Our Mission
Rich Marafioti founded Wild Wind Tattoo, which has provided expert tattooing in Chicago since 2015. Located in vibrant Wicker Park, Wild Wind Tattoo offers a bright, welcoming, and relaxing space for clients to get tattooed. Beautiful tattoos are just part of what we do. We pride ourselves on creating a forward-thinking, art-centered environment where you will enjoy a positive experience, staying with you as long as your tattoo.
Variety
Comfort
Professionalism
You can expect to be treated with respect and care at WWT. We will communicate all aspects of your tattoo experience, from consultation to caring for your new tattoo.
We offer various tattoo styles, from small walk-ins to larger custom pieces. Have something in mind? Just ask!
Our community is important to us. We are here to give you the tattoo you want in an inclusive, safe space. While you get tattooed, enjoy a clean, creative, and artistic environment.
Community
Wild Wind Tattoo is proud to serve and work with our strong community. Over the years, we have held fundraisers supporting families of Pulse Nightclub shooting victims, Project Fierce, and the Chicago Abortion Fund. We are currently partnered with Chicago Therapy Collective's Hire Trans Now initiative.
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Shop Reviews
Take a look at what our clients have to say about us!
Margaux S.
"This place is fantastic! I loved my experience working with Rich. He had such passion and he's very helpful guiding the experience. I relied on his expertise when I was getting two tattoos covered up with a bigger tattoo. He was great to talk with, I loved the relaxing jazz music in the shop and the vibrant art was so cheerful, so inviting. Rich and I kept in touch and he checked my tattoo out a month later to see how it healed. I've told my friends to go see Rich and I can't recommend enough! Thank you!"
Hannah P.
"Rich did such an amazing job on tattoos for me and my friend. It was my friend's first tattoo and he was really great about walking her through the process and aftercare and made us both feel very at home. I walked in not really know what I wanted to get (other than some vague inspiration), but even with the lack of detail, Rich managed to design a piece that was absolutely perfect for me. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out!"
Sara S.
"I've never felt calmer while getting a tattoo. Rich is a sweetheart. I felt absolutely comfortable in that they wanted to make sure I liked the pieces and placement before proceeding. Also, some really neat vintage thrifted trinkets, unique artwork, a sense of humor, and really great tunes. The healing process has gone flawlessly in the past two weeks. So professional while also enjoyable and chill."
Katlyn T.
"I scheduled an appointment with Rich a few months in advance and I'm so glad I did! The shop is adorable, the employees are lovely, and the work they do there is impeccable. I have a follow up next month and I can't wait to go back. I highly recommend it. Just make sure you call ahead if you're looking to do a walk in as this place is busy - and for good reason! Great shop, 10/10"