I went to Monster Monkey Studios, Merritt Island, FL for two reasons. First, my veterinarian recommended Tattoo Artist Rayne Lynn at Monster Monkey Studios. Second, I had a very poor experience at Old Ghost Tattoo, Melbourne, FL. On February 15, 2019, around 10:30 am, I called Monster Monkey Studios. Someone picked up right away. I told them my veterinarian had recommended Rayne, and asked if she was available to do a tattoo today. He said, "I don't know, but let me get her for you." Rayne said I could come in for a consultation, but they were booked out until April. I said I was hoping to get a tattoo today, but would come in for the consultation. The first thing I noticed when I stepped into Monster Monkey Studios was how clean it smelled, like someone had just disinfected the place. That was a good thing to me. The next thing I noticed was the layout. Small but open, private, and professional. There was a waiting area with chairs, a couch, display cabinets, counter, and several walled off rooms, each with tiny windows. Two tattoo artists were in the middle of a discussion and had not noticed me come in. They also had a customer in each of their chairs. One of the artists (Bosco) happened to look up from his customer and noticed me. He apologized for not seeing me there. Rayne then stepped out of her area. I explained why I was there. She said, "Are you the one who called and wanted something today?" I said yes, and showed her the photo of the tattoo I wanted. She asked me if I wouldn't mind if she checked with another artist (Will Winford) who was in the back, to see if he was available. She took the photo and came back within seconds. She said he could do the tattoo right now. Will came out and asked me where I wanted the tattoo, how big, what direction, if there was anything I wanted done differently from what was in the photo. He said he needed to make a drawing of the tattoo and would be back shortly. When he came back with the drawing he explained why I might want to consider a different size and position. After we discussed my options, he told me the cost, gave me some papers to fill out, and took a copy of my driver's license. Prior to starting my tattoo, he said, "I am going to let you feel what it will be like before I begin..." he asked if I was ready. The little zap wasn't bad, and I appreciated him doing the test run. The tattoo was complete in less than 45 minutes. My tattoo came out better than expected, and is unique, thanks to Will's added artistic touches. Thank you to Will for doing a fantastic job, Rayne for talking to Will, and Bosco for noticing my arrival and talking with me until Will was ready. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! $130 for 4 tattoos but a MILLION dollar experience! I finally found my forever tattoo parlor after years of searching. The owners are super nice & accommodating & Will my tattoo artist was the most rad, kind & TALENTED artist who has ever tattoo'd me. He genuinely took the the time to figure out exactly what i wanted/liked & went back to change the littlest details till it was perfect & never once seemed annoyed if i had questions or was indecisive on a part of the tattoo. He understood exactly what i wanted before i even realized it myself & completely took the vision i had & put it into a sketch & made it even better! He took the time time to measure my small arms to see how the tats would wrap/lay around me which no one has done before & they are with out a doubt my favorite pieces on my body. I can't wait to go back to work on my new pieces & they even agreed to help with the cover ups of my previous tattoos that aren't so great when every other parlor has turned me away or been rude. No matter what style you want there is someone there who can do it & they will set you up with that person for the best result. Even if you have a vision & need help with putting it together they are eager to help & go back & forth till you're more than satisfied. I can't say enough good things about the business & my experience, definitely give this place a try if you want something amazing on your body for the rest of your life! Love Bri, (you're new favorite customer) read more

Had a great back piece inked by Will Winford. My dads nickname was Popeye because he could spit in a can from twenty paces when he was kid. Will put Popeye on one shoulder blade and Wimpy on the other with an open tin can. He then ran an arc across my back as Popeye let it fly right into the can. I told him the one thing I hate about this tat is I can't see it. Fantastic drawing and colors all the way around. Sterile shop and application, great art work and a fair price. What more could you ask for. read more

Bosco has done work on 4 family members and 3 on myself. Everyone were absolutely awesome any little fading or issue he would fix immediately with no questions asked. Very clean professional and friendly. He will have mine amd families work till he decides to turn his needles in! read more

Don't let the outside fool you. Monster Monkey has three of the best artists around. Rayne, Bosco, and Will are truly great in every aspect. As you can see by my latest they are not afraid to do anything. By the way that pic is fresh off the table. read more