Velvet Lotus Tattoo

Velvet Lotus Tattoo Artists Michelle Balhan, Kat Keller, Mandy Betz, Giovanni Falcone and Donavon Swift are available for all your tattooing needs.
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Michelle Balhan describes herself as “a versatile tattooist with a passion for exploring all styles of my craft”. Born in Chicago suburbs with a touch of the “crazies”, Michelle become involved in the tattoo industry during the year of 1993 and began tattooing in 1996. A pleaser by nature, her love of tattooing allows her to make the customer happy working on a design they present to her or by cre

ating something based upon the customers ideas and inspirations. Inspired by a communal rhythm that moves through the universe and creates a connectedness between humanity and nature, she brings a sense of flow and balance to her designs. Vivid color is dominant in her work reflecting the colorful personalities she meets on a regular basis. She welcomes the challenge to create unique tattoos which express emotion and mark moments in the life of her clients. Outside of tattooing, Michelle tries her hand at painting, loves to travel but mostly enjoys spending time with family and friends conversing about life’s joys and obstacles. Velvet Lotus Tattoo is Iowa City's latest option for quality, professional tattoos in a clean, sterile, yet comfortable, and friendly environment. Owned and operated by Michelle Balhan, a professional tattoo artist of 17 years, Velvet Lotus Tattoo offers Iowa City experience and expertise. The aim is to guide you in the tattooing process, educating on what will work for a long lasting, quality tattoo of a lifetime. Here your ideas will be treated with care and concern whether your tattoo is to be a meaningful one or one just for fun! You can bring in a design, collaborate with the artist for your design or choose from a selection of designs to gain the perfect tattoo for you. The choice is yours and at Velvet Lotus Tattoo, we choose YOU!

weekend was a blast! Saw the crew put out some amazing work, met a bunch of new rad people and artists and had an adven...
04/09/2025

weekend was a blast! Saw the crew put out some amazing work, met a bunch of new rad people and artists and had an adventure day finding geocaches on the way home. Glad to be back home, back in the studio and getting ready for next weeks fundraiser, Ink for Independence!

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Posted • A few fun ones from today 😸
04/09/2025

Posted • A few fun ones from today 😸

Posted • After, Before and Healed. Thanks for your trust with your coverup/glow up Jenn! It’s been great working wit...
04/08/2025

Posted • After, Before and Healed. Thanks for your trust with your coverup/glow up Jenn! It’s been great working with and getting to know you!


Posted • Did my first convention this past weekend. Super fun time! Had a blast chillin and meeting other tattooers. H...
04/08/2025

Posted • Did my first convention this past weekend. Super fun time! Had a blast chillin and meeting other tattooers. Here’s a few few tattoos I did at convention. Stoked to do it again next year!

Posted • .falcone.tattooing Christian got his first tattoo at this year’s ! Thanks for hanging dude!
04/08/2025

Posted • .falcone.tattooing Christian got his first tattoo at this year’s ! Thanks for hanging dude!

Day 1 ✅Ready for day 2 💃💪🏼
04/05/2025

Day 1 ✅

Ready for day 2 💃💪🏼

Posted • Finished cat today at . Thanks for making the trip up Jessi.
04/02/2025

Posted • Finished cat today at . Thanks for making the trip up Jessi.

Posted • .falcone.tattooing Trad tiger today for Ryan! Now booking appointments for late April into May !Send me an em...
04/01/2025

Posted • .falcone.tattooing Trad tiger today for Ryan!

Now booking appointments for late April into May !
Send me an email at: [email protected] to book.

Posted • Another round on this wildflower leg sleeve!!!! I am so excited for our next session!!
03/31/2025

Posted • Another round on this wildflower leg sleeve!!!! I am so excited for our next session!!

03/29/2025

Posted • Due to my clients car breaking down while he was coming in from Illinois, I’m available for walkins today noon-6pm!




Huge sale ! Jump on this now 💜🤩Posted • ✌️ 50% off site wide ✌️
03/29/2025

Huge sale ! Jump on this now 💜🤩

Posted • ✌️ 50% off site wide ✌️

Posted • ‼️DM ME TO BOOK ‼️
03/29/2025

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Posted • I got to do a couple pieces AND see a healed tattoo all from my premade designs today. It’s always an awesome...
03/28/2025

Posted • I got to do a couple pieces AND see a healed tattoo all from my premade designs today. It’s always an awesome feeling when someone connects with your artwork. Thanks again, Sarah! 😸

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Posted @withregram • @michellebalhantattoos Due to my clients car breaking down while he was coming in from Illinois, I’m available for walkins today noon-6pm! #tattooartist #womantattooartist #femaletattooartist #ink #tattoo #tattoos #blastedtattoocare #inked #tattoo #tattoos #fusionink #dynamicblack #iowatattooartist #michellebalhantattoos #velvetlotustattoo #iowatattoos #bishoptattoomachine #iowacitytattooshop #midwestattooartist #midwesttattooer #iowacity #velvetlotustattoo #fyp #walkintattoos

Thank you @mattwertjes for a great job on the sign! Also thanks to the friends for helping get it up! 🪷

Posted @withregram • @giovanni.falcone.tattooing Man vs. Bear! Thanks again Tommy!!

Posted @withregram • @giovanni.falcone.tattooing Sea mine for my good pal @hamilexis.art! Good hangs dude thanks again!

Posted @withregram • @katartandtattoos A cool peony for Aly today 🏵️ #tattoos #tattooartist #katkellertattoos #floraltattoo #blackandgreytattoo #iowacity #fyp

Posted @withregram • @donavonswifttattoos Tattooed the homie @rpoldberg head today @velvetlotustattoo. Be like Ryan and get your head tattooed! #iowatattoo #iowatattooartist #tradtattoos #traditionaltattoo #traditionaltattoos #iowatattooshop #americantraditionaltattoo #americantraditionaltattoo

Posted @withregram • @tatsbymbetz Got to do this fun piece for Abby! ✨Her dnd character is named Gertrude, she is a monk half orc. She struggles with the balance of her natural instincts to be more aggressive versus her soul wanting to be more peaceful.✨ it was a pleasure to work with you!!!! #dnd #tattooartist #tattoo #love #orc #halforc #iowacity #iowatattooartist

Posted @withregram • @donavonswifttattoos Chipping away at @malineebarton sleeve at @velvetlotustattoo. Cant wait to get it finished. I’d love to do more like it!

Posted @withregram • @giovanni.falcone.tattooing Today was a fun day! Got to do this reaper to start Bronze’s chest! More to come!

Posted @withregram • @michellebalhantattoos I was visited by family yesterday for some memorial tattoos to honor a great man, father, husband, friend. So I set up a little alter and gave some beautiful butterfly tattoos to these amazing women. I love you all. RIP Pops. Come say hi anytime. 💜 #family #memorialtattoos #tattooartist #womantattooartist #femaletattooartist #ink #tattoo #tattoos #blastedtattoocare #inked #tattoo #tattoos #fusionink #dynamicblack #iowatattooartist #michellebalhantattoos #velvetlotustattoo #iowatattoos #bishoptattoomachine #iowacitytattooshop #midwestattooartist #midwesttattooer #iowacity #velvetlotustattoo

Posted @withregram • @donavonswifttattoos Started this cover-up today @velvetlotustattoo Will add color next time. #iowatattoo #iowatattooartist #tradtattoos #traditionaltattoo #traditionaltattoos #iowatattooshop #coveruptattoo

Posted @withregram • @katartandtattoos Freehand Cherry blossoms 🌸😊🌸 #tattoos #tattooartist #katkellertattoos #colortattoo #cherryblossom #iowacity #fyp

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