Hi Sandie,
This review is not the same as eating a meal at a restaurant as I still have the tattoo on me as it is permanent, not something you eat then forget about days later, although I have now had it fixed by another artist. The reason I did not post a review sooner was because I didn't know what to think of the situation or how to deal with it correctly. I decided to leave it but recently decided that I wanted to share the experience I had at your studio, even if it was 3 years ago, which I did state that it was years ago so that anyone reading my review would know that this was not a recent occurrence.
I am attaching a photo of the flash design and the tattoo I received so that you, and others can see the differences and possibly realise why I was, and am, unhappy with it. I specifically wanted this tattoo as I love tattoos with sketchy lines and shading.
At the time of receiving my tattoo, I didn't want to be rude by directly comparing the tattoo to the flash image when checking it in the mirror. After this experience though I now know to do this even if it is rude so I can ensure a tattoo looks how it is meant to. I also felt uncomfortable in the studio due to yours and Noemi's argument, which I don't think shouting could be a passionate casual conversation. This day may not be in your memory, but it is still a strongly vivid memory for me. I remember your body language and tone.
You must be misinterpreting any emails from me. At the time I received this tattoo, I already had another tattoo booked with a different artist at your studio. I went through with this appointment but have never inquired about another tattoo with Noemi, or at your studio. The tattoo you liked on my Instagram late last night was one done by Noemi at another studio called Studio XIII. I did not post the tattoo I received on this day as I was not happy with it. I did initially contact you saying that the tattoo was different but ultimately decided I did not want to return to your studio or be tattooed by Noemi again, even to fix the tattoo. I only returned once as I had an appointment already booked with another artist.
Other artists I have spoken to and posted pictures by have always remained very professional and simply acknowledged that the situation at Watermelon tattoo shouldn't have happened. No artist suggested I leave a review or made negative comments as they are professionals. I stated the reasons why I have now left a review at the top of this update.
At the time of my tattoo, I did not fully have a grasp of a tattoo artists responsibility for their client. I am an anxious person and after seeing the two of you argue, didn't wish to be a part of that in any way.
I hope that you are both well and can see that your business is thriving, which is brilliant, and I hope this means you show the respect you expect from your customers to your customers. I wish you both the best.
*updated in response to Sandie's response
Hi Sandie!
My aim in writing this review was to allow other people to see my personal experience in your studio, not to have a discussion with you where you belittle and insult me.
I think it's a shame that you would make a customer feel so uncomfortable and unwelcome in your tattoo studio that they would feel unable to speak to you about this in person and to this day would actively avoid any interaction with you! I sincerely hope to never have any kind of communication with you again. read more
