BEST FIRST TATTOO EXPERIENCE FOR THIS BABY BOOMER…read more I have to echo Gerardo P.'s review--Bob is a very collaborative artist. He worked with my husband and me over a period of several weeks to make sure our tattoos were exactly what we wanted, and that we understood the importance of aftercare. For example, we went in to meet Bob a couple of weeks before we were going on vacation. When we mentioned that, he asked if we were going to be swimming, which we were, in the ocean and hotel hot tubs. He told us to come back for the tattoos after vacation--salt water and/or chlorine is not good for tattoos. He was more concerned about a good outcome for us and our tattoos than making money immediately. That said a lot! He is a talented and meticulous artist and really took his time positioning the decals so we could see exactly what we were getting. I would definitely recommend Bob to anyone looking to get a tattoo, but especially newbies like us. I am 54 years old and appreciated his patience and humor.

My hubby and I decided it would be cool to get tattoos after we retired, which is hilarious . I…read moredid a little research and came across Burning Sparrow Tattoo in Oak Park. We met Bob and he is so cool and friendly! I ended up getting 4 tattoos which I absolutely love and my hubby has a great piece of art on his arm. We had a blast ... Thanks Bob!!!

Went here a few months ago to get my first tattoo. Very nice staff and friendly service. My tattoo…read moreis fully healed now but the line work lots eh... There's a lot of inconsistency's with the line work and overall I'm not as pleased as I would have liked to be. I will have to go somewhere to get this touched up. I'm not a tattoo expert or anything but to me it looks a little messed up.

Max & Aaroon are both best tattoo artist in shop. I need come back get another one soon thanks for…read morework Max for 7years and aaroon I'll come back get mind done sometime soon but thinking some ideas but most all thanks again for ur awesome work Max and have an wonderful day you guys :)

So I had my nose pierced last week by a young man named Von Needleman (what a cool name!!.) He was…read moresuch a nice guy took his time and has a great technique to get the piercing in the correct place because he has a great theory, that all noses are NOT created equal especially ethnic noses.( I won't give away his technique btw.) He made me feel relaxed and made me laugh a bit so I appreciated that. The shop itself is very clean and organized and all the piercing tools and nose stud came from sterile packaging. Their prices are very reasonable too. I will be returning for the tattoo services as well!! :)

So I just got a piece done here a few days ago and I would really recommend this shop to anyone…read morethinking about getting a tattoo. I have a few tattoos and have been to a lot of shops, really good ones and bad ones, I always go in shops even if I don't plan on getting anything done..just to look at portfolios and the attitude of the artist there. When I went here I really felt like I was in good hands,My artist was professional, friendly and talented he was definitely willing to work with me and get the design just right. His prices are really fair for the work he does and the space was clean and well maintained.

Do you prefer impatient artists? Do you like having the knowledge that the person who began your…read moretattoo may not finish the piece? Are you looking to have the artist provide no professional insight whatsoever? If so, many tattoo locations in the Chicago area that will provide you with that experience. I encourage you to seek one of them out immediately. Are they gone? Good. Now that the D-Bags have left, I can tell you about Stephen Knight, and Knight Studios looks to serve people who are serious about body art. I do not mean snobs or elitists. I do mean people who fully understand the life-long commitment they make when one decides to get a tattoo. As a result, Stephen and Alex take the proper time, professional approach, and trained input to ensure their clients have the best experience possible. Earlier this year I moved to Washington State. As a result, I waited months until I was in Chicago again to have Stephen tattoo me. To me, it was more important to receive a tattoo by someone whom I trust me than receive the immediate gratification of having the piece completed. I do have a quick example of my experience at Knight Studios. I brought Stephen several ideas I had for tattoos and where I wanted them placed. Stephen took the time to create stencils, discuss the realities of each suggestion, and work with me to find the best possible design, size, and location of each piece. If you want someone a "Yes-Man" who will give you a tattoo you will regret within seconds of completion, go elsewhere. If you are looking for tasteful, skilled, and creative artists, visit Knight Studios.

Preliminary review - I have as yet, not actually had the tattoo done, but I felt that Stephen…read moredeserved a review. I've been to a couple of places with my idea, that has been a pet project/labor of love for almost 10 years, and Stephen was the first to actually see it the way I saw it, and run with it in a way that I really loved. If you're looking for a hipster type tattoo, or looking for some old school flash piece - he could probably do it with this eyes closed (but hipster tat factories are a dime a dozen around Chicago). But if you want art, real fucking art, take it to him. So far he has taken the time to sit with me, go over the artwork, and really understand where I am coming from with it - and it gives me great confidence in his abilities. I will check back in after my first sitting. I just had my second sitting with Stephen on my arm piece and am blown away with how amazing this thing looks already. He took one of my favorite pieces of comic art and added a touch of realism to it and it is amazing. Alex worked on an existing piece for a family member, and made what was essentially a garbage tattoo look like a well crafted complete piece. I can honestly say that you would not be disappointed after coming here. Both of these folks are the real deal!

Barry is an exceptionally knowledgeable artist with a deep understanding of Polynesian/Filipino…read moretribal designs. His vision, expertise, and insight are truly impressive. I spent a long time searching for a skilled artist in my area who not only had the technical ability but also the cultural knowledge to accurately translate the meaning behind the motifs. He made sure that I was comfortable and encouraged me to ask for breaks. That's probably why I did not tap out and just chill for him to complete the piece in one session. Barry exceeded my expectations in every way. The photos of my chest piece speak for themselves--it turned out incredible. I highly recommend Barry to anyone looking for authentic, meaningful tribal artwork. I'm already looking forward to my next project with him! Salamat pare!!

Barry took care of my Polynesian/Filipino themed tattoo and really took my input about what it…read moreshould consist of. He wants to hear your "story" so he can make unique and personalized motifs specific to you. He took the time to answer questions and gave me an image of the tattoo afterward notating all of the different motifs that he inked and their meanings. He's well trained on traditional ways of tattoo artistry. Highly recommended. Very nice person as well and his shop felt right at home.

Cory is the artist I regularly see for tattoos. Everyone at the shop is very friendly and helpful…read more I definitely recommend coming here for tattoos or piercings.

Atmosphere tattoo in Roselle was a very enjoyable experience. I cannot recommend Vito enough, he is…read morenot only professional but makes the tattooing experience enjoyable. The building itself is beautiful and very clean. I will be certainly coming back for more in the future.

I have been getting tattoos by Jackie for years now, and all of the work I get done by her just…read moregets better and better. Before meeting her, I used to be a walk-in at random tattoo studios near me because I used to not care who did my tattoos, but I learned that having a consistent tattoo artist you love and trust definitely makes a whole difference, especially someone as reliable and talented as Jackie. As an artist, Jackie works with you to create the best version of what you are envisioning in your head, and she will make tons of recommendations to make your vision better than you ever could imagine. She is extremely clean and sterile, and she definitely takes her time to make her artwork gorgeous. Her attention to detail is immaculate and I constantly get asked in public who my artist is because they love my work so much. I have genuinely never worked with anyone who cares as much as she does about making the customer happy. I recommend her to anyone and everyone I know, and over the years, I've had so many friends and family love my work by her and now they all go to her, too. I promise you will not be disappointed by reaching out to her! I've gotten many different styles of tattoos by her, too, so she doesn't only do one style, either, and is talented across the board!

Got a dermal by Adrian, made it quick and easy. Super professional, clean environment, and he…read moreexplained everything clearly. The process was smooth and comfortable. 10/10 will definitely come back!

This place is great! Within the last 2 months I got my daith, dimples, and industrial. All were…read moresuccessful! Adrian is very good at piercing! You can tell he is very professional and takes the job seriously. He's very hands on! If you're looking to get a piercing or tattoo I highly recommend Fifth Sun Graphix!