Realism
Portraits, animals, black and grey or full color — detail-first work that holds up close and ages clean.
Jeremiah KerbyTattoo and piercing — Des Moines east side
AdrenalineStudios
Twenty-three years behind the machine. Realism, cover-ups and UV blacklight work by Jeremiah Kerby — the shop Des Moines rates a perfect five stars. Walk in, or call ahead.
5.0 Google — 66 reviews
100% recommended — 57 Facebook reviews
Walk-ins welcome
Wheelchair accessible
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The Artist
Jeremiah Kerby has spent more than two decades putting ink on skin — realism that reads like a photograph, and cover-ups that make the tattoo you regret disappear for good.
“From realism to coverup, Jeremiah can actually get the job done.” — the shop, in its own words
The chair is only half the story. Jeremiah founded and hosts the American Adrenaline Tattoo Expo, built around what the expo calls the therapeutic effect of ink therapy — raising funds for veterans and first responders.
Piercings are handled in-house by Liv — walk-ins welcome for those too.
Community
American Adrenaline Tattoo Expo
Founded and hosted by Jeremiah — artists from across the country, competitions, and fundraising for veterans and first responders. This shop does not just work in the industry. It builds it.
23+
Years of experience
5.0
Google rating — 66 reviews
100%
Recommended on Facebook
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What We Do
Cover-ups
The specialty of the house. Bring the tattoo you hide — leave with one you show off. Consultations are free and honest.
Before / after on requestUV Blacklight
Ink that stays quiet in daylight and ignites under blacklight. A rare specialty — see it for yourself below.
Enter the UV LabPiercings
Ear, nose, lip and body piercings by Liv — patient, careful, and good at talking first-timers through every step.
Walk-ins welcome
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The UV Lab
UV-reactive ink is the shop's party trick — nearly invisible in daylight, electric under blacklight. Move your cursor across the dark to sweep the lamp, or kill the lights entirely.
Sweep the blacklight — or hit the switch
Illustrative render of the UV effect — on the live site, the shop's real glow work takes this spot
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The Work
RealismPortfolio slot 01 — real work from the shop goes here on the live site
Cover-up
before / afterPortfolio slot 02 — real work from the shop goes here on the live site
before / afterPortfolio slot 02 — real work from the shop goes here on the live site
UV BlacklightPortfolio slot 03 — real work from the shop goes here on the live site
Black & GreyPortfolio slot 04 — real work from the shop goes here on the live site
ColorPortfolio slot 05 — real work from the shop goes here on the live site
PiercingsPortfolio slot 06 — real work from the shop goes here on the live site
Out of respect for the shop's work, this demo uses placeholders instead of lifting photos from social media. On the real site, this grid fills with Jeremiah's actual portfolio — pulled straight from the shop, at full resolution.
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Word Around Des Moines
★★★★★
“Jeremiah did an awesome job. I was so comfortable and he was so gentle and good i actually fell asleep.”
Google review
★★★★★
“Liv was amazing! She was super helpful with guiding me through the piercing process and she made me feel comfortable during the whole experience”
Facebook review, July 2026
★★★★★
“I honestly wouldn't recommend any other tattoo artist than Jeremiah. He's absolutely amazing!”
Google review
★★★★★
“Jeremiah was super friendly, and not only stayed late to help me last minute, but did an amazing job”
Google review
★★★★★
“I went in on Friday the 13th so it was busy but they were so patient and did a amazing job on me and my friends tattoos.”
Google review, March 2026
★★★★★
“Best tattoo shop all around literally no where else I'd rather go.”
Google review, April 2026
★★★★★
“100% they are all really nice people and do amazing work”
Google review, May 2026
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Walk In
2305 Easton Blvd
Des Moines, IA 50317
- Phone(402) 769-8069
- HoursOpen 7 days — call for today's hours
- Walk-insWelcome
- AccessWheelchair accessible
- Instagram@adrstudiostat2 / @jkerbyart360
- DirectionsOpen in Google Maps
East side, on Easton Boulevard. Not sure about tonight? One call settles it.
Request a spot
Tell us what you have in mind — new piece, cover-up, UV work or a piercing — and how to reach you. We answer fast.