Warning to Future Customers of Black Lotus Tattoo Studio in Lake City, FL: I don't usually put businesses on blast, but I feel it's important to share the experience my boyfriend had with Raven at Black Lotus. He paid $1300 in full and in advance for a tattoo that was not even a quarter finished. The work performed was subpar, and when he politely expressed his concerns, Raven responded with extreme rudeness and unprofessionalism, as you can see in the screenshots. My boyfriend is one of the sweetest and kindest people I know, and he's too nice to speak up about this. I'm not going to sit back and let someone take advantage of him. Losing that much money for an incomplete and poorly executed service can be devastating for anyone, especially when you trust someone with your body and your hard-earned money. I wouldn't want anyone else to go through this kind of experience. Thankfully, he went to Travis at Voiced by Design, who was able to flawlessly fix the tattoo. Travis did an incredible job, and I can't recommend him enough for his skill and professionalism. Please be cautious if you decide to go with Raven, and know that there are talented artists in Lake City like Travis who can really make a difference. read more

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The only reason this place has a 1 star is because of the fact the owner James Barnhill messed up a tattoo on my wife and it got infected and caused problems I tried to talk to James and he always had a excuse for the reasons and blamed it on his wife at the time saying she put tap water in his ink now that I got the BBB involved this will get settled and the tattoo is still not healed and I was informed the shop is working under no licensing at this time read more

This is one of the friendliest and nicest little tattoo shops I've ever been to. My sister and I got tattoos of a drawing our father did who recently passed away. We wanted it done exactly as he drew it and James delivered. He was so wonderful and my sister and I enjoyed working with him. Some artists can be pushy and intimidating but he was friendly and accommodating. While doing the tattoo James is gentle and quick. It also healed wonderfully. In regards to the shop it is welcoming, clean and has all the proper certificates displayed. Before we left we met his wife Raven who is another tattoo artist there. She was very friendly as well and a very talented artist from looking at her work. Be sure to make an appointment here because I don't think they do walk-ins but I could be wrong. I would say this is one of the best tattoo shops on the Treasure Coast. read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Studio - My tattoo from James. He copied a drawing by my father. It looks just like it! - Tattoo Near Me - Lake City, Florida

Phenomenal art work AND customer service. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. James took the time to discuss what I wanted and give me a bit of original flair to all my pieces. His line work is ridiculously clean. I'm so beyond happy with the way I've been treated and the artwork I recieved. read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Lake City, Florida

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I had a great experience here ! Raven did my first tattoo ever ! She directed me through the ENTIRE PROCESS before and during ! She totally took time to decide what I wanted and adjust to where I wanted it ! Definitely would recommend ! read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Lake City, Florida

Fun Shop - James and Raven are incredibly talented, nice people - very willing to advise and are not pushy at all. read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Lake City, Florida

James is such an amazing and easy going person, he made me feel so comfortable when I was feeling so nervous about tattooing both my feet in one sitting. He is light handed, fast, and clean with his art work as well as sanitation. I will be going back over and over. Thank you so much James read more

James is a true artist. He loves his work and will go out of his way to please you. My wife and i both got work done yesterday and today. We will be back next time down here. read more

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It's my first tattoo, and let me just say it was a great experience! Donald did an outstanding job. Everything he cleaned in from of us, did me, my mom, and my sister! read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Studio - Donald did my first tattoo and I LOVE it! - Tattoo Near Me - Lake City, Florida

James and Raven are the most wonderful, caring, heartfelt people we have ever met. My husband started texting James without me knowing and he was asking James if he had ever done 3D Nipple Tattooing. With myself having gone threw cancer already and being BRAC1 positive I had gone threw a double mastectomy and everything else a year ago my husband knew I wasn't quite happy yet that I was missing something. Which really I hadn't realized until tonight, after James had finished which all I can say is WOW what AMAZING talent I couldn't believe my own eyes even just how real they look it was and is AMAZING. I can't thank James and Raven for everything they are truly a blessing. They aren't just doing a tattoo, they are going threw the whole experience of making me feel complete they go to a deeper level of personal feelings and they just feel like family when we are done. We look forward to a forever family friendship with these two AMAZING people. Thank you and thanks for sharing your very talented artistic talents with us all. read more