Whitney is the GOAT. I planned on having her tattoo my whole body......Can't wait to see what other art she can put on me

This place by far was the best tattooing place I have ever been to. Whitney was my tattoo artist. I wanted something very simple and she walked me through the process and was super patient with me. I probably had her print out almost ten different stencils before I picked one and she didn't complain at all. The staff was very friendly! I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. read more

I was on a hunt to find a amazing tattoo artist that did watercolor and after months of searching I found @Johngraefe on Instagram and I was blown away by his roses so I had to make an appointment and what started with a rose on my fist is turning into a full sleeve. I will be updating photos with the progress but his work is one of a kind and he truly is a master of his craft. Add him on Instagram and check his page. I promise you will not be disappointed. I am in absolute awe that I have this amazing piece on my body. And I can't wait to finish my sleeve. read more

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I got a very personal tattoo done by Mark Salinas and it is the most perfect thing in the world to me! Mark is great, he's very calm, patient, and so very talented. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking to get a tattoo whether it be your first tattoo or 10th tattoo. The shop is clean, comfortable, and a chill atmosphere. Mark is amazing and I am so glad I chose him to complete this piece for me! read more

Inception Art Collective - My Route 91 memorial piece completed by the amazing Mark Salinas! - Tattoo Near Me - Riverside, California

I got the privilege to get work done for my sister and I with Drew. Not to mention this was my sisters first tattoo , so it was very special to us ... especially because we got matching tattoos in memory of my brother. We did our research and found Drew , we liked his work and trusted him with our body . Not to mention how comfortable he made us feel. Thank you Drew for giving us a very nice experience new at inception Art . I highly recommend him to anyone who wants good work done . He gave us exactly what we wanted . We are happy with our matching tattoos. read more

If your looking for your dream work-of-art tattoo you have found the place to get it ! Inception Art Collective is located in the heart of Riverside in a clean and quite business center and is an appointment only studio so the foot traffic is almost zero making the experience with your artist very personal with the artist being able to devote all their time to your and your tattoo. I've been getting tattooed by the shops owner, Kali, for the last 3 years and his art work is nothing short of phenomenal. He has the ability to turn your ideas into reality and from my experience making those ideas even better than I could have expected. He puts a lot of time into his clients and their ideas and is also happy to hear your thoughts and opinions on drafts to get your tattoo the way you want it ! The shop is a lot different than most "tattoo parlors" as he does a great job of making it feel a lot more comfortable and clean than your average shop. The other artist at the shop, Whitney and Mark, are also top notch and just as friendly as Kali so definitely check them out as well ! So weather you are getting your first tattoo or trying to fill in the last few spots on your body this is the place to go for 5 star work, customer service and overall comfort with a laid back vibe and good conversation while still being the of the highest professionalism! read more

Inception Art Collective - Dragon Sleeve done by Kali ! - Tattoo Near Me - Riverside, California

Kali is a very stand up guy. He's really in tune with what you want, and from a technical standpoint, he executes really well. I didn't know much about tattooing other than seeing artists' portfolios and the style I wanted, but after sitting 3 sessions with him, you really grasp how much more there is to it. He's had my best interest in mind since day 1, and because of that I let him do his thing without interrupting. I'm 2 days out from my last session and nothing feels over worked. The artist I initially started with moved nowhere near as fast, and the work healed poorly. Quite the opposite here. Color standing strong and no scars. Happy to say I'll be starting a second sleeve this year with him, and then on to more after that. As for the shop, it's neat, clean and not swamped by people walking in all the time interrupting. The other artist, Whit and Mark are cool people, definitely a great environment. Can't ask for anything else here. read more

I have had nothing short of an excellent experience here at Inception Art Collective. I met with John Graefe to get a piece done that was based on my grandma's painting before she died. The shop was extremely clean, the staff were all so nice and I always felt welcomed in the shop. John took his time and put in amazing detail into my piece. I found his watercolor work on Instagram but after seeing it in person I was absolutely blown away. Grandma would be proud! read more

So far the experience has been great and I have yet to get my tattoo. I'm starting with 5 stars for the top notch consultation, Mark is a seriously cool, professional artist. He had lots of art to look at, gave me a million ideas and didn't make me feel dumb. I'm confident he'll blast out an amazing sleeve. Also, the shop is doctors office clean, a big plus. read more

I hadn't had a tattoo in twenty years so I did a ton of research before reaching out to Kali and from moment one I knew this was the right choice. Over some time he has done cover-ups over a few of those old tattoos and I'm so happy and ecstatic with the work. Kali does a great job working with you to bring your ideas to a better reality than you thought. Everyone there is friendly. The shop is very clean. They have a nice balance of professional and artistry. There is no hesitation in recommending them. read more

Don't know where to start about the talent working in this shop!! I just started my second sleeve here and I could not be happier!!

Awesome shop, friendly artists, clean environment. Every artist has their own unique style in such a way that you really can't go wrong. This place is everything you want from a tattoo shop. They welcome you in n make you feel like family. Already planning my next piece there. read more

So I wanted to get a tattoo for my 63rd birthday. I just wanted a little one color tattoo. I asked another shop to give me a price quote and their minimum was ridiculous for what I wanted. I then heard from Mark Salinas from Inception Art Collective and he gave me an appointment for the next afternoon. I was a bit late because I couldn't find it right away but Mark was so nice about it. He greeted me and made me feel at ease and knew exactly what I wanted. I hardly even felt him tattooing my arm, he has such a light touch. Not only did he do an awesome job on my tattoo, but he fixed one of my old tattoos with a new border and new coloring. The shop was clean and quiet and I couldn't have asked for a better experience all around. And I saw some of his artwork and I would recommend him whole-heartedly to anyone looking to get something special. I will be returning to him for more work in the future. Mark, you Rock! Thank you again for treating this lady so well. read more

My first time going to this shop and I had a great time! I walked out with amazing tattoo from Mark! He was so helpful and cool from the first time I contacted him, The shop was very clean with good music playing, Everyone was very friendly and it was nice place to relax while getting my tattoo,I highly recommend this shop and Mark! read more