Franky Sharpz
Traditional & Black and Grey · Waikiki
Tattoo artist and machine builder at Wailana Tattoo, Waikiki. Also tattooing in San Francisco and New Orleans. Walk-ins welcome.
- Machine Builder
- Walk-Ins Welcome
- SF · Honolulu · NOLA
Art is the way of life.
Franky Sharpz is a tattoo artist and machine builder who splits time between Waikiki, San Francisco, and New Orleans. His primary base in Hawaii is Wailana Tattoo — a street-level studio at 1860 Ala Moana Blvd in Waikiki.
Franky loves tattooing anything, any time of day. His core work is American Traditional and Black & Grey, but he's a genuinely well-rounded artist who moves between color, flash, and custom designs. He doesn't box himself into one lane.
Beyond tattooing, Franky builds tattoo machines — custom coil builds crafted by someone who uses them daily. When you build the tool and wield it, the understanding is different. That dual craft shows in his line quality and precision.
Recent work by Franky Sharpz
Traditional, Black & Grey, color, and custom flash from Wailana Tattoo and beyond.
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Built by the hand that tattoos with them
Custom coil machines. When you build the tool yourself, every adjustment has meaning.
Where to find Franky
Wailana Tattoo
1860 Ala Moana Blvd · Waikiki
Street-level studio next to the Hilton Waikiki. Walk-ins welcome. Open 10 AM to midnight daily.
wailanatattoo.com →Aloha Tattoo
Hilton Hawaiian Village · Kailua
First tattoo business on a Hilton Hotel property. Affiliated studio.
alohatattoo.com →Ohana Tattoo Company
339 Saratoga Rd · Waikiki
Veteran-owned walk-in shop. 531 Google reviews, 4.9 stars. Affiliated studio.
ohanatattoo.ink →Artists Franky works with
Questions about Franky
Where does Franky Sharpz tattoo?
Primary: Wailana Tattoo, 1860 Ala Moana Blvd, Waikiki. Also works in San Francisco and New Orleans. Walk-ins welcome — open 10 AM to midnight daily.
What styles does Franky specialize in?
American Traditional and Black & Grey are his core. He also does color, custom flash, and walk-in designs. Well-rounded artist, doesn't limit himself.
Does Franky build tattoo machines?
Yes. Custom coil machines. Building the tool and tattooing with it daily gives a fundamentally different understanding of the craft.
How do I book with Franky?
Text (808) 400-9943. Walk-ins also welcome at Wailana Tattoo (10 AM – midnight).
Does Franky do walk-ins?
Yes. If he's in the shop and the chair is open, sit down. Franky loves tattooing anything, any time of day.
Book a session with Franky
Text your idea — or walk into Wailana Tattoo, Waikiki.