Art Realm Tattoo

(12 reviews)

6.4 mi

We visited the Wally Workman Gallery for the first time during their First Tuesday event. This is a…read moresmaller, lovely gallery. I would recommend stopping by for a visit and then heading to dinner reservations nearby for a cute date night! Every employee I encountered was very kind.

Have you seen this cute house of a gallery???…read more How adorable it is!! The architecture alone drew my husband and I in, but the art and welcoming environment made us stay! The associates here are super welcoming and friendly, and all share tons of valuable knowledge on the art and surrounding community. They were more than happy to share with us the history of the gallery space, as well as any information we requested on the art.

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West Chelsea Contemporary

4.6

(40 reviews)

6.5 mi

After my experience yesterday at a contemporary art gallery, I decided to venture out and expand…read moremy art gallery network. This curiosity led me to West Chelsea Cellars Contemporary gallery on 6 th. Street. They also have a presence in New York's Chelsea district. The gallery focuses on contemporary art pieces, highlighting works of artists such as Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst. They also focus on emerging and mid-career artists. I was immediately greeted at the entry by a gallery staff member. He then told to peruse the art works at my leisure. The building is spacious with a great deal of room between the exhibits. The floor to ceiling windows facing 6th street generates a great deal of natural light. The art works are in a large range of price points, provided upon request.

I have been to this location twice and had a good experience everytime. The artists showcased are…read morealways amazing! The set up always sync up with the art. Eventbrite is a great way to check out their public exhibitions. I highly recommend if you want a calm activity and enjoy seeing art.

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La Peña

We stumbled upon this beautiful gallery during women's month. I absolutely love the beautiful…read moreentrance.

The food (tacos) were highly disappointing at La Pena! I was attending a conference in Austin and I…read moredid a quick search during lunch hour to see what places looked great and were close to me. La Pena stuck out to me, cool place with beautiful artwork. I figured it would be a fun place to kill time before the next workshop. I was unfortunately wrong. This place was bizarre. I walked in and it was empty, just one woman behind the counter. There was no kitchen I could see so was wondering where the tacos came from. They are evidently catered in. They only had one type of taco left and it wasn't even late in the day, carne which was disappointing. A guy came out with another case with some black bean tacos so I took one of each. I was so confused as to where these tacos came from. I took a seat and unwrapped the tinfoil around my measly tacos and add salsa which was the best part. The woman who worked behind the counter was not inviting in the slightest, it almost felt like she didn't want me to be there. There was no music playing, no one in the joint and the woman working started vacuuming the space when I was still there which was so loud. I quickly grabbed my stuff and headed out. Really disappointing, and not quite sure what it even was. Two stars for the art.

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Stephen L Clark Gallery

4.5

(2 reviews)

6.5 mi

I love the work Stephen features in his gallery. You might want to call ahead to be sure the…read moregallery is open before going. But then, once there be prepared to be amazed - especially the Texas themed works.

Stop here every time we hit Austin. An amazing collection of Kate Breakey photos, books , and art…read moreshowings by the elite of TX artists. Stephen will gladly tell you tales of old Austin, who , what & where of Austin. I could listen to him for hrs. Don't be intimidated. Art is to be admired even if you can't afford it. Five stars.

Here is my sister, visiting during SXSW, at the gallery.

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Csilla Somogyi

The dresses and clothes here are all made in-store and by hand. Each dress is unique. You'll see…read moreall of their fabric rolls in the back as proof that they cut and sew the clothes here. The dresses mostly run over $100 and aren't exactly my style. The prints are mostly fun and colorful and almost 60s-70s ish. I found their sterling silver jewelry and earrings to be more interesting. They had lots of unique flower shaped earrings that ranged around $32-44. They also sell kids clothes and gifts. The interior was a little dark. The dresses were mostly made of stretchy or comfy fabric. The dresses are more casual in nature (wrap dresses, summer dresses). They also sold bathing suits for around $80. I don't know if the bathing suits are made in-house.

Cute store from the window and nice that they sew all their dresses on site but nothing stood out…read moreto me as worthy a try or purchase. Dresses I looked at were between $120-$200+ but I it was clear that they used inexpensive materials and not natural materials much at all. The sale items were still overpriced to me too. The sale items I saw in this place go for about $15-$50 max at a cheaper fast to fashion places in Michigan. The styles and trends are on par with every H&M store or blank fast to fashion spot you can think of. Do be aware of what you wrote in your review as the owner is quite sensitive and spiteful and can be mean if your reviews are not glowing towards her store or her products. 3 stars was tantamount to a slap in the face to her. First she had my revised review removed by Yelp because she didn't like my honesty and then she wrote me a nasty personal message telling me I have no style and no design background to be giving her only 3 stars, but she assumed this out of anger and not because she knows anything about me. Well she went down from 3 stars to 1 and if I could have given her 0 stars I would have gladly done so, given the opportunity due to her extremely foul personality. This is her customer service face, do be aware. I can see how Csilla is overly protective and it's abundantly clear how she can get when someone isn't glowing in their reviews. See the other only honest and low review on here. Perhaps Csilla may one day realize that we all have a right to our own opinion, that's the point of Yelp, to allow for honest and frank opinions about a person's experience with a business on here. Am I wrong? Is the credo of Yelp to put false and fabricated niceties of friends and family of the business owner to make it appear they are better than they are? The message may have seemed innocuous to her, but not to me. I hope she keeps her venom and foul personality far away from me. I might add instead of wasting her time replying and making that public scene on here she didn't want, why not work on honing your clothing designs and using better and more natural fabrics or possibly changing your pricing scheme for the quality and fabrics used. I can only guess now after my unpleasant dealings with her that she must have bullied all of her 5 stars into their reviews, that's not the first time I have seen this from a business owner on here. Bullying is not okay on here.

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Mexic-Arte Museum

4.1

(97 reviews)

7.1 mi

While visiting Austin, we stopped by the Mexic-Arte Museum because it was within walking distance…read moreof another museum we had planned to visit. It is a small, one story museum that focuses on Mexican culture, history, textiles, and wearable art. The current exhibit featured nearly 90 textile and wearable art pieces created by master artisans from 16 Mexican states, along with documentary photographs highlighting Austin's historic Our Lady of Guadalupe community. The museum also includes informative panels in both English and Spanish, making the exhibits easy to understand regardless of which language you speak. The museum itself is fairly dark, creating an intimate atmosphere that complements many of the exhibits. There were several beautiful traditional garments and textiles on display, and I enjoyed learning more about the craftsmanship and cultural significance behind them. My favorite part of the visit was actually the gift shop. It had a wonderful selection of unique souvenirs, artwork, and locally inspired gifts that were much more interesting than the typical tourist items. The only downside was the size of the museum. I was surprised at how quickly we reached the end. Even taking our time to read the exhibits, we were finished in about 30 minutes. While I enjoyed the experience, it felt a bit underwhelming given how small it was. Overall, it is an interesting museum that is worth visiting if you are already exploring downtown Austin or have an interest in Mexican art, history, and textiles. Just be aware that it is a relatively small museum, so plan your visit accordingly.

In route to the Austin Visitor Center (just a few feet away), I noticed Mexic-Arte Museum…read moreespecially the neon depiction of Guadalupe in the window. It was a place on my bucket list, but never really had time to visit. With a bit of time off this week, I decided to take a peek in. The heavy doors open with a strong push, and you feel transported to a completely different space and time. The museum is quiet, solemn and reverent. The museum is located at the intersection of Congress and 5th. I literally have walked by this museum hundreds of times and not gone in...it is easy to miss if you're rushing by. The museum is dedicated to Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin American art. Rosas y Revelaciones, the current exhibit, celebrates one of Mexico's most enduring spiritual and cultural icons. Featuring wearable and textile works by artists from 16 states across Mexico, the exhibition showcases devotion and innovation through garments inspired by La Virgen de Guadalupe (virgin of Guadalupe.) The galleries are small and intimate. Each gallery appears to have a specific purpose. In addition, after your stroll through the museum, you have the opportunity to purchase some items in their gift shop. It was quiet yet immersive experience.

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Austin Galleries

3.3

(7 reviews)

7.1 mi

We refer our clients to Austin Galleries for appraisals and brokerage services, because they always…read moredeliver quality assistance. Ann Attal, Gallery Owner, and Rachel Stewart Chhabra, Gallery Director, are highly qualified and attentive. We've worked closely with them for many years and highly recommend them.

We made an appointment to have our art appraised. Our appointment was at 2:00. Finally at 2:45, I…read moreget an email that they won't be able to make it. They asked if they could come out tomorrow. I called and emailed trying to set up times. It's now 3:55 and I have not heard from anyone. They also knew this was the only day we could do it.

Bringing fine art to clients in Austin, Texas since 1964

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With over 1000 artworks in our catalog, we have art for any aesthetic.

Lotus Gallery

(4 reviews)

6.5 mi

Lotus Gallery was an unexpected discovery. This gallery focuses on Asian art, antiques, and…read morehigh-end pieces. They also have a selection of furniture, jewelry, sculptures, and works of art. Lotus Gallery is connected to West Chelsea gallery. When you walk in it has the appearance of an antique store as many of the items appear aged. The number items in the room appear greater than the amount of space. However, upon closer viewing you can tell some of these pieces are ancient and the setting is perfectly representative of the pieces. The phrase, "you break it, it's yours" comes to mind when you meander through the store. Some of the items are truly ancient and can range to over $100K. Quite honestly, even if I could afford a $100K piece, I would be petrified to be around the piece in fear of my clumsy self breaking it. Lotus gallery has garnered quite a prestigious reputation due to the uniqueness and age of their curated pieces. I enjoyed viewing their pieces and will certainly return to spend even more time in the gallery.

My friend and I came to Austin for the Formula 1 race, but Lotus Gallery ended up being the…read morehighlight of my trip. I'm a 3rd generation antique enthusiast and always make an effort to explore the local haunts when traveling. When I walked in I was honestly a bit intimidated. This was no flea market junk flip.. I was instead surrounded by museum quality asian antiquities, some priced at well over $100k. It felt like being inside a museum where everything just happened to be for sale. In my pre judgement bias, I became suspicious the employee would want no part of me if he thought my pockets weren't deep enough. I couldnt have been more wrong. John, the owners son, had a limitless supply patience for my questions. I was so in awe of everything around me I spent 3 hours inside the gallery that first day, asking him dozens of questions. I was charmed to find that the gallery also had smaller and more affordable pieces, literally something for everyone at almost every price point. Every variation of Buddha from every age, vases, bronzes, busts, statues, jewelry, furniture and textiles can be found here. I fell in love with and ended up purchasing a nine, yes NINE () hundred year old Chinese bronze vase from the Song dynasty. John ended up being more than willing to negotiate on the price which put it into my price range. In conclusion, you get the feeling that this store is truly a passion project for the owner and her son John. If you like old things of beauty, history, and mind boggling craftsmanship from every corner of Asia, GO. TO. LOTUS. GALLERY. -Trevor

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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

3.3

(58 reviews)

6.9 mi

Free day? I'll take it…read more My experience here was nice. The staff was helpful and I was able to check in easily. The art exhibit was cool and it make a statement. The gallery was busy, but spacious. I loved the view upstairs and got really good photos. I want to attend more events here. The bathroom was clean.

I appreciate it as a quiet, cool space for thought-provoking art in the middle of downtown, but if…read moreyou have a limited capacity for museum-viewing, it wouldn't be my top recommendation. It's very small, just two floors plus the rooftop, and can easily be seen in roughly 15 minutes. There are regularly scheduled free admission days, which would be the time to go, if you're curious. I'm glad that I saw it so that I know, and I don't feel like I need to go back.

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Old Bakery and Emporium

Spoiler Alert: not a bakery (anymore). I've walked by…read morecountless times knowing it's not a bakery, and in fact knowing it's an art gallery/gift shop. I've always wanted to check it out inside. However, when passing it was always enroute to an event at the Capitol, or other times they weren't open. Really glad I finally made it. As mentioned, it's not a bakery though it once was. In fact a Swedish bakery called this 1876 building home for nearly sixty years. Once inside, you're able to learn about Austin's Swedish immigrants (as well as others) by viewing an exhibit from the Lundberg Maerki collection. There's so much interesting history, it's just fascinating. The art gallery houses ever-changing exhibits. These exhibits all have one thing in common, the artists are over 50 years old and are local to Austin. The gift shop is more like a collective of artisan/handmade goods. Here you can find one-of-a-kind items. Things like paintings, jewelry, postcards, handcrafted gifts, etc. The artists & craftspeople selling their wares are also local. A lot of items sold here are also created by folks over 50. They have an outdoor patio space with a large mural. This is a nice place to visit whether you're local or a tourist. I will definitely go back again, especially if looking for a unique and special gift for someone. Support the arts. Support local artists. Support senior artists.

Cool piece of real estate right next to the Capitol building! Neat collection of gifts inside,…read moreranging from antique furniture to homemade ornaments to quality leather goods (books, journals, etc.). The staff here were super cool when we came in to warm ourselves up from the chilly weather during the annual tree lighting. They also had the UT game going on while we were there, Hook 'Em! Great people that work here!

Historic Scotch Oven - c.a. 1880

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Moviehouse & Eatery by Cinépolis

3.9

(866 reviews)

5.6 mi

Came for the Mystery Movie night. This happens just once a month. Normally on Monday's. Some times…read moreit will be the first Monday, the last Monday. Don't really know, so you have to look at the app often. Mystery Movie night is $5.00 plus tax. You don't know the movie. You just know what genre it is, and how long the movie will last. The mystery movie always starts at 7pm., on Monday's. The movie tonight was Tony. Which is how Anthony Bourdain got his start. It was entertaining. I did order food. Which was a Cheeto popcorn. It was a little more addicting than I anticipated. I also bought one of their Toy Story special drinks. Non-alcoholic.

Had a great experience with the service. But management is letting the infrastructure fall apart…read more Rips in every other seat in the big theater. Tray table laminate peeling off. Armrest has no pleather on top any more. Really strange that they wouldn't keep up the seats and tables. It really stands out. And gets uncomfortable.

Devil Wears Prada 2

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Regal Westgate

3.4

(237 reviews)

9.1 mi

We saw a screening of Devil Wears Prada 2 sponsored by AARP…read more The seats are comfortable and popcorn is fresh.

I had such a great time seeing You, Me & Tuscany yesterday with a friend! I ordered popcorn, a hot…read moredog and a slushie. Everything tasted good for fast food. The workers were very friendly and helpful with recommendations on snacks to try. Everything felt very nostalgic and looked well kept. The theater was clean and spacious! The seats reclined pretty far where you can almost lay flat! Very comfortable.

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Moviehouse & Eatery by Cinepolis

3.1

(204 reviews)

8.7 mi

Went to Moviehouse & Eatery for the first time to see "The Mandalorian and Grogu". It's a tad bit…read moreaway from the city in the 'burbs of Hill Country. It's nice to venture out of the city now and again. I really liked this theatre a lot. It's clean and spacious. They have a nice lobby and bar/cafe' area. When you walk in it feels like you're walking into a hotel lobby rather than a movie theatre. That's ok in my book. The restaurant area has great food and drink offerings. So many drinks-beer, cocktails, shakes, teas, sodas... Once in the theatre, seat service if available for everything on the menu (same as cafe). Service was really good. Picture and sound quality-spectacular. I'd give it five stars but can't because of the seating. Though it's super comfy and luxury, a lot of the reclining chairs had wear and tear. Pretty bad actually. Other than that, it was still a fun night at the movies!

I hadn't been to Moviehouse & Eatery (Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Lantana Place) in years and was…read morelooking forward to it, but the experience was extremely disappointing. I ordered through the QR code as instructed. My drink arrived in about 10 minutes, but my food never came. Around 25 minutes in, someone brought the wrong order. I explained the issue, but no one followed up. After waiting 35-40 minutes, I had to leave my seat, track someone down, and get my own popcorn. No apology, no accountability. To make matters worse, the restrooms were completely out of soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. Overall, this felt disorganized and poorly managed. I won't return. Experiences like this make me appreciate Alamo Drafthouse a lot more.

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Village

It was the best experience for us. We are part of an immunocompromised group so something as…read moresimple as going to a movie can be a risky activity. We chose a weekday in the middle of the day and took kids to watch the Minecraft movie

This is definitely my last visit to Alamo. Service, quality and portions have declined over the…read moreyears. Now with the phone ordering it's even worse. But the kicker was my last visit on July 12 to the 7 PM Minions and Monsters. No one informed us prior to entering the theater or before the movie started that the air conditioner was not working. Sure I noticed the fans at the front of the theater, but I thought those were just to help move air. I sent two messages to Alamo and never got a reply much less than an offer of a refund. Nail in the coffin.

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Caleb C.

10 years ago

Came in to get my first tattoo the day after my 18th birthday, head full of crazy ideas. Went to see Andrew, who my family has known for some years and trusts greatly as my dad had been tattooed by him many times (and still continues to be.) He took the idea I walked in with and helped me take it from a simple black-and-white symbol to a colorful scene that leaves room to expand upon, should I decide to, but still exists as a complete piece on its own and that I get amazing compliments on consistently. A few months later I was back in again with another idea ready to get more work done. This time I went to get a half sleeve done for a forest silhouette piece, but instead of going with a simple traditional black-and-white piece again, I knew I wanted to take it in a colorful direction and bring it into the fantasy realm. Andrew did what he always does as an artist and as someone who genuinely *cares* about the art he's putting onto your body, and takes the time to think about how it's going to live on your skin, what it's going to look like now and later, etc. The result is an amazing colorful half sleeve that evokes comments from people such as "You know, I normally don't like tattoos, but that is really gorgeous." It makes me really proud to be able to wear artwork that breaks peoples expectations, and none other than the amazing artists at Art Realm can deliver work like that. I'm telling people almost daily about Andrew and the guys, how great the environment is (last time I was there Chris was doing this huge painting of a fish while Andrew tattooed me, I think Grass was there drawing too,) because just from how these guys handle themselves you can tell they love what they do, they love the art that they're putting onto your body and they take the time to work with you to make sure you're going to love it too. read more

Dennis E.

9 years ago

I have been collecting tattoos around the Austin area for many years. Within the last several years I have witnessed the typical traditional style of tattooing evolve into a more complex, art based style. This newer style of tattooing contains much more depth and texturing than the traditional style, giving it a more realistic or painting like appearance. Which brings me to my Art Realm experience. Recently I was introduced to James at Art Realm to assist in some work for the shop grand opening. While I was there I could not help but be drawn in by the very impressive paintings displayed throughout the studio. Jame's artistic style and easy going demeanor had me hooked to add a piece of his art to my collection, immediately. I am not artist, so I gave James a very basic idea to create with and his artistic interpretation did not disappoint. It is easily one of my favorite tattoos and he has me hooked to add more. Other than the impressive art around the studio, the use of rotary machines, making it much quieter than a typical tattoo shop was an added bonus. The music was at a respectable level, that you could either listen to and enjoy, or carry on a conversation with the artist, or easily listen to your own device at a respectable volume with no headaches afterward. I highly recommend James and anyone at Art Realm. read more

Jenny D.

377

9 years ago

I reached out to Andrew about embarking on a journey to get my first tattoo. Within a day of my email inquiry I received a personal phone call to discuss the concept and to make an appointment for a consultation. From the get go Andrew was engaged with each detail of my vision. Upon meeting with him I was immediately at ease. He is a kind and truly talented individual and it comes through in his work. I spent 6 hours in chair for my first session, but the time flew by. Andrew was extremely respectful and conscientious all through out both my sessions. In addition to being taken care of by an artist and generally kind human, the Art Realm is an inviting space. With various pieces of art work throughout the gallery it was easy to get lost in the beautiful images while at my sessions. The space is pristine, eclectic and quite hospitable. My tattoo ended up even more beautiful than I could have imagined. It is large portrait of my tortoiseshell cat, Dr.Dre. Andrew took care to make sure the details (and she is very unique) remained true to my baby. Thank you SO much, Andrew. I will absolutely be a returning customer and will always keep you as my #1 referral for custom pieces! read more

Anthony B.

9 years ago

I have been seeing James Hall for the past few years, first it all started with me trying to find someone with a unique style that I hadn't seen anywhere near me in Dallas that fit the style of the piece I wanted. So I found James in Austin and drove down for several sessions to complete a chest piece. This eventually led to my leg sleeve James is almost complete with now. I love both of my pieces I've done with James and couldn't imagine them looking any other way. James has been so amazing and he's extremely easy to "click" with and develops some incredible concepts. He will have something unique and special that looks like nothing else in the world for your idea. Trust him and get it done! I drive all the way from Dallas to get work done by James. I highly recommend him. He moved from Shaman Body Modifications to Art Realm where I see him now. Check out all of the amazing art work in their art gallery while you're there btw. There is some of the most incredible paintings I have ever seen in there. read more

Megan W.

9 years ago

Art Realm is a beautiful, friendly and clean studio/gallery loaded with some of the best artists you can find in Austin,TX. James Hall is my personal favorite, he did my very first tattoo and I couldn't be more obsessed. Especially considering I wasn't even quite set on an idea when I first went to James, but no problem at all, I explained my concept to him and he was able to draw something up even better than I imagined. It's extremely nice to have someone care about making your art unique to you and not settling for just another internet slap on. I mean let's be real people, when you're selecting an artist to work on your body, IT'S A BIG DEAL that's why I proudly suggest my buddy James to everyone I know. read more

Erika Y.

2 years ago

This is the absolute best place for ear piercing!!! We took my nervous daughter and her needle-phobic sister (who wasn't going to ever get her ears pierced), and they both got their ears pierced, had a super fun time, and described the whole process as "quick and completely painless"! They didn't even know that the piercing was done that's how good the lady is! We dubbed her the "Hummingbird of Piercers" for her grace, speed, and skills :) They use only the highest quality metals (medical grade titanium or gold), have stress toys for calming nerves, and did an amazing job ensuring the placement was symmetric before piercing with a needle. Cannot recommend the experience enough! read more

Clarissa J.

10 years ago

Grass is one of the most talented and amazing artists I have had the pleasure of getting art from! I came to him with a simple concept for my grandfather who passed. He was the reason for my love of writing and one of my most vivid happy childhood memories of him was blowing dandelions and making wishes. I wanted to intertwine these important memories and factors of my relationship with. I came to Grass with the idea of an old school typewriter with some grass and weeds growing out of it, and my grandfathers name DOB and DOD on the scroll of paper. Grass drew it up and delivered 10 fold! I've loved it from the moment he drew it out. It's one of my favorite tattoos to show off. read more

Elisa H.

176

9 years ago

I got Tattooed by Christopher Hedlund and all I can say is I'm just in awe, he literally made my dream become a reality, he was not heavy handed at all, he took his time and for as much detail and attention he put into my tattoo it was only at most 4 hours. He worked with my schedule even came in on his day off so he could tattoo me. He got back to me fairly quickly when emailing him about what I wanted. Super sweet and chill dude. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for the Realism type of tattoo. The shop was super clean and spunky. All around a great experience and I'll definitely be coming back for more tattoos by Chris. Thanks Chris!! read more

Danielle P.

11 years ago

Art Realm is an amazing place! After searching all over Austin for a tattoo artist for about a year, I found Art Realm and Andrew. Andrew is a talented artist. When I presented my tattoo idea to him, I immediately knew I found the right artist. When it came time to get my tattoo, he cleared the whole afternoon for me. He made sure that I was 100% sure on where I wanted the tattoo. Andrew is not only dedicated to his craft, making sure that my tattoo looks as in 10 years as it does today. I've already talked to him about my next 2 tattoos, so I will definitely be going back for tattoos and art shows or even just to hang! read more

Aaron L.

166

11 years ago

There, not your ordinary shop that you can walk into and pick something off the wall. All their work is custom drawn for your exact needs which is an A++ in my book. They're very professional & super clean. All the artist there are really friendly and willing to work with you if you have a budget. Let's not forget about their badass art gallery, showcasing many talented artists from the Austin area. In my opinion one of the best shops in Austin. I came in to get an old tattoo covered up and left with an amazing piece by David Handy. Will definitely be coming back for some more work. read more

Gillian W.

165

9 years ago

Hands down best shop in Austin. James is my artist & he is not only an incredible tattoo artist he's also an awesome guy. Whenever i come to get work done by him i always feel relaxed & at home (which can be hard sometimes in tattoo shops). His creative instincts are always on point & i know i can trust him with any concept or idea i throw at him! The shop itself is gorgeous. Light, open, comfortable, & clean. Make sure you check out the gallery while you're there to see some stunning art pieces as well. You seriously will not regret getting tattooed here. read more

Carmen C.

10 years ago

Love this place!!! You can't find a better tattoo artist than Andrew, he really made my side piece into a unique piece of art. I had an idea of what I wanted, but wasn't sure how to explain it. I told Andrew my idea and said he would draw something up, when I came back I couldn't believe it..... it was exactly what I wanted. I love how he doesn't just look something up off the internet, copies it, then paste it onto your body. He draws everything up himself. I couldn't be happier with the work. read more

Ari R.

104

9 years ago

I have been getting tattooed by James Hall for over 2 years now. He is a great guy and an amazing tattoo artist. I started with my a half sleeve with him 2 years ago and now am 1 appointment away from from completing a full sleeve and am already thinking of my next tattoo with him! He is a super Friendly guy that makes you feel super welcome in the shop. He has always been super helpful with all post tattoo care about if it's your new tattooing. I completely recommend James Hall and Art Realm. read more

Alexandra R.

9 years ago

Gorgeous shop. Comfortable and clean with an amazing variety of art that really shows off the artists abilities. James Hall is the bees knees! He's brilliant, creative, and his work speaks for itself. I'm kind of a stickler for details and he was cool with it and great to work with. We went back and forth about a large deer tattoo and by the time he was done he was pretty much an expert on white tail deer. I highly recommend James and encourage everyone to check out the shop. read more

Erin K.

7 years ago

I have been here 2 times. The first was to get my very first tattoo and the second was to add on to it. Aaron did both and did a phenomenal job. He customized my add on and it turned out exactly how we were wanting it to. He worked with me to figure out the best placement (we probably spent an hour and a half trying to get it right) I love how much time he took to make sure it was perfect. I will definitely go back to Aaron when I'm in town with a tattoo. Thanks Art Realm!!! read more

Julia J.

9 years ago

I have been working James on my sleeve for almost a year now and I could not be happier with my results! I am constantly complimented on how clean the line work is and how pretty my designs are. Most importantly though my sessions are fun and I always feel like there is good communication between us about what exactly should be done. The studio and everyone in it have also always been very welcoming and friendly. Overall a wonderful experience. Thank you so much James!! read more

Jessica S.

9 years ago

I've been working with James for years. He moved from Shaman Body Modifications, this place is awesome. Always super friendly, extremely accommodating, and incredibly talented. Ever since I found James, haven't had work from anyone else. The location is conveniently located, and the shop just recently opened. They have been doing great things in there. If you're contemplating your next tattoo, come check out the shop, they've got they're work that you can check out. read more

Kayla R.

9 years ago

James Hall is absolutely amazing! He has done most of my tattoos and I trust him with any new idea I have for a tattoo. His work is absolutely gorgeous and he is so easy to talk to. So much so I've let him run free with the design for my floral half-sleeve that I can't wait to get finished up. Never once have I felt like anything was unclean or unprofessional and the atmosphere is always really comfortable. I'd recommend Art Realm and James 100% :) read more

Kala R.

10 years ago

Andrew Matela my artist! Art Realm has awesome atmosphere vibes and energy!! Much heart and soul here at this tattoo shop\ art gallery! Enjoy events hosted they are always creative and fun!! I enjoy watching the business grow and look forward to seeing new artwork and tattoos posted!! (Im a fan, I follow) Good luck guys!!! Andrew I need to put some more of your business cards in my car, people always question my tattoos!. read more

Josh J.

10 years ago

Andrew is a great artist and can create beautiful works of art based on just a few meetings. The place is clean and relaxing, with half of the studio dedicated to art while the other half is all tattoo work. The overall experience was enjoyable and I will be back in the future. I had a tribal armband I got when I was 18 that needed to be covered up and I was lucky to find a diamond in the rough with Art Realm Tattoo. read more

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