Keys On Kites

Our Mission

RESPECTING TRADITION, EYEING INNOVATION, CREATING FOR YOU.

Keys on Kites is an artist owned and operated Tattoo Shop and Art Gallery. Located in the heart of the Westville area of New Haven, we offer hospital grade sterilization, private booths, professional piercing, a friendly environment and an easy going, fully licensed staff.

Keys on Kites specializes in individually customizing each clients tattoo to fit their specific needs.

PROFESSIONAL TATTOOING

Welcome to keys on kites tattoo, where ink meets art. Our tattoo gallery is a creative space for bold self-expression, featuring custom designs, flash art, and the work of passionate tattoo artists who turn your stories into permanent masterpieces.

New Haven

Piercings

All piercings are performed in a private, sterile environment. The comfort and safety of our customers is a priority.

Piercings are handled by Mati V. Mati has over 9 years of piercing experience and is well versed in cross-contamination prevention and blood born pathogens. We use only implant grade surgical steel for all piercings.

Meet the artists

Eric

Rich Hadley

Johnny Dagger

Robert Barnum

syd

Our Happy Customers

Words of Praise by our Valuable Customers.

What a clean, friendly, and professional environment! The piercing was so efficient and I was very comfortable throughout the entire process

Isaiah S.

Got recommended by a friend to go here and did not disappoint. Great staff, really down to earth people. Eric was my artist, another great guy hooked it up. Can’t wait to finish my piece Definitely recommend this place.

Bobby Rathbun

I don’t have words to describe Eric Mikita…as a person and tattoo artist. The passion and creativity that goes into his work is unmatched. The shop as a whole is very welcoming, professional and courteous. I have been going to Keys on Kites and dealing with Eric for the last 4 1/2 years and there will never be another tattoo artist that I will go to. I HIGHLY recommend Eric, Keys on Kites and the entire staff.

Kyle Carey

I’ve been going to Eric at keys on kites for a little over a year now and can say that everyone at the shop is a professional and super friendly. They know how to take your ideas to the next level!

Joshua Kozlowski

Highly recommend this shop. Have two large Japanese style pieces (one in progress) from Eric Mikita, and the work is top notch. Shop is very clean, and all artists have private rooms. Eric is super creative too, so definitely give him some freedom on the piece, you’ll be very pleased with the final result.

Mikela Daniele-Winkler

Very welcoming shop. Good vibes and great atmosphere. Eric was able to take my idea and turn it into a truly special piece of art. I will definitely be back in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMEND checking them out !

Charlie G

Amazing place. Talented staff that covers all styles. I worked with Eric Makita a professional an artist I was amazed how things came out. Check it out speaks for itself.

Alex Tejero

The very first shop I got my full sleeve done at which turned out to be my most favorite artwork on my skin. Eric Mikita who created a beautiful masterpiece of a sleeve and hand tattoo. The shop itself gives you an old school style feel from a 90’s tattoo shop. All the employee there are super professional and all of their art work and so many styles makes you wanna keep going back for more!! Love this shop 10/10 recommend to anybody looking for some high quality tattoos!