My friends and distant relatives would be surprised to learn I know a little something about…read moretattoos. Even more so that I have one. My age and chosen profession would suggest the art of tattooing would hold no interest for me. Nothing would be further from the truth! And the truth is I have tremendous respect for the craft and those who practice it. It has been my good fortune to experience the unique styles and techniques of a few local practitioners all of whom are expert in their own right. But it is the work of Mr Mike Kelly of DLG Studios that prompts this review. First of all he is truly a gifted artist in oil painting and captures the exact likeness of his subject.He has the ability to translate that into an amazing portrait on the human canvas. But his skill is not limited to facial reproductions. He in fact does ingenious work in taking a concept or idea and transposing it into reality. He takes your imagination and brings it to life. Or he can simply take a picture image and place it where you want it. I would suggest looking at his portfolio to decide for yourself. Or stop by and meet him. You'll find him to be warm and welcoming. His colleague Michalina is talented and color minded. And the gallery is clean and well organized. But when you decide to patronize DLG reserve a time right away. He gets booked well in advance. In the world of Tattoo its important to go where your health is protected, your wealth not diminished and your satisfaction assured. You probably have an outcome in mind and dont appreciate unfulfilled expectations. I suggest to you DLG is that kind of place. A place that takes you seriously. Novice or veteran of multiple sessions. You receive equal respect. Mr Kelly is first and foremost a decent and kind man. The father of a son to whom he wishes to leave a good name. To me thats important in choosing from a list of very talented artists in this area. The truth is I went in search of a tattoo and found a person I genuinely like and admire. His work is something you will feel proud to be seen displaying. It has the power to change impressions for the good.

I scheduled with kevin their apprentice and they told me he was properly trained and ready to work…read moreon actual skin. Well they were wrong I went in wanting a quote and left with a botched tattoo. He misspelled words and it was uneven and he didn't put the ink in my skin at enough in so it came right back out. I had to spend money at another shop in the area to get it fixed. I WOULD NOT COME HERE. I wouldn't trust them. They don't train their apprentices correctly it seems.

Brie has done two beautiful small delicate tattoos for me recently and a touch up on an older one…read moredone elsewhere. She really listened to what I wanted, the colors that went with my skin tone and body placement. I would highly recommend her and I plan on going back. I love my tats & so do my friends.

If I could give 0 stars I would. I scheduled an appointment last week and was rudely blown off by…read moremy artist. When I tried to communicate with the owner he was rude and did not seem to care. We will definitely not be going back.

I've been tattooed by 5/6 of the artists at this shop. I've left the shop happy and satisfied with…read moremy tattoos, whether it be in design or execution, every single time. I know I can put my trust in any of them to knock it out of the park. Fantasy's is a collection of some of the most talented tattooers in the whole country, all under one roof. Would definitely recommend to a friend, even if you have to travel from out of town. Every artist is super friendly and laid back. I would recommend contacting the shops ig to book, as some of the artists there book out pretty far. 10/10 experience there. Best shop in the burgh!!

My tattoo experience by Matt (@tattoosbymatt_) was one of the smoothest and easiest i've had, and…read morethe whole session was so chill and comfortable. Matt was really easy to book with, communicated well, and was also extremely kind, polite, and courteous during the whole thing. He absolutely knocked the design and my idea out of the park, and it's hands down my favorite tattoo that I have. I didn't think it was possible to get the level of detail and color and crispy lines down in such a huge tattoo in the time we did, but he powered through the 6 hours! I will absolutely go back here and to Fantasy Tattoos for more.

Best shop in the burgh/ east coast. Must go to if you like to have good ink by ink mastersread more

Shoddy work and hostile attitudes. Had to get a tattoo from here fixed/covered up elsewhere…read more Extremely heavy handed and overworked my skin, also used cheap colored ink that looks terribly dull compared to quality inks

I wholeheartedly endorse Obsession Tattoo. Jack's work was impressive, and his ability to…read morecollaborate with clients who are unsure about their design preferences was praiseworthy. The studio's atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, and Jack's sense of humor was a bonus. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I will definitely return. (This was a cover up tattoo)

Nothing but high props for Black Star & Jarrod Russell. I'm…read moreproud to be one of his very early-on clients. Jarrod is hands down one of the most talented and influential artists (in all mediums from tatting to painting, drawing, and more). His lines are clean, smooth, and refined. He has a natural ability that the rest of us can only dream of having. The shop is top-notch professional, sterile, clean, and state-of-the-art. It's a welcoming environment. Jarrod and his crew go above and beyond for their clients. Support local artists.

Love this place. Multiple extremely talented artists in one beautiful shop. Sometimes they even…read morehave live music.

After my grandmother passed, my sister and i wanted to get a tattoo that cemented her importance in…read moreour life. My mother, in her 50s, decided to join in and also get the tattoo. We decided on a lilac. I found Kelly on Yelp, and found she specializes in flowers. I contacted Kelly and she was extremely prompt at responding, and professional. Upon entering the shop, Kelly (the owner of Rogue) was kind and professional. She kindly asked for everyone to wear masks, as it's for everyone's safety, which i could not agree more with. Kelly's shop is full of creative art, plants and portraits which clearly show how creative she is. She was incredibly kind, professional, and knew exactly what she was doing. Being this was mom and i's first tattoo, we had a lot of questions. Kelly was never annoyed, or short with any of her answers. She could not have been more open and caring. I would recommend Kelly to everyone. She was always cautious about what we wanted, and keeping us updated throughout the process. She told us multiple times to call her email her with any questions. Overall, i found the experience very warm, clean, and comfortable. This is exactly what i wanted in my tattoo experience. I'm obsessed with my tattoo and plan to see Kelly for my future tattoos.

A little hidden place that is clean and friendly with great artists!…read more Rachel did an amazing job on my squid! Amazing detail and she is just an all around cool chick! I will def be back!

I was just informed by my AMAZING artist that Sara Eve gave the artists 2 weeks notice that she is…read morekicking everyone else out and becoming a dedicated studio for just herself. I have had my tattoo scheduled for at least 5 weeks and now my artist is having to scramble to find a new studio and reschedule everyone. Very unprofessional to not let artists finish their schedules and give them adequate time to find new shops. My partner and I loved PMA but will be letting our friends know how this was handled. I am following my artist.

Stopped into the shop suffering from the start of a heat related episode. Everyone was so kind and…read moreit wasn't long before someone took the initiative to bring me a cold bottle of water to recover. It happened to be their 2nd Friday flash day. Came in to recover, ended up leaving with a new wonderful piece of art that I'm so so so happy with! These are the kind of people that make me want to move into the neighborhood.