I love this place! I sent a picture of my the tattoo to Vincent the night before my appointment. He had it ready to go when I got there and added his own creativity. I know it's not a huge tat, but it's meaningful and I love it!!! If I was to get another tattoo, it would definitely be from him!!! Thank you Vincent! read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - Finished product! Hard to see, but looks exactly the same except for where he fixed my mess ups - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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I was told to check this place out and stumbled upon Christian's art. He scheduled an appointment with me and boom, two months later I have a tattoo I am obsessed with. I sent him a few ideas and Christian turned it into a piece I am in love with! He sent me his drawing a few days later and made a few changes I asked for by the time of my appointment. This place is the coolest tattoo shop I've seen. Buddhas, ocean paintings, great music, a nice and relaxing vibe while you get tattooed. I typically get super nervous for my tattoos. Sitting still isn't my greatest asset but Christian made my experience a breeze. He kept me laughing and chatting throughout my time, and kept all my worries at ease. He is a super humble guy and I look forwarding to supporting him with all my future tattoos. Thanks Christian!!!! read more

Great spot to get a tattoo (or two!) in Sebastopol. Low key and zero pressure shop with super friendly artists. My wife and I wee fortunate enough to make an appointment with Alex for some pieces we had been wanting to get done for a while. We both had fairly specific visions of what we wanted and it can be hard to find the right person to help you achieve that vision. Alex was patient, listened to what we wanted and was able to make two perfect pieces that we are thrilled with. I would highly commend her not only for her talent but for making the entire experience enjoyable. read more

They're new artist, Alexandra, is a gem!!! I love love love her! Saw her on a last minute deal /spot she had going on and she did (what is now) one of my favorite pieces! Her color work is beautiful, and she's got the best/sweetest personality and she's very gentle! I could sit in her chair for hours and just chill out with her while she's tattooing me. I felt very comfortable on all levels! Can't WAIT to get LOTS more work done by her! Thanks Alexandra and Buddhas Palm for being so awesome!!!! read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I just got my tattoo from Christian yesterday. I had wait 6 months for an appointment but it was totally worth it! He killed it! I can't wait until my next appointment which is only 2 weeks away this time. I have found my artist! My wife also gets tattooed by Clint. The level of detail and care these people put into their work shows! The prices are very fair and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. I found them through word of mouth and now I can see why. They are great at what they do. read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Christian is the GO-TO KING, first tattoo and I've been stopped almost everywhere I go and get compliments on his fine lines and art of detail, won't ever go to anyone but him and he's very friendly and talks you through everything. Best decision I could've made and this is almost an entire year later. Amazing work read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - Artwork by Christian - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Love this tattoo shop. Alex is the best! Can't wait to go back for more work. Just got a simple bible verse read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I love this place Ian fit me in around his busy schedule to get my first tattoo. I have to say I am absolutely in love it. I know he doesn't work there anymore but I've seen work on many others done by Clint and other artists around town. I can't way till I move home to come back here and get my next one. read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - My starfishes by Ian - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Alexandra did my tattoo( the one On the right) and I was beyond satisfied with the result! She did everything exactly the way I wanted and I gave her some freedom with the colors and she nailed it!! Also, I was a little worried with how to place it and make it compliment my other tattoo, but she nailed that as well! She's very nice and professional! She is easy to talk to and it was nice because it was a distraction from any pain!! I will definitely be coming back and recommend her to anyone! Thank you Alexandra!! read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - By Alexandra - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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This is a tough one for me to write. In my experiences coming to Christian I was over all satisfied with his work. Although I was young and not good at speaking up for what I wanted. I was on the spot when it came to a certain piece he did for me and felt like I needed to make a BIG change to his initial drawing on the fly. It left me with a piece I essentially have regretted for years now. Which is why I recently went in to talk to him about re working that piece he had done for me about 7/8 years ago. I showed him some images of things I thought would work and we talked for a few minutes about the future piece. We put a tentative date on the calendar to do the tattoo work, this time I requested to see the images prior to the appointment. It was off. Aimed and missed HARD again. I know that art is a very personal thing, you're not going to like everyone's style from a customer's point of view. I also feel as a tattoo artist it's your responsibility to only take on work that you feel inspired by. read more

5 star I would give 10 if I could I started seeing Alex 2 years ago and love her. She is extremely professional and cares about what you want , has super ideas and is very calming. It is always super clean and inviting. I have seen appt of work from all the artist you can't go wrong with anyone there. Keeping it local feels good too. Just finished with a full arm design and can't wait for more. read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - Top of arm - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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this is my go to tattoo shop ian is the best and makes the whole process easy and comfortable . other than him being so busy because his work is awesome I have no complaints. great experience will be back soon read more

I've been following these boys for years! Been through a few shops with Clint and Christian both. Their work is amazing, the shop is neat, clean and I would recommend either of them to anyone. Best way to reach them is to stop in and schedule an appointment. This way you aren't waiting for a call back, you can drop your artwork and go over questions you might have. I have a few pieces that Clint has done in my photos. Have a look :) read more

I've had the distinct pleasure of working with Christian Nolan on a few occasions, on different pieces, and have always been beyond pleased with his work. Like any experienced and talented artist, Christian always takes the time to really understand his client's desires and particular skin type. A heavy handed artist on a client with a thin dermal layer can and will ruin not only the experience, but also the piece. All too often, an artist will just dive into a job without taking the time to fully investigate the type of medium they are working with. Not so with Christian, and for that I am greatly appreciative. Christian has completed original, corrective, and touch-up work for me over the years and I've always left his studio feeling as though I could not have asked for better or more. He truly is a very talented and attentive artist. read more

I got a tattoo done by Christian and he, along with his business partner, was very accommodating in scheduling my last-minute appointment along with the tattoo itself. He is a professional, very congenial and knows what he's doing. The shop is well kept and his tattoo station is sanitary... nice touch with the black latex gloves. My tattoo came out beautifully. The coloring, to specification, was exact , and the line work complimented the design. I've had the tattoo for about four months now and it's nice to see how it's changed. In the first few weeks the colors were revealed... to be brilliant. Now as it's winter, the coloring of my skin has changed and the tattoo has revealed another beautiful dimension of itself. The shop also pays attention to other visual pursuits, such as a library, a fish tank, a large Buddha statue at the entrance and actual artwork on the walls. read more

Ever since Christian came to sebastopol my friends have gotten tattoos from him. He's always had a waiting list so I always went elsewhere and have had some bad experiences either with the finished product or just with the artists' ability to bring my idea to life. For years I've always heard from friends about how Christian took a loose idea of what they wanted done and he brought it to life as they pictured if not better than how they imagined. And he did that with mine also he made suggestions and additions to my ideas that were way better than anything I could of pictured he's a true artist and is worth the wait. I've seen Clint and Ian's work also and they all do great jobs Christian is the best and hires the best read more

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This was my 4th tattoo. The previous were from a shop in Sacramento, but after this experience I will not be going anywhere else. I was very nervous going to a new tattoo artist, but Christian was so polite and knows so much that it put my nerves to ease. Christian did an absolutely amazing job on my tattoo. The precision and shading is absolutely gorgeous. He was so professional and funny, it made the time fly by. I could not have asked for a better experience or tattoo. Christian has so much knowledge of tattooing and made everything easy to understand. read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

It was my first ever time at Buddha's Palm. My husband and I decided to give them a try because Vince came highly recommended to us. From the first conversation till my tattoo being completely finished there was nothing but good vibes from both Vince and the rest of the shop. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. All the ideas Vince had for my tattoo were awesome, and it ended up even better than I could have imagined it. We'll be back to Buddha's Palm and we'll definitely be back to Vince! read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - My sunflowers by Vince. Thank you!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I just absolutely love this shop!! Alexandra did my tattoo and her work just blew me away. She's so extremely nice. Not to mention this was my 11th tattoo so I guess you could say I know what to expect but I wasn't expecting how light handed she was. At one point I kid you not, I fell asleep. The other artists in the shop are all extremely talented and very nice as well. I've been to a lot of tattoo shops and there are times where the artists don't even look up from tattooing to acknowledge new people that have walked into the shop to ask questions or what not...but not at this shop! They are all very friendly, funny and attentive! I just can't wait to go back for another tattoo!! Thanks Alex you rock!! Love my new ink!! read more

Buddha's Palm is, hands down, one of the classiest places there is. The fact that it's called a gallery is a perfect distinction, both because they host rotating art exhibits and because every piece that comes out of there is fine art. Christian, Clint, and Ian are all incredibly talented and professional, and every experience I've had there has been nothing short of top notch. I've had several sessions with Christian, and he does not disappoint. I've never been inspired to come back after a piece and bring my artist a bottle of Belvedere until I got work by Christian. Seriously. His designs are spot-on and his attention to detail is exceptional. This is the only shop I recommend to all my friends, near and far. It's ink, not an outfit, and if you're going to have something forever, you better make sure it's the very best. My only regret is not being able to give them more than 5 stars. read more

Great crew and great environment. We had Vince as our artist and he did wonders with the idea we gave him and ran with it. Very comfortable environment. read more

Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery - Tattoo Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I got my first tattoo in April from Christian at Buddha's Palm and was thrilled with the experience from start to finish. Christian gave me great ideas to help me firm up the picture of what I wanted and then he was able to draw and execute my tattoo just as I had envisioned. I look forward to getting another tattoo in the future and will definitely go back to Christian. He is a true artist and I am completely satisfied with the beautiful work of art on my arm. It was a relaxed atmosphere and I found all the staff to be helpful and lots of fun. read more

This is one of the most amazing places I have ever been too. From the art work on the walls to the owners and staff they are one of the coolest places that Sonoma county has to offer when it comes to getting work on your body. i have been going ever since they were located in there first place of biz. I recommend them to everyone and look forward to going back soon. I have even bought pieces that Christian has done and have hung in my home. Christian and Harper have become good friends and I look forward to their continued success in Sebtown. read more

Christian did a great job on my back. Very mellow down to earth spot I was able to drink wine while I was getting tattooed that help make the time pass by fast. I went with Christian because of his knowledge and experience with black skin using the right ink and doing enough work where the tattoo want scare. I'm very happy with my tattoo and will go back to him in the future. read more

Christian, Ian and Clint are amazing artists. I have seen many of the tattoos done by them and they are so detailed and colorful and beautiful. Clint did a small tattoo for me and I love it. I will def be back for more. If you are looking for your first tattoo or another one to add to your collection go to Buddha Palm's first. They are professional, and clean and talented. read more

I highly recommend this tattoo shop to anyone looking for new ink. Their shop is clean and inviting, Christian, Ian and Clint are amazing artists and very professional. I have been there for art shows, and a customer of theirs for many years, and I love the feel of the new shop and they have great chair-side manner. I felt well taken care of. Thanks Buddha's Palm, can't wait for my next piece! read more

I decided on this shop because of their online portfolio. Christian is hooking me up with a sweet chest piece. He took my rough idea and fleshed it out exactly as i had imagined... well, much better then I imagined. Everyone here is super nice. The shop is classy and clean with a great vibe. read more

A wonderful experience. Vince is an amazing artist and made me feel comfortable throughout the experience of my first tattoo. He took the ideas I had and created a beautiful masterpiece. read more

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Christian and Ian both do amazing work! Highly recommend this place.

Went in yesterday to get two forearm tattoos from Clint. He did an awesome job and I am more than happy with the quality of the work. Buddha's Palm and Clint are definitely my go-to place for any future work. read more

Went to see Christian who did a fabulous job on a co-workers tattoo. I needed a touch up for a very important R.I.P tattoo. He did an amazing job on the touch up and the shop has a pleasant atmosphere with alot of other great artists. Definitely recommend this place to any family and friends. read more

This place simply rocks! Took a bit to get in do to the fact that they are a little busy and for good reason. They do FANTASTIC work!!! You will not find a better shop with finer artists in Northern Cal. I came in with an Idea and spoke with Christian. He took that Idea and gave me back a work of art I will be proud of for the rest of my life. I have been in several times now and I am impressed by the work I see being done by Clint and Eien as well. The shop and tools are very clean. You will not be disappointed with the art you receive from Buddha's Palm. I cannot recommend Christian enough or the rest of the crew! read more

I love this place! Awesome atmosphere, artists, artwork, talent.... and on and on. Ian Harper is laid back and straight up about what will and will not look good as a tattoo. He designed my Mandala half sleeve from scratch and I couldn't be happier. I get so many compliments and try to send as many people as I can over to Buddhas palm. read more