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    Monocle Tattoo

    4.8 (59 reviews)
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    My dog, Bagel, is the crux of my vegan journey. =)
    Christine H.

    Review for James Spooner To commemorate my vegan journey and after years of putting off a tattoo, I finally knew what I wanted and brought my design to James. I wanted a simple little wrist tattoo and with his expertise, he humbly advised me to rotate it away from me, as no one regrets it that way, but nearly everyone regrets getting it facing them. After a few minutes of letting that sink in, I decided that this man probably knew what he was saying so I went with his advice. Although the piece is very simple, it was executed very nicely with sizing and placement and he listened to all of my concerns and opinion on how it should look to suit my original piece; needless to say, I absolutely loved it. Basing it on my overall experience and his mannerism and wisdom, I'm completely satisfied =) P.s, I don't regret the placement if you're reading this

    My DREAM TATTOO . I could not be happier !
    Laura T.

    BEST. TATTOO. EVER. Don't look for anymore, you just find the perfect shop ! Cosy place, awesome artists. JORELL ELIE did such a great job. I came in first to discuss about my idea, i wanted a tiger face with a large dreamcatcher on my ribs & leg. Jorell is so pro, he totally get it and did somethg even better than expected. Don't go to cheap tattoo that you ll regret later, go for a real artist !

    Egyptian Maat! First tattoo! Love it! James spooner.
    Jillian J.

    Just finished my first tattoo! Had an amazing experience and great conversation. I had a very specific, meaningful idea; I wanted the Egyptian goddess Maat and James transformed my small idea into an amazing (bigger) tattoo! I love it! He also has a great sketch of the Sphinx with laser beam eyes...if anyone is interested ;)

    James spooner's design for the beginning of this piece. Will have watercolor added by Jorell on a later date.
    Michelle T.

    So grateful that my friend recommended this place. It's a small clean shop. For my piece, James Spooner designed the illustration part of a dream catcher. And Jorell will be adding the water color to the piece. I had a general idea of what I wanted: a dream catcher in line/dot work style with watercolor and somehow incorporate a purple sun. I told them I trusted their judgment on how to make this work and so far I love the beginning of this piece. Can't wait to for the next session that will add the watercolor! James is easy to work with and let me have short breaks when I needed them. He was fun to talk to during the tattooing session.

    Jorell working on my leg.
    Violet F.

    Jorell is my number 1 go-to artist. His work is absolutely incredible and I always recommend him to my friends. The shop, Monocle Tattoo, is really great. It has this feel of an old school shop. It's really intimate and personal, there's no other people walking around and looking at t-shirts or other stuff that bigger shops have. There aren't all these rules about guests and "coming to the back", it's just a down-to-earth, real tattoo shop, and I LOVE it. The artists are incredible and so welcoming, I felt very comfortable there. All in all a wonderful shop with wonderful artists.

    Hibiscus flower tattoo with neon like colors
    Maiah L.

    James is an incredible tattoo artist! I've received two tattoos from him and will likely go back for another. Very precise detailing and extremely clean, love the products he uses and also makes you feel comfortable as soon as you enter the door. Highly recommend checking him out, worth every penny.

    Tania M.

    James Spooner is a fantastic artist. Not all tattoo artists are "artists", but James has depth of vision and creative expression that go beyond just being trained with a needle. Monocle Tattoo keeps to high standards of cleanliness and integrity, with a positive vibe that makes the whole experience comfortable and inviting. Offering vegan services just adds to the list of positives here in knowing they run a compassionate and conscious business. I only recommend tattoo artists I have personally worked with and wear their art on my body. I'm grateful for the pieces James has created for me, and as a tattoo designer and vegan, I refer clients to him all the time and will continue to. Even if you aren't vegan, you will appreciate the quality, care, and peace of mind provided at Monocle.

    Watercolor addition that Jorell did (as well as his Instagram)- it's great how collaborative J is. Great work, great experience.

    Jorell is truly a gem, he's really great at understanding your needs and incorporating them into the work, and it's also a very collaborative process. He doesn't make a stencil for you to pre approve (which I'll admit, made me nervous beforehand), instead he sketched the design on me day of. But the thing is, he sketched it so quickly (and beautifully) that I felt less guilty making alterations to it than I would have if I was looking at a printed transfer paper that may have taken hours to make. So ended up liking the process way more, not I mention it's kind of amazing in itself to watch him sketch something onto you so perfectly and fast. Jorell and James are both committed to a great experience, from the groovy feel of their loft shop, to the great group of neighbors popping in and out to say hi, it's just a great place all around. I highly recommend you visit. ( PS The tatoo cited above is a goldfish in water around some script I already had, and should be in the yelp photos somewhere. )

    Sinclair S.

    What an incredible experience. I received my first tattoo from James and I love it. The atmosphere in the shop is awesome. Very friendly. I will keep coming back for all my art work. Prices are insanely reasonable. The workmanship and artistic level is perfect.

    Loved our experience getting tattoos with James! He was so helpful and thoughtful throughout the whole process and did a fantastic job. Cute studio with great vibes too, rare for a tattoo joint

    My recent dot work portrait done by James Spooner!
    Sarah-Rose C.

    I've been going to James for about 3 years now and I can't imagine going to anyone else! His creativity is wonderful and he always goes above and beyond. The shop itself is outstanding! Extremely clean and full of friendly faces. I'm very fortunate to have stumbled across this vegan friendly artist! Here a picture of my most recent dot work portrait done by James Spooner

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    If you're looking for a sick tattoo artist make an appointment with Mike Pyro! Excellent work !

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    Ask the Community - Monocle Tattoo

    I'm Finally looking to get my first tattoo. However I am prone to keloids. Is this a deal breaker at this shop?

    It’s not a deal breaker I’ve only had this happen in one spot to one client in 12 years of tattooing. With that said we should just be careful about what your first piece is.… 

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    Cesar was super kind, genuine and most importantly PATIENT as I tried to figure out where I wanted to place my tatt.

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    Baron Art Tattoo Studio

    4.8(322 reviews)
    2.3 kmArts District, Downtown
    $$
    Free consultations
    Discounts available

    The place is quite nice (clean and cool layout) and they were so kind to be willing to take me and…read more2 of my friends as walk-ins a little over an hour before closing time. Tracy at the front desk was super helpful with check in and my questions about jewelry and what not. My one feedback and note would be to mention that visitors do have the option to "try-on" jewelry if they are torn between sizes or colors of jewelry because I think some newcomers wouldn't be aware they could do that if it's not mentioned. My friend asked to try a couple of jewel sizes and that was really helpful with decision making. (By try-on, you are just holding the jewelry piece up to yourself and checking yourself out in the mirror :P ) They offer titanium and gold jewelry here. Many beautiful pieces. They also sell saline spray (for $15 if I remember correctly) which I picked up since I was traveling and will be traveling again. Lacy pierced me and she was soooo amazing! She was really through with her explanations and I felt very comfortable with her. Everything went so smoothly and it was mostly painless - only a pinch in the process but no discomfort after the jewelry was already in. My friends and I left with super cute nostril piercings! Highly recommend this studio. Very grateful and happy with the experience here.

    I was going to leave my review as is but i will not be called a liar about my experience then…read morepressured to delete my review entirely. "Regarding your wait time, management confirmed it was significantly shorter than stated" - attached are photos at 6:20pm on 4/11/26 aka the time i went in & upon arrival i asked to use the restroom, i took a selfie amongst other pics & the date & time can be found on each one. When leaving, i was asked for my information & to enroll in ur $5 off coupon which was at 8:16pm on 4/11/26. almost exactly two hours, not sure which manager looked into that but i did not randomly chose that number. Consultation - Tabitha asked via phone if i was given the option or made aware of threadless vs threaded jewelry, i was not nor was I given the option between the two. (Im assuming since you guys only carry threadless anyways.) Lacy said the piercings could get expensive when downsizing multiple sizes & when custom jewelry becomes a thing (she gave me an example of hers that have a wide flat back) which i understood. I was never told the jewelry on hand would be so flimsy or else i would have left with a spare set. or why wouldnt that be offered if its a known thing that theyre just going to break soon after? "our management team has reached out multiple times" - Tabitha called me on 4/20/26 at 2:03pm post yelp review & asking me to elaborate which i did. she apologized & said she would investigate & immediately followed up asking if i could "take down the yelp review" I initially agreed but im so glad i didnt. All that was asked of me was to pick a date & time & she will have someone replace the jewelry that broke at the el monte location but she would have to call me back & let me know if there was someone at that location who COULD do it & that she would call back. when she called back at 2:38pm 4/20/26 she stated ordering a threaded set would take 6-8 weeks & that she will order my downsize. we agreed on that solution & hungup. Then 4/28/26 Tabitha texts me & there was no solution so we could agree on so thanked her & left it at that (screenshots attached as well) "waived fees" - crazy cause you guys swear this is something special. when i get my nails done & one breaks theyre quick to fix it FOR FREE & not keep reminding me that breakage could happen nor badgering me that IM at fault for it/knew the risks. Theres no fee to waive if i want to put the jewelry in my own face for free which you guys denied me of because u didnt want to mail them to me. "we offered appointments at our other locations with free parking lots" - text attached of Tabithas convo but she definitely stated STREET parking, exactly how the LA location is so.. not sure where the "Convenience & Options" were. sorry it came to this Leo, maybe ask both sides next time instead of just listening to one.

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    Reservoir Tattoo Studio - Our artist here are reservoir also draw once a week in a life, drawing workshop to perfect and sharpener, drawing skills and abilities

    Reservoir Tattoo Studio

    4.9(184 reviews)
    2.1 kmEcho Park
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Walk-ins welcome

    The staff is welcoming and attentive, both over the phone and in person. The studio is clean and…read moreincludes a space to rest in the reception area while you wait. I had to wait a year to get my appointment because of how talented Bryan Ramirez is. I walked in, very hyped up, with a tiny 3x4 old ID picture of my father. Bryan treated the image on his computer, expanded it, and kept in touch throughout the process. After a few visits, he carefully listened to my project vision, embraced it, and, most importantly, provided real feedback about size, positioning, and expectations. I have a few other tattoos from multiple artists, and I can confidently say the level of service and quality here is top notch. The previous artists weren't even close to this level of skill. The day I showed up for my session, I felt heard and taken care of. Bryan paused whenever I communicated that I needed a break, and the project was finished in a few hours. His attention to detail is incomparable. If you're searching for an experienced, skilled, detail-oriented tattoo artist, look no further. Contact Reservoir Tattoo Studio and speak with Bryan Ramirez, though I'm sure any artist linked to this studio is just as talented and professional. Can't wait to return for a future session. Gratitude.

    It was my first time here and I just wanted to get some small lil babies done by my dear friend…read moreMia. She is so talented and I've been getting artwork commissioned by her here and there and have a few other small tattoos from her Her line work and attention to detail is amazing. Everyone at the shop was really nice too! The vibes were immaculate and the artists do this thing where they show all the other artists their finished pieces and I thought that was so cute. Her rate is 150/hr so I would book that appointment before her rates go up!!!!! Thanks Mia love u!!!

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    Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

    Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

    4.8(873 reviews)
    31.9 kmWoodland Hills
    $$
    Certified professionals
    8 years in business

    I'm not normally much of a reviewer, but I have to give such a massive shoutout to Christine for…read moremaking my nose piercing as painless as possible. She was so kind and professional the entire time, made sure I was comfortable, and the piercing itself was done painlessly! When I mentioned wanting to possibly switch to a hoop one day, she went back to make sure the piercing spot was perfect for my future plans. Also, when I mentioned that I was a little dizzy post-piercing [my fault for not having eaten anything], she immediately had a capri sun in my hand, and made sure I was completely fine before leaving. All in all I could not have asked for a better experience, and will definitely be going back for future piercings!

    The staff here are friendly and welcoming. I'm giving 4 stars for their customer service,…read morecleanliness, and responsiveness. My husband and I got matching tattoos here and for the tattoo itself it's 3 stars. Today, it has been 3 days since we got the tattoo and although the tattoo itself is small, has fine lines, and is on the wrist, it appears as if it has a smear/smudge on one of the corners on both tattoos. This isn't my first tattoo, and my husband and I have been following the after care and have been careful. It's on the healing stage, but you can tell that the corner line differs and there is a smudged area on both tattoos. For both these it was $240 total and done by Chris. I will update this review once the tattoos heal completely.

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    4.9(156 reviews)
    10.6 km
    Speaks Mandarin
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    My friend and I were looking around for a tattoo shop for our first tattoos. We walked into Oni…read moreTattoo on Saturday and Sam @tatt.chi was able to take my friend. He wanted double bands around his forearm and Sam was able to sketch it out and do the tattoo on the same day. We were in and out within 1.5 hours. He explained the process and aftercare which made getting a tattoo seamless and less daunting. I was on the fence about getting a tattoo but my friend said if he got one I would have to get one too. I decided to get a runner with an ekg as I thought it was fitting for me. I wanted something small for my first tattoo and easily to keep hidden from my mom (sorry mom). He asked me to send him a picture of what I wanted and scheduled an appointment for Monday at 11am. Once Monday came I walked over and signed the consent form. He then printed out the tattoo and placed the outline on my chest and asked me if it was where I wanted it. Being a tattoo noob I trusted his judgement. After letting the outline dry I laid down and he began working on the piece. He said since it was a small tattoo and mainly lines there shouldn't be much pain and the healing process wouldn't be as long. It took about 30 mins to finish up the tattoo and the quality came out amazing. There was no pain at all and he went over the aftercare as well. I showed Sam this other tattoo I wanted and he said he would be able to do that as well. He says his art style is realism and anime so I can't wait to get more work done by him. He has been tattooing for 2 years now along with his apprenticeship. He told me to message him when I'm ready for my next piece. Maybe this tattoo thing is an addiction and will keep you coming back for more.

    WOW! Roger is amazing! He spent two sessions with me. One 5 hour and the other 3 hours. It was such…read morea good experience his attention to detail was beyond words! Even though it was painful towards the end he took breaks with me and gave me numbing cream. I have had 14 tattoos and this one was painful at the end by far just cause of all the different coloring! I'm happy with the result and can't stop looking at it. Thank you so much!! I will def be back for more!!!

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