I have been to New Moon in the past for tattoos and pretty well all of my piercings. The experiences have always been nothing short of spectacular! Rewind to two weeks ago - I was booked to have work ... Read More
I have been to New Moon in the past for tattoos and pretty well all of my piercings. The experiences have always been nothing short of spectacular! Rewind to two weeks ago - I was booked to have work done at a different studio with a different artist. That studio called me, not once, but twice to cancel on me. Frustrated, I called New Moon and spoke with Matty (who is absolutely an amazing human being!). He told me to come in and book a consultation, which I did that same day, and two weeks later I was sitting in the chair. I had my consultation with Eric. My piece is an Irish memorial for my father, who passed away suddenly last May. It took a year of planning what I wanted to get and a year to decide that I was going to do it. I am no stranger to tattoos, but this one definitely has the most meaning behind it. So, naturally, it had to be perfect. It's a very emotional piece for me and is the beginning of the stepping stones to accepting that my father (my best friend) is gone. From the start of my consultation to the end of my first sitting, Eric was completely kind, sympathetic and empathetic to my story. During the consultation he listened intently, gave his artistic discretion and asked all of the right questions. Yesterday, on the actual tattoo day, he had me review his work, made sure that the placing was correct and made sure that I was comfortable. He explained everything that he would be doing and vocalized where he was with the tattoo progress from time to time. He was also extremely gentle through the physical process! Getting your ribs tattooed isn't exactly a cake-walk but he made it so bearable. I haven't been able to stop looking at it since I took the bandages off. It is so beautiful! Today, as I was walking past the washroom at my work, I popped inside - and as I walked by the mirror, I lifted my shirt to take a peek at it! Nothing but smiles on this girls face! Wrapping up my novel here, New Moon went above and beyond all client satisfaction levels, in my opinion. I was so bothered by the last shop cancelling on me - but part of me is glad that they did! It obviously happened for a reason. I got my work done at a much better studio, with a higher level of caring and professionalism. I'm really looking forward to my next appointment in July to finish my piece up! And to future bookings! Thank you, again, Eric - you are amazing, hands down! Thank you, Matty, for getting me in so quick! And thank you to the sweet receptionist at the front desk - for just being so friendly and professional!Read Less