Mark is a great artist. I appreciate his professionalism and detailed in his work. I am a chicken but I felt completely comfortable and relaxed in his studio. I will now be going back for my 3rd visit and wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Mark responds quickly to messages and works with your availability for an appointment. Highly recommended. read more

After combing Instagram for some local tattoo artist I came across Workhorse Tattoo. They were able to get me in fairly quickly compared to other studios. I am super impressed with the quality of my tattoo. The session itself is very enjoyable, clean, good conversation and lots of laughs. I definitely recommend you check out Ronnie if you're looking for some BA cover work. read more

Workhorse Tattoo Company - Little cover up piece. Thanks Ronnie for the great work and a fun session. - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Words can't express how amazingly talented Kat is. She took everything I said & created a work of art. I'm a patient person so didn't want to bother her creative genius in the time it took to put together. When she sent drafts we'd discuss the tweaks & ideas. She knows what she's doing! Our first session was nearly 7 hours of line work & I was so comfortable the entire time. Kat is truly dedicated to her work. I kept quiet & watched 2 seasons of Orange is the New Black & refrained from interrupting. Having 3 kids & 3 dogs at home I never get THAT much solo time. This isn't a dentist's office to carry conversations so you need to go in understanding that. I absolutely love Kat. Her energy & enthusiasm, not to mention work ethic can't be beat. I canNOT wait to see the final product come together! I'm already thinking of more projects. Haha If there's anyone I'd recommend to people for tattoos it's Kat & her crew at Workhorse. If you want quality, you're gonna have to pay for it. And with permanent piece(s) of art on your body, you better believe this place is worth the money. read more

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Chris is an absolute gem. Made my wildest idea come to life. I can't wait to continue to work with him so my mind's art work can come to life with his absolutely amazing eye for detail. read more

Ronnie Byerly does excellent work! I came to him for a coverup and while we haven't finished it yet, his outline work is perfect! Professional, clean, friendly and timely service. I think I've officially found my new artist and shop :) Thanks, Ronnie! read more

I got work done by Nadia and look forward to getting more soon! She is an amazing artist. She made me feel comfortable and the process was way less painful than I imagined (I got inked on my ribs). Nadia also makes and sells her own natural products using essential oils, like DEET-free bug spray. The shop itself is very clean. Would def recommend. read more

I got my first--and probably last and only--tattoo with Kat, and she was AMAZING. First of all, I did a ton of research all up and down Montrose to find someone who was willing to do a bluebonnet as small as I wanted. Most artists tried to talk me into a much bigger piece, or said it would just look like a blob. Kat drew something up for me for free, and it was gorgeous. I get a million compliments. Even more important for a self-conscious first-timer, Kat made me feel totally comfortable, and my two friends holding my hand didn't phase her even a little tiny bit. She was amazing in every respect, and even fielded panicked late-night texts from me the next day when a little ink came up. I can't recommend her highly enough, both on her own merits and in comparison to everyone else I talked to. My tattoo was not expensive for the quality of the work, and if I ever want another one, Kat is 100% where I'll go, even though I live thousands of miles away. read more

I spent a lot of time searching for the right person and place to get some ink done. I got in contact with Kat, and set up a consultation to go see her. She spent 45 minutes talking to me and picking my brain so that she could convey my image, and did not even charge me. Through continued communication, in her downtime nonetheless, she put together something truly special to me, and the work has begun. I cannot express enough gratitude towards her work, professionalism, and ethic. She is amazing. If you are contemplating getting tattooed, please do yourself justice and get in touch with Kat at Workhorse Tattoo Company, you won't be disappointed. As honored as I am for what Kat has done, she was also proud enough to show off my tattoo to her friends and acquaintances. That also showed me how much pride she takes in her work and clientele. There are tons of choices out there these days for body art, but it does not get any better than this! read more

Kat Fullerton is what brought me to Workhorse tattoo. She did exquisite work on me and I am looking forward to going back and getting more done. read more

Workhorse Tattoo Company - My lovely teacup courtesy of Kat Fullerton. - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just had the first phase of my tatoo completed by Kat. Did an excellent job incorporating my ideas and vision and making helpful recommendations to make it the best possible tattoo. This was my first tattoo, something I've been carefully approaching for years. I am so very glad I chose Kat @ Workhorse Tatoo Co! Excellent linework, and the healing is going well due to the high quality of cleanliness, equipment, and gentle touch. I was very nervous about picking a tattoo artist b/c my piece requires very straight uniform lines for a clean traditional American style tatoo. Going back for color and shading next month to finish up my piece. This private studio was definitely the way to go as opposed to a typical walk-in type tatoo parlor. We were able to take our time and have a discussion about what I wanted to make it a great first time experience. Highly recommended! read more

Workhorse Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Workhorse Tattoo company is one of the finest tattoo parlors I've ever been to. Even their website is done to perfection. I recommend any of their phenomenal tattoo artists. While I was there I was able to meet them all individually and I have to say that they were all professional and creative in their own way. I want to focus on one of their artists: Billy Ho Billy has recently joined the Workhorse Tattoo company and I have to say it's my favorite tattoo shop in Houston. The shop is clean and located in a safe neighborhood. I originally met Billy in Philadelphia where I got my first tattoo by him. Shortly after my first tattoo he moved to Houston. Since then I've gone back and forth from New Jersey to Texas to get more work done. Billy's work is that unique that I make a trip once a year to travel. Follow Billy on his instagram page: @billyhotattoo to see his original work. I can't express how impressed I am with this institution and the art that is produced here. read more

Christopher M. is absolutely amazing! Clean, professional and always gets my vision down perfectly. He's extremely talented and detailed with his work. He's done 3 of my tattoos by now and honestly wouldn't go to anyone else! read more

Christopher Malice did a cover up on me & it turned out beautifully. I was super vague about what I wanted but I trusted him. He did not use a stencil, but rather drew the out line directly onto me. My tattoo took close to three hours but it is MY BEST TATTOO. I will be back! He is a real ARTIST. read more

Workhorse Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Kat is so wonderful . If you are looking to get a tattoo in Houston , there is no other place I would praise more highly than Workhorse . - the place is very clean and beautifully decorated - the environment is very soothing - there are never wild drunk people coming through - everyone I have encountered at workhorse is professional and very kind Oh, and the artwork that Kat stabs into your bloody skin is potentially the most magical skin ink to exist in this realm . Do yourself a favor and get tattooed here if you want the best tattoo experience you will EVER have . read more

Christopher Malice is amazing, I travel from Los Angeles to get my work done by him. Although this may sound weird he I was initially drawn to him because of his ability to make color pop on darker skin. He is flexible and beyond creative! read more

The artists here are all so talented. The shop is clean and professional. It's not some walk-in shop, it's high quality and above all the rest. Will never go anywhere else. I've even referred a few friends who have referred a few friends ....That's how great this place is. Kat is AMAZING! read more

I got my first tattoo ever last month at Workhorse and I could not be more pleased with my experience. Garner was my artist, and he made me feel very at ease from the second I walked in the door. My design had a very personal and significant meaning for me, and being able to feel completely comfortable in my surroundings while getting it done was huge. The shop itself is clean, open, and tasteful, but I will mention that it can be a little hard to find, as there is no sign out front and it can easily look like another residence from the street. I will definitely be referring my friends, and if I decide to have any more work done, I'll be back at Workhorse in a heartbeat! read more

Two of my tattoos are by Kat, but I'll recommend her the most for the one that she didn't do. After seeing her portfolio, I knew I wanted Kat to tattoo me. I came to her with an idea that had been percolating in my head for a few years, but I wasn't quite sure how to execute it. We scheduled an appointment, but when I got there, she explained that she was terribly sorry, but she just couldn't do the tattoo. She'd consulted with a few other artists, and no one could come up with a way to do what I wanted and have it look good. What I wanted would have ended up looking like something else or, worse, cartoony. She showed me a few of the technical reasons why the tattoo wouldn't work, and I knew that she was right. We talked a little more about what I wanted and why I wanted it and what I liked, and she worked with me to come up with another idea. We consulted a few times, and she added some things after a few suggestions. And I LOVE it so much. It's perfect on my body, it was designed just for me, and it looks fantastic. Later, when I wanted another piece for my shoulder blade, I put together a pinterest board of various ideas, and she worked off of that to come up with a beautiful design that I love. Both of my tattoos are very colorful, and I enjoyed the process of getting them immensely. They've also held up pretty well. The first is about a year and a half old, and still looks great. The second is eight months old and looks brand new. I was really impressed by Kat's work ethic and her willingness to hold her position to ensure that I had the very best work possible. I suppose she could have gone ahead and done the bad idea tattoo, but it was important to her that my tattoo look great. And that's what you really want in a tattoo artist. read more

Chris and his work are amazing. He is professional and accommodating. He has such a big heart and his designs are so unique. He was awesome enough to open his shop on a Christmas Eve to do a very personal tattoo. He let me put on my music while he did the work. He designed a tattoo that I cherish to this day. He has done several tats for me and I can't wait for the next one. He did my first, he'll do the next and he'll do my last. Highly recommend these guys! Don't waste your time else where. read more

Kat is one of my favorite artists in Houston. She works extremely hard to make sure you leave with the perfect tattoo even though it might not be what you initially had in mind. She's kind about it, too. Some people will just say no but Kat patiently explains why which is so helpful. Her customer service is amazing and art is her passion and it shows. read more

Kat (Kitty M. - since there are so many Kats) is an amazing tattoo artist and I REALLY recommend her. The people hating on her here just have their pants in a bunch. Things happen and sometimes appointments need to be cancelled. It just happens sometimes. If Kat cancels on you she will reschedule with you and get it taken care of. So don't believe the crap people say on here. I've been working with her for...gosh...8 years at least now. She's doing a sleeve for me and she's given me a tiny piece on the back of my neck. So, if you want some of the BEST work in Houston, go to Workhorse tattoo and see Kat. She also has an incredibly light touch and I usually end up going to sleep during my sessions. read more

I've been using kat Fullerton ever since she started and now she is with workhorse tattoo I'm even more excited to go see her. Place is clean and very relaxing, double thumbs up. If you want money well spent see kat Fullerton read more

Mark Anthony is an amazingly talented artist and is well under paid. No really. He's awesome. Can't wait for my next appointment. Thanks Workhorse Tattoo crew!!!! read more

My artist was Mark - I met him while he was working at another studio back in 13/14 while he was doing work on my brothers sleeves. Needless to say, Mark is great and he's done 3 pieces for me in the last 2 years. From pretty simple to my latest, large leg tattoo, that was part cover up. He's very open and wants to give you exactly what you want but will offer you some insight and his opinion on things. If you don't like it, he'll start over. Never any pressure and you never feel like a customer - you feel like a friend getting work done. My last piece was 5 sessions and when there was a scheduling issue, he gave me plenty of heads up and made sure we got it set up again asap. Mark is fantastic - he's my go to guy and I can't recommend him enough. read more

After we had a horrible experience at another tattoo shop, we found Billy Ho at workhorse tattoo.. and I am so happy that we did !! Billy drew up a beautiful tattoo for my daughter. She is already getting compliments on it and it is not even colored in yet! We will definitely be going back a lot!!! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Kat Fullerton! She's not only an amazing artist but a great friend. I've had my fair share of tattoo work done and this studio is definitely my new favorite for sure. This place is a must for anyone looking for great artwork by even better artist. read more

I've been working on a Thai inspired piece on my leg for the last couple months and I can't speak highly enough of this place. Mark is a phenomenal artist and is great at helping you take the bits and pieces you want and create a real work of art. The space itself has a great atmosphere - clean, low key, and professional. While I haven't had any work done by Kat, everything I've seen of hers is amazing. Regardless of the artist you're going to walk away thrilled. Doesn't hurt to get a little puppy love coming and going either read more

Kat is the best artist I have had worked with. I came in with a pos half sleeve and she transformed it into a work of art. I am very picky about who I work with and I highly recommend her. She is caring and considerate but also a total badass. I completely trust her. Her area is always clean and comfortable. Just let her do her thing and she will AMAZE YOU! read more

The Goat aka Garner, worked hard and great with my expectations. I arrived after stopping by a few places and decided the location, clean, mellow bungalow inside Montrose with smart well attended employees was my choice. I came with a design already made and Garner worked with me on the location and setting for the work. I didn't want a 10 hour sitting and don't like late nights. So weekly in the afternoon we met and the ink was applied. The final piece is great, clean, clear and healed incredibly well. Now to show it off and thank the artist for his work. The shop is better than what you get elsewhere. located on a quiet street lined with live Oaks and a good amount of street parking. No garish designs slapped on the walls with numbers and prices. But artist books and unique art work. Several other artists call the place home and have a steady cliental. Ill be back once I get a new design into my head. read more

Never received a refund for the deposit I paid when Kat flaked on our appointment. I suspect this may be how they make any money at all, deposits reneged upon. Also I got a personal message about this from her asking me to take down this review when they saw this. Talk about unprofessional. smh read more

I've gotten around 6 tattoos now from Christopher Malice, and every one is fantastic. I recently went to work horse for the first time and the shop was really nice. He is thoughtful but quick, and excellent at what he does read more

First off - it's worth nothing that the shop is located on the same lot as a house. It's in the garage behind a wooden gate on the driveway - just give Brett or Kat a call and they'll let you in. The first time I stopped by for a visit/consultation, this confused me! Second, and I assume the main reason people read these reviews - the quality of work was fantastic. Line work and shading is great and atmosphere is very professional. I will go into more details later in the review. I received my third tattoo on my mid-upper back from Brett in January. I cannot speak highly enough of how professional and friendly both Brett and Kat are. When you're there, they make you feel like they've known you for quite some time and it's easy to talk to them about what you want and what ideas you have. I went to Brett with an idea of what I wanted but I was unsure about what size and what design. I came to Brett with about 5-6 pictures of what I was leaning towards and asked his opinion. He wants to cater to you and wants it to be what you want, but he offered me a confident opinion, one I'm very glad to have received. The shop itself is a very comfortable place and the ambiance, as I've described everything thus far, is very friendly. Brett is very easy to get along with. Getting to the main reason you should give this place a shot, though, is that his work will leave you very happy you chose him. I went to Brett because my girlfriend received a tattoo from him and it looked really good. She chose him after looking through many artists and ultimately really liked his shading. Right before I got my tattoo from him (outline for first session, need to set up the shading session soon), he finished the shading on my girlfriend's tattoo. It came out very detailed and very vibrant. She didn't know what color scheme she wanted and asked his opinion. He just did his thing leaving her very glad she deferred to his opinion. As I mentioned previously, he wants to do the tattoo the way you want it and will not pressure you into getting it done in a way you don't want to, but if you're at a loss of how to proceed, his experience and knowledge of the craft won't leave you disappointed. Oh and if a friend comes along while you get your tattoo, it's a really chill place to hang out with a lot of reading material and some great conversation to be had. read more

DO NOT GET TATTOOED BY KAT!!!! She does not stand by her work! I received three tattoos from her, my first tattoo healed horribly, it lost the majority of the ink. I thought it was something I had done. But I went to a more professional tattoo artist and he told me that it healed the way it did because she over worked my arm. When I went back to her for her to fix it, SHE REFUSED!. She said she would do an other tattoo for me (implying it would be on her since she screwed up the first one.) surprisingly when she was done she charged me for it. At this point she told me to come back so she could fix the first one. Since the first tattoo she did was a very special one to me, I really wanted it fixed. So I agreed to come back one last time. The last time I went back to her she still refused to fix her mistake and instead said she drew up another tattoo for me that she said I would love. Since the second one was decent I agreed. IT TURNED OUT WORSE THEN THE FIRST! And then she told me she couldn't work on fixing the first one cause she had an other appointment. This person that tattoos (I refuse to call her an artist) only cares about making money and does not care that she is ruining your body permanently. Now I'm going to have to find a real artist, pay more money to fix something because this so called "tattoo artist" refuses to stand behind her work. read more

Blah blah blah. I made the appointment MONTHS in advance. I confirmed with your assistant 3 days before. The day of the appointment you called me to CANCEL. FACTS. What really disappointed me was how you tried to flip it on ME when I called you out on it and mentioned the other persons review on here. It's funny how you couldn't do my tattoo but yet you managed to be there to tape my deposit to the gate and then text me to tell me you saw me pick it up. I totally believe you were there the WHOLE time and if I would not have mentioned the yelp ad you would have kept my deposit. If you are really sincere Why didn't you just tell me to come back to get the tattoo done Since You were already there? Smh. Your just pissed because I'm calling your a** out on here and you can't take it. Your an amazing artist Kat. Your just a bullsh*tter. Get it together. read more