I have been coming here for a decade, since I was 18. The main reasons why I always come back are for the high quality work, the cool vibe, and how genuine everyone is. The good people of handmade are very helpful and do not have an ego unlike some other artists in the industry. American traditional here is second to none in the county in my opinion, but the whole team is well-rounded to help cater what style you are looking for. Pop's is the owner. His shop is truly a work of art. He truly cares about all the details, from the tattoos, decor, merchandise, even the restroom looks like it was done by an interior designer. Pop's is one of the hardest working people I have met and one of the humblest. Chuck Howe has done all the tattoos on my front and back torso. He's a little rough around the edges but he keeps it real, and all around solid guy with a heart of gold. I respect his craft and professional opinion and truly believe if you schedule an appointment with him, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend you stop by and check out Handmade tattoo. read more

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I have gotten a few tattoos from Emily. She's the best! She's kind, professional, great attention to detail. I recommend her to anyone who asks about my tattoos! read more

Willy might the best in the game as far as traditional tattoos go. my last tattoo from him ended up being way better than I had in mind. Pain-free and healed up beautifully. Already got him on the books for the next session. Highly recommend. read more

I've gotten tattooed by Willy B a couple times when he was in Thousand Oaks. Best believe I will follow him to his new shop. He's very professional and talented at what he does. read more

Handmade Tattoo - Started my sleeve - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

@tatoosbywillyb has been my go to artist for the past 8 years. I would highly recommend him to other females looking to get tattooed. He has tattooed me all over and never been anything but completely respectful and accommodating. His attention to detail and cleanliness is unmatched 10/10. It is rare that you will find an artist so kind, respectful, and talented. read more

Willy is the absolute best! I have been getting all my tattoos from him since 2018 and I love everything he does for me! I can have an idea and he turns it into a masterpiece every single time. I will follow Willy anywhere he goes and I recommend him to anyone who asks where I get my tattoos! read more

Love love love this shop! Pops has tattooed me multiple times and never disappoints. And now, my other favorite tattooer , Willy B is ready to create at Handmade also!! Will has tattooed me multiple times in the past and when I heard he'd be tattooing right down the street from me (previously had to travel but it was worth it) I had to book an appt!! read more

I got tattood by Willy B and it was an awesome experience! He is so professional and kind, I felt really relaxed while getting my sternum done by him. He is an all around good person who cares about his work and his clients. Will definitely be getting tattood by him again soon! (: read more

First tattoo at Handmade, 17th tattoo over all. I was impressed by Pop's work I had seen online and made an appointment. The booking process was easy, well communicated and fast. The studio itself is very clean, well curated with antiques and has a great classic Americana vibe to it. Day of the appointment Pops was prepared, super nice and chill, very professional and clean. He has a super light touch while still maintaining integrity of the tattoo. His work came out fantastic, fair priced, and had great laughs along the way. The healing process is going great as well. Can't wait to be a repeat customer. read more

Been tattooed by Willy for a few years now and i absolutely love the guy and his work, tattoos have always healed really well from him and he works very quickly and has a great personality makes the whole process feel personal and he definitely puts in alot of pride and heart into his art. I cant recommend him enough and this shop is also one of the coolest shop ive ever seen !!!! read more

I have gotten all my tattoos from handmade tattoo. Pops, the owner & all of the Handmade Tattoo staff are amazing. The space is clean and welcoming and I will always recommend this business. Every experience I have with each appointment tops the last, you can tell this business runs on love and community and family. Thank you pops and team for having such a great space in our community. I will always recommend this gem to others and will not choose any other tattoo shop! read more

Handmade Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

Handmade Tattoo is the best! I will only get tattooed here. Pops did my olive branch tattoo about 2 years ago and recently did some dainty little ladies on my husband. They both turned out perfect. The employees here are serious about their cleanliness, which I really appreciate and find very professional. He's super experienced and never disappoints! They are thorough with aftercare and prices are very reasonable/worth it. The inside of the shop is crazy cool, decorated with unique thrift store finds, antiques, and flea market goodies. I can't recommend this place enough. Their talent, authenticity, and professionalism really do make it Santa Paula's first and finest! read more

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My experiences at Handmade Tattoo have been nothing short of pleasant! I've gotten tattooed by Miss Emily a couple of times and I fully intend on going back to her again. It's very clear that she is extremely passionate, talented, and dedicated to what she does. :) She responds to any inquiries and messages fairly quickly and is thorough in communication. Her flash sheets/original artwork SLAPS btw lol I'd get more of it on my body if I could I haven't had the chance to personally meet any of the other staff members but the past couple time I've come in, everyone was so welcoming! Great atmosphere all around :) read more

Handmade Tattoo - From Emily's flash sheet :) - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

Emily is a STAR worth the drive from LA. By far the best tattoos I have. The shop is clean and overall gives good vibes. Could not recommend a place more. read more

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Handmade Tattoo has to be one of the best shops in the county for sure. The owner Pops is an amazing person that not only makes the tattoo experience fun and exciting but also invests into the community. Pops is always using his social media platform to spread awareness of local businesses and those who work in his shop. I'd highly recommend him for his great work and personality. Through Handmade I met Emily who has done a majority of my work. Whether its some whacky idea I have or something from her flash sheet she doesn't miss. Her line work is immaculate along her personality and how comfortable she makes the entire process. I usually let her have full creativity when it comes to an idea I give her but she is no stranger to being good with making changes to ensure the tattoo is perfect for you. On daily basis I get people complimenting my pieces specifically my knee Emily did for me. If you're interested in getting a tattoo this is the place to go to whether it be your first or 100th tattoo. Everyone in the shop is super friendly and make you feel part of the community.Handmade. Not to mention they do Walk in Wednesdays! @handmadetattoosp @emilytaylorink @artbypops read more

Handmade Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

Handmade Tattoo is the place to be! Emily has done four of my five tattoos and her work is so on point and professional, I have dedicated my entire arm to her. My mom doesn't particularly enjoy tattoos and even she loves the work Emily has done! Her dedication to detail is unparalleled, her line work is clean and precise, and her designs are one of a kind. She's personable, nice, and you can see the passion she has for tattooing with each piece she creates. The quality Emily outputs is top notch and she wants to make sure your visions come to life with each and every design. I look to her for design expertise and trust and value her opinion. She's the bees knees and I can't wait to finish my designs with her behind the needle. As far as Handmade Tattoo itself goes, the environment is welcoming, clean, and the staff is professional. I have never felt out of place and have enjoyed each session. I HIGHLY recommend Emily and Handmade Tattoo for your upcoming tattoo needs, you will NOT be disappointed. read more

Ok, so I am really bad at writing reviews, but after seeing the one star review, I realized that someone might actually believe that malarkey. Where's your picture of your overpriced crooked tattoo? Anyways, time for actual facts. Pops is a magician. FACT. My husband and I both had two tattoos done by Pops. He did a cover up on both of us as well as finished the work that two other tattoo artists had started on us. Let me also say that I had no affiliation or ties to Pops prior to walking into his shop for my first tattoo with him. He was recommended by my hairdresser. Obviously four pieces later, I know him a lot better. He's a super chill guy, that is willing to work with you to create a piece that you will love. Now let's talk about the tattoos. Both pieces I had done were very large (See pictures). Pops prices were very reasonable. I have tattoos that are third of the size, that cost more. So when I read that one star review, I honestly could not believe they were saying that his tattoos were Overpriced. But enough about that bogus review and back to talking about Pops. The other thing I love about Pops is how versatile he is. When you walk into his shop you might think he can only do traditional or flash art, but look at our tattoos, his range of work is amazing. Honestly, I was even nervous about asking him to do my tree because I didn't see anything in his shop that was close the style that I wanted. But, he totally nailed it. Moral of the story, I love my tattoos. My husband loves his tattoos. Pops is a magician. The end. read more

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I've been going to Jamie Thompson for awhile now. She's done 3 large pieces on me and does some amazing work! I'm so pleased. The shop is clean and the artists are very friendly! read more

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Beautiful shop. I've gotten tattooed by Emily twice now, and both times she's done such an amazing job. Very happy to have such a talented shop nearby. read more

Handmade Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

Emily is amazing, she's the only person I let tattoo me. She is an amazing artist, most of the time all I do is tell her my idea for a tattoo and she takes it away and creates amazing designs! Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is also an amazing person, always making me and my friends who have gone to her as well feel safe and taken care of. The space itself is also super cool, they always have great music! read more

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Emily (@emilytaylorink) is the best.!! She's professional, an amazing artist and a great lady. She has orginal designs or will work with your designs. I've had her do many of my tattoos and I will only let her tattoo me. I strongly recommend her. I get many compliments on the work she's done. And you'll never see yours on anyone else. Here are a few she's done for me. Give her a call you'll be glad you did!! read more

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I've gotten all my work done at handmade tattoo. The shop is very clean, as well as beautiful. Getting a tattoo is not Something you want to get just anywhere, I highly recommend Pops, he is truly one of the bests! read more

Handmade Tattoo - Just a couple of the pieces done at handmade - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

I've had the honor and pleasure to have been tattooed by multiple artists at Handmade Tattoo and have always been extremely happy with the art that I have left with. Handmade tattoo is one of the most gorgeous and well put together shops I have ever been to and each of the artists attention to detail and cleanliness is top tier. Pops has been kind enough to tattoo almost 20 of my family members to celebrate world Down syndrome day and I will be a life long customer here. read more

Handmade Tattoo - Tattoo done by Pops. - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

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Pops is the man! Did half chest piece for me.. loved it. Can't wait to finish off the other side. read more

Handmade Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

I heard good things..but i shouldve went by yelp review.... Pops the kwner did my tat,hes very standoffish and not clear about his own policies...plus when it came to do my tat he showed me something completly diffrent than what he showed me at first..it was ok done i can live with it but it needs fixen.. The lines are crooked and he half asses it on a bunch of areas just but a line where detail should be..plus the guy that wears the black tank top and hat everday with sleeve tats on his arms.... He sucks...he knew i neede a fan on to help me through the session and hw delibratley turned it ofd when i said i needed it. Very overpriced for quality of tat...so overall dont go here spend ur hard earned money elswhere...if not i promise ull regret it the rest of ur life read more

Can't say enough good things about this shop. Pops (owner) is a genuine person. The artists there are professional and most importantly great people in general. I know tattoo shops can be intimidating for some people but I can assure you they are fair, friendly, and it's a great atmosphere. Just some cool people who want to create awesome art on you. You can tell they do it for the love of the craft and not just the money. Highly recommend. You won't regret getting tattooed here! read more

This place is the real deal. Pops does amazing work. He spent time helping me decide all the details for my tattoo and didn't mind making changes before he got to work. Can't recommend him enough. read more

My sister and I have gone to Pops solely for the last 10+ years. Not only is he a true artist in his soul of souls, he is the most professional, clean, patient, and calm tattoo artist ever which always puts us at ease. He has always taken the time to perfect his drawings to what we want, always willing to collaborate and give his best ideas (which are always better than ours), his font work and thin line work is my fav. I keep going back for more realistic roses because I just can't get enough. My sister's colored tattoos are still so vibrant and beautiful after 10 years. We are always honored to add more work by Pops. Thank you for your commitment to your clients and the SP community. read more

Handmade Tattoo - Tattoo by Pops at Handmade Tattoo SP - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

I have been getting tattooed by Pops for years now and some of the other artist and I have never left unhappy with the work. Not only is he amazing but the other tattoo artist are all awesome and they are all welcoming and make you feel super comfortable. 10 out of 10 I recommend this shop to everyone who asks about my ink. Love this place and everyone there. read more

I am so happy with my tattoo thanks to Emily Taylor! My tattoo needed a make over and Emily took it to a whole new level I highly recommend Emily and Handmade Tattoo you will be wowed!!! read more

Pops is the best!! I've gotten two pieces done by him & out of all the tattoos I have, his art always gets complimented the most. Especially when I go to other tattoo shops, the artists always ask me who did those pieces and rave about them. He is transparent on pricing & his prices are low for the quality of work he's doing. Unlike with some artists I've encountered I didn't feel like he was jacking up the price due to my gender or lack of knowledge on tattoo pricing. He made me feel very comfortable & made sure I was happy with placement & design before starting. The shop was beautiful, welcoming, & very chill. I recommend him to all of my friends & family. read more

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Pops is the man to go to, he literally never misses. Would definitely recommend pops to any of my family and friends, his work comes out amazing. Gotta put trust in your artist for some sick tattoos!! 10/10 read more

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I've been going to pops for many years and I won't let another person tattoo me other than him. He does amazing work and far exceeds what I ask for. I get a ton of compliments on his work and I can't thank him enough for what he has done. He can do many styles and is easy to work with to make sure you get what you want. Awesome person and artist. I strongly recommend pops! read more

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I seriously adore this shop and I would get tattooed by any of the artists here. I've been tattooed by both Pops and Bruno. Both incredibly kind people and super talented. The shop itself is so clean, comfortable, and pleasant to be in. This is my favorite shop in Ventura County. read more

My daughter's and I got a tattoo from Chuck and he was fantastic!!!! Very detailed and did a Great job! This was my 1st tattoo and I was very nervous. Chuck was very good about explaining everything to me and making me feel as comfortable as possible. Super excited and would highly recommend Chuck. read more

I've been going to this shop since 2014 and I can honestly say this place is one of my favorite tattoo shops in SoCal. I drive about an hour a half from LA a couple times a year to get tattooed here and it's always so rewarding and worth it! I've gotten twelve tattoos from Pops and five from Emily and I could not be happier. Both artists are so nice and fun to work with. They're both quick and efficient. Great line work, great attention to detail. Honestly worth every dollar. The vibes of the shop are welcoming and super clean. Everyone is nice and just wants for their customers to be happy with the work being done on them. I trust everyone at Handmade, I know if Emily or Pops weren't available that I would feel comfortable getting a tattoo from another member of the staff, because I know they wouldn't hire anyone that wasn't excellent. Overall I highly, highly recommend this shop and all of the artists there. I will be definitely be returning :) read more

Pops is the man!! Recently had another piece done by Pops. I had a Crimson Ghost done on my forearm 19 years ago. There was a lot of black ink in it and when it healed there were a few spots that needs touching up. But over the years life got in the way and other things in life took priority over getting it touched up. Things managed to work out and I asked Pops what he might be able to do to add to and re-ink my Crimson Ghost. He came though with a simple but amazing addition of framing it in with a coffin and some flowers which has made it look like a completely different and kick ass tattoo. Both Pops and Chuck are not just amazing artists but great guys as well. If you want great work done, I highly recommend talking to Pops and Chuck at Classic Tattoo read more

Handmade Tattoo - Another great piece by the amazing Pops! - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

Chuck is amazing! I got my claddaugh tattoo a little over 3 years ago on my upper back and neck. I couldn't believe the vibrant colors and how everything stood out and looked perfect. It hurt like hell when the color was being put in the heart, but it was expected. I had to come in 2 times and it was a great price. I moved to Murrieta in 08 and haven't had a chance to get back to him. He does a great job and makes sure it looks perfect. read more

Handmade Tattoo - My claddaugh tattoo by Chuck - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Paula, California

Chuck!!! extremely talented artist very clean and professional. read more

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This studio was recommended to me by my wife's uncle and cousin. I was not disappointed. Chuck has created an amazing zombie full sleeve that constantly gets commented on. Chuck and Pops are both talented and professional artists and I cannot recommend this studio highly enough. read more