I love my Honu!!!!! Would recommend this artist highly. He was gentle and designed the perfect Honu. I will be back.

Got a new tattoo a few days ago. It's my second one. Both were done by Lantz and I love them both. He is a pro. I recommend him, especially to anyone getting their first tattoo. He gave me lots of info I didn't know I needed to know and made the process so easy. Want a tattoo but don't know where to start? Go see Lantz Claypool read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Thanks again Lantz amazing work fast and super clean lines. Coming back to finish the tiger. read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - Granddaughter - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Very clean and customer service oriented! This was the first half of my first tattoo. Love it!!! read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

First of all, the vibes: immaculate. Lantz is straight up the most awesome and chill dude I've had the privilege of meeting. Such an easy and relaxed process from start to finish. He's quick and super, super knowledgeable about everything. I love the piece he did for me and the care and consideration he put into every detail: shape, size, angle, placement. What a lovely experience from a lovely human being. Thank you! read more

My new favorite tattoo shop! Super cool and very clean. Clarens does fantastic work every time. Will most definitely be back.

I moved away from my previous tattoo artist, and so I decided to find a new artist. Several people at my gym all suggested Lantz. I talked to him online and felt like I had a really good rapport, so I made an appointment. When I got there, I discovered that we had similar taste in music, art and hot rods. We talked about what I wanted and my "long term plan" and got a tattoo that exceeded my expectations. So I went back to get the next one only a month after the first and was rewarded with a tattoo that absolute strangers comment upon. Very excited to get the rest of my tattoos done by Lantz! read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - After this, Lantz added three colors to create a chrome effect that is stunning - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Awhile back, a friend of mine got a really cool  tattoo of a fox on his arm.  I asked him where he had it done.... Lantz Huston, ShoeBox Tattoo.   I had been to different music/dance events and had actually met and seen Lantz  several times before but I never knew that he was a tattoo artist! I had been meaning to get a tattoo in remembrance of my mom and dad for the longest time and figured why not have Lantz do it.  I was a little nervous going alone to someplace I hadnt been before and went with someone I really didn't know that well but once I walked through the door,  he and Melissa quickly put me at ease. It was a great visit and I was very impressed by Lantz' professionalism, friendliness, and skills!  My jaw dropped as soon as I saw his rendering of my dream!  He totally got what i had envisioned! End result was beautiful!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE my tattoo! read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - My perfectly beautiful tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I met Lantz for a consultation in January of 2022. I wanted to pay tribute to my first baby and Lantz did that in such a way that I feel like he is still here with me. Since my first tattoo with him in February of 2022, I now have 7 tattoos from him! He has since tattooed my best friend, my husband, my mom and my coworkers daughter. He Provides a comfortable, patient, and non judgmental environment. He is the only person I trust to put ink on my body. read more

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I got a tattoo from him back in April and he is so sweet and funny and cool and I looooooovvvvvveeeeee my work so much. I have lived in LA for 12 years and hadn't been able to find an artist I vibed with. He was incredible. Great work. If you're looking. Look no further. This is your guy. read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - My tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Lantz is awesome. Very responsive to all of my questions and concerns. I wanted an all vegan tattoo and he was completely transparent about all of the products he used. He kept up communication with me throughout the process of what to expect, how to treat the tattoo after the fact, and even got me water when I started feeling faint from the pain (what can I say, it was a foot tattoo). Not to mention, he did incredible work. I'm so happy with my tattoo. It's still healing but it looks great. The space is also very clean, comfortable, and he had great covid procedures. I felt completely safe. I would 10/10 recommend. read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - Lantz working on my tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Lantz is an amazing tattoo artist! He did my haunted mansion hatbox ghost tattoo below and I can't wait to have him do more work on my arms. I'm super scared of needles but he kept a light touch and made me feel comfortable during the process. His prices are also really great for the awesome tattoos he does! I'm excited for my next tattoo!! Definitely recommend going to see Lantz for your tattoo needs! read more

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Lantz was recommended to me by a friend. I was looking to cover up a tattoo of a peacock on a lotus flower. I hated it and waited 7 years to get it covered up. Lantz did an amazing job covering it up. Thank you so much! read more

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I went in today... after chatting with Lantz via email... he was so kind as to accommodate my schedule and opened up early for me... the shop is reminiscent of an art museum... fabulous paintings and posters everywhere... the space is wide and filled with light... it's pristinely clean... and Lantz is immediately warm and calming... he is a master of his art... he has a sharp eye and soft hand... he captured what I envisioned perfectly... we even shared photos and spoke about family and pets... I'll definitely be going back... and thank you to Lantz for this awesome experience. read more

Lantz is a magician! He is an artist and his canvas if the human body. I can't believe that he was able to transform my tattoo from a grey blob to what it is now-same design just 100% better. I posted a before and after pic. He also did an original piece for me that I have been thinking about for a couple years. He took my (very) rough sketch and turned it into exactly what was in my head that I couldn't get on paper! More confirmation that the is a magician! Lantz was a referral from a friend and I am not disappointed. He is very personable and fun to talk to, has a very interesting background and his work is out of this world. I have no hesitations about recommending him to everyone! read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - See, he is a magician! - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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I really like this shop, it's very clean and inviting. Lantz, the owner, is such a nice person, very friendly, attentive and talented. I had an appointment with him last week and he did a great job on the designs we previously discussed. It was my 5th visit and I will definitely go back for more work. read more

Lantz is just plain awesome. He did my first new tattoos in 13 years and now he will definitely be my artist until I run out of ideas! He brought to life the tattoo design I didn't even know could exist, merely by sharing my love for the reference material. His shop is clean, bright, and welcoming, and beyond loving his work, I could talk with him about films, art, books, and music all day long. Do yourself a favor and check him out, you won't be disappointed. read more

If you are the kind of person who searches for a tattoo artist on Yelp, let me stop you right here. You found him! Shoebox isn't the sort of sweaty bro-shop where you point to some flash on the wall and the tattooer dictates what you will actually get. Lantz has a fine-art background and excels at detailed custom work. He's extremely personable and will make sure that every detail (including many you hadn't thought of!) is to your liking. I recently took advantage of a unique service Shoebox provides in which you can get old tattoos reworked. I was forever unhappy and embarrassed with the quality of a rather large prominent tattoo, Lantz fixed it up beautifully and now I am comfortable in my own skin again. Do you have some crazy idea that you think would be impossible as a tattoo? Go see Lantz. Do you have a disappointing old tattoo that needs to be covered up or re-imagined? Go see Lantz. Are you a germ-o-phobe wants a tattoo, but is worried about infection? Go see Lantz. In conclusion: stop by Shoebox and go see Lantz. read more

Lantz is the only artist I have and will ever go to. His attention to detail, customer service, and overall work are second to none. I have already gotten over half a dozen designs done by him and intend to get several more!! read more

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I really like the work Lantz has done for me. He totally gave new life to an old tattoo that I had done at another shop. He was half as expensive and twice as professional. I liked his work so much that I went back for a shoulder tattoo that I have been wanting for a long time. Lantz made it better than I could have ever imagined. Deep colors and beautiful shading. I can't recommend ShoeBox Tattoo enough. Thanks Lantz you are awesome! read more

I have a tattoo that I was reluctant to let another artist work on.. I was actually more content with the idea of having it covered up with a different idea, and then re-imagined by another artist I've already established a certain level of trust with. The artist I originally selected for a cover-up, while incredibly talented in his own right, made it sound like it'd be a major headache to do what I wanted.. and didn't really offer any visualizations that I was interested in.. In fact, all he did was google image search and copy/paste some images in place on-top of an image of my arm. I left disappointed, but.. with having been given the impression that my cover-up would be so much trouble, I decided to look around at options in fixing up what I would have later gotten re-done, instead. Living approximately 250-feet from the front door of Shoebox, and having had a prior conversation with Lantz, his shop was the first one I stepped into for a consultation on fixing it up. He penciled me in for a couple days later, and I got the work done yesterday.. I'm FINALLY happy with this piece, and if any minor alterations are needed after healing (tattoo done in a more-sensitive area, with added swelling on-sight), Lantz offers a free touch-up session to keep his clients as happy can be. read more

Went back for my 2nd session earlier today...Lantz still has the best, nicest place I've seen. Professional, and does great work! read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - Tool - 46 and 2 - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I could not have found a better place for my first tattoo. Lantz was so calming and patient with me as I asked a lot of questions. He took his time explaining how things worked, showing me how all needles etc are sterile and in unopened packages, as well walking me through what the healing process would entail. I love my little tattoo and it meant so much that he made me feel comfortable and have such a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

ShoeBox Tattoo - White ink shamrock by lantz - Tattoo Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I saw Lantz today to have some much needed touch ups and additions done to an existing tattoo on my leg. From the time he responded to my inquiry about setting up a consultation until I left his shop today, the entire experience was just lovely. The shop itself is clean, spacious and well decorated. The tattoo turned out exactly as I wanted. I didn't have anything sketched out before I came in so Lantz really took the time to understand what I wanted and draw something up that matched my vision. He's a super nice guy and a true professional. I HIGHLY recommend going to Shoebox Tattoo the next time you get the itch to get some ink. read more

Look, choosing a tattoo artist is essentially a lifetime commitment of displaying the talents of the artist you choose. Not to mention it's a bonus if the artist is a person you can have engaging conversation with while you submit to the needle for hours on end. Added bonus if that tattoo artist is certified in preventing blood born illnesses (I mean, they are using a needle, you will bleed, cleanliness is essential). If you ask me (which you are by reading this review) Lantz embodies all these qualities with style! I am covered on my entire arm and back with his exquisite art work. He tirelessly designed my concept and patiently worked and reworked the design to meet my persnickety needs. And he was meticulous about the placement of the stencil. Trust me, being in his shop and sitting in his chair for 8+ hours several times throughout the years it takes to complete intricate art work you get to know the person. He is a good person. He is extremely talented, knowledgable, and meticulous. He's the full package. Seriously, you don't get much better than Lantz. Seriously. read more

I walked into his shop and asked if he could fit me in for a small tattoo. He fit me right in and he was SO PROFESSIONAL! His work was great and his overall presence was wonderful. My next tattoo I will be going back to him!! read more

Lantz is an amazing artist, amazing person, and I had the best experience of my life for my first tattoo. Definitely he's my tattoo artist for life read more

The best tattoos are only done by Lantz Huston. What can I say he makes your ideas come to life.

I got my first "real" tattoo from Lantz. I had done a ton of research and met with 2 other artists at other shops. I was in my mid 30's and was very aware that tattoos are forever (my 18 year old self couldn't quite comprehend that) and I wasn't going to trust just any person to ink me. I picked well. Lantz made me feel very comfortable and somehow at ease when getting a needle forced into my flesh at a rapid rate. I have had 3 tattoos done by him now and I get loads of compliments from people all the time. I will continue my tattoo story with him. He's fast, kind, and delivers beautiful work. And his shop is so clean and has a great vibe! read more

Lantz is fantastic. He takes time to get exactly the way you want it before he starts inking. Then he works fast and does beautiful work. My wife and I both have tats from Lantz from a couple years ago and are in the middle of much larger tats with him. He's one of those tat artists that once you work with him, you'll only ever want to work with him. The new shop is clean, light and spacious. Such a difference from most shops in town. read more

Lantz is the best. Super cool and really works with you and crazy scheduling, as I have. Awesome artist and loves that he uses all Organic Ink. Love the new shop, and cant wait to get some more ART done by Shoebox and Lantz read more

Lantz is THE best! I have gotten tattooed by him over the past 10 years and have recommended him to many friends who have also loved his work. He always gets it 100% right. He is an awesome guy and talented artist - and his new shop is fantastic. Cool tunes and the cutest shop dog, Hersch. I can't say enough great things about Shoebox and Lantz. Just go and experience it for yourself! read more

I was searching for tattoo artists in the Los Angeles area and found Lantz. I went to his website and saw his amazing work (all of them.. lettering, black & white and color tattoos). I was thoroughly impressed with the detail, color and line work. I was able to meet with him and it was a great experience. He is very friendly and he plays the best music which helped put me at ease. I have been going back to him for several other pieces ever since because of the great value that he provides and most importantly, he is truly one of the best tattoo artists out there. He has years of experience and very impressive artistic background. I would encourage everyone to check out his website and schedule a meeting with him because you would not regret it. Thank you Lantz for your awesome work! read more

Lantz is amazing and the studio is awesome...I recommend him to everyone! He has inked all of my friends and I have seen his talent expressed in many ways and styles...a true artist!! read more

Lantz is the premier tattoo artist in all of LA hands down. I've gotten 2 tattoos from him, one small and simple and another larger, more intricate one which included a small cover up (the cover up is genius). I'm not an artist in the least, and both times I went in for my consultation with a few pictures of general ideas, then verbalized the rest - both times he emails me a sketch, and both times he perfectly grasped what I wanted. He doesn't try to shoe horn you into a style, each tattoo is completely unique and individual, an original creation just for you. I've already had a few friends get tattoos from him on my recommendation, and they all love the work he did for them as much as I love mine. Bonus is he's a really cool dude and very easy to talk to. read more

Lantz is extremely professional & organized! His shop is very clean and tastefully decorated. He returns emails promptly and gave a very thorough consultation for what I wanted for my tattoo. His work is absolutely beautiful and my tattoo looks so fantastic I plan to see him again to rework an older tattoo someone else did and for any new ones I may want. Go see Lantz! A+++ read more

Lantz is a brilliant artist. I love the work he has done for me over the years. I found Lantz in 2009 and asked him to help me complete a piece that was abandoned years before. He brought the band to life and put his own style into the piece... lots of colour and amazing shading producing lots of depth. Since then Lantz has done another 8 tattoos for me, reworked an old tattoo bringing it new life and recoloured another older piece. I would not go see anyone else. I travel from the UK to work with Lantz and intend to continue doing so in the years to come. Awesome, professional, and with a great sense of humour. Lantz is the best. read more

I've been tattooed by Lantz 4 times. He's the best! And I'm a crybaby! This shop is new, clean, and family friendly. Many stars.

Just had my first tattoo @40. Thank you Lantz for a great experience. I think I'll be back!

Lantz is the best Tattoo artist I have ever sat with. I have been getting tattoos from him for 14 years now. Intermittently I have gotten tattoos from other professionals because I am out of town or whatever and every time I have regretted it to the point of kicking myself. If I had to describe the way he works it would be quick, nimble, and light. Imagine a hand with little wings on it like achilles' feet. The prices are totally reasonable, especially for top quality work. Lantz is especially good at uncommon tattoos as well, and he never tries to talk me into other things like so many tattooists. I also appreciate being saved from all the usual tattoo shop chatter which makes me feel my hair grow. read more