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The Tattoo Institute of SWFL is a tattoo school where students complete an apprenticeship in tattooing and recieve the licenses required to be a professional tattoo artist. Located in Ft Myers, Florida, our academy is led by award-winning experienced tattoo artists who provide comprehensive hands-on training in the art of tattooing. With a strong focus on safety and practical expertise, students have the opportunity to work on real-world tattoo projects and gain valuable experience through internships, preparing them for successful careers in the tattoo industry.

Dark Moth Tattoo tattoo shop where students can learn to tattoo.

About The Tattoo Institute Of SWFL

Dark Moth Tattoo Logo

Meet Dark Moth Tattoo, This is the home shop of the Tattoo Institute's instructors Piper Rudich and Abbie Lewis. Piper, the owner of Dark Moth Tattoo, started her apprenticeship in Ft Myers 25 years ago. 

Having trained many of the area's top talents, they are excited to start this new chapter focused on teaching the art of tattooing to the next generations. 

Tattoo done by instructor Piper Rudich

All students will get to spend time working in Dark Moth Tattoo for experience

Meet Your Instructors

Piper Rudich from the tattoo Institute of SWFL tattooing a client

Piper Rudich

Instructor / Tattoo Artist / Comic Artist

Hi I'm Piper, I have been a professional award winning tattoo artist / fine artist for 25 years. I also am a comic book cover artist for many well known publishers.

Piper's Tattoos

Piper's Comics

Abbie Lewis from the Tattoo Institute of SWFL tattooing a client.

Abbie Lewis

Instructor / Tattoo Artist 

Hi I'm Abbie, I'm a tattoo artist at Dark Moth Tattoo. I graduated tattoo school in 2022 and I specialize in Micro tattoos, Black & Grey tattoos and Illustrative tattoos.

Abbie's Tattoos

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