Miscommunication about what I wanted. I wasn't shown a sketch first before it was applied to my back. Stuck with an incomplete butterfly tattoo. I asked for the butterfly on the right, flowers from the bottom left, finally color from bottom right. How hard can that be, right? It's a pretty tattoo but it wasn't done to my liking since I'm the one wearing it. The theme was supposed to be the butterfly yet Dan Rhodes tattooed the flowers first & then squeezed the butterfly between the flowers. I am not happy & will never return to this shop. Go at your own risk. Check the reviews. I'm not the only dissatisfied customer. read more

Art Machine Productions - Not the same butterfly. Won't be returning to this shop. - Tattoo Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Did a walk in and got tattooed by Steve Martin. Steve was exactly what you'd want in a tattoo artist. He was blunt, insightful and made suggestions that complimented what I was looking for. He was easy to talk to and the tattoos themselves came out great. He did two lettering tattoos for me - 1 in Hebrew and 1 in English. He helped with the sizing and placement. Great guy and great place read more

My friend and I were both getting our first tattoos, so I did pretty extensive research and was lead to this place. First I emailed the studio, and the shop assistant, Maryleigh, responded within the day and was extremely friendly. I told her what were we're looking for and she was helpful and recommended a few artists. From there I did a bit instagram creeping and decided to go with Dylan. We both wanted pretty minimalistic thin lined tattoos, and he seemed perfect for that! I had some email back and forth with Dylan, explained what we wanted, and again, he was very responsive and seemed excited to be our first tattooer. The shop minimum is $100 and I asked around a few shops, and it's the same all over philly. As soon as we got there, we were helped, and Dylan pretty much greeted us right after we walked in. He showed us what he drew and I was a bit of a pain in the ass and made him redraw and tweak it about 5 times but he never complained and was super cool about it. The overall studio is clean and the rooms are private. He used all new and clean tools and even aimed the space heater closer to me and let us pick music! He recommended tattoo placement, and told us what to expect since we were both getting our firsts. In the end, we both loved our tattoos and were super happy with Dylan's work and patience with us! My tattoo was a very minimalist cartoon sketch of my derpy dog and my friend got a frenchie tattoo. I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to getting my next one! read more

Art Machine Productions - Simple tattoo of my cute gremlin/Wookiee dog. I love the small details like the big ears, little tongue, and goofy bandana!! - Tattoo Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I just got a tattoo by Ryan Rzadyr. Not only is this beautiful and super meaningful. But Ryan was an absolute delight to work with. Responsive and respective to my ideas... This might be the first time I walked into a shop and had no edits! The shop is clean and so is Ryan's space. If I lived in Philly I would totally return to work with him! read more

Art Machine Productions - I got this done by Ryan Szadyr and I couldn't be happier. - Tattoo Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I just got my hummingbird tattoo done this past Saturday by Bobby. He's new to the shop and area so I made the selection solely off his portfolio. It couldn't be more true to his skill set! I am in awe by the amount of detail and the color pallet he worked with. Pictures do not show its justice! I would and have recommended bobby to all my friends and those looking to get a new tattoo. He's very kind, patient and focused on perfection. The shop was also very elegant and unexpected because it was so nice. I have never been nor seen a place as nice as this for a tattoo parlor. Maybe it's the old warehouse turned modern art piece of a building. The concept works so fluidly and the rest of the associates were just as friendly. Can't say enough good things about this place! It deserves every last star! read more

Art Machine Productions - Hummingbird tattoo done by Bobby Lockhart - Tattoo Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Update time! Current artists include: Tim Pangburn, Resp, Kristel Oreto, Joey Knuckles, Gia Rose, Evan Lovett, & Benji Harris. They put on First Friday events, displaying local art and offering scrumptious baked goods and beer. read more

Had a great first tattoo experience for a fairly large black and gray piece with Lauren. She was lovely to work with, great artist, good communication in preparation for the appointment. Front desk was very friendly and professional, and their covid precautions were reassuring. read more

I sent an email to this company 9 months ago sharing my disappointment with the tattoo I received, with no response or offer to make it right, so I saved up and had it fixed. Thanks to Dan at Keswick Tattoo Company. The lines were horrible, color was blotch, and it lacked any depth. I wish Art Machine had lived up to its Rep and the recommendations I had received. read more

Art Machine Productions - Tattoo Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fantastic tattoo studio in philly. Awesome space with tons of talented artists. The staff is extremely friendly and creative with their design work. Hours are great and plenty of eateries and coffee shops nearby. Highly recommend!!! Ps- John Tarrao has been my artist for the past year and he's sensational- full of inspiration and creativity I highly recommend John read more

I had two works done at this studio - eyebrows with Mary-Leigh and a tattoo with Steve Martin. They were both great, easy to communicate with, and done excellent job! Mary-Leigh is the nicest person on Earth and she did such a great job with my eyebrows. I had an old microblading and she covered it perfectly, changing the shape of my brows. They look natural and way better now! I also had a tattoo done by Steve and it came out great! Steve was very informative, made great suggestions for the size of the tattoo, and he was super quick! The prices are reasonable and both Mary-Leigh and Steve are great artists. I would highly recommend them both and I am definitely returning soon. read more

I've been to Art Machine for three tattoos from Andy Robinson in 2015-2016. Every experience was great! All the tattoos healed well and I always get compliments on them. Andy is super easy to work with and executed each tattoo perfectly. He's also really fun just to chat with. I was so happy to see that he recently returned to Art Machine. The other artists are also really talented and are always super welcoming and friendly when I've been there. The shop itself is really cool and clean. I will definitely come back to get tattooed when I am back in the Philly area. read more

Great new ink spot on Frankford Ave. The proprietor, Tim, has been tattooing me for about 12 years. The new space he has opened is awesome. It's a huge, wondering space with about a half-dozen chairs on the perimeter of an open floor plan. There are shiny concrete floors, lots of crazy Asian zen things all around, some chill furniture (including the craziest sinks I have ever seen!).... basically, a great spot to hang out and let your blood pressure rise before you get tattooed. The work? Well, I think it is as good as it gets. I can't speak for all of the artists there, but the caliber of Tim's work is as high as anywhere in the city. He has a great new school eye. Tim has given me not one but TWO epic tattoos, including a heart wrapped in bacon. (Yes, BACON) The people there are super cool too. Lots of specialty shops (think: jewelry/piercing stores, head shops, many tattoo shops) are full of folks who know more than you and let you know all the time. Not Art Machine. I was there for over half of my day, and the entire time everyone was cool as shit. We talked, we watched some crazy youtube videos, it was a great time. As for price, well, its pretty good. The work I got done would have been $100 more in center city for lower quality and less care. There are a lot of "fast food" tattoo joints in the city- get you in, get something on your "canvas" and get your money as quick as possible. These are the sorts of places that do way too many jobs a day, and quality suffers. Art Machine is just the opposite. Tim talked to me numerous times about actually taking LESS appointments, because he needs to give more time to himself and be a better artist. THAT is fucking awesome. Now is the time, people. Art Machine is exactly the sort of tattoo shop Philly needs. Get an appointment NOW. read more

I'm not a cool person who gets tattoos on the regular. For this reason I did a lot of research when choosing a place to get my first tattoo. After much consideration I chose AMP due to their stellar reviews. I chose Nick (the Tailor) as my artist and was put on his waiting list. A month later I went in and got exactly what I was looking for. AMP was clean, the artists were friendly, and it was an overall laid back and relaxed experience. Nick was great and well worth the wait. I'm already planning my next piece with him. If you're looking for a fun and professional spot for your next tattoo, whether it be your first or your last, check out AMP. Highly recommend! read more

Art Machine Productions - By Nick the Tailor - Tattoo Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cool looking shop. Don't go to Joey Knuckles. If you go see him with a drawing already made, he's going to make you get it bigger, with more detail than you want and probably on a different area of your body (like he tried with me). He's trying to make more money because he never has any appointments booked. As I left the shop, he shouted in front of a room full of people, "What can I do to get you in the chair today?" Very unprofessional. I will never recommend to anyone to go see him. read more

I don't have enough good things to say about my experience here. I wanted a fairly large memorial piece on my back/shoulder for my grandfather. I am not artistic but I did have sort of an idea of what I was looking for. I really needed an artist to fully realize it. I looked at many many online portfolios and ended up choosing Nick The Tailor. I had a consult with him in early Sept. We worked out what I was talking about, he took good notes and we made the appt for mid November. I think all the artists require a 100$ deposit to book appts. I got my tattoo yesterday and I couldn't be more pleased. Its exactly what I was hoping when I started this process. Large but feminine and really captures the memorial vibe but still very beautiful. Nick is so nice. He will talk to you but is quiet when concentrating. I like that about him. Also Once i needed a break to relax and another break to go to the bathroom. He gave me the time I needed and didn't make me feel like I was being too big of a pain in the butt. He is professional and takes his job seriously. Yeah I had to wait a bit to get an appt with him but frankly that doesn't seem like a "con" to me. I'd rather go to someone who is good enough TO have that kind of waitlist then just go anywhere and risk the (lifelong) outcome. Also, while slightly on the pricey side, you know what they say....you get what you pay for. This is on your body forever.....PAY THE MONEY. Everyone else I dealt with was nice and helpful too. I didn't get the "too cool for school" vibe you get at some shops. I have another tattoo I'm eyeing and will def be going to Nick again when I'm ready. He is top of the line..... Thanks Nick! read more

Raylo did a great job on my tattoo, I highly recommend her! She was very professional and kind, making sure I was comfortable with the process. I was worried about how the lines would turn out with such a small tattoo, but it came out better than I wanted! read more

Art Machine Productions - Flower tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm giving 2 stars as a baseline simply out of respect for how amazing their art work is. I've contacted the main page, and attempted making appointments with 2 different artists...to no avail. The first, I asked about pricing and I was ghosted. Maybe that's bad form and he got insulted, which could be entirely my bad...but I made it clear that this was to be my first tattoo and that I didn't really know what I was doing. The second...I have no idea. I got an initial reply...then ghostville, USA...population me. If I did something rude or if my design idea was impossible: That's okay...but tell me. I'm a newbie, and I made that clear. Just don't ghost me. I know this is a business run by emo people...but we've all been out of 8th grade for a while now. Again, based on what I can see of their work...they seem worth the effort of trying to get in. Ultimately, I found another place. read more

There are no words. The artists in this shop continue to kick out incredible, mind-blowing work. I've sent a few friends here to get work done and I am so proud to finally have an incredible piece of my own. You could close your eyes and point to a drawing and walk out with an incredible tattoo. There aren't enough stars on this rating system for this place. I have a few tattoos, but I don't look "cool" and I get really really anxious to walk into tattoo shops. I've definitely been snobbed on before at other shops but there's nothing but great vibes in this place. TL;DR GO HERE. No Question. read more

When I first stepped into Art Machine, I thought I had the wrong address. The comfy couches in the waiting area and the open and airy feeling are probably what confused me. The space is huge and things are clean and this place seems to run like a well-oiled machine (one that produces art, hence the name). I have half a dozen tattoos and had heard about Art Machine from some friends, so I did some research and found Gia, who was willing to cover-up/re-work a flower tattoo on my shoulder that I had done elsewhere in the city. I had never loved the tattoo and it had faded/smeared and I wanted something fresh and bold. Gia communicated with me over email and I sent her loads of pics of my tat in its current state. On the day I showed up to receive my new and improved artwork, Gia made me feel at ease, first drawing some improvements on my current tattoo. Then, she literally re-did the entire thing, adding some new leaves and refreshing the old colors, making them bold and vibrant - exactly what I had wanted. It's been a few days since I had my tattoo done by Gia and it looks amazing, even in the healing stages. I've received so many compliments on the colors and the artwork and every time I look in the mirror, I feel happy about my tattoo as opposed to just "meh," which is how I felt before Gia did her magic on it. I've definitely found my new tattoo spot. read more

This shop has some great tattoo artists! Literally followed Joey Knuckles from Olde City Tattoo to his new home at AMP, and for good reason. Initially heard about him when my boyfriend wanted to start a sleeve, and showed me Knuckles's website/work. The man knows how to use bold lines and color to create some awesome tattoos. AMP is a nice shop with lots of open space and clean floors, and the music will vary depending on who's working on a tat. I went to the shop a few times with my boyfriend so he could finish his sleeve with Knuckles, and got a tattoo for myself as well. I had an idea for my tat and after explaining it to Knuckles, he was professional and courteous when he explained my initial design wouldn't work (too much detail in a small space) and advised me to change the design & location a bit to keep the level of detail. While the final product was larger than I planned in my head, I'm incredibly happy with what he did, and I'd definitely go back to Philly to get another tattoo from Knuckles. His prices are extremely fair, and he's a really nice guy to boot. I've been to my fair share of tattoo shops/tattoo artists that just want to get you inked and get you out the door for the next fare, but I never felt that way at AMP/with Knuckles. FYI - if he's working on a large tattoo for you (e.g., you've booked him the whole shift or you need multiple sittings), it doesn't hurt to feed the guy while you're there! He'll appreciate it, and you can keep your energy up while getting inked! read more

A really good friend of mine (who had come to visit from halfway across the country) and I decided to get semi-matching eagle tattoos on our upper arms. It was going to be his fifth tattoo and my first. I'm super thrilled to let any readers of this review know that I honestly have no shortage of great things to say about our experience at AMP. We had originally walked in without an appointment kind of late last Monday, to see if they could squeeze us in before the end of the workday. There was no one available, but the guy at the front desk listened to us describe what we were looking to have done and looked at our inspiration materials and handed us the business cards of a couple of the artists who might be available later in the week and whose styles would be most compatible with our ideas. It was hardly a waste of a trip, as we definitely felt well taken care of even then, and I should add that we both walked out that evening very impressed just with the overall vibe, look, and cleanliness of the studio. It was really nice and the complete opposite of what I was expecting before we walked in. Very chill and relaxed. We ended up coming in for a late afternoon appointment with Andy last Thursday. Via email, we'd showed him our source material and in person, he took the time to look through it again as well as hear us describe our thoughts and ideas a second time. Then he walked over to a big table in the middle of the room, sat down, and sketched on his tablet for at least fifteen minutes. It made us feel good to know that he was really putting some serious thought and quality effort into creating a unique and worthwhile design in his style based on the idea we walked in with. When he did eventually come back to join us again in the waiting area, we were both immediately impressed and wowed with his sketch. During the actual process of getting the tattoo, Andy could not have been more welcoming. I never felt anxious or had a single worry. He told me what he was about to do before each new step and asked how I was doing every so often, and I felt very calm and comfortable in the chair. He didn't talk much otherwise, but I actually appreciated that since I knew it was because his attention was focused solely on the art he was creating. As I'm writing this review, our tattoos are healing very nicely and we both could not be happier with the work we each got. Prior to getting this tattoo, I was almost certain this would be a "one and done" kind of experience, but now I'm not so sure. If I were ever to decide to get another tattoo, chances are extremely high that I'd be heading back to AMP and hoping Andy could find a spot for me in his appointment schedule. read more

well, god damn they've got some fine looking gentlemen that work at this establishment and they are also pretty dang good at tattooing. go here. give them all of your money. love them long time. read more

I am 31 years old and for the last 10 years I have wanted a specific tattoo on my forearm. For some reason I wasn't ready, or the time wasn't right. I don't live in Philly, I actually had never even been there until yesterday. As soon as my flight got on the ground I knew it was the day. I did my research on tattoo shops in the area and came across Art Machine Productions. Their website had some very impressive work displayed, as well as this yelp page. I decided this was my spot. When I arrived I was greeted by Nick Panzer. He was extremely friendly and made me feel comfortable (as I was slightly anxious). We talked about what I wanted and he drafted me up the PERFECT tattoo. I was getting the work done moments later. I have a very unique story behind what I had done and Nick seemed very interested in hearing it. I had a great conversation with him which made me enjoy the tattoo process even more. If you are looking for amazing work by some great people then I HIGHLY recommend you visit Art Machine Productions. read more

It's been about a year since I received my tattoo from Benji Harris here. It's amazing. Out of the three tattoos i have it was the cleanliest and easiest tattoo I've ever received as well as one of the nicest tattoo artists I've dealt with. I definitely intend on going back for more and am constantly handing out their business cards. The atmosphere of the place as well as the genuine like-ability of all the artists there helps you know that not only are they coworkers but they're chill friends as well. It's always helpful when you enjoy going in to work and I can tell that's exactly what goes on here. The One downside I can note is the parking in the area for those driving in to get tatted up. But that's a given in the city of brotherly love. :) just make sure to arrive early for your appointment so you can figure that stuff out. read more

I called around to a couple of places, and it was either booked or closed. I was looking to get something ASAP. I called and the gentleman over the phone was very polite and was able to fit me in as a walk-in. My tattoo artist name, was Bobby. The only thing i wish he had done was to inform me that i had to wait in order for him to set up his station (which took about 30 mins) I didn't mind the wait though. This was the first time i gotten a tattoo in an actual shop, I usually get it done by friends, this is my third tattoo. You also have to sign a consent form and if your 18 years of age you have to sign a consent form and bring an adult. He was polite, he didn't talk much in the beginning but in the end, he was communicating with me about the aftercare and pricing of the tattoo. I felt very comfortable and felt all my questions were answered, will be returning again. I paid $100 for a 3" long tattoo (This Too Shall Pass, with a cross at the end). My placement, was on my right side of my body underneath my breast on the rib area. read more

Art Machine Productions - Tattoo Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I loved getting my first tattoo here, I worked with Dan Anthony and he did a pristine job listening to me and working with me. He gave me great advice on what was going to look best on me. I would definitely go again. The precision and the atmosphere at the shop is outstanding. read more

Love the vibe here, and the people are very chill. Good prices, great quality. My thigh piece by Andy healed up beautifully and I had a great experience here. read more

Not my first time getting a tattoo but my first time doing a cover up! I probably did the worst thing I could of done and get a tattoo when I was 17 and regretted it years later ! I found Andy on Instagram and instantly love his work. I made an appointment with him and paid my deposit and was excited to get this long over due cover up ! He definitely did an amazing job. I gave him an idea of what I wanted and he sketched out exactly what I wanted ! i'm super happy with my tattoo and will definitely be coming back to Andy for more tattoos ! This place is super nice ! The front desk staff here are super sweet and nice as well. There are a bunch of other tattoo artist here too! Want an awesome tattoo done ? AMP is your place ! Some may think price may be slightly pricer than other people or places but remember you're paying for someone's art work and their time ! Can't wait to come back ! read more

Everyone that worked here was friendly. Dan was great & I like my tattoo. However, this was my 1st one & I didn't ask about the price prior. From what I learned from my friends that have numerous tattoos is that I was overcharged. I hope not the case but disappointed if I was taken advantage of due to my naivety. read more

Art Machine Productions - Tattoo Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

An update to my update! I had a consult with Tim today, and set a date for my tat. He had some really smart suggestions to my design concept and was extremely nice. Not to mention cutting me a really sweet deal for my earlier inconvenience. Also, now that I've been there, I can say that that studio is the most beautiful tattoo studio I could imagine. Clean and cool and all over awesome with a great vibe. I already know I'm going to love the piece, so at this point I would not hesitate to recommend them. I'm so jazzed! read more

I've been tattooed by Joey Knuckles multiple times and several different shops, and the dude is totally worth it. Joey really is a great artist as well as a wonderful tattooer. He has talked me out of some rather misguided tattoos and I've been over the moon with everything he has done for me. In fact, I still travel 3 hours just to see him. Knuckles knows how!!! read more

Art Machine is a quality studio with talented artist. The shop is ultra clean and everyone is professional. Tim and his staff are artist who listen to your creative suggestions and make them a reality by exceeding your expectations. The work of these artist is impressive and represent the industry well. Thanks Again.....James read more

It was my first time getting a tattoo and I can honestly say I am so so happy that I came to AMP. First of all, I visited a few places before deciding on where to get my tattoo done. Everyone that I interacted with at AMP was extremely respectful and helpful throughout the whole process. This is really something I came to appreciate as that was not always the case at other places. Dan Anthony did my tattoo (instagram: scurvy_dan- check out his stuff!). I emailed him with the design I wanted and he responded in less than 24 hours and schedule me for the same week. On the day of, he made me feel really comfortable and did a great job with the tattoo. A friend came with me and commented on how clean the place was and how sweet everyone was as well. She'll likely be going back herself! Overall a GREAT experience. Especially for someone's first time- this is the place to go. read more

Don't bother coming in unless you already have spoken to a tattoo artist. Came in to learn more about costing and schedule availability and was ignored my the 5 tattoo artists sitting around doing absolutely nothing. Pathetic. read more

My sister and I came for our very first tattoos and were extremely happy with our experience. Dan was our artist, and though we wanted a very small and simple design he took his time and answered all of our questions. The shop has a calm ambiance and is clean and super sanitary. It was seriously the best experience a first timer could ask for. read more

I got a large piece done over the course of three sessions. Two of those sessions had to be rescheduled due to the owner closing the shop down. I understand that issues arise, but when I schedule both appointments weeks in advance, only to find out hours before I leave and make the drive to Philly (1.5 hours one way), it gets old and irritating. A big shout to Joey for giving me a heads up, adjusting his schedule to accommodate mine and getting me in ASAP. In addition, the final outcome of my chest/shoulder jammer is nothing short of amazing. The 5 stars are for Joey's efforts and not Art Machines... read more

This Guy Tim Pangburn is absolutely amazing. I wanted a Celtic cross and went to another artist. Long story short by the time it was done it looked like a tombstone. I went to a cover up "specialist" and after 4 hours you could still see the old tattoo and the color was horrendous. Enter Tim Pangburn. A stone cold assassin. He drew with sharpies free hand and had the whole tattoo done in 3 hours. A cover up of a coverup which looks like an original piece. I have no idea where this guy got his talent but his skills combined with the friendly atmosphere and knowledge made my whole two years in search of my original quest worthwhile. Do not go to anyone else but tim and his associates otherwise you'll be back for him to fix it later! read more

My friend and I wanted decided to get tattoos together while we were in Philadelphia. We were just visiting PA so it was kind of a split decision on our part; however, I did my research and choose this studio because everyone seemed to like it. We were walk-ins but the man at the front desk was very helpful and set us up right away with an artist. The artist's name was Dan and he was new. He told us that he'd only been tattooing for a year. He did both of our tattoos and the lines are really crooked. Since this was a vacation tattoo, I'm upset that I won't be able to go back and get it redone. I've no doubt that the studio is great, very clean and professional, but if you decide to go here don't get tattooed by Dan. read more

Outside of Cali, there is only one other place I'd get a tattoo from and it's Art Machine Productions. Ask for Nick the Tailor.

I had a horrable, horrable tattoo that needed a cover up. I resercehed places in Philly and decided to check out AMP. I walked in and was very lucky to be seen same day and to get artist Bobby Lockhart. He put his heart and soul into my cover up. Sat there for 4 1/2 hours on the chair with one 3 minute break. My cover up turned out better than I could ever have imagined. You ever see a cover up and you can tell it's a cover up? Well, this one is spectacular. I've tried to see the old tattoo underneath and I can't. I will never go anywhere else for a tattoo and I recommend this place to everyone!!! read more