SXX8K I8 P``1`I wanted a tattoo to honor my wife of 65 yrs, who is now deceased. At 90 years old, I was told the skin gets thin and it's very difficult to get a crisp tattoo. I came to the area to visit family and noticed they all had tattoos. I mentioned to them I wanted a tattoo (at 90 years) old. They all said Tony from Ink illusions in Kirkland would look at me and let me know if I was eligible or not. Tony said he would design a small one to go on my arm. I got it done and I am extremely happy with the outcome. Also, very grateful that he took the time for a consultation. Thanks, Ink illusions,=c=-=09ugglp.;;g` Joe R read more

I have gone to Ink Illusions for the past few years and have always had Ted as my artist. He is amazing. I love my tattoos! Hopefully I'll have him draw one that isn't for one of my animals that I've had to euthanize... he's an amazing artist and super nice! Very creative! My tattoos always heal nicely without any issues. read more

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My recent visit to Ink Illusions for ear piercings didn't go as smoothly as expected. Despite my intention to get three piercings, I ended up with just one simple lobe piercing after a two-hour session that extended past closing time. While the piercer was friendly, she seemed a bit overwhelmed and confused during the process. Despite providing clear instructions, there were mix-ups with the piercings and jewelry placements. Additionally, I was surprised to learn that the piercer was still in training, which was not mentioned beforehand. Overall, while the experience was not what I had hoped for, the piercer's friendly demeanor and apparent knowledge were appreciated. However, I would hesitate to return, and if you do decide to visit, be prepared for potentially lengthy appointments. (I also spent $195 for one tiny, dainty lobe piercing, of which, $115 was the gold jewelry, to be clear.) read more

Worked me in quick and made my tattoo exactly what I wanted. Follow-up the next day with quick response and all the info I needed to make my tattoo last for years to come! Thanks Ink Illusions! read more

I LOVE ink illusions. Emily does an amazing fine line work. I get all my tattoos from her. She's amazing! Looking for someone to help design your new tattoo and to do straight detailed lines? Ink illusions is the place to go! I have gotten a tattoo from Ted as well and he also does great work. I have not met anyone that isn't good at what they do here. They are absolute artists. I highly recommend ink illusions for all your tattoo needs. I love this place. read more

I got a floating navel piercing with Jo. I am absolutely beyond amazed and impressed. She cares, she's gentle, she educates. I've had piercings before. But I've never had such an EXPERIENCE like I did with Jo. How kind and thoughtful she was, and damn near painless! A few days after my gem accidentally fell out, when I called the front the receptionist gave the phone right over to Jo and she saw me that day. She replaced the gem complimentary. I would highly recommend! read more

I've been following this place on Instagram and when I decided to get another tattoo for my 50th birthday, I went there based on the quality of the art. Ted worked with me to get it looking exactly the way I wanted, and he did a fabulous job while also being a great conversationalist! I will definitely return here the next time I want some more ink. read more

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I love love love it at this tattoo shop. I got my first tattoo at this shop from Tony, who is one of the shop owners and had the most amazing experience. He liked my original idea, showed me two versions and I ended up liking his idea better than my own and love it! My second tattoo was from Emily who no longer works there, but the experience was still great none the less. I was able to sit in with my best friend for her first tattoo while Amanda did her thing. I've never had a bad experience here, Everyone is helpful and easy to talk to, I recommend this tattoo shop and the many artists to anyone I know, I even got my husband a gift certificate for this shop specifically (yes, you can do that) If you're looking for a comfortable place to get your first tattoo or a place to be a regular at, this is the place I recommend! read more

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Great artists to have conversations with, absolutely welcoming. Gotten a couple tattoos with Andy and she's the best, light handed and amazing at her work. As soon as I stepped in for my first tattoo my dad and I was offered Chic-Fil-A by Ted. Just got my 3rd session done yesterday with Andy and she's the best, Gwenda (or Glenda) the shops apprentice is extremely nice as well. Would recommend going here if you want to be well taken care of, and want amazing work done, all artists are amazing. read more

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Me and my friend came in today to get matching tattoos. As you can see by the pictures we very clearly did not leave with the same tattoo. My friends tattoo is not the same shape or even spacing as mine. The tattoos were drawn on with sharpie instead of there being a stencil used, and that is very obvious by how they turned out. I dont know what we're supposed to do with this, but there is no reason we should have paid for something that messy. I'm not sure if this is fixable, but I didn't want to keep it without saying something. read more

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I have wait 3 years, thinking and overthinking about getting this tattoo. Talked out of it by others and talked myself out of it. I finally decided that it was time and that I did want this tattoo. Amanda is absolutely AMAZING. She was responsive by email which is something I appreciate. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and it turned out perfect! I'm in love. Already scheduled my next appointment. Can't wait to see you again Amanda! read more

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After a late night, last minute matching tattoo for my brothers and I, Andy has been our go to artist. Her tattoos and line work are unmatched, and the conversation is always hilarious. She just completed a cover up tattoo for me, and I am absolutely floored and in love with it. Thank you Andy! I'm coming back for that second cover up!! read more

Ted is awesome. He's a good artist and he takes his time. He's a little more on the expensive side. But I think it's worth it for a sense of security knowing I'm getting his best effort and patience. I've been under his needle for about 16 hours so far and have about another 16 to go, and I don't regret any of it. He's open to idea and has a flexible schedule. His line work, attention to detail, and shading are insane. read more

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I got my first tattoo here. Tony was great to work with and made the whole process quick and easy. The tattoo healed great and they offer to touch up or add in another session at no further cost. This shop has great artists and great prices. read more

Ink Illusions - Semicolon water color tattoo just after done... healed beautifully - Tattoo Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I came w my best friend to get tattoos together and we loved it here! Our artist Ted was friendly and really wanted to make sure we were set with our placements and overall design before he got started tattooing us. Mine was in a sensitive spot on my stomach but it was a breeze here. We both agreed we would come back to Ink Illusions for future tattoos (and she lives in Portland!) :) read more

Ink Illusions - Tattoos by Ted - Tattoo Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I recently got a tattoo from Ted. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for one. He was able to bring my loose idea to life (a tribute to my recently deceased terrier) and took the time and care to explain everything and seek input. The tattoo itself was efficient and relatively painless. The price was reasonable for what he was able to do. I could not be happier with the end result. Thanks Ted! read more

Tony did such an amazing job on my tattoo, so grateful for him. Everyone at the shop was super nice and it was a great experience. Will be back for my 2nd one soon. read more

Amanda is AMAZING! I am so happy she helped fix my tattoo. Left pic is before, right is after. As you can see, I was left with a horrendous coloring job on my mermaid- not at all how I wanted it to turn out. I emailed ink illusions with photos asking if they could help and Amanda was quick to respond and take on the job. She was very clear and honest in not knowing exactly how it would turn out, as she was coloring over someone else's work which I appreciated. During the appointment, we took things step by step, trying a color and seeing how it looked. She was very communicative, knowledgeable, and on top of that, so friendly and fun to talk to! I have many tattoos and have never had such a great experience with an artist. 10/10 would recommend and will be back for more! read more

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I've gotten three tattoos total here (so far) and I haven't had a single problem with any of them. My first tattoo was with Amanda, and while I didn't take care of it very well it still looks incredible after 5-6 years. I've worked with Ted twice now and his line work is PERFECT! I didn't have a solid idea of what I wanted for my second piece, just a couple images I had for reference, and he took in my suggestions and made a perfect piece of art for me. After we were done with the base design, he suggested a couple changes to the tattoo to make it look better - and it definitely makes the tattoo 5x better. He also has a very light hand, and it's very clear he loves what he does and takes a lot of pride in his work. I seriously can't recommend this shop enough. read more

Ink Illusions - My tattoo in memory of Chester Bennington - thank you Ted for your fantastic work! - Tattoo Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

In early March I got my largest tattoo done by Ted. First of all, Ted is just an all around amazing, kind, and down-to-earth dude with a good sense of humor- exactly the kind of person you want to interact with especially if your nervous or not familiar with the process of getting a tattoo. From the beginning Ted was easy to interact with and gave me exactly what I wanted in terms of the style I wanted my piece to look like. As a health care provider I felt very comfortable and sanitary in Ted's room (including their COVID protocol), and was absolutely thrilled with how my tattoo turned out. Ted is a true artist and a master of fine lines!! I will be back :) read more

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Going for my 2nd tattoo this week with Amanda and I will continue to always work with her! So talented and wonderful to work with. She totally gets me and I have so much confidence in her after she was able to put together exactly what I wanted for my design. read more

I have gotten my 2 tattoos here and both experiences were great! My first one has held up well I think it's been about 2 years and it still surprises me when I see it sometimes. For my second tattoo I decided to go for the tops of my feet! OUCH ‍ Nate was great though and I love my tattoos. He did my daughter and my husband all in the same day. My daughters tattoo is beautiful and my husbands is great too! In fact he's headed back for his third one this weekend with Nate. I was s little overzealous with what I thought I needed to do for my feet so they will need a touch up. My fault not theirs. I went to Disneyland a couple weeks ago and I got compliments on them the day I wore flip flops I think every artist here does fantastic work. Highly recommend!! read more

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I just finished my full sleeve with Ted and I have got to say that he surpassed my expectations! Ted is an AMAZING artist. He will listen to what you have in mind and draw up exactly what you want. He is professional and nice. Don't let his looks fool you!! (He is not the typical full of tattoos, tattoo artist) Everyone I have met that works at Ink Illusions has been awesome! All extremely friendly. I would have never known the shop was even where it is because you can't see it from the street. I am sure glad google helped me find this little gem of a tattoo shop!!!!!! I am beyond satisfied with my sleeve and feel very blessed to have met Ted! read more

Glad I found this place and Amanda! Her line work is amazing, she's super sweet & friendly, REALLY talented, and her pricing is really reasonable. I love the fact that she took her time to figure out what I wanted to do with my "piece", and she was definitely patient unlike some artists who try to rush. Won't be the last time seeing her! read more

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Got a tattoo done by Andy this evening, great experience made me feel super comfortable read more

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Ted was so easy to work with and made me feel very comfortable. He had my design ready when I arrived and worked with me on sizing. He was so chill that my daughter who came with me spontaneously got inked for the first time. She had been wanting to get one for a while but was scared of the process. He did a amazing work on the fly! Much appreciated! read more

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Got my first tattoo done here and I've loved it ever since. Everyone was professional, hardworking and overall wonderful to be around! The quality of the work is worth the long drive, highly recommend read more

Amanda is AMAZING! She is kind, compassionate and a wonderful artist... I flew in to Kirkland (from Michigan) in February 2019 to be with my brother and sister on the anniversary of our beloved father's passing and I wanted to get some of his handwriting tattooed on my arm... Amanda did an amazing job! Every time I look at my arm, I feel my dad with me... I will be back again this coming February 2020 and I will be setting up an appointment with Amanda for more works of art... read more

I cannot say enough about Ted and the rest of the staff at Ink Illusions. Ted is an amazing artist who took a very basic idea of mine and turned it into a living work of art. The level of details in Ted's work amazed me after each appointment. You will most likely have to wait for an appointment with Ted BUT, it is worth the wait. Thank you Ted for turning my generic idea into this incredible work of art! read more

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I don't typically write reviews but the piercing work I'm doing with Jo is beyond my expectations. I spent a considerable amount of time researching different shops and talking with a few piercers. Not only did Jo totally understand what I was after but knew exactly where to get the piece made. It is beautiful. The biggest thing for me was her knowledge and her experience. I've seen so many piercings on friends from other shops not have good end results bc of placement and cleanliness and the actual jewelry. After talking with Jo and her taking the time to teach me so much valuable information I just can't say enough. No other shop even came close to her standards. I will never go anywhere else for piercings or ink. I wish I could leave ten stars. I am so grateful that I took the time to research shops and then find Ink Illusions and Jo. Also, she's fixing what another piercer did wrong. I'm just a very happy customer. read more

Just got some lavender sprigs from Amanda, she did a great job and was super friendly and easy to talk to! I felt welcome and comfortable from the moment I walked in and I walked out with a tat that I love. I'll definitely see her again in the future Thanks Amanda!! read more

Ted did an amazing job on my very first tattoo. He took the time to talk with me and understand what I wanted exactly. It came out how I wanted it if even better. I definitely recommend going to ink illusions. They were very cautious with COVID restrictions and I will definitely go back there. read more

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Got my first tattoos done yesterday by Amanda. Love them!! Turned out just the way I wanted them. Really great pricing. Will definitely be back :) read more

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Ted was awesome. From the first call I made to schedule a consult till the completion he was kind, considerate & very cooperative. He really listened to what I wanted, drew it up just as I asked. We modified a couple things like size & the length of the flower stem. He re-drew his sketch. The tat process was just great. Low pain, very tolerable. He was steady, quick, precise & asked several times how I was doing. We had great conversation. He listened to my whole life story basically. I asked his art experience too. Great guy, awesome Artist. I'd highly recommend Ted. You will get what you ask for! My husbands going next for his with Ted. read more

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I haven't gotten a bad tattoo because the artist cares about his clients overall happiness, which I appreciate. The pricing is good overall and I've always left this place satisfied with what I've expected and wanted. read more

Thank you Ted for my peice, and Amanda for my wife's. You both are awesome! We are very happy with them both. Price was fair and artistry was great! read more

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Andy did an amazing job! She was really sweet and very helpful. My husband and I showed up for walk-in tattoos and she was happy to oblige! She even stayed late to be able to finish both of ours since we were heading back to Ohio the next day. We will definitely be back when we move out here read more

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Ted is awesome! My sisters and I came in for matching tattoos last year. We walked in, discussed what we wanted and he was great at turning our vision into reality. He did a really light, thin line (per our request). My sisters both look beautiful but mine needed a touch up after some fading one year later. He was super willing to touch it up and didn't even charge me for it, even though it had been so long. He made it look brand new again and I couldn't be happier. Ted is definitely the best as he genuinely wants you to love your tattoo forever read more

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All stars for them!! I love this place. Ted is awesome! His work never disappoints. The whole shop has a very chill vibe! Go there if your in Kirkland and looking for a quality piece! read more

Came in last minute without an appointment. The tattoo I wanted was a memorial tattoo and having it done on that specific day was very important to me. It was a last minute decision but I was determined to get it. They told me no one was available until 2, so I left, but then a few minutes later I got a call that Ted could see me right away! So happy with my decision to go to them. He really understood what I wanted, tweaked it to make sure I loved it, added a few touches for me, etc. He was quick and it turned out great! Highly recommend them. read more

Ink Illusions - My fabulous memorial tattoo, a fitting tribute to a fallen Marine and dear friend. Work done by Ted. Highly recommended. - Tattoo Near Me - Kirkland, Washington