IKTOMI-INK is owned and operated by Chris & Erin both from South Dakota. Iktomi is a spirit from our tribe, Lakota Sioux, his primary shape is a spider, he's 1/2 man, 1/2 spider, he's a trickster and also shape shifts into other beings.
IKTOMI-INK is a reflection of the spirit Iktomi as we are shape shifting your flesh into art and keep bringing ya back for more.
Chris had a not so good experience at a shop and realized if he ever had his own shop, he would never treat his clients or anyone who walked through our doors as they way he was treated, therefore, IKTOMI-INK was born.
Meet the Business Owners: Chris & Erin Janis, aka Mr. & Mrs. IKTOMI
Chris started his passion for tattoos while in the Marine Corps when he received his first one right after boot camp. Chris started tattooing in 2003 and when he wasn't busy with nursing school, he would practice his craft on his wife Erin.
Over the years he has surpassed the negativity of society and has become a great artist and business owner. Chris and Erin treat everyone who enters their doors with the utmost respect and makes you feel welcome to be there whether you are getting a tattoo or just want to hang out.
Chris and Erin are both from the great state of South Dakota, Chris is Oglala Lakota Sioux and Erin is Cheyenne River Sioux. They have been married for 21 years, have two children and a Chihuahua. Family is huge with Chris and Erin and the love they have for each other and for their children spill over to their love of the shop and clients.
