great work, wicked friendly dudes, real clean & cozy. best place for a trad tat on this side of the…read moremississippi

This is the most interesting and cool tattoo shop I've ever been too. The tattoo artist, Sean,…read more knows what he is doing and he has many years of experience. The shop atmosphere was great, felt like a spa with such nice plants. My cousin and I both got our tattoo here and the line was perfect. We both got a lot of compliments on our tattoos. Our friends are now coming to this shop for their tattoo. Definitely going back for more.

What a great experience! My wife and I were having our first tattoos done at age 56. Everyone was…read moreso nice and friendly! James was so kind, caring and interesting. He explained every step and made it easy for us newcomers to feel welcome and appreciated. If I could give more stars, I would. I also had a piercing done. Again, a great comfortable experience. We'll be back again for sure!!

This shop was great! Really clean and welcoming. Came here for a double helix (upper cartilage)…read morepiercing on my ear. Steph is a great piercer. She used proper, quality, sterile equipment; provided solid APP aftercare advice; and was really calm, thoughtful, and patient throughout the process. The piercing placements and angles are perfect. My only complaint is that I think the titanium posts she used are way too long, even to accommodate initial swelling. I'll definitely want to get these downsized sooner than the suggested 4-6 month mark, because I suspect these are going to get snagged on everything.

I've debated posting this for a long time, but I feel it's important to share my experience…read more On January 4, 2023, shortly after I had just turned 18, I went to Dan Dringenberg for a sternum and stomach tattoo. Because of the placement, I had to be topless during the appointment, which already puts you in a vulnerable position and requires a high level of professionalism and respect. During the session, Dan tried to "make me feel better" by tickling my breasts. There was absolutely no reason for that kind of physical contact. I did not ask for it, and it was highly inappropriate and unprofessional. At 18, I didn't know how to react in the moment. I felt uncomfortable and frozen, so I didn't speak up. On top of that, he added an entire additional section to the tattoo that I did not ask for and that was never clearly discussed or approved beforehand. A tattoo is permanent, and no artist should add elements without explicit consent. I haven't reached out about my concerns until now because I felt disgusted and didn't know how to process what happened. Looking back, I realize how important boundaries and consent are in situations where clients are exposed and vulnerable. I'm sharing this so others understand that professionalism and clear consent should always be the standard in this industry. I would not recommend this shop to anyone.

I got turtles on my forearm a couple years ago from here and they did an amazing job with them and…read moremy artist I had was super nice

It's been almost 2 weeks since I got my tattoo done by Brian. I had given him an ink print of my…read moredogs paw print in advance. (I even have multiple really great ones and offered to send them all but he said he could work with the one I gave him). I also showed him a few pictures of how I wanted it to look; very detailed (not filled in/shaded) he said he could do it so I came back in a week and got it done. Again, I showed him other tattoos I had found online of how I wanted the print to look (dot work) and showed him one that I DIDNT want it to look like (which he grimaced at and said nah that looks like a stamp I won't do it like that). Well not only does it looks like the style I didn't want, it doesn't look like my dogs paw print at all. There is way too much shading where it shouldn't be (my dog did not have that much fur between his digits) and it makes the whole thing look messy. The individual small pads are shaped incorrectly and the largest pad is just completely wrong (shape and detail wise). The loss of my dog has hit me harder than anything I've ever had to go through - especially working in vet medicine and not being able to save his life - and I felt like Brian didn't take that seriously with how poorly my tattoo came out. If he couldn't have done detailed dot work he should've told me and I gladly would have gone somewhere else. Even if I didn't get the highly detailed dot work like I wanted, I would've been content with it looking like my dogs paw but it does not. I will be getting it removed and going to someone who will listen to my concerns and understand that this is more than a tattoo to me. I also would like to note at one point Brian said, while tattooing me, that he forgets sometimes there is a human being that he's working on. This would have been my cue to leave, had my tattoo not already been close to finishing. TLDR Im beyond upset about my tattoo and will not be coming back ever.

I actually loved this place and the artist that tattooed me. I walked in and showed him a picture,…read moreand within 30 minutes I was on the table! Brian was hilarious and any time I showed signs of pain, he was quick to make me laugh to keep my mind busy. I laughed the entire hour and a half I was there. He gave me clear instructions, and honest answers when I asked questions. I appreciate his time. Honestly I'll be going back to him for more work when I'm ready for a sleeve. I highly recommend! Oh, and also my tattoo is AMAZING. *will add more pictures once it's healed.

My husband and I have been going to Bud for years. We love coming here and have developed a nice…read moreworking relationship with Bud. It's a one man studio so there isn't the typical drama of other places and Bud is very reliable. He's done at least 50 hours on my husband and I and we don't go anywhere else. He's usually booked out a ways so you can't usually do walk ins, but he's worth the wait! I've noticed over the years that the vast majority of his work is done by word of mouth, scheduled in advance, because he is so booked and not usually available on a whim.

Dave Shoemaker -- Hands down best tattoo artist ever.read more

I got the most beautiful Beatrix Potter tattoo here in memory of my son who passed away. It is…read moregorgeous. The colors are perfect. I get so many compliments on it. The owner and his clerk were lovely. I enjoyed spending an hour here. They were very sensitive and kind about the loss that prompted the tattoo. The shop is spotlessly clean. They clearly take a great deal of pride in the service they offer. I recommend them wholeheartedly.

Got a memorial tattoo for my late mother done here recently. John and his wife were extremely…read morehelpful, listened to my ideas, and the final product was even better than what I envisioned. I wanted something that showcased her favorite animal (peacocks) and favorite holiday (Halloween). Price was reasonable and he even got it done in less time than he originally quoted.

I used to visit the Piercing Emporium for years it was always my go-to spot. It had been about six…read moreyears since my last visit, and I don't know what's happened since then, but wow... this place has gone downhill. I stopped in recently to ask a few questions about setting up an appointment, and I've never experienced customer service that bad in my life. Whoever they have working the front was unbelievably rude and unprofessional. I honestly couldn't even tell if it was a man or woman, but whoever that person is, they're ruining what used to be a solid, reputable shop. I won't be returning ever.

The staff were professional, and approachable. Mark was gentle, warm, and very personable. He…read moreexplained everything he was doing and then talked me through as he was piercing. I was very impressed with the sterile environment. Piercing Emporium is classy, welcoming, and clean. I could not recommend them more.

I got a tattoo years ago (40) that was a total mistake and it took almost 4 decades to find another…read moreperson I trusted enough to put ink on me. Met Dave H. through a mutual friend and he helped me out big time. Started with a cover-up and has become an obsession culminating in a full sleeve and some other work on my opposite arm. Everyone there is awesome and friendly. And the most important part is how much they pay attention to the place being clean. The second you walk in, it's obvious that you are in a truly professional tattoo studio. No if's, and's, or buts....top notch through and through and 5 stars isn't high enough.

Dave is the best tattoo artist I have ever seen and I've been tattooed by alot…read more He could not be more professional, makes u feel super comfortable and exceeded expectations on how on wanted my coverup tattoo to come out... One incredible artist!!!! AND THE DUDE CAN SING TOO....