This is an absolutely beautiful shop. It's clean, well lit and large. The person at the front desk…read morewas lovely. I came in last week looking for a walk-in appointment. I have 3 other tattoos from different places but I had looked through the social media of this place and I I really loved their work. And I wanted a fairly simple design- a rose, on my shoulder. Given that I had seen several roses on their IG and I loved all of them, I thought, why not- let's give it a go. The lady at the front desk assigned me to an artist. He was running an errand, but as soon as he came back, he met with me. I'm going to pause here and say that as a caveat- I absolutely love my tattoo that I had done that day and the artist turned out to be a real sweetie pie and I absolutely would go back here to get a tattoo. But I do have some constructive criticism for the man who tattoo'd me. He was kind of quick to do the consultation. I showed him a pic for inspiration for the color and a couple of others for the shape and design. He came back roughly an hour later with a shape that was not at all what I asked for and he seemed kind of agitated when I told him it wasn't really what I was looking for. I felt really bad because this had taken him so long to do and I would be frustrated too. Just as a bit of advice- it would probably be helpful if you have the client message you the pics for inspiration to your instagram or email so you can reference as you are in the back doing your sketches. He went back to do another sketch and it took another hour. I had arrived at the shop pretty much at opening (12 pm) and we didn't get started on my tattoo until 2:30. He warmed up to me and was kind once the tattoo'ing started but it kind of made me feel like he just didn't like me and maybe didn't want to do this tattoo or something and I felt kind of awkward. I'm just writing this to hopefully help the artist with his consultations and bedside manner. He was a very gentle tattoo'er. A good artist. If he was having a bad day or something- I totally get it. We are all human. And I'm not writing any of this to be mean. Just hopefully helpful. Again, I do recommend this place and will be going back myself. It may have been an off day. But my experience could have been better.

Very nice and clean shop, I love all the artwork posted and parking is easy to find. They have…read morequality artists and a very friendly demeanor!! I got my first tattoo done here by Spicolo and I'm obsessed, such a great experience :)

I went in 3 hours till close for a nose piercing, not knowing that I would leave with the most…read morebeautiful floral spine tattoo and when I tell you that I will never go to another tattoo studio I mean it!!! the staff was extremely welcoming, friendly and professional. I will 100% be returning to the studio.

Everyone told me to go to Evolved or Pierceology for my tattoo, but I wanted to give a local place…read morea visit. I stopped in and told the guys what I was thinking, showed a design and they gave me advice. So I went home, thought it over, came up with a new design and went back. Justin got me all set up and did an amazing job on my art. This place is clean, the artists do great work, and it's cheaper than the "big" places. If you live in GC and want some art done, just stop by and check it out.

My Wife and I love it here. The Team really are kind…read morepeople, funny, and genuinely care about what they are doing. I have gotten 3 new tattoos and a touch up from them. I plan on doing much much more. Artists here really do a great job of taking your ideas and making them fit the body to look good and no over use of space to block future projects. My wife has gotten 6 from them and has no Complaints and loves each one. My daughter has gotten her Ears done here, and they healed wonderfully. (Thanks Erin!) With the Newley expanded shop, and the great people working there, we are comfortable, feel taken care of, and have been excited to get more.

This place is pretty cool....laid back atmosphere and plenty of good conversation while being…read moretattooed. I went there recently for the bottom half of my sleeve and had my work done by Twackbob. He was super kind, regularly checked in on how I was doing, and overall just had such a positive vibe about him. The tattoo he drew up for me was custom drawn based on elements from reference photos I gave him and it was exactly as I had imagined it. He finished the work quickly while maintaining straight lines and fitting in all the details and shading. I had a great experience overall. I will say that Erin at the front desk was super helpful too. She was very direct when she spoke, so I can understand how (based on the other review for this shop) people may see her demeanor as rude or off putting. I think she's a genuine person who is very informative and helpful, she just doesn't use a fake customer service voice like everyone expects (or should I say, demands) these days. I saw her interact with plenty of clients while I was in the chair, and even watched her do a few piercings, and never once did she seem like she didn't want to help someone. She even came over to me while my tattoo was being finished up and complimented the design, then struck up a conversation about hair dye since we both use vibrants in our hair. So if you're deciding between shops to go to, I'd highly recommend these guys. You can see their work on Facebook and Instagram to get a feel for who you think the best artist is for the type of work you're looking to get. Personally, I loved the work I got by Twackbob (I think his real name is Jimmy) and would highly recommend booking with him!

This review is a little late, but well deserved! Back in 2016 when they were Long Street…read moreCollective, I decided to get a piece done commemorating my love of the written word, but without too many words (a little difficult). I couldn't find anything on the interwebs that really conveyed what I wanted it to. I found artist Chris Barton on Instagram and after following him for a while I decided that his style was something I loved and that I though would suit the piece well. We emailed back and forth a few times with a pretty vague description of what I was hoping for, and I had to set my appointment out 8 weeks in advance (they were busy, a great sign!). I didn't see the sketch until I arrived which worried me a bit, but all my fears were calmed the minute I looked at it! I explained my concerns with past tattoo artists who had heavy hands, causing some scarring underneath the tattoo. As someone with darker skin, this is a real concern! He took his time, paid attention to every single detail, and the result was perfect. You could see the artists around the studio were all extremely dedicated to their crafts and styles, and that's why I still sing their praises though I haven't gotten any more tattoos since then. Worth it!!

I was in Columbus for a quick work trip and really wanted to get the first of two swallow tattoos…read moreto commemorate having sailed 10,000 nautical miles. I walked into the shop and instantly knew this place is squared away--great vibe. I made an appointment and when I showed up the next day everything was ready to go; the design was complete and printed, the equipment was all set up, and the artist was prepared and accommodating. They had great music playing and offered me beverages to make me feel even more welcomed. The actual tattoo session was great. The artist was friendly and explained to me fully every step he was taking to ensure the piece was just right--very professional. I am beyond satisfied with how the tattoo turned out and if I ever visit Columbus again I will return for another piece. Also, incredibly reasonable pricing for how satisfied I am with the experience.

So my son graduated from high school and decided that he wanted a tattoo for his graduation…read morepresent. Needless to say I shook my head a bit, but he's a great kid and going to college to play football so I get it. I did some research and came across this shop. From the beginning they were very conscientious - I explained to the woman who answered the phone what my son was looking for and she had a great artist to recommend for him. My son and the artist went back-and-forth over the Internet and live for about a month with different drawings until my son felt satisfied, and needless to say the result speaks for itself. The artist name is Francisco Perkins - great job man! The shop is very secure you cannot get in unless they let you in. Professional experience all the way around.

Had a really good experience here. Taylor did a great job and my tattoo is all healed up and looks…read morefantastic! All the artists in this shop are very talented and do a great job!