Pete Bialewski did a seahorse on my inner arm. The original appointment was pushed back a couple of days because he wanted more time to refine the base sketch. When I went back to have it done, I was floored by the effort he'd put into it. Along with doing a color study & a lot of internet research (I learned things about seahorses just from what he told me he'd found out while looking at online images), he put a lot of time into a detailed & painstaking image that is definitely one of the best tattoos I've gotten so far (I'm past the 20 mark now). I was so impressed that he treated it with such care & thought. It's something that will be on my body for the rest of my life & I'm always grateful to find a tattoo artist who really "gets" that, & who treats it as seriously as I do. In addition to his fantastic work, I found the shop to be very different from other tattoo & piercing shops I have been to. It's almost set up more like an art gallery. The ambience is calm, the space is clean, calming, & well-designee. I'll be going back to Pete for whatever work I want to have done in the future, & I'd recommend both Pete & Oddity without a second thought. read more

I was overwhelmingly surprised by how fantastic my whole experience with this place was. I came to get my first tattoo expecting it to be a very painful process followed by weeks of unpleasant healing, but i was pretty far off. Their customer service is great and everyone I talked to was super helpful and friendly including my artist, Jesse, who was really nice and did a great job of making sure I was comfortable the whole time. He's an amazing artist and my tattoo came out exactly how I wanted it to. I've gotten tons of compliments and recommend the artist and the shop to everyone who asks. It hasn't even been two weeks yet and my tattoo is almost completely healed. Immediately after I got it I was up and walking around without any pain. I never really had to deal with any discomfort when the bandaid came off and it looks fantastic. I highly recommend this place to everyone but especially people who want to get their first tattoo. I'll be going back there for future tattoos! read more

I went to Oddity for my first tattoo and everything about this place deserves 6 stars! They were so helpful, I called and got their email address and via email and phone Mel helped me create a mod up. I came up with an idea and basic out line and they put it together and it turned out to be exactly what I wanted! The tattoo looks great and is healing very well, I could not be happier with it! Matt did my tattoo and did a great job! He made me feel very comfortable during the whole experience. I also very much appreciate how clean he was with his work area. As i filled out my paper work everything was wiped down and cleaned. Handles were wiped, and rewrapped in plastic. Very very clean. Oddity tattoo is amazing! I will be coming back and seeing Matt for the rest of my ink and so will my friends. :) -D read more

I took my daughter to get her first tattoo on Saturday (June 10). I also got my 22 year old, first tattoo re-done. Ambo was very professional and courteous. Not to mention, he's an amazing artist. My daughter had a great, first tattoo experience. Her tattoo looks awesome. My tattoo looks far better than I imagined it ever would. New life has been breathed into this old tattoo and I couldn't be happier with it. Also, this was my first experience with using Derma Seal to heal it. It does look gross for a few days, but it really does heal up faster. I just took it off, five days later and it's 90% healed up. It's a little tender and the old skin is flaking off, but nowhere near as sore as the traditional way. I will most definitely be going back to Ambo for any future artwork. read more

I'm certainly not your typical person doing a review for a tatto shop, I'm a 65 years old grandmother & this was my FIRST tattoo.... a birthday present from my son. Getting a tattoo has been on my bucket list forever, but I wanted to be sure. Will was very patient w/me & all my questions. I was getting a dragonfly & wasn't 100% sure what I wanted or what to expect. Will explained the procedure, the needed aftercare & helped me tweek my design for the best results. The color is amazing, it's more than I hoped it would be. Many of the designs on the walls made me wish I was 40 years younger & could handle getting a dragon or one the many other brillantly drawn brightly colored works of art. Again, Will is an amazing artist & great tattooist. read more

I came into Oddity Tattoo never having had a tattoo before. Scott greeted me and walked me through the process. I knew what I wanted so left a drawing with him and scheduled my appointment for the following Saturday. I couldn't be happier with my first tattoo! Scott did an excellent job, looks exactly like my drawing. Everyone at the shop is just fantastic, friendly and professional. A few weeks later they followed up by email to see if my tattoo healed up well. I had just been showing it off and let them know it was terrific and I would be back for more. I can't recommend Oddity Tattoo highly enough, they were just wonderful. Particularly for me who had never had a tattoo done before. Go here, you will not be disappointed! read more

Oddity Tattoo Studio on Main Street ~ what a great experience for a 1st time tattoo. I have been contemplating getting a tattoo for many years and I finally got the nerve to do it. My artist, Jesse Beason, was awesome. He explained how it would feel, prepared a great sketch of what I wanted, provided different sizes and gave me excellent instructions for aftercare of my new tattoo. I had no problems with the great care and advice I received from him. I've gotten so many compliments. I would and have recommend Oddity Tattoo to everyone. When I get the next great idea for my next tattoo, Oddity Tattoo will be the place I'll get it. Kim S. from Michigan City, Indiana read more

I would like to thank Matt for doing an awesome job on my infinity tattoo!! I'm from Philadelphia PA and the team made me feel comfortable and welcomed!! I felt safe due to protocols put in place for Covid19! Everyone had a mask on and there was a limit to how many customers could sit in the waiting area. Lastly, the infinity tattoo I received memorialize my late nephew Marquis who was killed in an automobile accident at the age of 28 in 2018. This tattoo means the world to me and it was done in excellence!! Thanks again Matt and the entire team at Oddity. read more

I took my daughter to Oddity on Main for her first tattoo, and we had the best experience. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Monti was the artist who tattooed both of us, and he helped my daughter feel at ease. He's very skilled as an artist also and did an amazing job on our tattoos. From scheduling, to the consult on placement, to the actual appointment with Monti, to the follow up, we had a very positive experience with Oddity on Main. I would definitely go again for my next tattoo! read more

Oddity has been my go-to tattoo shop for years. They are clean, professional, kind, and patient. There isn't a single tattoo that hasnt "WOW"d me! I stand in line at Publix and strangers are always complimenting the work Oddity artists did. All my friends have been to Oddity at least once. Someone I know has about $6000 worth of tattoos on her legs and arms and has been getting her work done over the course of several years from one single artist at this location and its BREATHTAKING! 10/10 read more

My 3 friends and I went to Oddity on Main Tattoo Studio when we were in town for vacation without an appointment, and they were so great to work with! I was nervous going in as a group without an appointment, but Will was very kind to get us in and give each of us an amazing tattoo. He did a fantastic job and was so nice! We had so much fun spending an afternoon at Oddity! Oddity was clean, and their staff members were amazing to work with. Highly recommend Oddity and Will. read more

I visited Sarasota in May and Matt did a butterfly tattoo on my inner wrist. It was very detailed for as small as it was. I returned to Florida in July and called to see if Matt would touch up the purple and white (it faded a little after healing and was not because of Matt, just hard colors to get to last). Matt got me right in and touched it up for free. He really did nice work and I would recommend him to anyone no matter what type of tattoo you want. Thanks Matt! read more

I setup an appointment to get my very first tattoo on my 18th birthday. The shop was very clean and everyone was wearing a mask. Matt was very patient with me and printed out multiple different sizes to help me pick which one I liked the most. He explained the entire process to me as he tattooed me, as well as explaining the healing process in detail so I would know what to expect. I absolutely love my tattoo and will definitely be coming back. read more

Great folks, friendly, fun & unpretentious. Know what they do, like what they do & do it very well. Came in off the street with a thought, they made suggestions, showed how it could work & got right to work. Augmented a tattoo I have had for over 20yrs, & integrated it perfectly. Clean, professional & comfortable atmosphere. Came recommended & I would highly recommend to anyone who may be thinking about it. read more

Got a 4th tattoo from Oddity, and I really love it. Jesse did an amazing job! The other ones were by Scott Olive who was just as good. Very helpful artists and staff members about the process including the healing process, they follow up with you and care about your tattoo and your skin. Great artists that do amazing stuff with and on your skin, I can't tell enough how much I like this place. read more

If you want to get a tattoo and get it done right, go to Oddity on Main. These folks are very professional and take the time to answer all questions. They are also fantastic at answering post-tattoo questions immediately. Jesse was the artist that tattooed me and I highly recommend him. Whether you have many tattoos or this is your first Oddity on Main is the place to go. read more

Oddity on Bee Ridge is where I've gotten my tattoos. I've gotten touchups by Meghan, a coverup by Matt, and yesterday got an original piece by Matt that is absolutely gorgeous. If you want artistic talent and creativity, a professional staff that makes you feel welcome, and cleanliness, go to Oddity on Bee Ridge. Every experience there for me has been terrific. read more

Set up my appointment through email. Super easy scheduling start to finish. Got most up my upper arm done in less than 3 hours by Scott. It looks so much like the reference image I gave them for inspiration. Super professional, very nice people all around, great work. I will definitely be back for another tattoo whenever I'm in town again. read more

Wonderful. It's usually difficult to get an artist or even a shop to agree to do white ink, but I had a conversation with my artist about my dedication to white ink for my pieces, and no issue! Incredible service and art. Oddity Main Street has my business for years, tats, and touch-ups to come. read more