WELCOME TO
Golden Goose Tattoo Company
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Appointment only
We are Golden Goose Tattoo Company, a tattoo shop located on Indianapolis' West Side, near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our goal when creating Golden Goose was simple: create an all-inclusive, artist-focused space in which artistry, creativity, and artist happiness is placed first and where money is an after-thought.
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All are welcome within the walls of Golden Goose. Each of our artists is LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly and our goal is to give the best experience possible to each and every customer.
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Accepted payment methods for procedures are on a per artist basis, but cash is preferred. Ask your artist what methods they accept.
5329 W 10th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46224
ARTISTS
Cody Blackford.
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Cody Blackford (he/him) is one of the co-owners of Golden Goose. He has been in the tattoo industry for more than 7 years and strives to make every single tattoo better than the last. Cody has degrees in Physics and Technology Education from Ball State University and hopes to use his knowledge and understanding of the world around him to make tattooing better than it's ever been. Cody currently offers black and grey illustrative tattoos and black and grey fine line.
Spencer Crawford.
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Spencer Crawford (he/him) is the other co-owner of Golden Goose Tattoo Company. Raised in Indianapolis, Spencer went to Southport High and then studied at Ball State before deciding to pursue tattooing full-time. Spencer loves making American Traditional tattoos and will be happy to make you a unique tattoo based on whatever your heart desires!
Kate Schmelter.
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Kate Schmelter (she/they) was born in northwest Indiana before moving down to Indianapolis to pursue an oil painting degree at the Herron School of Art. She graduated in 2019 with a bachelors of fine arts and started tattooing shortly after. By 2022, she had joined the Golden Goose crew full time. She loves tattooing her own art, alongside any traditional-style design with her own twist. She loves pastels and candy colors, and she will almost never pass up a chance to tattoo a ‘90s toy or some sort of dessert! She accepts Instagram DMs and email for booking.
Jadyn Polermo.
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Jadyn (she/her) grew up surrounded by art and it was always her favorite hobby. She started pursuing her tattooing interests in 2020, and professionally joined the industry in late 2021. Jadyn has four cats and spends most of her freetime cleaning up the absolute devastation they leave in their wake. Her favorite style to tattoo is blackwork! She enjoys anything animal, horror, fantasy or nature related the most, but is always happy to help make your visions come to life! The best way to book with Jadyn is via instagram or email.
Phil Bontrager.
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Phil Bontrager (he/him) is a seasoned tattoo artist known for bold, clean work with a creative twist. His favorite styles include American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, and anything that blends humor, pop-culture, or unexpected ideas into solid, eye-catching designs. With years of experience behind the machine, Phil brings a steady hand and laid-back energy to every session. He's all about making tattoos that not only look great, but also age well, and creating an experience that is comfortable, collaborative, and fun. When he's not tattooing, you'll find Phil making music, cooking for his family, or dreaming up the next weird (but awesome) flash sheet.
Lydia Olsen.
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Lydia Olsen (she/her) is a Southeast Indiana native and made the move to Indianapolis in 2020. While pursuing a career in Graphic Design for 5 years, she discovered a passion for tattoos. In 2022, Lydia began her apprenticeship at Golden Goose, under the mentorship of Cody. As of now, her favorite styles to tattoo are blackwork and traditional (but who knows what the future holds). Aside from tattooing, Lydia loves hanging out with her two cats, hobby painting, being outside, and visiting local coffee shops! Book with Lydia through Instagram DMs or email.
