Karin is an amazing artist and hands down one of the best pros in the business. Her work is incredible and never disappoints. Honestly I won't go to anyone else and neither should you. Highly recommend this place!!!! read more

Karin is a very talented experienced artist in San Diego. With decades of experience and professional she will put you at ease as you take the ink! Fun to talk to and clear prices. Shoot her a message for your next piece! Peace!-L read more

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I was treating my sister to a helix piercing she has been wanting and had time for Saturday afternoon but didn't have any appointments made. I called here and Herbie, the piercer answered, and was able to provide me with prices, and confirmed he was accepting walk-ins, in a friendly tone and even introduced himself over the phone. We got there shortly after, met him and the shop owner. Signed paper work, got pierced and it was quick, got after care instructions. Overall 10/10 experience. I'd recommend Herbie to anyone wanting to get pierced. read more

Before my friend and I came to oracle tattoo studio to get our third piercing , i checked the reviews and heard that everyone was great and nice there and they were right! I never got his name but our piercer was so nice to us and friendly. We had a couple of conversations throughout the service and always made sure to ask us if we were ready before he pierced us. But overall he did a great job on my friend and I . If you want to go get a piercing come here! Overall Great staff and environment! read more

The Oracle Tattoo Studio - our third piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Love this place! Love Karen. Her work is AMAZING. And I'm not just talking tattoos.... Also the artwork and jewelry she has for sale. Super nice shop. The energy inside her place is soothing, peaceful, clean. Highly recommend. read more

Karin is the best tattoo artist I have been too her passion shows through her work and it comes out sooo Beautifully she makes you feel comfortable great conversations from here on out she is the only Person I will be going to... read more

Great place to get tattoos I've been going to the Oracle when it first opened up and have been going there ever since and I will go nowhere else I always get compliments on my tattoos and how beautiful they are and I'm always asked where I get them and I always recommend the oracle to everyone I meet. ​ Tammy Harris read more

If your looking for a very professional and friendly environment. Go to Oracle tattoo. My artist was Karin. Softest tattoo hand I've ever had and super talented. Thank you and will be coming back for more work soon! read more

I'm currently getting a full back piece done by Karin and it's going fantastic. Not only is she a talented artist but knows her profession very well. The shop is always clean and inviting and I have nothing but positive things to say about the entire experience. read more

Stopped by The Oracle last night for a walk in tattoo and I was super impressed! When we walked in we were greeted by Karin and Herbie. Both were so nice and helped us out right away. Herbie got me started on paperwork while he got in touch with an artist to do my tattoo. Andrew (I believe is his name, I hope I have that right!) got to the shop and immediately helped me with the tattoo that I wanted. Very pleased with the way it turned out. Five stars overall and will for sure be back for another tattoo!! read more

Herbie is amazing! I came in to get my nose pierced and from start to finish I felt completely comfortable. He was very professional and went over the piercing procedure and after care. I highly recommend Herbie for your piercings! read more

Highly highly recommend this place! Very professional and will answer all your questions. Herbie is such a kind and gentle piercer...He explains everything and makes sure you have all the knowledge you need. Definitely will be going back! read more

Just went in to do a Dark Souls tattoo came out feeling very lucky I chose such amazing artists. I will be getting all future tattoos there and you should too. read more

The Oracle Tattoo Studio - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Went there to get a piercing and a consultation for my industrial that I got done somewhere else. Herbie was so knowledgeable and helped me decide on the right piercing for my ear. I asked him about some other piercings I wanted to get done and he had so much experience with piercing placement the body/muscles/ healing and treatment. Overall it was an amazing experience with great customer service and extensive knowledge on piercing the body. I'm definitely going to continue going there for more projects. read more

Best piercer I've been to. Very professional and clean. I would highly recommend! Go and ask for Herbie!

Karin is an exceptional artist and she will be the only artist that will be placing ink on my skin. Karin was referred to me by a friend several years ago and I have been back several times. I brought w/me a brief explanation of what I was thinking of getting and Karin provided an idea that was absolutely beautiful. If you are looking for a piece of art you will be proud to have on your skin you must call Karin and set up a consult. read more

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I came in unannounced and Herbie helped me right away with a nose piercing. He educated me on everything as well, super professional. Spiv gave me a tattoo on the spot and was so gentle with me but did an amazing job. I will definitely be returning. One of my favorite shops so far! read more

Karin Ackerman has been my artist since 2011. Shes worked at many shops rated the best in san diego. Of my eight tattoos, shes done seven to include the project we're currently working on. Her realistic and neo-traditional work is unparalleled! She is a straight shooter, great artist and wonderful person. I will be hard pressed to find the same quality I've found in her and I highly reccomend her to anyone looking for new art, from your first tattoo to your fiftieth. read more

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Awesome Place and People!!! Was greeted and treated well. My daughter and I both got piercings by Herbie who was professional with a fun personality!! Would def recommend to anyone wanting a piercing and a tattoo... The owner, Karin, also greeted us while she was working on a client. read more

Karin has been my one and only artist since 2011! I love my new sleeve tat! A few more sessions to go! She is the only one I'd recommend going to! Her talent and skills are on the same if not higher than most artist in the Southern California area! read more

The Oracle Tattoo Studio - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Spring Valley, California

This place is great and Danielle is a wizard with the needle. Very clean and friendly. I'll definitely be back!

Karen is simply amazing!!! If you are looking for somebody who cares about bringing creativity to life, she's your lady. She's done two tattoos for me and they are more than what I expected. My piece in honor of my daughter is by far the best, she brought the memory of her to life. read more

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This is the place to go for great quality in a tattoo! The price was also very reasonable and affordable! Karin did amazing work! I went in with an idea of what I wanted to get. She and I went over a few things to tweek it to more of what I wanted! Having only met her for the first time, she knows her stuff very well! Her suggestions only made the art so much more symbolic to me! She took care when placing the stencil so that it was straight. She even considered that it could hurt a little and had a spray for that too! Her lines were sharp and straight! It was the best experience getting a tattoo that I've had thus far! The aftercare instructions were also spot on for healing healthfully! Having said that, I won't go anyplace else! I highly recommend her shop to anybody interested in getting inked!! I'm looking forward to my next one already!! read more

The Oracle Tattoo Studio - A tribute to my mother and grandmother! - Tattoo Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Karin is so exceptionally talented her tattoos are amazing! Color or black and grey she can do it all. She is also super friendly, makes your tattoo experience incredibly relaxed and easy going and she has an incredibly light hand. All of my tattoos have healed within a few days and she works in a very clean and sterile environment. I highly recommend Karin and I would never have another artist ever tattoo me again. read more

The Oracle Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Truly outstanding Tattoo Artist. Karin is one of the best all around tattoo artists in San Diego. My wife and I have been going to Karin for the past 6 years for all our tattoos. Each one is a work of art. I recommend her to anyone for your first tattoo, cover ups or add-ons. Simply Amazing is all I can say. Go check her out at the Oracle (Her new shop). read more

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I had the amazing pleasure of getting a tattoo by Karin today. I don't normally leave reviews but i really enjoyed my experience and how wonderful, funny, and welcoming she was from beginning to end. She drew up my tattoo and it is exactly what i wanted. I really appreciated talking to her through my time there. Walking in the shop felt like nothing but good energy and meeting her only confirmed it. She's a sweet soul and down to earth! And her work is amazing! I'm now looking forward to what she can do with a cover up I'm wanting done. read more

Awesome place! Very clean really good customer service. Karin never made you feel uncomfortable, very honest and you could trust her opinion. Does beautiful work. read more

Karin is simply one of the best tattoo artists I know. Extremely talented, creative, super clean and professional. I challenged her for a huge cover up in my right lower leg that was a big mess and she was able to transform that big fuss into a piece of art, literally. I've got compliments everywhere I go and no one even notice it that its a cover-up!! So glad I found her. I also like her new studio a lot because of the cleanliness and privacy of it. I've had hours and hours of tattoos with her and it was worth every penny!! Thank you Karin, you are the BEST!! read more

Karin is freaking AMAZING! She worked with my complex idea and drew it out better than I could have imagined myself! I have a lot of tattoos and I am in love with my thigh piece she gave me! Perfect lines, and beautiful bright colors! She really listened to everything I wanted in this piece! I will be back again and again! Thank you Karin! read more

Karen is an amazing tatoo artist i have been going to her for years. I even followed her from her old shop. If you are looking for an artist that will give you an unique piece of art and listen to you about what you want karen is the artist for you. read more

This review is long, long, long overdue. Karin is an amazing artist and one of the coolest people I've met. She took the terrible work I had done on my arm from some "Professional" and completely made it her own all the while incorporating all my ideas. She used a wide range of colors and used multiple design techniques to bring it to life. I hope to see her again soon. It seems like everyday someone is asking me "Who did your work?" Hopefully they are now clients. Thank you for being a true artist. read more

Karin was referred to me by someone that I noticed in a shop with an intricate tattoo, well done and looked to have the detail I was seeking for my next one. I immediately contacted her, asked her to help me with a cover-up of a poorly planned lion tattoo on my arm I had done when I was a younger. We had an initial meeting to discuss what I was looking for; I left the artwork up to her once I gave my general description. Returned a week or so later and we sat down and I was happy with her proposal. Initial consult and tattoo approval was conducted very professionally and Karin was also fun to chat with. About the work: Her studio is clean, her process for laying out tools and clearing/cleaning her work space is impressive. She has non-compromising rules to follow while in her workspace. With regards to cleanliness and professional conduct I would recommend her to my closest family members. My work took four sessions, every session was three hours with exception of the last at about two hours. She is very conscientious of your comfort and her work is awesome. As long as I live in this area, she will be the only artist I go to for more work. Great artist and a genuine good person. Recommend you visit her and see for yourself! read more