My Girlfriend and I were searching for a long time as we looked to find a good fit for both of us to get our first tattoos. All we can say is we lucked out to find Ocean Blue Tattoo. We happen to be in the area and took a flyer walk in. We met with Daniel (Owner/Artist) on a late Saturday afternoon. We were so impressed. Daniel was gracious as he spent nearly 2 hours consulting with us both, not even knowing if we would get tattoos with his shop. It was such a collaborative experience - Daniel not only listened but guided us as we worked through our desired individual Tattoo's. Daniel isn't your average industry inker - his gentle energy and unique artistry pour out from him and his approach to people and also what is clearly his passion of art/tattoo's . When we left we knew where we would be getting our first ink. His shop is quaint but very clean and welcoming and the cost was very reasonable from other quotes we had. The other artist Antony was very friendly and the art on his wall looked incredible also. Week later I got my first ink and it met and passed my expectations. All I can say is Daniel and his shop will be the only one I will go to for any future Tattoo's. My girlfriend feels the same and her tattoo was like nothing I had seen before - the detail and art depicted by Daniel's work are gorgeous. read more

I got my first tattoo at Ocean Blue with Jared, and it was a great experience from beginning to end. First, I came in for a consultation where I brought pictures of what I wanted, and Daniel looked at it and designed it for me. He was great at understanding my vision, and what I wanted, and didn't charge for his amazing design. He told me he was booked up, but that Jared also did great water color work, and that he would do it. The tattoo itself was on my upper arm, and nearly painless. Jared was extremely professional the entire time, and made sure I had eaten that day, and offered me water to stay hydrated. He also set my ease by telling me a bit about himself. He checked in on me frequently. There was also a T.V for me to choose a movie to watch while being tattooed. Daniel himself also came in to check the progress at several points throughout. Overall the vibe was extremely friendly and down to earth. And in the end, the tattoo turned out epic. I sent pictures to all my friends, and they were all super impressed. The combination of line work, shading, and the gray-scale was immaculate, as well as extremely artistic and expressive. I'm super proud to wear it and it was everything I could have hoped. read more

I can't recommend Ocean Blue enough! Daniel & Nick did amazing work on 3 tattoos for me this week. Daniel's watercolor work is insane. I paint watercolor nature scenes & plants - watercolor is such a fluid medium, you can't control it, you work entirely through flow control. Watching Daniel take such unforgiving tools as needles & ink to skin & have the end result look like someone literally used your body as their watercolor canvas is wild. Nick's line work is the exact opposite in the best way. His precision & detail work is what you drool over on Instagram & Pinterest. It's crisp, it's fine & he is an absolute perfectionist. I don't know about you, but I want my tattoo artist to be a perfectionist!!! Nick is the artist who cleans your tattoo off completely, intending to be done & once all that ink is wiped away, he looks everything over with a fine tooth comb & goes in to touch up the most minute details. He could skip that extra step & I honestly doubt anyone would notice... except him. THAT is how you know, without a doubt, your artist takes extreme pride in their work. I will 100% be back for more tattoos! read more

my mother passed away in 2010. it took me 13 years to find an artist I trusted to capture the vision i had for a tattoo to honor her. I came across a recommendation for OBT on a Fb page for moms. when i visited the website and perused the gallery, i was stunned by the work of one particular artist, Daniel. the detail and vibrant colors were like nothing i'd ever seen. I knew he was the artist for my piece. The shop is top notch: it's welcoming and clean. During my consultation Daniel sat with me for about an hour to design my tattoo. I came back again to finalize the design, and was forced to bring my young children because the sitter canceled. Everyone in the shop was so sweet to them! The tattoo took two sessions, and working with Daniel was great. i loved getting to know him and listening to his stories. Seriously the most interesting man in the world. I have a couple tats that I picked out of a book at walk-in shop growing up. this is NOT that type of place. the work here is custom, and worth every penny. i am already excited about my next piece. read more

Daniel is the only tattoo artist I am willing to work with as long as he is working. Out of all of my tattoos, the ones I have gotten from him are superior. I have four tattoos with him, soon to be five. He blows me away every time and I am frequently complimented on all of the tattoos he's done when they are visible. His work is clean, ages well, and he is adamant about the quality of his work and the supplies he uses. My family goes to him, to. He creates a safe atmosphere and makes sure you feel comfortable and secure. Excellent personality and I love the shop so much. I would recommend him to anyone. The other artists in the shop are great, too. I just haven't worked with them personally but I am always impressed by the artwork they share on social media or what I see them working on whenever I am there. Very professional, high quality shop all around. read more

This shop is incredible, very hip, modern and artsy. I am a photographer, so my idea was to have a picture of a camera with the names of my children on it. I described to Daniel (the artist) an outline of what I was hoping for and brought along a few pictures for him to use. He took what I brought in with my ideas I had in mind and created an an image that was even better than what I had imagined. My actual tattoo is so realistic that it is almost like having a 3D image on my arm, and the way he incorporated the names into the work seems so natural. I have seen his tattoos before that had a super realistic look to them, but I could not have envisioned this in my wildest dreams. All the people I have shown it to have been stunned at the realistic look of my tattoo. If your looking for a tattoo this is the place to go. I will be returning! read more

6 months ago, I decided I wanted a new tattoo. I Googled "tattoo parlors near me" and Ocean Blue came up. I looked at their website and was impressed by what I saw. So, I made an appointment. The BEST decision I ever made. Daniel sat with me and we designed a set of 6 Keith Haring "Dancing Men" for my left forearm. He recommended Jared to do the actual tattoo. In a virtually painless 2 and a half hour session, Jared gave me a work of art that people are convinced is a decal. I was so pleased that I took a photograph of a lithograph I own by MC Escher, and brought it to Daniel. Together, we designed a tattoo for my Right forearm, and again Jared rendered a phenomenal tattoo. read more

I have been coming here for over two years and have gotten several pieces done and have LOVED all of them! I recently went there to get a very detailed, black ink tattoo done and met a new artist who recently started working there, Tenzin. Danny, who is my normal tattoo artist, passed me off to Tenzin explaining that he did really clean line work and he was not kidding! I was absolutely blown away by Tenzin's work and it has become one of my favorite tattoo's! Tenzin was very easy to work with and Danny has found himself an extremely talented new tattoo artist. If you are looking for a clean, detailed, and beautiful tattoo, Tenzin is one of the artists you should ask for! read more

Ocean Blue Tattoo is by far the place to go for a great tattoo! Daniel and his crew of artists are great. I have had all my tattoos done there and my wife and daughter have aswell. Daniel is a ton of fun to work with and because of that we have developed a good friendship. I was diagnosed with cancer and I had surgery and was told I was cancer free a few weeks later. Daniel was aware of what I was going through and we had talked about a tattoo having to do with cancer. Well Daniel gave me that tattoo as a gift and gave me big hug too . At Ocean Blue your not just a customer they make you feel like family. read more

Got my first tattoo done by Daniel at Ocean Blue. I searched for a long time for a watercolor specialist, and am so glad I found him. I didn't have a design in advance, only screenshots of several pieces I'd liked on line, and pointed out what I liked about each one. I knew placement, that I wanted flowers, gave my preferred colors, and he did the rest. I really appreciated that he paced the 5 hour session according to my comfort - paying close attention to my level of discomfort and taking breaks as needed. If you are looking for watercolor - this is the place to go, and Daniel is the guy to do it! read more

This is absolutely one of the best tattoo shops ever. The artist Daniel is the greatest! He's very knowledgeable, artistic, organized, neat, sanitary, and he really cares about making it a pleasant experience. I drive all the way from Chicago just for his expertise passing many shops along the way and I will not let anyone else touch me or my family except him. He will sit with you and figure out the best tattoo for you to your satisfaction. He also uses a wonderful tattoo butter that heals it up very quickly. Please check him out. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!! read more

I cannot sing enough praises about this place! Phenomenal work by Daniel! Went in with a vague concept of what I was looking for and he made it come to life! I can't wait for the summer season to show off this masterpiece! Daniel was easy to work with, the environment was extremely relaxed, the price was very fair for the skill that went into this piece. The tattoo I wanted had many fine lines and details which Daniel was able to integrate beautifully! Easy to communicate with, flexible, just overall amazing! I will never go to another tattoo shop again! read more

I recently got a new tattoo from artist Daniel at Ocean Blue Tattoo and it's nothing short of stunning and impressive! I'm over the moon with the high-quality service and the superb quality of the tattoo itself. The atmosphere during the session was engaging with fantastic conversation, an incredible vibe, and great music. The experience was both professional and intimate, which I highly appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone! This is my third piece from this salon and I'm already planning my next visit. I'm truly appreciative! read more

Ocean Blue tattoo does really great high quality work. Daniel Natural is able to take any idea to the next level and the work I saw from every other tattoo artist in the shop was top notch. I wanted a watercolor Phoenix with geometric elements and Daniel did an exceptional job from consultation all the way through my final session. Amazing vivid colors, clean lines, and creative design elements to give me by far my favorite tattoo. 11/10 would definitely recommend this shop for any type of project or idea. read more

I worked with Ashton and he took great care of me. He made me feel very comfortable and matched my energy - vibing with your artist is so important and he really knows how to work with people. Even when I changed my idea just days before he was flexible and came up with an awesome design that I LOVE. Come prepared to either pay cash or pay through the website which is very annoying and cumbersome. Also, bring your own water bottle- they just have wasteful tiny bottles of water. Stay hydrated ya'll! read more

I came in with a full back piece idea that I've been nervous about finding the right artist for. Anthony Tautges was able to bring it to life and actually worked through some of the design with me at the computer. I loved that because I felt a part of the process! 5 months and 4 sessions later, we've finished my back piece and it's amazing! Anthony is super talented and easy to be around for 8+ hours at a time lol. PLUS, they've got an endless supply of fruit snacks and animal crackers 10/10 read more

Danny is amazing! I have now been going to him for anything tattoo related for over a year now and each time I leave the studio extremely happy with whatever work I had done! Danny has created two of my favorite tattoos, one of which was a cover-up, and has also done a touch up of an old tattoo and made it look brand new! If you are looking for someone with an eye for detail, ability to create something beautiful, and who will do their best work possible, Ocean Blue is the place to go! read more

I visited several shops searching for the right place to have my custom tattoo- it was an important piece for me and I had specific ideas I wanted to express. A lot of other artists brushed me off- Daniel spent hours working with me to bring my vision to life. He put the time and effort in to create exactly what I wanted, and I am overjoyed with the outcome. Despite a very long drive for me, I'll be a loyal customer as long as I am in Minnesota- well worth the drive and then some! read more

I came in for my brothers bicep tattoo, and Tenzin did a phenomenal job. Temped me to get a small one for myself while my brother was on the table, I quickly consulted with Daniel and one hour later was done and bandaged up. I had a fantastic experience with Nicholas. He did a medium text on my forearm. His eye for detail was impeccable! It was as if he cared about the tattoo as much as I did. Can't praise his work and talent enough! Thanks Nick and thank you Ocean Blue Tattoo! read more