Stopped in on a Saturday just after open to see about anybody open for a walk-in. I expected a quick no, but what I got was a great welcome from an amazing woman at the front counter. We chatted on ideas, she checked in w/ the artist, and we narrowed things down to start about 90 minutes later. I had such a great experience with Lewis, from concept to conversation. A 2nd generation ink slinger, this young man is a gem. I think everyone working the shop that day made rounds to check on everyone else's work, the vibe of the shop was just solid and supportive. I'm a little over a week into healing and could not be happier. Thanks for a great afternoon & "not bad for a walk-in" ! Look forward to the next... read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Nice work Lewis - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Erik is absolutely amazing. It was our first time in and he was so patient and detail oriented. He even did a free touch up after a couple weeks when I wanted a part of my tattoo filled in again. He makes you feel so comfortable and makes sure you get exactly what you are looking for. read more

There are so many great things to say about this place. First of all the lady at the counter who answers the phone has the best phone etiquette. She is super friendly and very kind. She will help you to figure out what you need and she will find someone who can do it. Spencer was very easy to work with. My dad wanted hearts from his wife, daughters and grandkids on his arm. Spencer took all the hand drawn hearts and came up with a tat. Spencer did the draft and ask my dad how he liked it. He then put it on before doing the actual tattoo to ask if he liked the placement, etc. Spencer was very laid-back and easy to work with. As you can see from the video, this place is cool. It was kind of like stepping back in time and just really taking in the art and feel of the place. read more

Mo is simply amazing. Their tattoos are next level every line and detail shows real skill and care. But what makes the whole experience truly special is Mo's personality. They're easygoing, welcoming, and just genuinely great to be around. Sitting with Mo for a tattoo feels more like hanging out with a good friend than anything else. That kind of vibe makes all the difference. If you want top-notch work and a chill, positive experience, Mo's your person. they keep me coming back! read more

We went in for a walk in. The staff was awesome and so easy to work with. The space is extremely clean as well as not intimidating. We got great tattoos and had a great experience. We will definitely be coming back! Could not recommend enough! read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Dragonfly tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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First time client. I loved all the art hung up all over the space, it gave me something to look at while getting tattooed by Mauriah. They did a small flash on me and I love it! Definitely a great artist and I will be coming here again! read more

Great customer service! Super quick and easy, walked in and there was a little wait so I gave them my number. Was back in a matter of no time and was taken by Spencer. Super kind gentleman! He was so professional and didn't mind making adjustments to make sure I was 100% satisfied before he started with ink. Would definitely recommend stopping by for some good line work. The ambience of the shop is super sweet too. Great American trad work here read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I got a tattoo in Utah without doing my research and needed it fixed. Since it was small and on my finger I was able to get 2 other small ones for the minimum all at the same time. Ashley was wonderful at the front desk and fit me in right away with Kevin. Kevin was so kind, easy to talk to and clearly has the 20+ years experience he spoke about. He took his time to ensure everything was what I wanted, made suggestions when there was a better way to do a tattoo and I'm really happy with the results. Its easy to see why doing your research is important. His work and style was 10x different than the place I went to and I'm grateful I chose this place! Will definitely go there in the future for other pieces. read more

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This shop is my new favorite. The shop manager is so attentive and cool. I got my piece done by DJ and I'm in love with how it turned out. He's so incredibly talented and professional and a true artist. I love this shop, the vibes and people. read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Dagger through snake - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Okay a long review Think Tank is absolutely the best tattoo place I've ever been to. Granted i only have 3 tattoos total, but that being said. My bf and I made our appointment a month in advance with the artist Cody, and he did not disappoint! Tattoo #1 is my boyfriends tattoo. The actual drawing was made by my bfs little sister, and Cody was able to use the drawing, didnt change a single thing about it, which was very important to my bf. While Cody and him had decided to wait on color until the next appointment (red for the top flower) the app was made right then and there, and Cody made the tattoo absolutely flawless! My bf was extremely happy with the results. Tattoo #2 is my tattoo, and man, it hurt!!! More pain than I've ever experienced at once. However Cody absolutely worked with me the whole time, made sure I knew that stopping at any point was 110% okay, and that he did not want to push me past my limit. Which i was extremely grateful for at the end. The tattoo itself is amazing, the line work is clean, smooth, and didnt take very long at all to complete. I emailed Cody my design and he was able to alter it to how i wanted it to look, and im extremely happy with the placement. I have people asking me where i went, the line work is amazing, Ink Master type artwork, and I'm just sending everyone here! Overall Cody was kind, understanding, professional, and overall an extremely talented artist and I 100% suggest booking your tattoo with him. (Every artist is absolutely wonderful but imma give extra props to Cody) And Cody if you ever see this review, thanks again man! read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Tattoo #2 - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My brother and I were in a few days ago to spin the wheel. Spencer Reisbeck was our artist and he did a great job with our tats. The shop was bigger than we expected and clean, and overall a shop I'd like to visit again. The other artists seemed nice as well. read more

I just got a tattoo here by Spencer. He was so professional and the nicest tattoo artist. The rest of the staff was very friendly as well. He was fast, efficient and always made sure I felt comfortable. I highly recommend this place! Thanks for the great tattoos. read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I requested, very basic, nothing special, work. However,and hence the 1-star review, I was charged $240 for a tattoo that took 15 minutes to complete, and consisted of 5 lines, and was done VERY VERY POORLY! I am going to put on my Karen wig, and go speak with the manager this weekend. There are way too many tattoo shops in Denver to settle for crappy work. read more

A very serious one star 'avoid this place' review. Bottom line - very poor customer service - be warned if you are looking for a new tattoo shop home to take care of your pieces! Sequence of events: 1. Made an appointment for two touch ups and review of a large leg piece that we wanted to expand (Talked to owner prior via email) 2. Artist was running about 30 minutes late - sure, no problem, we arrive 30 minutes after appointment 3. Arrive to find out artist is still running another hour late. Hmm OK. Not cool because we made an appointment and paid for an Uber to get us to the location. 4. Wait patiently and ask if another artist could jump in to help on the touch up 5. Another artist came up, clearly annoyed about the situation (??) and was very rude. 6. DO note there is a shop policy that it is $100 minimum for anything, even small touch ups. We had prepaid for the touch ups but apparently that was 'money in another artist's pocket'. OK. I told the artist I would pass, as I did not like his bad attitude. 7. We were there almost an hour; the artist we had an appointment with didn't greet us or have any updates. We gave up and left. This place came highly recommended; not sure why things fell apart. :( read more

So I was suuuuuper nervous to get my first tattoo. Like, insanely nervous. I had an appointment scheduled with Alisha and she made me so comfortable! I'm the type of person who really picks up other people's energy and she ways just so relaxed and chill that it helped me calm down. I had only a vague idea and some pictures of what I wanted and she drew the tattoo and it was EXACTLY what I wanted. It's seriously so beautiful and I love it so much. She was super thorough explaining the aftercare to me. It was genuinely such a good experience and I'll for sure be back. read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love this place. Everyone I interact here is super cool and down to earth. Only had work done from Kevin Bleadsoe. Very highly recommended! Randomly got him on a walk in and have three from him now in the last month. He's legit. read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Little less than half way.... - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I was looking for an artist to get tattooed by and I found Jeremiah on IG. His style was exactly what I was looking for, and I walked in and was able to get a consult an hour later. I put down a deposit, came back for another consult, and changed my mind again and had yet another consult. And Jeremiah was totally cool with that, I gave him my ideas and sent a few pics, and made my apt for the next week. He took my ideas and used his mad skills to create a beautiful and perfect tattoo. It was a cover-up too and you'd never know anything was there before. I am BEYOND pleased and HIGHLY recommend Jeremiah, and the shop as a whole. It has a great vibe and atmosphere, and each artist has their own style, so no matter what you are looking for in an artist, you will definite find it here. read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Garrett at Think Tank had a predrawn tattoo up for grabs and I emailed him about having it done. He was super quick to respond and super nice throughout emailing. We got the appointment set up and the day of, he went over the design with me and didn't get upset when I tweaked the size and helped me to put it in the perfect place on my calf. Throughout tattooing he was super nice and funny and he didn't get upset near the end when I got tense because of the pain. He always warned me when he was about to go around my ankle since he knew that part hurt a lot and he didn't mock me for wincing. His tattoos are phenomenal and he's a great guy. I highly recommend him. He always made sure I was comfortable which was nice because the tattoo took a while. I'm absolutely in love with it! Can't wait to see what it looks like once it's fully healed! read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Tattoo Garrett did - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

There are two tattoo shops in town to consider when you want to get quality work done. Th'Ink Tank is one of them. Jef Kopp is the former owner, and is still a tattooist there, and is booked about 9 months out, and charges an arm and a leg for his services. It's a life time commitment, people...pay the money and get top quality work! Other artists are not booked out as far, but you will still have to wait a bit. Go in, flip through the books, see which style suits you best, make an appointment, and don't let that tattoo money burn a hole in your pocket! I can't tell you how many people have asked me where to go, I tell them, but they can't wait so the go to some scary place, and get gnawed at....and then go to Th'Ink Tank for corrective work. This is not a parlor with a bunch of shitty flash on the wall, where you point and say, "I want that! Yeah, the Tazmanian devil, right here on my forearm!!". They do all custom work. You come in with an idea, and they help work it up for you, for something that will be yours for life. One more word about Jef. He is an amazing artist, be it oil colors and canvas or skin. Regardless of his rock star status, he is the most humble, kind man. A lot of shops can be full of that tough guy attitude, but you don't get that here. I know some of the other artists, but not as well, but I am sure they are just as nice and as talented. read more

Jake Diamond is the best. He's done about 6 pieces on me now since we met 3 years ago when he was at Ritual. I gladly followed him to Think Tank and had another session with him last night. I'm posting the two traditional style dog portraits he did for me...but I've got my arms filled with his work. His work is so high quality it's hard to get worked on by someone else! His line and color work are flawless. Don't miss an opportunity to get a piece done by him! read more

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I loved this place. I will be coming back to add more. Jake Bray was an amazing artist. read more

Think Tank Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Such a lovely environment!! :) Alex Meekin did a beautiful job on my new tattoo and I highly recommend coming here for all your tattoo needs. Super clean read more

Carlos was great! The line work he did for me was incredible, and he was kind and attentive. He worked on the design with me until it was exactly what I was looking for. The place was very clean, and everyone was kind. I will definitely be back. read more

Road trip to Colorado for some much needed down time and decided to commemorate the trip with a tattoo. We talked to some locals and of course checked in with the Denver Yelpers! This place won, hands down! It was a Thursday night and we ventured in. There were a couple people waiting, but we had nothing but time. My bestie and I kind of had an idea of what we wanted, but we love the artist to put their own spin on it as well. We were greeted by Alisha, a very nice and talented artist. We explained what we wanted and Alisha went into the back and talked to Sky, another very talented artist. They each drew it up after talking with us about placement. While it is the same tattoo, the artists are different which makes it even better with their own spin! Shelley's is on her lower calf and mine is upper back. Both artists were fabulous to work with! They listened and offered their own opinions. (they also are both cat lovers, so they got it). I thought the price was a little steep compared to what I've paid in STL, but we agreed to it. We both left very happy! Time and money well spent! read more

Can't recommend this place enough! My artist did a great job collaborating with me and executed a beautiful tattoo. Great price point as well read more

Although the artists in this shop are undeniably talented, and though the shop has a reputation as the "best in Denver," my experience there was extremely unprofessional and unacceptable. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND GOING SOMEWHERE ELSE. I had been coveting a tattoo from a specific artist at Th'ink Tank for years, having been blown away by his portfolio and after seeing a beautiful piece that he had done on a friend. However, as the process unfolded, I really wish that I had listened to my gut feeling. The artist seemed disinterested and bored during my consultation. At one point he even rolled his eyes after having asked me how large I wanted the tattoos and I gave him a rough estimate in inches. When I arrived for my tattoos, he had drawn up something with elements I had specifically mentioned that I wanted to avoid. When I politely asked if two small modifications could be made to the drawing and later tried to confirm the color scheme, he barely acknowledged that he'd heard me and was reluctant to change a thing without discussing any reasoning. After placing the stencils and realizing that I was hoping for the tattoos to be a little larger, he stomped off to resize them, was gone for about half an hour leaving me partially clothed and with nowhere to sit/stand privately in the shop, and didn't bother to ask how I felt about the new size. As I read in a previous review, he seemed very irritated when I wanted to spend more than 30 seconds eyeballing the stencils in the mirror. During the tattoo, the artist asked if he could change up the color scheme from what we had discussed. Since the tattoos were based on some artwork I'd had at my wedding and deeply personal, I politely declined and tried to explain why. When the tattoos were finished and I got up to check them out in the mirror, I almost cried. I was completely SHOCKED to see that the artist had TOTALLY DISREGARDED what I'd said and gone ahead and replaced a very large portion of the tattoo that we'd planned on being shades of blue with black and yellow instead. Needless to say after all of that anticipation/excitement, pain, and money, I was thoroughly crushed. Luckily, I have since found a fantastic artist who was willing to rework the tattoos, so this story has had a happy ending. I really am extremely appalled at my experience at Th'ink Tank however, and shocked by the lack of professionalism, ethical consideration, and basic empathy that was shown to me. Though these artists all have awesome skills, what good does it do you when you end up getting something very different than what you'd wanted? When it's carved into your skin, you have every right to be happy with your tattoo, and so I would STRONGLY recommend looking at other shops. read more

I'd heard really good things 'bout this place, so I decided to stop by and get some ideas/drawings hashed out. They were very nice and had me sit down almost immediately with an artist. BUT, when I told the artist the design I wanted (a tree on my ankle, with the roots reaching down to my foot), he flat out said that they 'don't do trees because trees never look good'. Say WHAT? I was a bit shocked, a bit hurt, and mostly confounded. I've seen lots of awesome tree tattoos, and the fact that this dude wasn't even willing to try really pissed me off. He basically said that anyone who would do a tree tattoo and promise that it would look good would be stealing my money. So I give these folks one star, because they didn't give me a chance. I understand being selective in choosing customers and designs so as to maintain a quality reputation, but this just felt downright pretentious. So boo to you, Th'ink Tank. I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

I called the shop back in January to set up an appointment for this month. I'm coming into town this weekend for a very special event and wanted to get a tattoo to commemorate it. When I called, Jessie told me to email them the design I want and they would get back to me asap with a quote. I emailed it and received a confirmation and was told that the person they had in mind to do my tattoo was out of the shop but they would get back to me in a couple of days. No one got back to me. I tried calling a couple weeks later and they said they didn't know what I was referring to, so I sent another email. Now that my trip is in just a few days, it looks like I'm not going to get the tattoo that I wanted so badly. I don't just go anywhere for something permanent like that, and I was trusting the reviews so this was pretty much the place I was counting on. I figured contacting the shop nearly 5 months in advance and checking in again twice would pretty much assure me an appointment (or, at the very least the courtesy of some sort of explanation as to why they couldn't/wouldn't do the tattoo). Customer service? Sorely lacking. read more

I won't do these guys injustice by saying that they are limited artistry to only tattoo, these guys are artists at this place. Things can get a bit pricey but you be wise to remember that you get what you pay for in a tattoo. I like the vibe, the atmosphere, the take no shit attitude that everyone displays around here. They do this for a living and you can tell. For the whimpy, stay you cryin ass at home, or their blunt yet playful humor will eat you up. As quoted "Sam's idea of a custom tattoo will leave you generic, but the jodeci music station playing will give you a new view on life" haha. The second half is true but after seeing sam's work, it's easy to tell that anything custom from him would be far beyond generic. Stop in, have fun, and remember, leave the sissies at home. read more

About the schedule: Yep. They are booked for months. This is a good thing, if you think about it. About the price: Compared to other artists in other cities, I think Th'Ink Tank is pretty affordable, but it's still custom tattoo work so it definitely adds up. About the work: Holy crap it's good. Everything I've seen that has allowed the artist enough leeway to do their thing has turned out amazing. About the people: Top notch. All the artists are good folk. We had an issue with one of the desk jockeys once. Once. Now they have great people working there, too. Fish is my boy. My wife and I have *lots* of work from him, and I can't recommend him enough. I also can't wait to get back in the chair... read more

I just got my first ink in over a decade at Th'ink Tank, and I'm really happy I chose this shop. It came highly recommended, and I can understand that. I didn't come in with a definite concept, and the artist, Sam, guided me to a sweet design that worked perfectly. I'd only had a couple of very small characters on my shoulders in the past, so this was the first time I had to sit for a session that lasted more than 10 minutes. Sam worked on me for about 90, and it was a totally cool experience. He was super-professional, very friendly and chill. The other shop staff were very friendly too. The shop is extremely clean and . Yes, you have to make an appointment and come back in a few weeks (or more). Yes, you have to leave a deposit. Yes, the prices are higher than the average, but that's because the quality is much higher than the average. If that's not your style, take your business to some shop where you can walk in and take your chances with whoever's there. That's not to say Denver doesn't have a lot of great shops; to my understanding, it certainly does. However, Th'ink Tank does things a little differently. As long as I'm in Denver, I'll be coming back here for my ink. read more

Today was my second visit to Th'ink Tank. Went for the charity event they were doing for a friend. The place was packed for most of the day, with good reason. These are guys and Jenny are among the best tattoo artists in Denver. They book out several months in advance, so today was really special. You joined the list, waited and sat w/ the next available artist. I was lucky t o have been paired up with Adam. Despite seeing client after client, some where around 15 by the time I got under the gun, Adam was calm, relaxed and really took his time making sure my artwork was perfect. I expected to be rushed through the process and that simply was not the case. Not only was my piece better than I expected, he made the experience super friendly and really fun. All the tattoos were turning out incredible. I was so jazzed to get in on the action. The staff is super friendly and not rude at all despite a surprising call out from a previous review. Dude you missed out. So far sat w/ Jenny and Adam both very VERY talented. I've been getting compliments on my new tat all night. read more

From a tattoo neophyte: On my first visit to Th'ink Tank I flipped the portfolios of the various artists. Some of the portfolios are available online, but there's a lot more actually in the shop. After looking through all the portfolios I decided Jeremy's particular style most matched what I wanted. Unfortunately, he wasn't available right then, so I scheduled a consultation with him the next day. At the consultation I told Jeremy basically what I was looking for. He did a quick sketch of the design, which was very impressive and exactly what I wanted. We talked a little bit about orientation and coloring and then I made an appointment. Jeremy told he he'd need about a week to finalize the design. My appointment was two weeks later, but that's mostly the result of my schedule. There is a $100 deposit once you make an appointment, but it counts toward the final cost. On the day of the appointment we got right to it. The stencil Jeremy had prepared was perfect. Since this was my first tattoo, I was a little nervous. But Jeremy is a true pro. He made sure I was doing ok through the whole process. The finished product was excellent and well worth the cost. I'm trying to decide what I want to do for my next tat. Once I decide on a design, you can bet I'll be back at Th'ink Tank. read more

After three tats done by the incredible Alisha Rice, I think it's time I spoke up. What do I love about Th'ink Tank? Everything. Let's see if I can narrow it down a bit: 1) Their shop is incredibly clean and very spacious. It's not overcrowded like many other places who just churn out walk-ins all day. 2) Alisha works there! Check her out on instagram: @alisharice 3) The staff is incredibly professional and friendly. 4) The prices are juuuuusst right! 5) It is located conveniently on Broadway and there is always plenty of parking (most meters are an hour so don't forget to fill up your meter!) All that I listed above is what keeps me coming back to this place. If you are serious about getting a tattoo this is the place to get it. My advice to people who are new to tattoos or have only a few: 1) Know what you want. 2) Keep it simple to keep the price down. Either way you need to pay your artist for their work. This isn't something you can throw away when you're over it. This IS art. 3) Treat the shop and people in there with respect and you'll get exactly that back. read more

Fish is where it is at! I read the mixed reviews and can see where some are coming from but also can only base my reviews on the experiences I have had. I have had 4 of my 5 tats from Fish and will continue to go to him for his skill, style and overall awesomeness. It is a bit intimidating to walk in the shop but I have only had positive interactions with the staff I have directly dealt with. Fish understands that each tattoo is personal and holds meaning and he honors that. He is patient and understanding and goes at a pace that is comfortable for you. His work is clean and well done. The shop is clean too and they are very particular about prepping between appointments. I am a bit of a germaphobe and they have allayed my fears. Jeff Kopp is a nice guy - I went to the old shop he worked at - where I got my first tattoo after a cliched breakup. He was kind and even helped me put my bike together as it was shipped to me in parts - (that is another story)! The other shining star I have dealt with is Sam - he tattooed 2 friends of mine who were honoring the loss of a loved one and he was incredibly sweet to them - and he is talented. All of my tats are on my back so not many folks even know I have them - until now... I got each tattoo to mark a significant time in my life and I am comfortable getting them done by folks who not only care about their art but about the customer as well. Pricing is high but you get what you pay for and it is more than ink -it is an experience. read more

They still get 5 stars. I finished by tattoo on Saturday. It was 4 hours worth of color but it was so worth it! I can't speak highly enough of Patrick. I enjoyed my conversations with the other artist as well but since I spent 95% of my time with Patrick I can only truly review him. His work is impeccable, his drawings were impeccable and he is the nicest guy. It was a joy to have him do my first and very very large tattoo. He as of Saturday is booked through March and truly there is a reason for that. read more

For my frist tattoo I wanted to do my homework. So who do I go to? My mother, she got both of her tattoos done by Jef Kopp. So in my searches, I found him at Th'ink Tank... however he books a year out and specializes in portraits, which isn't what I was necessarily looking for. So, after a little struggle booking an appointment since I live out of town and had to plan while I was going to be in town, I finally got an appointment with Sam. Prior to my trip I had sent an "email consultation" over so when I got into town for my real consultation Sam already had an idea of what I was looking for. We went over some ideas, and he told me some possible problems with my original plan... like some of the lettering closing up over time, and other problems thatI could eventually run into. So we went back and forth little discussing what I was looking for and we decided on a general direction. A few days later I went in for my tattoo, and was super nervous. Sam did a great job not making me feel awkward and keeping me calm. He did an AMAZING job, and gave me exactly what I never knew I wanted. His lettering, and flower work were killer and it looks amazing, I get compliments on it all the time now. For my next one, I'll definitely be going back to Sam, even if it includes the extra cost of some airfare to Denver. For custom work, it's not cheap (what do I know, this is my first and it's not like I really shopped around) ... but is price really an object for a piece of art that's with you forever? ... not a good idea to go cheap in that area folks. Sam's worth every penny. read more

There is no other place in Denver to get a tattoo. Well, at least one that is truly unique. I've been going here since January working on a half sleeve. Yes, it's been a long process, but the people at Th'ink Tank have been very accommodating when it comes to scheduling appointments, which is truly unique among tattoo shops that I have been to. I have only been tattooed by Patrick, but he is by far the best artist I have ever worked with. I've been tattooed at many different shops over the years, and Th'ink Tank Tattoo is the only one that I can say I can't wait to go back to. read more

Fish at Th'ink Tank Tattoo is fantastic. I'll give him five stars any day and recommend him to anyone from first-time tattoos to pros. I scoured the books and photos online (this was before Yelp was a thing) and was impressed by his tats and other types of art. I gave him the basic idea of what I wanted and some colors and the pieces he created are beautiful - I always get complements. The tats look great five+ years later. The shop is clean but not the most comfortable one I've been in. Some people are less friendly than others but nothing so bad that I wouldn't go back. What can I say, it has that real tattoo parlor feel and there's good people watching. read more

Alicia Rice is an artist. By far the best, dedicated and professional artist I have encountered. Her dedication to the art of tattoo is beyond my expectation. I have a 3/4 sleeve and another small piece she completed on my shoulder. Both are way beyond great. I will continue to have ONLY Alicia do work on me. Do yourself a favor and set up a consultation ASAP. She is a badass!!! read more