Bobby is a phenomenal tattoo artist. I came to him and explained that I wanted a tattoo that was in…read morehonor of my grandmother who loved magnolias and hummingbirds, the placement of it and with a few prototype examples he made it unique and special with his amazing drawing skills. Bobby is friendly and highly sought after as an experienced tattoo artist for more then 23 years. He makes you feel comfortable and knows when you're feeling uncomfortable with the process to allow for breaks and usage of numbing cream. I highly recommend Bobby at Rise Above Tattoos for your next tattoo!

This tattoo studio is amazing! Great people and a really great atmosphere. The place is covered in…read morebeautiful art. If you don't like clowns however, I would suggest using the bathroom before coming in, as the bathroom is covered in them! I was tattooed by Jessica, who is honestly the sweetest person in the whole world. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone, especially if it's your first tattoo. She'll make you so comfortable! Overall it really was a 5 star experience.

There's nothing bad to say, I was just getting information and they ere very accommodating...read more

FIRST EXPERIENCE: I had my first tattoo done at Chicago Tattoo Co during Covid. The artist did an…read moreamazing job, it's beautiful, I practically fell asleep during the appointment, the lines were clean and the steadiness of their hand was impressive. No blow outs or anything. They made sure I was happy with the size and placement. Wonderful experience. Unfortunately, that artist seems to have since left their business. MOST RECENT EXPERIENCE: The second interaction I had at Chicago Tattoo Co was with Tim. I recently lost my dog who was a huge part of my life for 14 years. I was looking to get a piece done of her that looked "faded" as if she were just beyond the veil. I brought an awful sketch with me that I did in about 30 seconds in my car before going in. I can't draw, but I wasn't trying to create something good anyways. Just something to express the "faded" idea I had in my head, since I couldn't explain it with words. Instead of trying to understand what I meant, Tim's first reaction was to judge the drawing. He said things like "I'm trying to be nice" and "no one will know what this is" "it could be a pig"... Once we got past the -its just an example- conversation, he moved on to the size and details of the piece. He said "good" tattoos have to be a certain size and I needed to go bigger. I was not willing to go bigger. By the end of the conversation, he had insulted my quick sketch, my idea, and many people who have tattoos currently that don't live up to his standards. I felt bad for those who have tattoos they love that he crapped all over. He literally called them "shitty tattoos". RECOMMENDATION: I cannot recommend Tim for literally anyone, despite his obvious talent and skill. A man that only appreciates the work he'd do himself is not an artist I'd want tattooing me, because they're likely to have trouble listening. However, Chicago Tattoo is a hub of very talented individuals in general, and its a clean environment. I have attached an image of the sketch I brought in and another sketch that took me about 8 minutes. The second is closer to what we discussed in person, but I can't imagine the first is SO bad that he really couldn't understand what I meant through conversation...it was just a visual aid anyways.. Side Note: Wether someone else likes or recognizes what your tattoo is shouldn't matter. It's what the art piece represents to the person getting it done. Get whatever you want. :)

Beautiful, clean , one of a kind tattoo boutique. Great variety of so many talented tattoo artists…read more I highly recommend Ant , his color and black work are impeccable. Very kind and does work with care. Great neighborhood. Will definitely be back!

I've been wanting a new tattoo for a while and my bf and I wanted a matching concept without the…read moretattoos being completely identical. We reached out to Fuzz and he was happy to work on the designs! He was very pleasant and easy to work with throughout the planning process. When it was tattoo day, we arrived at the shop. It's a super clean space and I love how each artist has their personal flairs added to their areas. Fuzz greeted us and showed us the designs which we loved. He was friendly and professional throughout the whole process and great about checking in to make sure we were feeling well and giving a break when needed. He set up his iPad to have movies on which was a nice distraction while under the tattoo gun. We chatted with a few other artists that came up to check out our works in progress. Everyone there was laid back and friendly. Our tattoos have healed well and look beautiful. I'll be sure to post pics! If you're wanting a tattoo, I highly recommend Fuzz and Ascension (and be sure to check out their other artists' work to find a style that matches your personal preferences; they are all very talented from what I saw!)

Gabo was our guy and he did great work! To top it off he was funny, and fast. Loved the artwork on…read morethe walls and Gabo had great style in his area. Would definitely recommend this place if in the Orlando area and especially Gabo.

The East is the best tattoo shop in Orlando! Ken is my artist and he is so professional & kind. The…read morevibes are beautiful at the shop & all the artists are so talented! So happy I found this place !!

If I could give them over 5 stars they deserve it. I worked with Ruben and he was able to…read moretransform my 23 year old dated tattoo into a masterpiece. This was beyond my expectations. I was very picky about it and nervous. The original was from 1999 for the time it was great but it was time to enhance it. I definitely picked a great shop with skilled artists. Thanks so much for bringing this piece back to life. A week prior I had gone in for a consultation and piercing. Baltazar had done my piercings. He was very thorough. We found that my Tragus was not done correctly (different shop) nor were we provided with after care instructions. It ended up at almost a 45 degree angle which caused the earring to be much to large. Between those two things it was nasty. He took a ton of time to clean it up so it could be removed. It's a 2 1/2 hour drive for me but I will not going anywhere else.

I tagged along as moral support for a friend to get her tattoo. I have never been to Beyond Ink but…read moreI follow them on instagram and have quite a few friends who have been and speak highly of Ruben. If you are looking for a tattoo and no conversation, this is your place! It worked well for my friend and she didn't want to look towards him or see the job being done. However, if you enjoy the banter between artist and client while you're getting a tattoo, I suggest to go elsewhere as both artists I observed are pretty reserved. The shop itself was pretty bland and could use a little updating. But, the tools and equipment were clean and that's what really matters! Ruben did a great job with the tattoo as it was extremely fine lined and on the wrist area. So 5/5 stars for his skills!

Definitely an elevated ink experience. I followed a few of the artists on Instagram for a while…read morebefore I went in for a consultation. Only thing that threw me off was that I had to put $500 down for an appointment that I would not be seen for until five months later. Everything is advance and no flip books to go through. I'm looking forward to getting some work done from here.

Stevo is an amazing piercer He knows what he's doing and I'm…read morereally Happy I followed him over from his previous spot The shop has the most incredible vibe fantastic decor - different from any other shop I've been to As I was getting pierced tonight the owner was playing the Baby grand that's in the shop Highly recommend!!

Paulo is absolutely incredible. When you're making the commitment to a large tattoo, you want an…read moreartist you can trust knowing all their work is stellar. He has an intuition for exactly what you want. He's also a joy to be with while you're getting your tattoo done. Very comforting. Couldn't recommend his work more.

This was my first time to Single Orchid Studio referred to by another local tattoo artist. I left…read morewith such a lasting impression that I can't wait to come back for my next tattoo. Parking- street parking in front of the store, there's also parking in the back Environment- love it! very clean, bright but not loud, minimalist chic, not like your usual tattoo shop. Cleanliness- extremely, major covid precautions taken, masks are worn, everything is replaced, cleaned or sanitized right in front of you before you lay on the tattoo table Booking- I called them directly and spoke to Sandra she is so sweet and personable. She is great at communicating with you when she tells you she will call or email. they also have a booking system. Tattoo artist- Paulo was my artist and he was so great to work with. Even though I got a really small tattoo he took his time to make sure everything was perfect and how I wanted it. He also gave his input which I appreciated. He made me feel so comfortable. I knew I was in good hands. I will be back very soon for something a bit larger. Thank you Paulo!

My artist was simply fantastic! Spa like atmosphere and prices very reasonable. Planning going…read moreback for a third tattoo very soon!

Came here on a Sunday for my husband's birthday and surprised him with a nose piercing he's been…read moredying to get. We walked in with no appointment and the staff welcomed us with open arms. Met the lovely Anna, who took care of us and she was very sweet. Communicated the whole time on the process and what she was going to do next, etc. I would definitely go back and ask for her! Thanks again! Hubby looks really good with his piercing