I can't recommend Brooke Sombati enough! She had the vision and skill to turn the disappointing tat…read moreI'd gotten elsewhere into one that I now love. Brooke is talented, friendly, patient, and a great communicator. The shop is very cool and fun to spend time in. I will definitely be back!

I did a great deal of research on tattoo shops and artists in the wilmington,NC area. I'm 62 years…read moreold and I have good tattoos and some not so good. Art fuel tattoos had great reviews so I booked a consultation with Brian. I showed him my family crest which was a rough picture. Brian tweaked it here and there and what a amazing job he did. Brian is truly a gifted artist. I came in Wednesday at noon and was there until 6. The staff made me feel like one of the family. Brian spent so much time to every detail. I was sooooo pleased. I hope he will display my tattoo on his website. It is truly a work of art. I highly recommend art fuel tattoos and definitely recommend Brian. Friends and family members are booking with Brian now. I am so happy I did my research and found Art fuel. Rob Williams

I went to port city a couple weeks ago as a walk in and was thrilled with the experience! I had…read moretried Hardline the night before, and left less than impressed. After researching reviews, I decided to try port city. I had 2 simple pieces I wanted done, and walked in with cell phone pics to show them. Zach took a look at my pics, and quickly set about getting them drawn up. He asked a couple times if they looked the way I wanted them to, and made adjustments as I requested. He even went back and made one smaller after we put on the stencil and I didn't like the size. I also ended up adding a third small design, after he had already drawn up the other 2. He helped me decide on proper placement, and did an awesome job on them. They've healed now, and I love all three! The shop was very clean, and comfortable. The guys greeted me as soon as I walked in, and even joked around with my teen son. My son pulled out his computer to play on while he waited, and they were quick to offer their wifi password, which thrilled him! If I'm ever back in the area, they'll be who I go to! Definitely recommend the shop as a whole! My designs were quite simple, so I'm truly not sure about Zachs artistry outside of the small, clean lines he had to use on them, but I definitely wouldn't hesitate to go back to him for a more complex piece. Thanks guys!

Did a walk in for a decent size back tattoo, price was amazing. Tattoo was amazing. was the first…read moreshop i've been to that didn't call me stupid for the tattoo ideas i had. 100% will come back for my next ones. Shout out to Ed, dude was great!

If you're looking to get great tattoos in Wilmington, this is where you need to be going. Super…read moreexperienced artists, all of whom are also really cool people. The playlist in here is always great, and unlike some shops, they're always down to accommodate any walk-ins as well.

Ted has done a couple tattoos for me now. Best looking and quickest healing tattoos I've gotten.read more

Went to Invoke Tattoo to get my very first tattoo from Adam. I had been following him for a couple…read moreyears on Instagram before snagging an appointment with him. It was an all around perfect experience from beginning to end for my first tattoo. The shop was very cool. Very clean. Also enjoyed the time I spent with Adam. I would recommend them to anyone!

The shop itself is really spacious and clean. There are several artists who work there and it's…read morereally cool seeing all of the art in the space. I went to see Hannah while she was apprenticing and I was blown away by her work. She's such a natural at tattooing and a very talented artist. You can tell this is her passion. I got one of her designs tattooed on my inner arm. She was really quick and efficient while doing an amazing job. I was really comfortable getting tattooed with her. My tattoo healed beautifully and I hope I can get tattooed with her again soon.

Got a tattoo here last year and it looks amazing. It healed nicely, lines are clean and crisp. I'll…read morebe getting another soon!

This is such a nice and clean shop. All of the artists were nice and professional. My artist was…read moreSky and she knocked it out of the park. I will definitely be a returning client.

Great experience and vibe! Scott, Jordan, and Hollie are very kind and extremely…read moretalented/competent. Super clean practices, just a fantastic shop all around

I was beyond pleased with the overall experience I had with Hardwire Tattoo today, plus it had been…read moreover 6 years since I last received some artwork. My artist / tattooer was Matt Fischer. Matt is very authentic, eclectic and has an amazing personality. Throughout the 45 minute session, Matt and I conversed multiple times, mostly about our passion for all things "Horror". This is where my tattoo came in to play. I presented Matt with one dozen Horror-themed ideas approx. 2 months ago and I went with the one he was most passionate about...Ghost Face from the Scream series. This was perfect!! Our youngest son's favorite villain is Ghost Face, plus...Scream 5 just finished filming right here in Wilmington in 2020. Matt nailed this tattoo...I mean, he absolutely crushed it and I could not be any more pleased with the end result. All of Matt's lines are super clean, proportioned perfectly and it looked like a sticker afterward. My skin did not endure much, if any, trauma and bleeding was kept to a minimum. This was a flawless tattoo session and experience all around!!!! The shop was very clean, all employees were masked properly and everyone was down to Earth and friendly. Matt.......the rest of this leg is now saved for your future Horror work. THANK YOU for an amazing job!!! 5 STARS!!!

I got a tattoo with Em a while back. While the tattoo was good quality and what I wanted, the…read morecustomer experience was off. I did not feel welcome and I would not return.

I suggest emailing/calling them with any questions instead of just walking in, because artists are…read moreusually booked! For a good reason as well, each artist has their style so make sure to look at the website for their portfolios. I really loved Meaghan Angel's work, & luckily I was able to get tatted really quickly (perfect timing hehe). I gotta say, if you're just stopping by Wilmington or live here & want to get a tattoo, this is the place. I don't think I'll go anywhere else, because that's how solid this place is to me. I decided to get two tattoos, which only took about 2.5 hours or so. Meaghan is amazing, I have so much respect for her and her work. She made me feel so comfortable and made me laugh so much, I dont think I've laughed like that in awhile :,) I love her input & she really made the tattoos come to life. I'm in love with them, I can't stop looking at my arm now!! I have a couple other tattoos, but by far these are my favorite now. Thank you so much Meaghan (if you ever read this) I'll be back again!!

I have gotten three tattoos from Zoe as well as touch ups and she is simply the best. Her beautiful…read moreand detailed work speaks for itself keeping you coming back again and again. Her communication and organization is stellar making scheduling a breeze. She is always really clear in making sure to grasp your vision while designing and her artistic expertise makes her designs stand out from the crowd. She creates a space that is vibrant and fun but also so comfortable and cozy. She has a little snack and drink area and femine hygiene products available which is just so thoughtful. She also has aftercare packages available to make sure your healing process goes smoothly. I have sent my mom, brother, and friends her way as well. I could go on and on and say so many great things about her and will always give my highest recommendation.

From the owner: At Royal Artware I pride myself in giving my clients a relaxing, low-pressure atmosphere where they…read morecan be as comfortable as possible. Every client is given the utmost care and respect, because I understand that tattoos last for life, and I want your experience in my studio to be as memorable as your tattoo.