I had Collin, he was so great! My sister and I went together, he was super patient with us when…read morewhile we figured out placement, he made us feel comfortable and the place felt awesome, everyone is very loving and kind. Highly recommended Burned Hearts and Collin

Really frustrating. Nobody answered when I called. I had an appointment at 11am and paid the…read moredeposit amount. They say their open 24 hrs but when I got here not a soul in the place. Can't get ahold of anyone. Waste of my time and my money. When running a 24 hr business someone needs to be at the store 24 hrs a day. Or at least answer the damn phone.

Derek was amazing. My dad and I both came in to get tattoos, and he made the whole quick for both…read moreof us. I got two pieces--handwritten text on the outer sides of my left wrist--and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Derek was super friendly, conversational, honest, and helpful the entire time. He was patient, explained everything clearly, and made sure we felt comfortable throughout. The studio was clean and simple, with each artist's personality reflected in their space. We felt totally safe and welcomed--everyone we interacted with was kind and professional. Booking was super straightforward--we just called in, and they easily accommodated both of us in the same visit. Derek also went over aftercare really thoroughly. Both of my tattoos turned out phenomenal--it looks like my dad just wrote on my arm. I will be returning to Derek for any future tats. I've recommended him to friends and family and will definitely be back!

Derek did a fantastic job of statue of liberty head. I get compliments all the time I will be going…read moreback real soon for more work. I am 75 yrs young. THANK YOU DEREK Charlie

Spiritus is owned and operated by Katharine (Kat) Dearwester, and currently hosts three additional…read moreartists. Kat is an artiste in the truest sense of the word, and therefore her style tends to evolve as she does. She's currently producing some absolutely stunning "neo-folk" pieces, though of course she also designs specific pieces for clients as requested. Everyone currently seems to handle their own bookings there, so you may need to be patient about email responsiveness. The shop itself is clean and impeccably decorated. There is some space in front or back if you have someone coming with you on your tattoo journey, and a few good food options (depending on time of day) in the area in case you need to refuel after.

Mike and Kat, co-conspirators and owners of Spiritus Tattoo, had me from the get-go even before Kat…read moreMarie Moya began her artistry with me. Both, separate and together, offer to existing clients and newbies like myself a joie de vivre which calms the soul and lifts the spirit in all of us. Perhaps .... then,... Spiritus?!! Mike & Kat are calm, cool, collected, well-read, experienced in trade & life, and can lead a storyline while you're under the pin-pricks of tapestry creation. I found them through YELP. Yes, I relied on YELP for assistance... a trail of crumbs if you will. From "here" to the Spiritus site and then to the artists ... I found in Kat's gallery nuances in "self-discovery" and imagination my artist, stylist and Doctor of Soul. My bond to Kat is on my upper back (once healed - a photo will be posted). Two 3 - 3.5 hour sessions did the trick. Caduceus symbol using inks of black, gray and shades of gray were the goal. Kat roared past the goal and blew me away with grace and understanding of my intent. Along the way, Mike & Kat spoke with me, to me, about movies, books, bourbon, music, and explained some of the art and photos in their really, really unique studio. My first session had me discovering a B&W photo of Richmond, Virginia just post-Civil War. Totally destroyed but with a Greek columned building standing. Because Caduceus is a Greek symbol, we talked about the South, the war and loads of other things. Kat and I talked energy, foods, places we've lived and want to see, Short North pubs and bars, dreams and a truck load of other things.... while she calmly placed herself, her work, onto my living canvas. Loved it all. Spiritus is an experience, a great experience. Mike & Kat "got it going on" and should help experienced and/or newbies who wants style and soul built into their passion for a tattoo. Go see them - let them be a part of your life - for sure.

Katrina is AWESOME! Super helpful, great communication, on point art and insightful. She really…read morelistened to what I wanted to do and knocked it out of the park! Thank you, Katrina.

I just had a simple piercing but had not had one in many years. it was great to walk into a…read morecomforting environment and be greeted by Michael. Michael explained the procesure, cost and aftercare thoroughly. I am happy to recommend Elysium

I requested to have a memorial tattoo done for my dog, Sarge, with Josephine. I am so unbelievably…read morehappy with my choice. Josephine got me into the studio by the same day and was super helpful in the design process of my tattoo. She knew exactly what I had in mind, even though I wasn't even sure that I knew. The vibes in Riot Ink are just all good. The pricing wasn't bad at all, and she educated me on how to take care of my tattoo and said I could contact her if I had any questions. I am so satisfied with my tattoo and how it's been healing. I definitely will be back again.

Because the tattoo was larger than I wanted, I wasn't sure how it could be fixed but Nathan and…read moreRiot Ink have officially redeemed themselves. He was able to get a good idea of what I wanted without making it too much bigger and added initials at the bottom. He also redid an older tattoo I had above the paw print as well to balance it out. It looks a hundred times better and I am starting to get compliments on it. Thankful that Nathan was able to fix it! He does great work and the studio is gorgeous. I would definitely return to the studio again!

I had Big Jack for my tattoo, it was my first one and he was incredibly helpful and comfortable,…read moredefinitely could tell he had a ton of experience. Absolutely no complaints he was great.

I do not have or know anything about tattoos. I may rethink the possibility of getting one after…read morethis visit. My teenage daughter wanted a helix piercing. We discovered the typical mall places cannot pierce cartilage so Bodystain was highly recommended. The shop was clean, staff was extremely friendly, professional, and answered all our questions regarding piercings and tattoos. My daughter said it was a pain free process that was fairly fast. The artist was friendly and made her feel quite comfortable. She was also given literature on aftercare instructions. I'm unfamiliar with the tattoos but I'd recommend Bodystain for piercings. If you're a parent or guardian of a minor, save yourself a trip and bring proper identification and a birth certificate of your child. They strictly follow the health code requirements which is a good thing. They also explain some of the risks of piercings. I'm thinking I'll be returning for myself, to get my first ever tattoo. I'm thinking a teeny weeny fork/knife chef tat, in some private area, because I'm cool like that. LOL

Will M has done a few tattoos on me so far.. but this is my latest cover-up he did…read more He is the best in the business. Combined with his fun-loving personality, he creates a very welcoming atmosphere unlike any other shop. Of course, awesome work speaks for itself. Super talented group of artists here.

I love how this shop is set up. Everyone has their space. So you don't feel awkward sitting next to…read moresomeone 4 feet away while you get new ink. I love my artist as he has already done 6 tattoos for me and now working on a leg piece. The owner is really cool too!