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    Reservoir Tattoo Studio

    4.9 (186 reviews)
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    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Rick B.

    I messaged Brian late last night regarding a simple piece to commemorate my father in law. This piece was a simple yet extremely important one for my wife. This is was for my wife and to commemorate the passing of her dad. A very important man in her life, mine and my kiddos. The care and attention to detail to ensure this piece was exactly what we wanted, his signature. Branden did an amazing job on the piece. HOWEVER Reservoir is more than just a tattoo shop. I have been raised around tattoo artists my entire life. Brian the shop owner and I actually know a lot of the same pioneers in this industry. So as I said this shop isn't just a tattoo shop. The artists here come with history, talent and quality. True artist in the craft of tattooing. It was an absolute pleasure meeting Brian, Branden and the rest of the crew here!

    Natalie M.

    Everyone in the shop was so friendly and welcoming! Rocket gave me the most pleasant tattoo experience I've ever had. As a person that normally gets traditional tattoos, his fine line work felt like little whispers of angel kisses. Will absolutely be back soon

    My babygirl below my baby boy
    Ulises O.

    Went in for my second tattoo with Jerry to get my baby girl. Just as before, the service was fantastic and it's always good vibes in the shop. I will update when I get my other baby boy which is my grand pup. Thanks again, for the great hospitality and an even greater piece of art.

    Emily M.

    Reservoir Tattoo was a very nice place. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. My Tattoo Artist Danny did a great job. I was very pleased. He is Very talented and patient. He took his time with my tattoo cause It meant a great deal to me. I couldn't be more Happier with the Outcome # Amazing!!!! Thanks Danny :) Highly Recommend This Place...

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    I got 16 tattoos done here . I only left reviews for the first two . But the whole time between then and now , i have grown an admiration for the studio . I'm leaving this review because of JoJo - the apprentice . I love talking with her while I'm getting done . My last and hardest tattoo yet (on my back) she made more a breeze by talking with me during the process . Dani did the tattoo . Hes great. I've also worked with Tino , Angel and Rocket . They're all good artists as well . Rocket is so funny ! Sean the other apprentice is also funny !! Thank you guys for always making me feel welcomed whenever I come back , and especially a big thank you to Bryan the owner for making it all possible . I'll be back again whenever I get an vision for the next one ...

    Andrew F.

    Bryan Ramirez and the crew down at Reservoir Tattoo Studios are putting the "art" back in "tattoo artist." From the figure drawing they host on some weekends (see the website's landing page) to Bryan's clay sculptures and paintings throughout the shop--don't miss the one he did of his grandmother in Mexico, these guys are bringing some traditional training to tattoo art. Bryan squeezed me in for a forearm tattoo yesterday, and the experience was great. Despite the appreciation for the "old masters," the shop was modern and clean. The vibe was warm and upbeat. The other artists at the shop were curious about each other's clients and work and came in and out of conversations easily. Bryan, the shop owner and a fantastic artist, was easy to work with and personable. Our discussion during the sitting ranged from his life growing up in Echo Park and the cost of living in the city (of course) to plein air painting, color theory, and developing the role of AI in tattooing. I'll definitely revisit Bryan or one of the other great artists at Reservoir for my next piece.

    The team is very responsive. Got a response surprisingly at 4 a.m. soon after inquiring. Update: I got my tattoo from Danny and he is the bomb!!!!!!!!

    Charlene G.

    Valentino is the absolute best! We brought my 9yr old daughter in to get her ears pierced, and her report was that "it didn't even hurt!" Valentino was so gentle, hygienically prepared and thorough (not to mention good with kids!) Her ears were great for 3 months, and when one got infected we brought her in - he treated it spectacularly, and it healed within 4 days! We were scared we'd have to let it close it up, but his directions and cleansing treatment did the trick. 100% recommend, we love Valentino!

    My first tattoo
    Jose P.

    The quality of artists is great ! This studio house a lot of great talents . I highly recommend this studio for first timers and those that already have work done on them. They really go out their way to make you feel comfortable and give you quality work. They do any style, have an idea ? They'll bring it to life! Definitely coming back for more pieces.

    My tattoo artist
    Eric N.

    Great place for a tattoo This place caters to the consumer who request and desire to make the customer happy.

    One of the BEST shops in LA. Super welcoming atmosphere + staff. Got 2 portraits from Bryan and I could not be happier.. The whole team is talented!

    Day 1

    It's been a couple weeks since I got my first tattoo and I'm so pleased with the result. Thank you Ruben for taking your time to create exactly what I wanted and in such a short amount of time. The discomfort was so minimal and definitely worth it. I followed all the instructions I was given for aftercare and haven't had any issues, so I'm very happy about that. I was so nervous about choosing the right tattoo artist for my first tattoo but when I met with Ruben I felt at ease and confident that he would do a great job and he did. Thank you again!

    Bryan works ! Amaizng

    Hands down the best tattoo shop ever. Everyone at reservoir tattoo is great. They made me feel welcome , definitely enjoyed my 10 hours there. I'm definitely coming back for another session to see the man himself Bryan! Bryan hooked me up with a portrait came out perfect. Not only is he talented. What a great guy. See you soon Bryan thanks for everything.

    Valentino did an amazing job covering up some nonsense tattoo

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    Good neighborhood spot, great people, very pro. I felt valued as a customer and unhurried.

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    This is the spot! Best artists, best vibes, no bullshit. 100% recommended for all tattoos and piercings!!!

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    Ask the Community - Reservoir Tattoo Studio

    Do you guys do cover ups? Specifically over an 18 year old black ink tattoo that I was in the process of removing. Thank you!

    Cover ups always vary. But we offer a free consultations here at the shop everyday.

    Do you do stick and poke?

    Its not our normal procedure but we can accommodate you. Can you call the shop to go over more details

    Do they do minors with consent?

    Hello Alissa, thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately we do not tattoo anyone under the age of 18, even with parental consent. If you have any other questions, please let us know.

    Is there a price minimum? My fiancée and I both want to get just a tiny tattoo while we're on vacation next week in L.A

    Hello Brandon, thank you for reaching out to us. Yes we do have a shop minimum which is $100. If you have any other questions, please give us a call at (213) 908-5249.

    Hello, I was wondering what the price is for a consultation?

    Hello Samatha, consultations with artists are free. You can come in any day and speak to one of our artists with your ideas. If you have any other questions, you can give us a call at (213) 908-5249. Thank You

    Hey guys! I was wondering if you do 13$ tattoos deals or some discounts on Fridays the 13th?

    Hello Alex thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately we do not have any current deals for $13 tattoos. We have also not discussed any plans for Friday the 13th, as of yet but if we do, we will make an announcement on our instagram which is… 

    How much for a medium size portrait of my daughter?

    Hello Christian, pricing depends on size, placement and detail. Pricing also varies on the artist, for more information, please give us a call at (213) 908-5249 so we can further assist you.

    Is your ink vegan friendly?

    Hello Daisy, yes we do carry vegan ink by a company called Fusion Ink. If you have any other questions, you can also give us a call at (213) 908-5249

    Are you guys available for a medium size tattoo on the 2nd or 3rd on June? I already emailed you lol it's the lotus flower tattoo.

    Hello Lalita, we take walk-ins everyday from 11am-midnight. Availability would depend on what the piece is. You can always reach us at our email at reservoirtattoostudio@gmail.com

    Hi! This is my first time getting a tattoo, so I'm not really sure how things work but my question would be, how much for the phrase "In my blood" and can you guys help me design it ? Thank you so much!

    Hello thank you for contacting us, Pricing depends on size, placement and detail. We will be happy to assist you on designing.

    What does a cover up go for in the back of neck, a rise.. size maybe 6x7?

    Hello Ben, would you be able to send us photos of the current tattoo as well as a reference you would like to our email? It is reservoirtattoostudio@gmail.com thank you.

    How does the pricing work?

    Depending on size and detail.

    Can I get a price on an art b4 I come in?

    Hello Cynthia thank you for reaching out to us, pricing depends on size, placement and detail. If you have any references you would to show us you can send them to our email, reservoirtattoostudio@gmail.com

    Can you cover-up scars and/or old name tattoos with a watercolor tattoo? Thank you!

    Hello Angela, thank you for reaching out to us, we can definitely do cover-ups. We would like to take a look at it, so we can see what we can do. If you would like to send us any references you had in mind, our email is… 

    Wow....very impressed with a particular piece. It is a red rose with black leave and the name Teresa on the forearm. Can you please provide the name of the artist who did this?

    Hi thank you for contacting us the artist you're speaking about is Johnny Ayala what is the best number to reach you at so we can set up a consultation by the way my name is G

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    Review Highlights - Reservoir Tattoo Studio

    “Bryan paused whenever I communicated that I needed a break, and the project was finished in a few hours.”

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    2.6 mi•Arts District, Downtown
    •$$
    Free consultations
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    The place is quite nice (clean and cool layout) and they were so kind to be willing to take me and…read more2 of my friends as walk-ins a little over an hour before closing time. Tracy at the front desk was super helpful with check in and my questions about jewelry and what not. My one feedback and note would be to mention that visitors do have the option to "try-on" jewelry if they are torn between sizes or colors of jewelry because I think some newcomers wouldn't be aware they could do that if it's not mentioned. My friend asked to try a couple of jewel sizes and that was really helpful with decision making. (By try-on, you are just holding the jewelry piece up to yourself and checking yourself out in the mirror :P ) They offer titanium and gold jewelry here. Many beautiful pieces. They also sell saline spray (for $15 if I remember correctly) which I picked up since I was traveling and will be traveling again. Lacy pierced me and she was soooo amazing! She was really through with her explanations and I felt very comfortable with her. Everything went so smoothly and it was mostly painless - only a pinch in the process but no discomfort after the jewelry was already in. My friends and I left with super cute nostril piercings! Highly recommend this studio. Very grateful and happy with the experience here.

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    4.8(873 reviews)
    18.6 mi•Woodland Hills
    •$$
    Certified professionals
    8 years in business

    I'm not normally much of a reviewer, but I have to give such a massive shoutout to Christine for…read moremaking my nose piercing as painless as possible. She was so kind and professional the entire time, made sure I was comfortable, and the piercing itself was done painlessly! When I mentioned wanting to possibly switch to a hoop one day, she went back to make sure the piercing spot was perfect for my future plans. Also, when I mentioned that I was a little dizzy post-piercing [my fault for not having eaten anything], she immediately had a capri sun in my hand, and made sure I was completely fine before leaving. All in all I could not have asked for a better experience, and will definitely be going back for future piercings!

    The staff here are friendly and welcoming. I'm giving 4 stars for their customer service,…read morecleanliness, and responsiveness. My husband and I got matching tattoos here and for the tattoo itself it's 3 stars. Today, it has been 3 days since we got the tattoo and although the tattoo itself is small, has fine lines, and is on the wrist, it appears as if it has a smear/smudge on one of the corners on both tattoos. This isn't my first tattoo, and my husband and I have been following the after care and have been careful. It's on the healing stage, but you can tell that the corner line differs and there is a smudged area on both tattoos. For both these it was $240 total and done by Chris. I will update this review once the tattoos heal completely.

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    4.9(156 reviews)
    7.3 mi
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    Certified professionals

    My friend and I were looking around for a tattoo shop for our first tattoos. We walked into Oni…read moreTattoo on Saturday and Sam @tatt.chi was able to take my friend. He wanted double bands around his forearm and Sam was able to sketch it out and do the tattoo on the same day. We were in and out within 1.5 hours. He explained the process and aftercare which made getting a tattoo seamless and less daunting. I was on the fence about getting a tattoo but my friend said if he got one I would have to get one too. I decided to get a runner with an ekg as I thought it was fitting for me. I wanted something small for my first tattoo and easily to keep hidden from my mom (sorry mom). He asked me to send him a picture of what I wanted and scheduled an appointment for Monday at 11am. Once Monday came I walked over and signed the consent form. He then printed out the tattoo and placed the outline on my chest and asked me if it was where I wanted it. Being a tattoo noob I trusted his judgement. After letting the outline dry I laid down and he began working on the piece. He said since it was a small tattoo and mainly lines there shouldn't be much pain and the healing process wouldn't be as long. It took about 30 mins to finish up the tattoo and the quality came out amazing. There was no pain at all and he went over the aftercare as well. I showed Sam this other tattoo I wanted and he said he would be able to do that as well. He says his art style is realism and anime so I can't wait to get more work done by him. He has been tattooing for 2 years now along with his apprenticeship. He told me to message him when I'm ready for my next piece. Maybe this tattoo thing is an addiction and will keep you coming back for more.

    WOW! Roger is amazing! He spent two sessions with me. One 5 hour and the other 3 hours. It was such…read morea good experience his attention to detail was beyond words! Even though it was painful towards the end he took breaks with me and gave me numbing cream. I have had 14 tattoos and this one was painful at the end by far just cause of all the different coloring! I'm happy with the result and can't stop looking at it. Thank you so much!! I will def be back for more!!!

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