop Manager
Cait von Haase
She/Her
Hey, I'm Cait! I'm the voice behind most of the online interactions. I'm also the smiling face behind the desk. Basically what I'm saying is: Hi! I'm the Shop Manager of Thistle and Oak Tattoo Studio. I'm also the creator of Gallipot Healing Balms, which we sell in the shop.
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When I'm not scheduling appointments, I'm home with my partner and our 4 dogs and my cat. When I'm not home or at work, I can usually be found at the Tiger P.A.W. Karate dojo where I train and help coach, or heading to a different state to work a Renaissance Faire.
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In my spare time (ha!), I enjoy reading, cooking, crafting, and travelling. I've lived all over this country, met amazing people, and learned so much. I can't wait to see more of the world!
CONTACT US
ADDRESS
36 E Main St. | Shelby, OH | 44875
Tel: 567-844-0014
HOURS
Wednesday - Saturday: 12 - 7pm
Sunday - Tuesday: Artist Discretion