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    Ponderosa Tattoo

    4.9 (55 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Christine N.

    Justin was absolutely amazing quick,friendly and just left me with an amazing piece of work I will definitely be back thank you so much for the lovely tattoo I brag too every one that comes to my Nail shop.

    Alexis D.

    Will definitely be coming back here for future tattoos! My husband got our wedding date and Marcos did an amazing job with the design, placement, and art. 10/10 recommend!!

    Simple but beautiful!
    Shirley D.

    After reading several reviews here, I knew I could trust something as important as a tattoo to Justin. I was absolutely right, I went last Thursday admittedly a bit nervous as it had been a number of years since I had my last tattoo. He was already prepared with my designs and then it was just a matter of sizing and positioning. Justin was friendly and ensured everything he used was sanitized. As soon as we started, he kept the conversation going. And my anxiety dissipated shortly after that. In less than an hour he completed both my small tattoos. And I could not be more pleased with the outcome. It's been a few days and my tattoo areas are clean and have closed up nicely. I have had three prior to this and by far Justin did the best job and in the shortest amount of time. And I am so proud to show these off and may be back for more. Let's please keep Justin in VV, he's a small business owner, husband and father. Go visit his shop, you won't be disappointed.

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    JoBeth M.

    They have a clean and great atmosphere. Good vibes all around. The owner Justin was very responsive to my messages and booked me an appointment with Marcos. Marcos did an awesome job tattooing me. Very friendly and made sure I wasn't in too much pain as he put numbing cream on the area. The tattoo came out better than what I imagined. I'm definitely coming back!

    Shoulder tattoo
    Mindy W.

    Justin did a great job. I kept spewing out my ideas for changes on his sketch and he patiently listened and offered professional advice when needed. It was really quick and turned out exactly as I wanted it to if not better. He guarantees all his work so I left feeling assured that if anything faded too much after hea he would fix it right up. I recommend this place

    Jennifer J.

    UPDATE: I needed a cover up for so long and kept putting it off. Tonight I had the nerve to just make an appointment and go. I sent a message and Justin responded right away and said he could do it @530. When I got there he looked at the what needed to be cover up and drew what I wanted. An hour and 1/2 later it was done. Justin is professional and an awesome tattooist. It was fun hanging out with him and the other dude, I'll call Vegas! The only thing I would recommend is they blast some music. Other than that. Thanks Justin and Vegas! it was lots of fun hanging and I got awesome tattoo! I'll def be in for my next cover up. Lol. UPDATE: I got another tattoo from Justin and I am just in awe of how fast they have healed. Maybe Justin has the magic touch! I don't know but highly recommend Justin.

    Saira O.

    My husband and I were referred to Justin at Ponderosa Tattoo by someone he used to work with in Reno. My husband did 3 sessions for a cover up and is extremely happy with Justin's work. I went in for some work also and left very happy! Me, not being creative, told Justin a few ideas and he was able to draw up something beautiful! Justin is an amazing artist, quick and friendly. Shop is always clean! Thank you Justin! We will be back!!

    Jessica B.

    This place was very clean,nicely decorated, and was professional! My husband got tattooed by Justin and he did an amazing job! He was very kind and fantastic! We will definitely come back! I highly recommend!

    My pops
    Lynette S.

    Amazing work. Professional. The best in Solano County! Clearly just like the photo I brought in

    Multiple myeloma warrior tattoo.
    Amy Z.

    The Ponderosa tattoo shop was super friendly and accommodating. I was a walk-in and they totally took care of me. Justin did a great job, got just what I wanted.

    This is on my calf close to my ankle.

    First off. Justin is awesome! He makes you feel hella comfortable. For this being my first tattoo I was really nervous, but walking in he is super chill and easy to talk to while getting the work done. Place is hella clean too, wasn't worried at all. He cleans his hands in front of you, he pulls everything out fresh and just his art alone is clean. Couldn't have asked for a better experience for my first time getting tattoo! Next ones are getting done here that's for sure!

    Middle tattoo was redone and roses added.
    Paul W.

    Went in last Saturday to check out this shop as I drive by it several times a week.Talked to Justin and showed him a tattoo I wanted redone that was at least 20 years old. Also asked about adding some roses and he said it could be done. Set the appointment for today and got there and he took me right away. Justin is a great tattoo artist and will definitely return for more work in the future. Thank you Justin.

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    Johnnie L.

    I'm a little late with my review, my wife did mention my satisfaction in her review though, bottom line is any tattoo I get in Vacaville will be done by Justin. I walked in with 2 ideas for a cover up and had already planned to go with my second choice thinking my first wouldn't come out how I envisioned it. Well Justin was pretty convincing when he explained how he'd pull off my first choice and I couldn't be happier when he did just what he said he was gonna do. My tattoo/cover up is a tribute to my late mother. My wife and I recently got married on my moms birthday and it was important to me to have this change made at a certain time. Justin made it happen and it was crazy how fast it healed. It took 3 quick sessions and was reasonably priced. Justin knows what he's doing and is an awesome tattooist. Every time I've been in Ponderosa its as clean as can be. Like my wife said, we will be back! Thanks Justin!

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    Thank you for trusting me with your tattoo!

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    Thank you Alexis! We appreciate your business!

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    Thank you again for driving out and getting tattooed!

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    Best tattoo shop in Vacaville. Justin has the experience to do a broad range of styles. Very organized and dependable. Highly recommend.

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    Thanks Terry for coming in! I appreciate your business

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    Ask the Community - Ponderosa Tattoo

    What would the price be for one lobe piercing in each ear?

    I don't think they have a piercer yet

    Hello, If I wanted to do a walk-in for a small tattoo that's just letters, what would the cost be?

    Yeah we have time it would probably be $100-120 depending on the size

    Can I contact you to send you a pic to price?

    Yes you can send it on here or the shop ig @ponderosatattoo

    Do you tattoo minors with parental consent?

    Under state law you are required to be 18 to get tattooed even with parent consent

    What kind of piercings does your shop offer?

    Unfortunately we don’t offer piercings

    Do they do walk ins?

    Hi Lydia! We accept walk ins if there is there is sufficient time in between appointments.

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    Review Highlights - Ponderosa Tattoo

    I have been getting tattooed by Justin for about 6 years now and have had a great experience every time.

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    Electric Voodoo Tattoo

    4.6
    (92 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $

    Fantastic referral--I got my first larger piece done by Zach and couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. He's a genuinely chill guy, and the whole vibe at EVT is welcoming and calm from the moment you walk in. Zach's experience really shows in the care and intention he puts into both the design and the execution. He took the time to understand my vision and brought it to life in a way that feels natural and meant to be there. His touch is light, his placement is thoughtful, and he stays attentive throughout the whole process. Pricing is fair for the level of work you're getting, and with over 16 years of experience, it definitely shows. I'm already looking forward to my next session to keep building this piece.

    5 Stars - Truly Grateful for Zack's Talent and Care…read more I can't say enough great things about my experience with Zack! I've had a scar on the back of my neck for years and have always dreamed of covering it with a tattoo that felt meaningful and beautiful. From the very beginning, Zack was incredibly kind, patient, and really listened to my vision. I told him I wanted to get a small tester tattoo first to make sure I was ready to go through with the one on the back of my neck, and he was totally supportive. That alone gave me the confidence that I was in the right hands. A few weeks later, I came in for the actual appointment feeling a little nervous, but Zack completely nailed the design on the first try. It was exactly what I had envisioned. The placement, detail, and flow of the piece are just perfect. I'm beyond happy with how it turned out and I genuinely can't wait to come back and get it filled in. If you're looking for a tattoo artist who combines serious talent with real empathy and professionalism, Zack is your person. Thank you, Zack, for turning something that once made me self-conscious into something I now feel proud to show off!

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    Anchor Tattoo

    Anchor Tattoo

    4.4
    (85 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Hands down the best! We originally followed Kyle there, and once I was inside chatting with Ant, we…read morerealized we actually grew up together. Small world moment! My daughter and I have gotten so many "Get What You Get" tattoos there, and it's become such a fun tradition for us. Every visit is a blast. The energy is laid back, creative, and just a good time all around. I've been going there for years and have gotten tattoos from four different artists, and every single one has been amazing. The talent in that shop is unreal. Anchor Tattoo is truly top tier.

    This shop takes advantage of people. Im writing this review again and choosing to upload pictures…read moreas well. The artist Maggie no longer works here and this will focus on Anthony Stewart the owner. Background Information: I went in asking for one artist and they recommended me another (ive worked in shops and this is common if the artist feels another artist would do better in the style requested) I was not show a portfolio and everything went by fast I gave my deposit and waited. (This was my mistake) I then sent them the image I composed of the tattoo i wanted as well as some references. Whilst waiting for the day to come I noticed that they never asked me to go into detail or explain what I wanted after. Day of the tattoo they showed me a completely different design and did not want to do aspects of the tattoo that I composed. Long story short I received a tattoo that honestly looks like it came out of a chop shop. My issues with the tattoo: Anatomy is completely incorrect and all over the place. The shading is honestly ridiculous. Line work is shakey and blown out in several areas. It looks horrible and anyone can see that. Ive been told SEVERAL times that its a shitty tattoo not once did anyone think it was a good tattoo. Its embarrassing. The owner: After all of that the owner lacks any semblance of accountability. I had messaged the owner (Anthony) to see if we could work something out to fix it. At first, he was very understanding and offered to fix it and agreed with most of my concerns he even had another artist look at it whom also saw the issues with it. EVentually 3 months later I come back in to see what we could do with it and schedule a date to fix it. When I came in this time EVERYTHING CHANGED Anthony was very hostile and essentially gaslit me by all of a sudden saying "it's a great tattoo I don't know why you'd want to fix it" and "everyone in the shop thinks it looks great". Anthony also stated that I missed my second appointment. There was NEVER a second appointment the artist Maggie explained it would take X hours to complete and once the appointment ended that was that so again lying to save themselves (which honestly if you think there was a second appointment I "missed" thats ommision that you agree it looks incomplete or jacked). When discussing how to fix it, I again came up with an image where it kind of showed the direction I wanted to go to fix it but basically it got shot down (this is the second time i got shot down) . He said I'd have to just trust him and refused to draw a idea (he was gonna just freehand it). Even after all of that he asked for a 100$ deposit and stated that it will be 200$ an hour to fix. In no way was I told in the beginning l'd have to pay to fix the tattoo. In Conclusion: I never got it fixed, I wasted my time, and no amount was offered for compensation. This shop doesn't keep their word, is unreliable, and also, they do not care about the client. I was never rude when discussing the issue, I had. I was very polite, and they honestly just took advantage of that. You have a responsibility as a shop on who you employ and yet refused to own up to the blaring issues that came out of your shop.

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    Close up for the terrible linework, shading and in the star you can see they couldn't even follow the stencil.
    Close up for the terrible linework, shading and in the star you can see they couldn't even follow the stencil.
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    Timezone

    Timezone

    4.0
    (10 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $

    For a smoke shop 3/5 if they changed it up a little bit moved the shop around changed it up an cut…read morethere price down a little more they wood be fire but as of now 3/5

    I just want to say what a lovely experience I had this evening getting my first tattoo…read more I kinda stumbled across this place after looking on yelp and calling about 5 different shops to get 5 different answering machines. Time Zone was the last place I called and was quickly and warmly greeted by a man who seemed to be the manager (I forgot his name!) when I made the appointment I made it for 5:00pm. The next day I called to reschedule for 6:00pm so that my friend could come with me. The man was very polite and accommodating both times. When I got to the business we met Bear, the tattoo artists. He was very kind and easy going. Despite my excessive nervous laughter and being a little dramatic, Bear was still super tolerable and answered any questions I had. When the actual tattoo process began I was still very anxious. That, and me not having eaten hours before hand, I stared to feel a little light headed and woozy half way through. Bear gave me a minute to relax and calm down. (I was a little embarrassed because it was just a tiny tattoo! haha) the manager came around and genuinely starts asking how I'm feeling and brings me a little snack and juice to help my blood sugar come up. After a few minutes I felt much better and the tattoo was over in no time! Overall, I think the costumer service and outcome of my tattoo was beyond great. I really love it! Thanks again for giving me a wonderful first experience and making me feel so welcomed!

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