Jax- amazing work, Tattoo time is very well respected depending on the tattoo size. Schedule time…read moreis best a head of time. Best way to contact Artist is Tattoo.jax@gmail.com Clean space-organized- Jax had amazing customer service and was very sweet. Asked several time regarding the area-size and precision of the tattoo on the body. Very kind and humble, check out her work and book with her!

My husband and I came here a couple of weeks ago and saw Jackie (@tattoojax on Instagram). We had…read moresuch a great experience! Smart Ink is on the second floor of a strip mall, and it could be hard to find if you are not looking for it. It is also a bit confusing since it's on the second floor, but the stairs are connected to the cemented wall underneath the second-floor dentist sign. The first thing I noticed when walking into the tattoo studio was how clean and bright it was. Everything is sanitary, and no matter which tattoo artist you see, everyone is nice and will greet you when they see you. There is also a nice artsy vibe to the studio; the walls are filled with handmade art, and every artist's tattoo area has its own personality and aesthetic shining through. I love that everyone can create their own creative area because it makes the studio feel much more inviting. Sometimes, tattoo studios feel very cookie-cutter and edgy, but this place is different in a good way. My husband and I both got tattoos from Jackie, and she did an amazing job. She met with us on the front couches to make sure her final sketches worked with us. I wanted to change a part of mine, and she made the changes on her iPad in front of me before printing it out. Then, she wanted to make sure the placement and size worked with me before we started. Yes, these are basic tattoo artist jobs, but you'd be surprised how many tattoo artists skip steps. I got my tattoos before my husband did, but she took her time on both of us. She was extremely professional and made the experience enjoyable by being personable and talkative. The tattoos look AMAZING and are exactly what we wanted. We gave her some artistic freedom with colors and/or designs, and she did not make us regret it. We will 100% be back at this tattoo studio, and we will be sticking with Jackie for all of our tattoo needs and wants =)

Tattoo is awesome NANDO did a great job with detail and everyone who sees it says it's done great .read more

Tony was absolutely incredible! his workspace was clean, organized, and stocked! He showed me…read moreexactly what he did and explained all the steps/cleanliness. He is an amazing artist and extremely talented.

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!

CHITO did amazing w/my tattoos I had in mind. Clean lines. Looks better than the photo I provided…read morehim! My tattoos were on my R inner bicep area. Thank you Chito

Walk in - Internet Lead Got a Surface Tagus piercing from…read more"Dmitrii Brut." He was really nice & welcoming. Cracked a few jokes. Gentle with the needle. I would definitely recommend coming here. No other tattoo shops would do the piercing I wanted. He seems to be very knowledgeable.

I had an amazing experience at Space Cat Tattoo. I arrived there yesterday, an emotional wreck and…read moremet Kevin, who assisted me with the design of a tattoo in memory of my brother, who had recently passed away. I don't think I've ever met a more compassionate and kind human being. He asked me about my family, and how I was feeling. I shared things I don't typically share with people. He is an absolutely beautiful person. I left there feeling so much better. I think he may have missed his calling as a Counselor. I love the tattoo. He is an amazing artist.

Jori was awesome! Hardly painful at all, and she took her time and did amazing ... Will be back for…read moremore with her ... The vibe was great, and they were so clean, professional and nice!!!

Dany was terrific! I had my idea in mind and he gave some very useful feedback as to how to make…read moremodifications/options and explained the reasoning for each. The studio...despite being tucked into a business suite of shops...is clean and professional. I LOVE my new tattoo...and would highly recommend Dany R!!

I have a tattoo now on my arm, which is blochy in several spots…read more Dark red like blood, maybe, where the guy just kept on the same spots forever Can't figure out the nose or mouth, one eye has the white with eyebulb (normal), the other eye, EVERYONE says the other eye has no white, as the other eye does Now a F up that forever

Love this place. Great atmosphere. Clean. So accommodating. Carrie is amazing! Highly recommend…read moreher. She did a fabulous job on my tattoos.

This place is awesome across-the-board! The rates are very reasonable and there isn't that haughty,…read morewe're-too-cool-for-you vibe you get from most tattoo studios. My artist, Carrie, is super friendly, creative, and accommodating with making my tattoo visions come to life.

Got my 3 and 4th tattoo from Tai (Ty) today. He is an exceptional artist and is so talented…read morebeautiful clean lines , solid color. The shop uses top notch equipment and ink and is so clean and sterile with great lighting. I would recommend this place to anyone and most definitely this artist. Attached are photos of my tattoos done by Tai at skin abrasions

10/10 Service, Super clean, great vibes all around! Thank you Kaitlyn for the sick tattoos!read more