MEET THE ARTIST

Founded by local tattoo artist Tara D'Agostino, Iron Lion Tattoo opened its doors in September of 2010. Dedicated to tattooing as an art form, Iron Lion takes pride in creating custom tattoos hand-drawn to suit each client's individual needs. Iron Lion operates by appointment only but encourages potential clients to stop by anytime to see the space and start a creative dialogue with Tara about your next tattoo.

Located on Broad Street in the Edgewood section of Cranston, R.I., Iron Lion Tattoo provides a safe and clean environment for all clients. You can feel welcome and comfortable while receiving your new artwork.

Tara D'Agostino brings a unique artistic eye to her art and designs tattoos that are alive with her strong influence in black and gray work, distinctive lettering, and lush color pieces. Born and raised in Cranston, Rhode Island, Tara grew up with a passion for fine art, doing most of her sketches in charcoal and graphite. After years of convincing, finally, on her 15th birthday, she persuaded her parents into letting her get her first tattoo. Little did they know this would be the first of many. It wasn't long before tattooing and art became a huge driving force in her life. She hung out at local tattoo studios throughout high school, picked up her first tattoo machine at the age of 19, and soon began her formal apprenticeship during her senior year at Rhode Island College. She was licensed in early 2007 and worked at a well-known tattoo studio in Providence for over 4 years, gaining a solid foundation in tattooing. After the passing of her mother, she was inspired to take her passion a step further and open her own shop. Tara has a work-hard, play-harder ethic about her, accompanied by a stellar sense of humor that will always make you feel comfortable in her chair.

In addition to her tattooing expertise, Tara is also a certified Reiki practitioner and offers intuitive tattoos, sound baths, meditation, oracle card readings, and more. Her holistic approach to art and healing provides a unique and enriching experience for her clients.

Awards & Recognition:
2022 Motif Tattoo Award Winner: Tara D'Agostino (Iron Lion Tattoo) - Animal
2020 Motif Tattoo Award Winner: Tara D'Agostino (Iron Lion Tattoo) - Best Character
2020 Motif Tattoo Award Winner: Tara D'Agostino (Iron Lion Tattoo) - Black & Gray
2019 Motif Tattoo Award Winner: Tara D'Agostino - Critics Choice