Great customer service and Vinny made sure I was comfortable during the whole process! The shop was clean and had a great vibe! read more

Claw and Talon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Came here for my first tattoo with Vinny and I'm happy to say I will be coming back 100%, the staff was all so chill. I got a fine line word tattoo and the lines were so clean, the tattoo turned out beautiful. If you are searching for a place to get a good well done tattoo with an awesome artist come here and get it done by Vinny. Safe to say I'll be getting a second one soon with him. read more

Bella was fantastic to work with and the shop has a great vibe. We are from out of town but wish we lived closer to make this our go-to shop! read more

Great experience here tonight. I will be back. Awesome service and fantastic artwork. Thank you! Another awesome tattoo by Vinny. read more

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I've lived in Boulder for almost a year and have been itching to get a new tatt. However I was very reluctant to go forward as I used the same parlor in Florida for a dozen years and I wasn't sure I'd be able to find someone that made me happy. I live right by Claw and Talon and walk past there all the time and it always seems busy. I carefully read all the reviews I could and most of the neagtive ones were very old so I took that into consideration and decided to go for it. All I can say is wow! Mark went above and beyond. At the end of the (4 hour process) he took a minute to carefully look over the tatt to make sure he hadn't missed anything. I've NEVER had an artist do that. I could go on and on but the bottom line is: don't pay any attention to the shit reviews. I have lots of tatts and know amazing work when I see it. read more

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This wasn't the biggest shop but the artists were all very kind. It was a good vibe and they were really helpful in making decisions around the design I'd chosen. Vince (the owner) is an amazing human and he alone is worth going there. Lindsay did a masterful job with both tattoos she gave me and she was extremely accommodating. read more

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Sooooo I usually don't leave reviews because I feel like a lot of people just complain about stupid shit, but here we go. This review is based purely off first impression I called this shop yesterday afternoon wondering how busy they were and if it would be a good time to walk in..? Ya know, trying to be understanding of time and whatnot. Told the gentleman on the phone I was looking to get a 3-4 inch tattoo on my sternum. I wish I had his name so I could give him this really GREAT shoutout! His reply to me was, "well the sternum is the most painful spot to get tattooed, a lot of girls come in wanting that area done and if you can't sit through it without wiggling, it won't look good." At this point I feel a little offended, but I also know he is giving me his professional opinion.. to which I reply, "well I have a big piece on my back with work done on the spine.. would it be similar or..?" Genuinely having NO IDEA ( I'm not the professional.) HE LAUGHS AT ME!! Like, are you kidding me? He tells me to go a head and come on in and we can talk, but uhhh why would I? Some of the work that comes out of this shop is amazing. So I'm bummed I was met with such ego. I would just like to add that I have a huge social anxiety and whether I'm being sensitive or not it took me almost 30 min to work up the courage to call this shop. I'm not a baby and I take things in stride.. but it truly upsets me that I reached out to you guys and was treated like a fool. I don't enjoy being laughed at. You don't know me, you don't know my pain tolerance. At the end of the day I will search for another shop, with another tattoo artist who will help me with kindness and compassion.. and simply because they are happy too, it's what they love to do, right? Cheers -M read more

I was very happy with my artist here, their name was Chris I believe. They were kind, made me feel comfortable, and my piece was done before I knew it. Overall great experience for my first tattoo and I would go to this shop again for sure! read more

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Had such a good experience here! Showed up as a walk in and was seen immediately, everyone is super friendly, place is clean and safe. Wesley did amazing!! Worked quickly and exactly what I envisioned! read more

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I absolutely love my piece by Ryan. I feel fortunate he was very patient with me, helping me navigate ideas and design. I loved being able to share an idea with him and feeling confident in his artistic talent to create a piece I just adore. I've had numerous compliments, I happily recommend Ryan every time. read more

Claw and Talon Tattoo - Lotus w/crescent moon - Tattoo Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Awful. The website says "walk ins welcome". I walked in at 7:10pm, there was no customers in the shop. I asked for a simple 4 letter word tattooed on my wrist and the guy said I'd have to come back and make an appointment. Didn't even look at what I wanted, he simply said there wasn't enough time. read more

It has been a year since I got my tattoo. I have multiple other tattoos that are much older than this one and look a million times better. I will have to get either completely covered up or removed, it is atrocious. I can't believe I ever thought getting a piece here was a good idea. Do not come here unless you want hepatitis and/or a shit tattoo. There are a million better places to go in Boulder or Denver- don't waste your money and risk your health here! read more

I was demeaned, ignored, and patronized -- treated like crap -- because I didn't have a big inventive tattoo in mind. I have never experienced a less professional environment. I am not a newbie to the body art world. I have good-sized unique original work on my back, and I worked in Lyle Tuttle's tattoo shop in San Francisco in the mid-90s as their first henna artist. I get what it feels like to have yet another person request a $15 one-inch geometric flower from the flash book, or yet another boring fierce skull. But it can't matter. That flower or skull means something to the client who chose it, and it's the duty of the artist to make it as beautiful and perfect as we can for them; to say yes to help create whatever it fires in their imagination. This is in stark contrast to my experience at Claw and Talon. My request to discuss the design before my appointment went ignored. Then on the day, a specific question about how the artist envisioned executing one particular element of my modest armband tat (dot outline? just white space? some shading?) was met not with answers but with eye rolling and "look, darling, I got this." Ugh. Sexist patronizing as a cherry on top. I wound up walking out rather than letting Vinny touch me. If I had gotten a tattoo that day, I would've hated it forever because of the horrible disrespectful energy in it. He did come after me to apologize, which I appreciate, but it does not change the fact that his behavior was over-the-top rude and unprofessional. The work seems to be all about him, not the client. Tattoo artists, here's a tip: if you are not into executing a particular design, at least be kind and brave enough to let your clients know early. Save everyone a lot of suffering. Don't make them wait two weeks for an appointment to be publicly humiliated. Like any service project, the creation of body art can be an act of divine service or it can be based in arrogant ego. Vinny's work may be technically good, but I do NOT recommend his shop unless you are an emotional masochist. read more

Very happy with my tattoo from Nate. Was my first time, and he was highly professional and kind, even taking the time to modify a custom design for me. Update: After healing, it was evident that my tattoo was unfortunately extremely crooked. This was a mistake on the part of the artist. I had to go to a new studio and spend additional $$$ and pain to have a cover up done. read more

Sad to see negative reviews here. Did a walk in with Sam yesterday. Needed a calf piece with a ton of solid black and line work. Guy took his time, was incredibly friendly and talkative. Dude obviously loves his job, and has been doing it for a long time. Most artists say "we can re-stick this as many times as you need" but kinda groan when you need to keep moving it around to get it right. Sam did not give off any kind of impatient vibe. he restuck the stencil like four/five times until it was perfect. Once it was, he tattooed quickly and professionally. It was done before I knew it and the black work is super solid/clean. He DID wear gloves... he WAS very sterile... he WAS completely sober (and honestly dude does not give me the vibe of a boozer) ... and he WAS a great representation of the establishment. I have zero complaints and give this place a 5/5 rating. I will def be back to sit with either Morgan or Sam. They both have curried my favor. Thanks gang. read more

My partner and I went here last month and both got tattooed by Vinnie. I can't say enough good things about this experience! This was my fourth tattoo, and never before has an artist put so much creativity, love, and genuine interest into any of my ink. Vinnie worked on me for hours, and I paid very little. Plus, it was such a blast! Very cool guy. He also fixed an old tattoo for like 20 extra bucks. It looked really bad before and now it's a work of art! Boyfriend's tattoo looks great too; it was his first. We both plan on returning here for more work; after this epic tattoo he gave me I have no need to go anywhere else! If you want sick ink done by an awesome artist you can really develop a working relationship with, definitely check out claw and talon! **for some reason, my review keeps rig removed. This is the third or fourth time I have reposted it, and I'm not sure why this is happening. I originally opened my Yelp account because this place only had one review, and it was bad, and I had had suh a great experience.** read more

I highly recommend this place for your next tattoo. They were down to earth and non-judgmental, I felt really comfortable here. This is a huge difference to some other places in boulder that have a really elitist attitude. On top of the great atmosphere, I was so happy with the work and the price. Vinny worked with me on placement and tweaked the design a little. It turned out great and I would definitely go back! read more

BAM, 5 Stars! Vinny is the man. He applied his creative talents to make my dream tat. And he's not just a friendly pillar of the community - he's an extremely talented tattoo artist too. From now on, I'll go to Vinny for my tattoo designs and touch-ups. I'm thrilled with the work. Keep rockin' Vinny! read more

Go here if you want either- 1) A cheap tattoo that you chose from a book (basic design, really unoriginal) or 2) You want a really fucked up original piece. My experience: I went to Vinnie when he worked for Scarred for Life, and had some work done. They were basic letters, and everything went well. When I learned he moved to Claw and Talon, I was hoping to get more work done. In the meantime, I recommended him to a friend who wanted a small bird done. She was going in the day before me, so I went in with her. He was high as hell, and started working on her tattoo. I left for work, and when I got back, I saw how terrible of a job he did on her. The bird wasn't symmetrical, the feathers were messed up, and it all was at an angle. She was considering a cover up right after I confirmed that it looked bad (it was on her back, and our other friends were too nice to tell her how bad it looked, to not hurt her feelings). I canceled my appointment that night. How unprofessional it is to get high and put a permanent art piece on someone. Basically, don't go here. I think you can find some kitchen tattoo artists that have higher quality and professionalism than these guys. read more

Lindsey did a great job on my tattoo and was very precise in her work. Friendly atmosphere and clean workplace. :)

Sam did an amazing job. He listened to what my goals were, incorporated my examples, and drew a piece on my arm until it was perfect. The tattoo came out better than I could have expected. Excellent line work, shading, and color was perfect. Sam is a talented artist and does fantastic work. Highly recommended. read more

I got my tattoo done by Wes on 9/20 and it was such an amazing experience. The shop wasn't anything fancy but it had character. The people are welcoming and it was truly a special experience. When I was looking for a place in boulder I had a hard time finding somewhere that I liked, but this shop was right for me. I'd strongly recommend this place to anyone looking to get a tattoo in Boulder. 7 months later and my tattoo still looks good as new and I'm very happy about it :) read more

My wife and I went here based on a personal recommendation. Everything was great! Vinny did my tattoo (owner) and Morgan did a tattoo for my wife. I went in with basic ideas and sample artwork. My wife just had ideas. They worked with us, until we both came up with exactly what we wanted. The shop and people were fun, caring and we left with a completely positive experience. We also looked at Sams work, and he looks excellent as well. Pricing was very fair as well! Basicaly: Recommend VERY highly read more

I had a great experience at C&T! I emailed Sam about a week in advance, letting him know I'd be in town and would love to be tattooed by him. I researched his work and thought he'd do an excellent job on my fox. My friend I was staying with also wanted to tag along and decided to get tattooed as well. It was a lovely time- Sam is an excellent artist, very kind and clearly knows what he is doing. The place was clean, the people I spoke with were super friendly, and they responded quickly to my requests. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants quality work done. Thanks again Sam! I love my fox! read more

Felt I was over charged for the size and simplicity of my tattoo, and the artist was slightly bullying me, but I stuck to what I wanted and it turned out ok read more

These guys were dope. My girlfriends and I just came in on short notice and they gave us 4 tattoos pretty fast. They were super nice too which is hard to find. Thanks guys, happy Halloween read more

I love this tattoo shop! I have gotten two tattoos not from Ryan and they are beautiful!! He is one of my favorite tattoo artist and not only is his art amazing but he is so chill to be tattooed by because he is super cool and friendly and easy to talk too! Check this shop out and give them love! read more

All the dudes at claw and talon are chill af and super nice! I've been going here regularly since last August, and mark couldn't have done a better job with all the stuff he has tattooed on me. I highly recommend this spot for the chill vibes and great people! read more

Round 2: I love the allegations the tattoo artist or whomever profile he's writing under made it's hilarious. First of all if you're a tattoo artist you should be able to actually recreate the picture that was given to you to draw up and then follow through with that tattoo and not f*** it up. Mine was done horribly, the tattoo artist took several breaks where he smoked drugs and then came back to work without cleaning his hands are doing anything hygienic. He smelled bad probably from not showering for several days. I brought up the tattoo issue needing to be fixed a few months after it had healed and I had time to go in there not a year later which is made up bullshit. He declined to do any sort of touch up or to fix the f*****-up tattoo he gave me and told me to go somewhere else and pay money somewhere else I'm not looking for handouts nor do I need them I'm not some struggling artists working at some s*** show tattoo shop. I'll be getting my tattoo fixed and be sending your company an invoice for the bill. Thanks Keep talking s*** and I'll have health and OSHA there in a second read more

Best tattoo experience and result in my life. Unpretentious, highly-skilled, and clean. I can't imagine what actual basis any negative review has. The shop is clean, Sam was very open to my vision, and then proceeded to create a piece of art in my tattoo that far exceeded what I had even hoped for. Highly recommend and will definitely return. read more

Raleigh and the crew were awesome all around. Very helpful and really listened to what you were looking for. For my 1st experience at a shop 2 cover up a homemade tatt., I couldn't be more happy. My last initial that also resembles the 1st letter in one my favorite clothing lines (Crooks & Castles)...hell yeah! I don't think Raleigh had that in mine, but I noticed it more after I got home. Thanks Raleigh! Customer Service is top notch and a very comfortable setting. read more

Lindsey is amazing!! came in with a complex line design and pretty small surface area. She did it in picture perfect meticulous detail. Came out better than I expected! Staff makes you feel like you've been friends for years. Very clean and sterile. New needles and gloves used. Couldn't be happier read more

I wouldn't recommend this place. I went in to get a tattoo fixed and none of the tattoo artists seemed to want to help me even though I was a paying customer. Just seemed very dirty and unsanitary. Didn't clean or shave my skin before getting it done. Didn't clean or cover my tattoo afterwards. I have many tattoos and it was just sloppy before and after treatment like I've never experienced. I really hope I don't get an infection due to the lack of sanitation. Also, my tattoo coming in clearly had issues which is why I came in to get it fixed and the guy who ended up tattooing me was like no tattoo is perfect. Ok no, first of all if it's going to be on my body the rest of my life it better be perfect and if I'm paying you to make it so don't tell someone that and give it your full effort. The only good thing about the experience was that I didn't get charged the full price because it was just a fix. Also he said the tattoo looked good from 5 feet away, like what the actual fuck. If a tattoo only looks good from 5 feet away then it's not a good fucking tattoo! Don't call yourself an artist dude. read more

Before getting something so permanent as a tattoo I generally do check out reviews here as well as other review sights. I found reviews for Claw and Talon other places, and after checking out the artist's online portfolios I decided to call and see what they said. My initial call was on the recent holiday. Vinny was kind enough to try and work me into his schedule but it didn't end up working out. Instead we made an appointment for a few days later. This was going to be my first tattoo and I was a little nervous. Upon arriving at the studio Vinny drew up my tattoo- a short phrase with sentimental meaning to me- and was very considerate of my input. We got it the right size and we were good to go. While he prepped his equipment we talked and he calmed my anxiety. I had been told by other artist that I had chosen the 'worst' spot to get a first tattoo on my upper side since ribs are a painful area. Vinny assured me it would be fine, and it was. He made me feel comfortable, and I love the way it turned out. Before leaving I was provided with after care information and told to get in contact with questions. I felt very secure in getting my first tattoo here. Everything was clean, sterile, and the price was very fair. Vinny was great and even offered advice on the second (larger) tattoo I've already been planning. Great experience. read more

Best place in boulder to get a tattoo. Vinny is unreal. He's done most of my work and I wouldn't have it any other way. He puts the art back in tattooing. read more

The artists here are incredible! I've had a few tattoos done here. Justin did a fantastic job on a big piece I wanted done. Love them!

This is definitely the place to get tattooed in Boulder! The shop is clean and decorated in just the right way to provide a bit of distraction and keep you calm while getting your tattoo. All the artists do amazing work (watched three work today) and are intent on making sure your tattoo is everything you wanted. The artists are also extremely friendly, funny and great to talk to. I had a fantastic experience and wouldn't hesitate to go back for my next one! read more

This is one of those tatoo shops that anyone can feel comfortable at. Very professional and clean with an artsy zen vibe and no snarky attitudes. The artist Vinny does amazing work and is a beautiful artist in every meaning of the word. I highly recommend Claw & Talon. read more

The guys at this shop were friendly and educated. I was greeted with a smile and a handshake and we got to talking about my new tattoo with ease. Joe got to work drawing my idea while I chatted with the other people in the shop. I am happy with my new ink and I can't wait to go back for color and chat with the fellas again. read more

This place was amazing. I tried many of the other well known shops in town and nobody could help me, understandable. As soon as I walked in Morgan struck up a conversation with me like I was a normal person, not a checkbook. She looked at what I wanted, printed some pictures and resized and tweeked it until it was perfect. I loved that. The owner of the shop was doing a tattoo on a guy at the same time and it turned out AWESOME! Everybody was talking and laughing and having a good time, me included. When my tattoo was finished, a mere hour later it looked exactly how I imagined it to. Morgan added shadding in all the right places, didn't over do it, and just made it better than I ever could have wanted it. She charged me 1/3 of what everyone else in town was going to and did a fantastic job. I will certainly be returning here for my next one. read more