Such a great experience here. Came in on short notice for 2 piercings and J did an amazing job at doing my piercings exactly how I wanted them quick and easy. Best pricing ive found locally as well, very knowledgeable guy. Totally coming back here for future piercings! read more

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Jayson is an amazing artist. Very professional and can handle all types of styles of tattoo art. I have three pieces from him. The latest is my Sade. Great portrait work. read more

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Great experience. I called and dropped by on a last minute notice and "J" was an absolute pleasure. I had a few piercings done and they did an excellent job. I may go back for a tattoo or two. For me it's all about energy, and it was right, no sage needed :) read more

I wanted to like Life Art Creations. It's an LGBT-owned shop, it's local, it has a cool vibe inside. And I was looking forward to my appointment all week. But unfortunately instead I had a very stressful experience that left me feeling like I would not trust Jay with piercings again and I wouldn't recommend the shop anymore. For context, I had an appointment to get my lip pierced. The morning of the appointment, he texts me asking if I can come in an hour early. I adjust my schedule for him since I assume I might be the only one who booked an appointment and he wants to get out of there. Instead it was because he had scheduled another event at the same time. I show up an hour early, he unlocks the shop and sets everything up. Then he grabs a straight barbell for a vertical labret. I ask him why he wouldn't use a curved barbell as that's the only type I've ever seen used for vertical labrets, and he says "it's fine, it's personal preference, just change it when the swelling goes down if you want and I don't have that kind to pierce with anyway" I say okay and we move on with it (FYI - not the correct jewelry at all). He doesn't line my face up to make sure the piercing is centered. He doesn't ask me where on my lip I want it done. I tell him I do have a natural line on my lip where it's centered, and he just kinda eyeballs It and goes for it. Immediately I notice it's crooked and off-center. At first he tried to dismiss that, and then caved and said "Well... Okay maybe it's off a little to the right, but people won't notice" I said I'd notice because I want it to look good and ask if he can redo it. He does, saying "I haven't eaten all day so I'm getting shaky and stressed and just want to get out of here" But dude I booked this time with you, and not only did you not prepare for that but you pierced me shaky? That just seems so unprofessional and unsafe. So he does it again and it's crooked again the other way. We're both getting stressed but he just tells me to "mark it yourself" and hands me the pen. I try to but my lip is now bleeding too much that its difficult, we figure it out eventually and he does the piercing a 3rd time, and then I pay and leave just kinda not wanting to inconvenience him anymore (as I'm shelling out a ton of money to him). My friend who came with to support me tells me once we're out that the piercer was exchanging judgmental looks with his friend about me, which is so rude and unprofessional. Afterwards I'm feeling pretty odd in the straight barbell. It looks good but it just feels wrong. So I call a couple other piercing shops and explain what happened and everyone assures me that under no circumstances should you be piercing with a straight barbell in a vertical labret and that I should get it fixed to the correct jewelry immediately or else it could be a rejection risk. Glad that others were able to help me get the right advice but I'm just so let down by my experience. Getting a piercing should be a fun exciting thing and you should be able to trust the piercer to know better, to want to be a perfectionist with you and be passionate about their job, and to give you the time and support and professionalism that you're paying for. It might have been an off day for Jay maybe but at this point my trust is pretty shattered, and my friends that came and supported me already decided not to go with him for the piercings they want in the future. read more

I read great reviews about this place, but I guess that only applies to tattoos. My friend and I got piercings here (a conch and cartilage). My other piercings in the past have irritated but eventually calmed down and healed, but it feels as though the piercings were not even close. Seems as though the piercings were not punctured the right way and skin was always being stretched. We paid around $120 for both piercings. Eventually had to take out both due to discomfort and no healing. read more

Life Art Creations - still not healed after 3 months - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been wanting to get a tattoo for quite some time, but wanted to make sure that I selected the right artist to do it. After witnessing the great work that Jayson did for a friend of mine, I was confident that he was the guy for me. I told him what I wanted and he was able to create a design that I truly loved--a design that was better than what I could have imagined. The process itself was much more pleasant than I could have expected. He was patient, gentle, and detailed. The tattoo has healed without issue and is already the source of many compliments. I love it. I would recommend Jayson to my friends and to anyone in search of a professional and talented artist. I am already planning my next visit--I've been bitten. read more

Life Art Creations - Hummingbird with Rose and Geometric Design. - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's been about 3 weeks since I got my nipple piercings at Life Art Creations, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. Jayson was very welcoming, informative, and patient when discussing the specifics of my piercing. I wanted a bigger gauge but wasn't sure by how much, and he helped me choose the right size. He was also very quick at setting up the studio, which was decorated to be very bright and green which made me feel welcome and comfortable. The initial piercing hurt pretty significantly, maybe 8 or 9 out of 10 in pain, but it instantly dulled to a constant pain of about 3 or 4 over the next few days. I have been following Jayson's aftercare instructions, and my piercings have been healing great. I would highly recommend this studio for a piercing, and I will definitely book an appointment with Jayson for my next piercing. read more

I actually have to say that Jayson is probably the best tattoo artist in town, he apologized to me it was a misunderstanding from my part and I want him to continue doing my tattoos. The connection with him is unique, we have a long time friendship and I value him. read more

Jayson gives tattoos with happy endings! Let me explain, let me explain! :) I got a lotus tattoo-- my first-- from a "renown" artist back in April and I was NOT happy, very far from happy, and hated ever getting a tattoo. Then along came Jayson. A few weeks ago he touched up my lotus, added color and made it worth looking at . I was so impressed with his work that I went back for more. He was patient with me as I kept sending him pics almost every day for a week of what I was thinking of getting. I'm not artistic so it's hard to describe and ask for what I want. Finally, last Sunday, I went to his shop. We talked about the design, he sketched it out on my back, and he went to work. Getting poked by him was fun. We chatted, he sang out loud to the music he was playing, and he did an awesome job. He added the lily pad and the water ripples. It wasn't what I expected: it was a hell of a lot better! What happier ending can I want? (Ok, he is very sexy, so I suppose there could be a happier ending, but that's not tattoo business anymore...) What I liked best is his integrity: he takes seriously the fact that you're putting your skin into his hands. I felt vulnerable when I was first tatted and was disappointed. I took a risk with Jayson and he respected how I felt about letting someone mark me for life. I felt connected and this made the experience easier; I felt like a virgin, touched for the very first time... If you're a tattoo virgin I highly recommend Jayson to pop your cherry! (See my lotus tattoo pic.) read more

Life Art Creations - Lotus with lily pad and ripples of water - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

JAY! Wow, absolutely made my first tattoo amazing! He really took his time and made it exactly the way i wanted it. Jay really does and amazing job and the shop is amazing! Would definitely go back again for tattoo number 2(i'm planing on it) read more

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I've been looking for a good tattoo artist to help me on my Filipino tribal art tattoo. After many months of searching for one in the OC where I live a great friend of mine's recommended Jay. He said that Jay was awesome and that I would not be disappointed. My friend was 100% right. I designed my tattoo, but Jay took it and brought it to life like I never could imagine. He made a piece of coal into a diamond. I am so happy and excited about his work and look forward to working with him in the near future. I will continue to go to Jay and suffer the LA traffic getting there because he's that good. Jay thanks again for the great job and I looking forward to enhancing this wonderful piece of art you help create for me! read more

Life Art Creations - filipino tribal rooster front portion - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Thank you Jayson for giving me my 3rd tattoo. You were a pleasure to do business with! I wish you weren't so far! My FYI: Small place Loud music but GREAT playlist! Great work. Great smile! :) read more

Life Art Creations - Waiting to get inked! Ooooo - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Got a piece done by Jay today and it came out awesome. I came in with a design I found and he sketched out a beautiful piece from it. He was completely patient with me considering all the concerns I had and made sure I got what I wanted. My tattoo came out way better that I expected. He plays loud great music and his space is a chill environment, especially if you have guests with you. I definitely would recommend him for any piece and will be a repeat customer some time in the future for my next piece. read more

Life Art Creations - Custom design... Love it! - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have received three tattoos here and brought my family around to get inked. The pounding speakers gave quite the experience as I chose to DJ. The environment merges elements nostalgic to nautical culture, EDM memorabilia, spiritual crystals and a creative punk studio. Jays vibe is uniquely memorable and highly recommend his work! read more

Jason the calmest, most honest (about how much it's going to hurt, what products you need and why) with a soft hand when piercing. He pierced my nose a couple of years back and when I wanted to pierce my nipple I instantly thought of him. If you want a no fuss or frizz piercer jay is your guy. read more

I really wanted to leave Jay a 5 star review since he's a stellar human, but my septum piercing ended up being a nightmare. The jewelry wouldn't go through the first time, so he stuck the needle through my septum again, which was fine bc I asked him to and I wanted the job done since we'd already started. Felt sore afterward, but given the circumstances, obviously. I went home a few hours later, cleaned it up with sea salt soak, but after work, I noticed that the piercing was still bleeding, goopy, and that the pain was unbearable. I've had tattoos and other piercings done so I'm tolerant of pain, but this was too much. I had to take the piercing out and am now left with a sore, throbbing hole in my septum, and I'm out a pretty penny. Not happy about this :( read more

He told me to come back in 15min and when I came back he had locked the door and turned the lights off and hang up the phone when I called. Racist much? Not sure what was the problem I just wanted a nose piercing but I wouldn't recommend anybody to go here. read more

I had a piercing done by Jay at Life Art Creations A PA he was so easy and made me feel so safe in a very safe environment .its one on one He did such an amazing job , so personable and kind I' d recommend any one to make an appointment there for piercings and from judging the images tattoos as well I' ll be there soon for new tattoos and piercings The best thing read more

Jayson has been doing my ink for years. He's a beautiful soul with a creative mind and I trust no other.

Great service. Thanks again! I would definitely go back for another piercing. Fun decor as well, very hip

My mom and I decided we wanted to get matching tattoos. I have to admit I felt a little awkward about taking my mom to a "tattoo parlor" - kind of like going to a movie with your mom and there's lots of sex in it....just kind of weird. Anyway, Jay was super nice and very professional. His shop looks edgy enough that you feel like you're doing something a little wild but not so much that you're embarrassed to be there with your mother! So ya, his place is clean (as in sterilized properly!), interesting, and he knows how to act. And now for the important part - the tattoo! Well, this was my first tattoo so I don't have any frame of reference but it was a great experience working with Jay. I contacted him a few weeks in advance with a design and some basic, lame questions (we don't live in the area but knew we would be in town on a particular date). He was super professional and helpful, and we made an appointment. When we showed up he was there and ready for us. He had taken my design I showed him and had it all ready, and was even understanding when I told him I had made some changes to it. He worked in the changes without a hassle and definitely improved on the design, which I didn't even realize how much until I got home that night and looked at it closely. It was my design, only way better!! Well, tattoos do hurt....I went first and as soon as he did the first little part I thought, "how am I going to let my 71 year old mother do this to herself?!" and I suggested she run down to the liquor store! Well, Jay even had wine - red wine - because my mother couldn't bring herself to buy Thunderbird, which was all they had at the store. We were completely confident in Jay's ability to do a clean, professional job. I highly recommend Jay and his place. If you want a biker/gangster/not sure if he's even sober kind of tattoo place, don't go here. But if you happen to be out on an adventure with your mother, DEFINITELY this is your place! Thanks, Jay, for accommodating us. OH, and he's adorable! But that's just icing. read more

Jayson is an extremely talented artist. I've hosted him in Denver, Dallas and Portland to do my ink when I'm not in Los Angeles. My friends line up for days to get inked up by him. He's friendly, extremely clean and sterile and a super friend to the environment and everything organic. To sit in Jayson's chair or lay on his table to let him do his magic is a privilege. Can't wait to get my koi fish pond finished on my right leg!! read more

Life Art Creations - Jayson tatted my knuckles which later became the logo of my salon!! - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Went on a little spontaneous trip this past Tuesday. Yes, I know.. a bit late, but this place left an imprint in my faulty memory so it was indeed more than worthy of a review. Found this place on yelp with great reviews so i decided to go for it. It was a little hard to find, but im sure glad i came to the right place! The building might look a bit shady from outside, but FEAR NOT! my friends.. I say GO GO GO! Got my cartilage done for only $35 + 5 for the jewelry. So CHEAP for a piercing done right! Cant say it wasnt painful, but it was worth every dollar. Used to pay 75+ for piercings at other tattoo parlors. This place is a diamond in the rough. Very nice guy with great taste in music! Will DEFINITELY make another visit for another one.. its becoming an addiction. *NOTE: He charges 3% on all card transactions & you provide for your own aftercare (non-iodized sea salt / antibacterial soap, etc.) read more

I got my first tattoo at age 49 most would say why at this age, I went thru some very hard times and wanted to memorialize it and share it with the world show that my illness exists. I have spoken to Jay about my new existing tattoo, he was very understanding and with tons of compassion, his over all commitment to my needs were by far excellent. I thank you Jay for your addition to my life needs and pray God keeps you in good health so you can help others. I highly recommend this Fine man based on his work and his careing nature. My youngest sister want to add another to her collection and I will ask Jay if he would do it for her. First timmers go for it read more

I'll for sure be coming back here for all my future piercings and tattoos. I was treated with such respect & kindness. Overall I had a very good septum piercing experience. read more

Life Art Creations - Septum piercing with jewelry - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been going to see jay for my tattoo work for about 3 years. His work is great and he can always find time to fit me in. his prices are great and are worth every penny. Everywhere i go people ask me where I got my work done. i never leave in any pain he has a great gentle hand. I would recommend him, and would never go to anyone else!! read more

Life Art Creations - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

About three years ago, I was in dire need of an artist who could manipulate other artists' work. I scoured the city looking for an artist brave enough/ good enough to take on my project. (I had a really bad/big/ crappily done tribal vine outline done by an artist on Santa Monica Blvd... I was fresh off the boat...) After meeting him, he decided to take on my project and really turned it into a badass piece. Since then I have had him create two custom pieces to accent the vine. Both were custom made Polynesian designs. I always get complimented on his work. Being an actor I have showcased his work on many tv shows and movies. I legit book work based on how good this ink is. Each time I need a waiver from him, which he happily signs. It's always a conversation starter on set. Due to the nature of my skin, it rejected certain ink. Since I was 18 I have been trying to finish this one damn tattoo, each time I get it worked on my skin rejects it. (It's a Chinese scroll) Once Jay realized my problem, he solved the issue with using a traditional Kuro Sumi ink. Since then I have had no negative reactions, and my tattoos actually come out looking awesome. Not looking all creature feature anymore. To anyone seeking an artist, make sure to do your research. As you research Life Art Creations, and the artist Jay, you will find he truly cares about you and the art. But more importantly, he does damn good work. So if you are looking for an ARTIST I strongly recommend Life Art Creations. But if you are looking for someone who gives you a jail looking ass tattoo, go to Daytona beach. Peace read more

Went back to Jay to get another tattoo. His work is really superior.

Jay rocked this. I came to him with a concept, he ran with it till it was realized. Today we're finishing it.

It's no surprise that the only negative review of this business is from a guy whose Yelp photo is literally a butt, and who has only written two reviews, both of them one star (I'm concerned Yelp will censor me if I use anything stronger than the word "butt"). I was a little skeptical in coming because Jay is pretty short and to the point on the phone, and it came across as kind of curt and disinterested. Once I was in the studio, however, I realized it was because he gets a lot of phone calls about prices, etc... a whole lot of random inquiries that would have to get annoying over time. The studio itself is a private studio so no one else is receiving work while you are there. It was just me and Jay, which was awesome. He was fully present to the entire process and really responsive to my desires. I was really impressed at how efficiently he worked, whether it was sketching something out by hand or scanning images I brought with me and working with them digitally to produce the look and size that I wanted. He never fussed when I asked him to change something about the design or to erase a stencil and reapply it 2mm away from where he had previously put it. He truly seemed concerned with me being happy about the work that I received. Obviously that is good business, but it also seemed sincere. Interpersonally I enjoyed him as well. He was easy to talk to and very down to earth. I was there for a little over two hours, getting three different pieces of work done on three different parts of my body. Jay worked efficiently but not rushed. It was the perfect blend of quality, presence and speed. I never felt like he was milking time for more money or like he was rushing to get me out of the door. One of my tattoos was also a little vulnerable for me to get, because it reminded me of a very difficult experience in my life and was also a tattoo image that grown men don't tend to get on their bodies. Jay never scoffed - he only wanted me to get the best possible work. I have definitely found my tattoo guy in Los Angeles, and I'm super grateful to the friend who referred me!!!! read more

Got my first tattoo here, I thought it was gonna be painful... turned out it was fine I mean it was uncomfortable but bearable...I love the result :)I will come back for more ...I highly recommend this place! read more

I just got TATT this weekend ... it was two year in the making ... What I love about Jayson and his work is the fact that we spent the first hour customizing my idea ... i didnt feel rushed nor persuaded. He took my concept and made it better ... wayyyy better! He truly is an Artist! I also like the fact that he took his time to prepare (cleaning, organizing, etc). I was very amazed with his professionalism. The Tatoo came out GREAT! I LOVED IT! My Friends and Family adore it too. THANK YOU JAYSON for the GREAT ART PIECE :) read more

Being my first tattoo, I had high expectations and I didn't trust this job to just anyone. As one of my closest friends, Jay and I discussed the piece several times and finally met to modify and outline the original design. As my first tattoo and his first with this type of very complex, wood cut design with tons of subtle shading, we both knew that this piece would be an adventurous challenge! Due to the size and location of the piece as well as my low pain threshold, I had to come back multiple times. What I really appreciated was how Jay was able to integrate my feedback and make subtle adjustments along the way. Also, the space, music, laughs and free shots helped take my mind to a happier place...greatly appreciated! The end result is a work of art...detailed, subtle and a meaningful reminder of its owner's life challenges. I appreciate the care, time, effort, adjustments and vision that went into this unique piece! read more

There is still beautiful art being created during the pandemic. I had the opportunity to book an appointment at Life Art Creations because of a last minute cancellation. The wait is usually months. I have no tattoos at age 54. I was ready and did my research on LA based artists. I settled on well known Jayson Ponce. It was a great experience, one I plan on repeating. The man has vision, takes his time, demands your input and then gets to work designing. We talked a lot o our possibilities. He never pushed, only gave me options. The experience during these troubled times was a respite to take the time to consider the future and what it would look like for me personally. Art is expression of the artist and the subject. The collaboration process was interesting and fresh to me. The studio was great, the atmosphere was relaxed, the conversation all over the place as I think it should be. I am goi g back, next week, in fact. Fir my originally scheduled appointment to continue the work with Jayson that we began today. It's the kind of long term relationship that he likes to cultivate. Highly recommended by this client. read more

I went to Jayson to get my ears pierced. I had my ears pierced before but they were halfway closed. I wanted to go to someone who would be more precise than those places that use earring guns. He was very precise and took great care that everything was thoroughly disinfected. He also gave great advice for after care. Make your own saltwater as a cleaning solution with sea salt. I used that and for the most part it worked well but since they were piercings that needed to be re-opened, they were taking longer to heal. He recommended Bactine and that did the trick. I put the Bactine in a shotglass and soaked my earlobes in them. It worked very well. Thanks, Jayson! read more

jay is super nice! he is so flexible on making the appointment! he gives great advice and share his thoughts on how to make your tattoo designs look better. read more

Life Art Creations - i just had this today, greatly done! and jay is super nice! - Piercing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Awesome dude. I wanted to get my conch pierced so I called this place at around 6 and he picked up saying they were still open and he had just finished up with a client. I went there and it's a small little room but don't judge a book by its cover. The dude was really nice, welcoming and clean. When placing the dot mark on my ear, I was being a little picky with the spot, but he was very patient and still kind, which is rare in most places. The piercing was $40 which includes jewelry plus $5 if you get a stud with a piece of jewel on it. I'm sure he's great with tattoos too. I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND if you want something pierced. read more

I went to get a tattoo by Jayson, he was recommended by a good friend of mine, First I have to say the studio is awesome! We started talking about the tattoos I wanted to get done, and Jayson got what I wanted right away, and he started sketching and doing his thing. very professional, very meticulous, i felt comfortable right away seeing how he made this project like if it was a tattoo for him. and like I expected every change he suggested to be made it was for the greater good when it was all done and finish my tattoos looked amazing, way better than what I had in mind. Thank u sooo much for taking your time and energy into it. Will be back for more , my back is next . read more

I've been to Jayson 6 times and he always does a incredible job. Very chill atmosphere, he's great to go to when you have an idea and need some advice from the artist. Will always go back and refer people to him. read more

I went there to get the top of my ear pierced-Jay took time to figure out good placement and ended up angling it slightly which turned out to be a great idea... It was painless nearly to my surprise and Ive followed his instructions for cleaning ( sea salt and warm water with a Q tip) and after the initial night when it was a little sore,Its healing very quickly. Very very reasonable,very clean,looks like he was a true artist tattoo wise..he's lovely guy who did a wonderful professional job... Thanks Jay! read more