At 69 years old, I never planned on getting a tattoo. However, after losing a dear friend of 33…read moreyears, I felt a deep need to carry a memorial for them. I chose Morpheus because hir work online spoke to me, and it was the best decision I could have made. I wanted a piece with intricate, fine detail. Si immediately understood my vision, designing a breathtaking tribute that exceeded all my expectations. Si immediately grasped the grief I was carrying, manifesting warmth, deep compassion, and wisdom. What makes Morpheus truly extraordinary is the grounded spirituality si brings to hir craft. Hir artistry is deeply rooted in traditional, indigenous, and pagan rituals. Our two sessions began and ended with prayers from our respective traditions, blending seamlessly into a beautiful, comforting ritual. Morpheus' work was detailed and flawless, and si was completely focused throughout. Hir artistry reflects hir profound awareness that si carries on a sacred and living tradition. This wasn't just getting decorated; it was a deeply consoling spiritual journey. If you want a tattoo that is both visually stunning and rich with soulful depth, I cannot recommend Morpheus highly enough.

I went to Banshee Arts to get a devotional tattoo from Morpheus and I could not be happier. From…read moreinitial consultation to the finished piece, she was thoughtful and professional. Her artistic skills are top notch, and she is well-steeped in her craft. She gets both the art and science of tattooing and you can trust your ideas and your skin to her. Sounds weird, but it's true. During the consultation she was patient with my requests. She created an exceptional tattoo based on a very poor sketch (I'm not an artist by any means), and was kind and understanding during the two sessions it took to complete the tattoo, explaining what she did and why. The tattoo came out better than I expected precisely because Morpheus added details it never would have occurred to me to ask for; the moon looks like a moon with shading to represent valleys and craters; there's depth to the metal details on the shield and there's actually woodgrain on the wooden parts of the shield. The tree looks almost 3D with her shading. If you're looking for an art piece, a tattoo meaningful to you, or a devotional tattoo, this is THE place to go.

Juan or JR is one of the best I know. To this date - I have 3 large tats done by him…read more He is patient and creative! My favorite part is sharing my thoughts and vision and allowing him to take it from there. As we talk...he will get to know you and that inspires him to add a little here and there to bring out what you want. Due to my great work - my wife has since gotten a tattoo...and he took her thoughts and created something she loves!!!

The piercer was okay at first then she kept on using the n slur in almost every sentence while…read morehaving a conversation. I've heard in the past from her other clients at orbit how she was very unprofessional and was using foul language and being very touchy and aggressive once told to stop.

Cat was Amazing!!! Her attention to detail is great and she kept checking on me to make sure I was…read moredoing OK. She's fun to talk to and made me feel at ease the whole 4 hrs I was getting tattooed. I will be going to her again!

Dave knew things about my tattoo I didn't even know I wanted. Great service, aftercare,…read moretimelessness, respectfulness and knowledge of his craftsmanship. For the occasion I requested two pieces on my lower forearm. He assisted me with every detail, from sizing of both the art and font of lettering. making sure the art was historically accurate, and well fitted to my form. He gave me tips on both the placement and color scheme for my piece. I have art on my body from Japan, New Zealand, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and I'm proud to collaborate with ACE Tattoo to add another piece.

He forgets about appointments, doesn't give what the customer requested, and even when customers…read morehave clearly asked if the price was START TO FINISH he says one thing then doesn't honor the price. Overcharges and thinks he can scare customers with his gun.

I went to Tattoo Flames initially planning to get a cover-up, but something in me shifted. After…read morelosing my daughter, it took me four years to reach a place where I was ready to honor her in a more meaningful way. I decided to get her actual footprints tattooed and it became a deeply emotional milestone in my healing journey. Bruno was truly exceptional. From the moment I walked into the shop, he greeted me warmly and made me feel comfortable. I gave him my daughter's footprints, and without hesitation, he began working on the design. The care and detail he put into the piece went beyond anything I expected. The final tattoo is absolutely beautiful, and I can feel the love and intention behind every line. Starting nursing school marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and this tattoo represents strength, memory, and growth. I'm incredibly grateful to Bruno for helping bring this vision to life. I can't wait to return for my cover-up and see what he creates next. If you're looking for an artist who truly listens, respects the meaning behind your ink, and delivers outstanding work Bruno at Tattoo Flames is the one.

I was looking for a shop to do a tattoo I wanted in honor of my Mom and Bruno from Twin Flames…read moreTattoo responded. Conversation was easy and the contract was drawn up quickly. Fast forward to today, I got lost but made it. The shop was very bright and clean. Bruno was very professional; already had my picture and the dates printed up and we started. Sized up and a little over an hour later, I had my artwork and was on my way. Definitely amazing work!

This story started 5 years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday. My cousin came in to town and…read moreone of the first things she said is I want a tattoo. It was some weird post-modern thing that allegedly had some deep meaning behind it but outside of that story all I remember is that it had circles and straight lines. She looked for a shop of her choosing and off we went. She is introduced to a tattoo artist and she explains what she wants and was declined by artist due to her not feeling comfortable being able to draw the lines and the angles accurately. Then a voice shimmed in..."I can do it. That is not a problem." And that is how this beautiful partnership formed. I said "I want a Beetlejuice arm," again without hesitation..."I can do it." It took 5 years with a pandemic interruption to finish. I get stopped and complimented everywhere I go. It has become my identifying beauty mark and I love it. The only part of the sleeve that was done somewhere else was Miss Argentina. She was done in Colombia. I strongly recommend Gaytha. She is not only a wonderful and beautiful person but she was able to tune into my emotions and adjusted our sessions accordingly. At no point did any of this sleeve feel like torture. Spicy...definitely but never torture. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Worked with Gaytha several times at the Albany studio, and she's great - gets your design ideas,…read moredoes them just as you imagine them, quick, and as painless as a slightly painful process could be. And besides that, she's fun to work with - she clearly listens to what you're trying to describe and quickly comes up with the right suggestions to get things ready to go. If you have your design already prepped, she will put them down exactly as you wanted it, or if you need some custom work or modifications those are easy as well.

Got my first 2 tattoos with Dasha. Went in for a matching lotus tattoo with my bestie and left with…read morea small, perfect little heart as well. Dasha takes her time and pays attention to detail. She made us feel very comfortable and involved every step of the way. I'm so happy with my tattoos, they're exactly what I wanted. I will definitely be back for more. Perfect place for minimalist, fine line tattoos. Thank you Dasha!!

Dasha was great! She did a thorough and amazing job on my sister and my fine line tattoo. Highly…read morerecommend her!

Hands down the best artist that I've ever dealt with and one of the best in the Bay. Great overall…read moreexperience. Alex is really easy going and works with you to make your idea come to life. I've come to him for almost all of my tattoos and he's helping me to clean up my old work. His realism work is by far one of the best. He's upfront and will let you know if something works better in a difference spot or from a different angle. He also has a light touch so the actual tattoo involves very little pain. He definitely puts a lot of effort and work into each piece. He has a bit of a waitlist but is definitely worth the wait. I use to go to artist who ignored what I wanted and it would be frustrating in the end because I wouldn't get what I wanted especially with something permanent. But Alex makes sure that it's what you want and you're happy. Be careful because you'll leave wanting more ink.

Great sense of location. Awesome experience, very humble guy, and incredibly talented. Can't wait…read moreto finish up all my other tattoos in the future. 10/10 recommend.