Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Ocean Blue Tattoo & Art Studio

    3.6 (14 reviews)
    InexpensiveTattoo
    Closed 1:00 pm - 9:30 PM

    By appointment only

    Services - Ocean Blue Tattoo & Art Studio

    Tattooing

    Ocean Blue Tattoo & Art Studio Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Ocean Blue Tattoo & Art Studio

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    An absolute nightmare, this would be a negative 100 stars if it would allow me to give that rating. Originally, I felt confident with Daniel (owner) and somewhat with Anthony (artist who showed up a 1/2 hr late for my 1st session, that's when I should have walked out). They both seemed professional with insight, but that's where the good ends. I was doing a coverup, just blacking out a previous tattoo and adding free flowing blackout lines around the coverup.....nothing complicated or with tons of detail.....a blackout. What I got after the first session was the most horrific tattoo I have ever seen (see photos)! In fact, it was so bad I am pretty sure drugs were involved! To this day, I am still paying a PROFESSIONAL artist who is trying to make something out of the mess I was left with..... (over $3,000 spent thus far and still not done)........it also took forever to find an artist willing to try and make the tattoo into something that wasn't embarrassing. Most of the artist said they wouldn't touch it and told me to try lasering it, which is hilarious because that would have cost over $10,000 dollars and taken about 10 years for it to be a faded tattoo. In the end.......the tattoo on my arm will never be what I envisioned......and have to look at this garbage the rest of my life! When you plan on getting some ink laid down..... choose wisely! The shop did refund my deposit....so I am sure they think all was good.....give me a break! Anthony the artist (that's a joke), also wanted me to let him finish the tattoo.....if I had agreed to that, it would have been me that was high this time! Can you tell this is eating me inside and I'm enraged about it? Good! I only pray this post/rating will save you from feeling the way I do! Don't be a fool like me and go to this shop!

    Rachel R.

    If you are in search of a fantastic tattoo artist, then go to Ocean Blue Tattoo and see Daniel. His attention to detail is beyond anything I've experienced from a tattoo artist. It's been my experience, that tattoo shops/artists can sometimes be intimidating, but this is not the case with Daniel. He is kind, and an excellent listener! He makes you feel comfortable, and explains everything very well. Besides all of that, Daniel is an incredible artist. He did executed my vision of a family tattoo perfectly. If you've been hesitant to get a tattoo, or you don't feel like other tattoo artists haven't listened to your wants/needs for a tattoo, then GO SEE DANIEL!! I cannot recommend him enough. Also, the shop is very clean, and comfortable :) Daniel's attention to detail shows in all aspects of his work!

    Eiffel Tower by Anthony...  Love it!!!!
    Jerome B.

    Had another amazing experience at Ocean Blue! This was the fifth tattoo I have received there and my first from Anthony. His detail work is nothing short of spectacular!! He did a marvelous job, if you need an intricate design with very small lines and brilliant shading I can't recommend him highly enough. This place is definitely something special. I am coming back again soon for another one! They really make tattoos a fun experience in a relaxing environment with great music and very tasteful decor. The artists don't rush and hold themselves to an extraordinarily high standard of excellence. They have always been super intuitive and collaborative artistically with the designs and ideas I brought in and have done an extraordinary job thoughtfully adjusting them to best conform to the medium and translating into effective pieces. You guys are the best, thanks so much again!! ^^

    See all

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jerome B.
    304
    32
    37

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Aj L.
    729
    9
    4

    11 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Krissy T.
    135
    43
    30

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yen T.
    165
    6
    0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Ocean Blue Tattoo & Art Studio

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Tattoo 2,865 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Hung‘s Tattoo Parlor - Honoring my babies with this tattoo!

    Hung‘s Tattoo Parlor

    5.0(131 reviews)
    10.5 miMidway
    $$

    Trish did a beatiful tat for me! Great prices and clean…read moreshop. Family owned business. I'll definitely go there again.

    This is my second tattoo at the ripe old age of...and both were done by Hung's own talented hand…read more The shop is clean and both Hung and his daughter Trish are so friendly and welcoming. The first time, I had my husband's name tatted on my inner wrist. (Yes, he also got my name on his wrist. We've been together 20+ years so we figured by now, we are safe from suffering the "Getting lover's name tattoo and promptly breaking up" curse.) I knew from that first tattoo that it wouldn't be my last. As Hung said, "you'll be back more". My husband is also thinking of his second one. I lost a beloved pet last year in the most devastating and traumatic way. I have been thinking of how to honor him (and our other kitties) to show my gratitude for their lives spent at my side. I decided on one that I knew I would be happy carrying for life and that would embody the feelings that I feel. I'm happy that I waited until now, because tattoos are so personal and mine hold such meanings to me. Hung delivered again. I, being over the ripe old age of ;), was acting a little "neurotic"and sent Hung a bazillion images of my cat and my drawings. He was so patient with me. He took my drawing and perfected it and then went to work. He is simply the best artist out here in Minnesota and if you look at his past work you'll clearly see why. And if that doesn't quite convince him, read his past 5 star reviews. Yeah! Trust me! Get yours with him or with Trish! I promise you that won't be disappointed. 5 star all the way!

    Photos
    Hung‘s Tattoo Parlor - This is right after not the healed look

    This is right after not the healed look

    Hung‘s Tattoo Parlor - This is right after the tattoo not the healed tattoo.

    This is right after the tattoo not the healed tattoo.

    Hung‘s Tattoo Parlor - Finished product

    See all

    Finished product

    Dragonland Tattoo - Accolades

    Dragonland Tattoo

    4.3(35 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$

    Went in to get a partial sleeve finished up as my previous artist has his books closed. I went in…read morefor a consult with John C and he was extremely accommodating to what I wanted and was looking to get. He also was very knowledgeable about my piece as well. He also was very open to any changes and tweaks that I wanted incorporated. The session took about 6.5 hours and John made sure we took a decent amount of breaks. He was very meticulous and overall, I was extremely satisfied with the completed art piece. The tattoo shop was also very clean and everyone was professional and very friendly. 10/10 and I will definitely be going back for more work!

    Today was one of those aimless adventure days where we didn't really know what was on the agenda…read more It started off with running to the gas station to get firewood and then we headed to Downtown Hopkins to get ice cream at Cold Stone. On the way we passed by Dragonland Tattoo and decided to walk in and see what it's like. As soon as we walked in you could tell it was a reputable shop. The wall was covered in Best Of and NTA awards. I've been wanting to get a star tattoo for a few years now and was surprised to find that they could get me in pretty much right away, so I figured what the heck let's do it! I got a quarter size outline of a star on my right wrist and it took all of 30 minutes from when we walked in just to check it out to walking out with my tat exactly how I had imagined :) My niece's boyfriend got a rose tattoo on his forearm and was able to get in right after me. Our artist Dustin was awesome and eased my tattoo anxiety, making my experience go much more smoothly than my overthinking brain expected. I would encourage an appointment and consultation for most tattoos as we got small, simple ones that didn't really require one. I will definitely be back if I work up the courage to start the sleeve tattoo I've been thinking about getting. I would highly recommend Dragonland Tattoo, 5 stars from us!!!

    Photos
    Dragonland Tattoo - A couple examples of SPACE tattoos by Dan Dittmer

    A couple examples of SPACE tattoos by Dan Dittmer

    Dragonland Tattoo - Captain America, Wolverine and Dead Pool on Brian. Tattoo by Dan Dittmer

    Captain America, Wolverine and Dead Pool on Brian. Tattoo by Dan Dittmer

    Dragonland Tattoo - PRIMAL tattoo by Dan Dittmer

    See all

    PRIMAL tattoo by Dan Dittmer

    Grey Duck Tattoo Studio

    Grey Duck Tattoo Studio

    5.0(7 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    My sisters and I stopped by a nearby shop we had called for small matching tattoos and the artist…read moreended up being out sick. They also wanted $250/each for three tiny birds and we weren't able to speak to the artist. Ultimately - we decided to check out other shops in the area and found Grey Duck which ended up being best case scenario! We walked in and were helped immediately by Angel (@angelmontoyatattoos) who was able to get all three of us in for our sister tattoos at $100 a piece! He was kind, laidback, and incredibly patient which I really appreciated. Getting a tattoo is a lifelong commitment and having an artist who says things like "I will re-stencil as many times as we need to get it perfect so take your time and make sure you love the placement!" is SO important. Especially because my sisters are younger I love that they felt comfortable and empowered to make every decision they needed to without pressure! Shop was clean, the vibes were on point, we had a blast, and we left loving the work we got done! I truly couldn't ask for a better walk-in experience.

    I wanted to gift my nephew with his first tattoo for his 18th bday. He's really into anime. I…read morescheduled his tattoo with Sam from Grey Duck. Sam was such a pro. Chase had picked out two different font options, but Sam didn't feel they'd work well in that space, so Sam spent extra time finding the perfect font to compliment the anime quote Chase had chosen. Not only was Sam such a pro, he's a gifted artist and super knowledgeable. We couldn't have asked for a better first experience for Chase, and I'll be going to him for my next tattoo, too! Can't recommend Sam at Grey Duck Tattoo Studio enough.

    Photos
    Grey Duck Tattoo Studio
    Grey Duck Tattoo Studio
    Grey Duck Tattoo Studio - Simpson Tattoo

    See all

    Simpson Tattoo

    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing - In LOVE with the top left diamond belly button ring. Makes me want a belly piercing!

    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing

    4.4(59 reviews)
    8.7 miSeward
    $$

    This review is especially for Selina Ryan who is the piercer at Steady Tattoo. It is not often that…read moreyou see people so committed to the work that they do and making their clients feel special and taken care of. I had gotten my nose pierced with Selina and unfortunately after a good month of healing I started experiencing hypertrophic scarring (which is basically the skin producing excessive collagen ) and resulted in an ugly bump around my piercing. I have been visiting Selina since then and she has been so helpful giving me various tips and tricks to help me bring the bump down and heal without scarring. Has my bump completely gone? No, its a work in progress but having someone like Selina to work with has really made me worry less about it and know it will eventually go away. So if you are in Twin Cities and looking for a good person to get your piercing done, Selina it is!

    Called day of to see if I could get in for a piercing. Alex was super informative and helpful on…read morethe phone, and did a lot to accommodate how sensitive I've been to piercings in the past. They set me up with jewelry that I feel confident won't bother my skin, and they were SUPER efficient with the piercing. The shop itself is clean and very cute, they've got some really fun jewelry too. Excited to go back in 5 months to get my stud swapped out for a ring!

    Photos
    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing - Interior

    Interior

    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing
    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing - Curated ear amongst ear studs / nostril studs

    See all

    Curated ear amongst ear studs / nostril studs

    Ocean Blue Tattoo & Art Studio - tattoo - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...