What an amazing experience!! Maer Rose is hands down an excellent artist and asset to Born N Raised…read moreTattoo Gallery!!! HIGLY RECOMMEND!!!

Mike did my first tattoo in July I'm hooked he is easy to talk to and does a excellent job the…read morequality is top notch you will not be disappointed

I went in for a last minute visit to get my septum piercing replaced, and they were awesome. Quick,…read moreoffering advice, and not pricey at all. Go here if you need a piercing!

Went for my appointment today, the staff is extremely cordial an laid back. Most definitely going…read moreback if I decide on additional work in the future

I was very satisfied with my first tattoo there which was a cover-up that lead me to getting my arm…read moredone.

Great dude I feel like we click since we have similar styles. Been Pericles by him many times and…read morelooking forward to getting more ink by him

Was the spot I chose to have my first tattoo.went in with a group of my friends for a walk in…read moretattoo my artist Trish went above and beyond to make what I wanted come to life environment was clean friendly and the artists were fun to talk to, don't let the old reviews fool you this place is amazing, thank you Trish for the amazing artwork.

Rude service, literally told me to go elsewhere when I questioned their outrageous prices ($150 for…read morean M one inch in size). No problem! I'd give 0 stars if I could.

The Black Bat is a great place to go if you are looking for an original, great looking tattoo. I…read morehave been there several times working on a large back piece and it have never had any complaints. The facilities The tattoo parlor itself is one of the nicer ones I've been in. It is very clean and well kept and the artists booths are a good size and private. The tattoo chairs/tables are very comfortable and in good repair and all of their equipment is top notch. The Tattoo I personally have only been tattooed by Carrie but I have seen art and tattoos from all of the artists and it is spectacular. Carrie is very amazing at coming up with original and dynamic designs for her clients. She was very enthusiastic about the tattoo and was easy to talk to throughout the whole process. Since she designed the piece herself she contacted me several times to show me her progress on the piece and make sure it was exactly what I was looking for. On the tattoo days Carrie was really professional and understanding. She worked at my pace and always made sure if I needed a break or anything else that I got it. She has great skill when it comes to tattooing so there was no scraping or digging that would make it more painful. The tattoo itself came out very clean. Her line work is strong and smooth and her colors are vibrant. My piece took several sessions and it looks like it was done in one sitting. There are no color variations or alterations in the piece whatsoever. The only real negative is the wait times they have. There is usually a significant wait (weeks to months) for appointments. It is however understandable because of they are doing their own art and they are a small shop. I would recommend Black Bat for a tattoo to anyone who wants to get some great original artwork done.

Upon walking into the shop, you notice how clean it is but you also notice the fascinating art on…read moredisplay. The owner, Manny, is the best tattoo artist I have ever encountered. My wife and I did a lot of searching online for an artist that had that certain touch when it came to both realism, as well as ability to be whimsical. We were blown away by his portfolio on IG. When we first met him, we knew we made the right choice. No fluff, no BS, just straight up honest man. What you see is what you get. Professional but down to earth. Extremely talented but not an arrogant jerk. Listens to you as the client and gives his professional opinion on how to make your ideas really stand out while still staying true to your want. I wanted a Demon Hunter (metal band) logo with a sword through the skull and a Scripture verse. He drew it up and explained how to best incorporate everything. After settling into a comfortable lounge chair (I had the option to sit up, lay down or lounge), it was on to getting a work of art that I've been wanting for a long time. Between the music playing, the conversation and actually feeling relaxed, it was the best tattoo experience. Look no further than Manny of Grit and Stone for the tattoo of your dreams. Not only did he take on my religious tattoo, but also my whimsical Mickey Mouse tattoo. You can't pigeonhole the man into one style. He's a man of many abilities. The man is as talented as they come. If you have to wait a month or two to be tatted by him, do it. His art is worth it.

I have many tattoos on my body that I regret getting. Some are just bad, some are just a part of my…read morepast. One I needed gone forever was highly embedded in black ink (a well-done tattoo, but one I regretted getting). I chose Chelsea for my cover-up not only for her incredible work, but she had the best cover-up work I seen! I presented her with some ideas I saw online, all with a similar theme of a mandala with flowers. She drew something up for me, using pictures of real lily flowers (my fave) she had growing from her previous home and I loved it and was ready to go. This took a few sessions due to the detail she puts into her work. If you want something worthwhile, especially a cover-up, please go for quality and detail over "saving money" or you will regret it! You will also enjoy listening to music here and she will put up a room divider to cover you if someone comes in, or someone is there with another client, so you won't be seen if say you have a vulnerable or private part of your body exposed. There is no one else I would go to for tattoos after my sessions with Chelsea. I can't say I regret the tattoo she covered up ... it's what led me to this cover up which is my absolute favorite tattoo! This picture is almost 2 years healed.

Worst tattoo place I've ever been to nobody there was friendly it was all attitude and I had made…read morethe dumb decision of ignoring my friends bad reviews about them saying ppls private parts stink, then it lead me to paying 700$ for only 3 inches of work to be finished out of an entire forearm sleeve

I have gotten two piercings here and multiple tattoos now. The staff is so friendly and helpful…read more It's always good vibes when you're here. I recommend this place to all of my friends & coworkers!! Shoutout to Nat, Mike, and Jake for my piercings and tattoos!!

Finally took the plunge to get my first tattoo yesterday ! I was both nervous yet excited for this…read moreopportunity and I was happy to have my friend Jessie with me to get a tattoo as well . I was able to secure a reservation with the owner Mike , I just had to email him a picture of the tattoo design and put down a $40 deposit . The tattoo parlor was clean and cozy , and once I met Mike , I was put immediately at ease . He was great to work with , and knowing this was my first tattoo , he was nice enough to distract me with some conversation and throughly explained the after care procedures. I am very pleased with the results , as was my friend ! I may even get another one in a few years , and I would have them do it again! Make Hone and Forge the place for your tattoo needs, you won't regret it!