Dave knew things about my tattoo I didn't even know I wanted. Great service, aftercare, timelessness, respectfulness and knowledge of his craftsmanship. For the occasion I requested two pieces on my lower forearm. He assisted me with every detail, from sizing of both the art and font of lettering. making sure the art was historically accurate, and well fitted to my form. He gave me tips on both the placement and color scheme for my piece. I have art on my body from Japan, New Zealand, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and I'm proud to collaborate with ACE Tattoo to add another piece. Read Less

With two decades in the craft, master artist (And punk filmmaker) David, creates masterpieces, as well as being ground zero for the best coverups and do-overs this side of the Mississippi. All around great guy, and the spot for Tattoos! Read Less

I went to Ace because my brother in law has gotten just about every tattoo he's got on him from Ace. My best friend, my brother, died some years ago. I've held off on all tattoos until I could get one for him. Ace took my idea and ran with it. He has got a system to work how your skin behaves into your tattoo and it is quality work. Like others have said : if you are looking for cheap and easy Ace is not the place. But if you want someone who is gonna pour their soul into your tattoo, then you've found your guy. Read Less

Was an honor getting inked by Dave today, gave him a loose idea and he did the rest knocking out of the park and beyond. We got along like to old friends chopping it up the entire time. With Dave resistance is futile so just listen to his creative greatness. What a great experience.Cheers Mate. Read Less

If you are looking for a great artist that will listen to everything you have to say about what it is you are looking for in a piece of art work and then make that happen through a dynamic discussion and decision making process, then David is the one for you!If you are unsure of what you really want, he can help you figure it out, just being willing to engage in a dialogue.  He'll ask probing questions, look at photographs and fully explore the meaning behind your new ink before ever considering starting the piece.If you have no idea what you want, are being impulsive or just want to pick something out of a book then this may not be the place for you.   Impulsive clip art is not what David does, try one of the shops on the Berkeley strip if that is what you are looking for.David accepts cash only, is well worth the fee, remember...you are paying for his time, just like any other profession...the fee is for his time...not the amazing art you will keep with you always.  If you flake on your appointment and put down a deposit the deposit will not be returned.  You will literally be paying David to sit twiddling his thumbs instead of doing what he wants to be doing...creating amazing body art. Read Less

Ace is so talented and his skills as an artist are amplified by his reassuring and simultaneously entertaining, oh so energetic presence! Not to mention that his eye for color, size, placement, and style is astounding! Read Less

David, you do very detailed work! You have some really cool pieces. I have a tat... It's "SunShine", And sunrays of orange and yellow are peeking through the clouds. I want to get on with SRV logo and a guitar with a rose vine wrapped around it.. I was nickname "sunshine" by our musician friends bc i brighten ppls day. I'll have my daughter take a pic of it since itr's on my backside.. LOL Read Less