Ive been using Wes as my tattoo artist for over a decade. I'm Always happy with his work and creativity. He offers helpful suggestions when i have ideas and is very talented. He has done amazing work for me including some incredible cover ups! I will never let anyone else tattoo me Read Less

The tattoo artist who did my tattoo her name was Amanda she was super cool, super nice, and friendly. We had great conversation as she was doing the work on my tatt and did a great job on my tattoo! I'm definitely going back to get more work done! Read Less

I'll start this review by saying that I got my first ever (and only ever) Tattoo at Old Sac Tattoo.  My husband and I did a spur of the moment overnight trip to Old Sac after we got married and were talking about matching tattoo's on the way down.  We saw Old Sac Tattoo when we got down to the Old Sac shops and decided it was worth a peek.The shop itself is creepy but in an awesome way.  I wasn't sure if I was on the set of "saw" and about to die or if I was in a crazy underground sex dungeon and needed to be worried.  LOL.Patrick was super nice.  The place wasn't busy at all when we went in and he and another nice dude were very helpful.  We explained that we wanted matching tattoos and they gave us great tips.My husband has a couple tattoos but Patrick new this was my first and he was very calming.  He showed me everything he was doing during prep and was very cautious if I started to tense up.  I only wanted to punch him in the face a few times during the pain.I'm not down with more tattoos since they just aren't my thing but I would totally recommend this place and Patrick to anyone looking to get one.The tattoos turned out great and it was a great experience.Thanks guys! Read Less

My tattoo is so perfect. I came in knowing what I wanted; it was done in less then an hour and I was out. My tattoo artist was Ronald—he was so sweet! I had him change the design so many times but he was not bothered by it at all! I will definitely be coming back here again. Read Less

I thought this place looked like a great place.. talked with the guy about myself and my daughter getting tattoos.. he was great to talk with and we decided to get’m. Didn’t get exactly what I wanted mine to be and when he got to my daughter’s tattoo it was like he was a completely different person.. he went from friendly to cold .. he had a woman in the room during my daughter’s tattoo. And when he was done (I was there for all of it) he tried to charge her over double the agreed price. Ron is apparently not the guy to see. I wish we had gone with one of the guys mentioned in all these great reviews.Read Less

Five stars to Patrick- had an awesome experience at this place.  My friend and I were visiting from the bay area and walked into this shop. Started checking through the artist's book and met Patrick.  Super chill guy who made it easy a stress free to go over a dream catcher concept I had- I really appreciated his detail with feathers that I had seen in his book, and his style is sharp and realistic. I emailed a doodle of the concept I made, and within a couple days he already had a sketch ready for approval.  Within 24 hours I had the shaded version ready and it was awesome. This is my 2nd tattoo, last one done on my ankle and had hurt like crazy.  Dream catcher was done on my arm, took about 5 hours (never thought I could have lasted that long), and I couldn't have had a better experience! Between talking/joking around with him and my friend who had come along for support, the pain was minimal, and with some numbing spray near the end, the shading was way easier to deal with.  Patrick was very meticulous and paid excellent attention to the details. He was great about checking in to make sure I was doing okay, always offering to take a break if I needed it. When it was over, the image was exactly how I had envisioned and better! When I decide to get another one, definitely will make the trip back to see him. Highly recommended! Will also upload an image when the tattoo has healed. Read Less

Westley did my spur of the moment best friend tattoo on Friday the 13th. He graciously drew up our own design for no extra cost and was patient as we decided on the location for our tattoo. He was friendly and nice, not intimidating at all! We liked the vibe here and we ended up with super cute avocado tattoos. Maybe next year I'll be back for a spur of the moment 31 dollar tattoo! Read Less

I wish this tattoo shop had a website to show off all their amazing work! I was just in there yesterday and the artist portfolios are a joy to look at. Anyway, I went in to have an old tattoo touched up. Artist Irish Juke did a great job breathing life back into my butterfly and rose tattoo. I'm very happy with it, and he was super nice and professional. I'm a happy client! Read Less

Great place to get tattoos Joey Leyva is the best we go to him all the time he does great work. He's a great guy great tattoo artists I go back to him whenever I want a new tattoo he's the only one I want to do my tattoos from now on love you Joey Read Less

I came in to get a tattoo in honor of someone who had very very recently passed, I was very nervous because this was very important to me and also very emotional for me. Ferni was awesome and made me very comfortable after watching him smash out a traditional eagle on my fiance's arm I knew he was going to give me exactly what I wanted. This shop is awesome everyone in there is great, it's a great environment all the artist are very friendly and welcoming. Thank you Ferni for taking my idea and making it so much more than what I thought it would be. Read Less

Just got a tattoo from Emily!  Not only is she an Incredibly gifted artist, but she is also I credibly sanitary, fastidious, and professional.The entire experience was very comfortable, inviting, and frankly relaxing.  Im looking forward to having her do Freddie Mercury for my birthday in November Read Less

Shout out to Wesley for my Amazing tattoo! wanted to do a memorial tattoo for my best friend! sent him a mockup of what I wanted! He made it so much better than I could've ever imagined! Great attention to detail! Was there when I showed up,  no delays,  no breaks half way through the session (as I I've experienced so many times) quoted me a price and kept to his quote! He also gave excellent post care instructions! So many things I didn't know!! I'll be back for sure!! Read Less

I went in to get my sisters name and had an AMAZING experience not to mention my tattoo is absolutely beautiful! I couldn't be anymore satisfied! If you're looking for an amzing tattoo artist and friendly environment I'd definitely recommend going to see Joey Leyva (: Read Less

Came in today to get a simple semicolon tattoo on my wrist. I was in and out in 10 min. Arthur was great, it was my first tattoo so I was nervous but he made me feel very comfortable. The only downside was that 70$ is their minimum which is very reasonable but my tattoo was so tiny I wish they bumped down the price! :) nevertheless I was very pleased with the results! Read Less

My husband and I got a tattoo here on a walk in. He liked his artist Arthur so much he immediately set up another appointment with him. Both his tattoos and mine turned out amazing. Highly recommend this place to anyone. Every one there is super friendly and professional. I really got the feeling that they kept my best interest in mind rather than just wanting my money. My husbands work speaks for it self. Check this place out and ask for Arthur, you will not be disappointed!! Read Less

The place is super clean. Arthur did an amazing job on my quarter sleeve! He was super friendly and professional! I will be getting all of my work done by Arthur from now on! I HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for some ink to hit up Arthur! - Life time returning customer. Read Less

My wife and I got a tattoo here on a walk in. I liked my artist Arthur's work so much I immediately set up another appointment. Highly recommend this place to anyone. Every one there is super friendly and professional. I really got the feeling that they kept my best interest in mind rather than just wanting my money. My work I got done speaks for itself. Check this place out and ask for Arthur, his line work is impeccable. You will not be disappointed!! Read Less

I cannot express how much I love Emily as my artist!  I saw her first at Victory Ink in West Sac and found out that she moved here.  I wanted to finish up my geeky sleeve with her and she did an amazing job and did tons of research before she got me inked up...  Pictures have been added!  The woodwork in the lobby is amazing and it's a very large lobby...  my husband and i enjoyed the artwork and woodwork everywhere...Honestly, I would get my tattoos from Emily for the rest of my life...  Her linework is amazing!  i think that if i ever got a tattoo for my underboob, i'd go to her...  she took extra care in fixing up a tattoo that had i had gotten before that i didn't like looking at...  now i want to shove it into people's faces...  ( i don't really do that...)  i'm so happy with everything that she's done for me!  and we, my husband and I, are coming back to get more tattoos from her...  There is not enough praise I can say for her work on me...  Thank you Emily!! Read Less

Ok hadn't got a tat in a while before this 1...this guy Arthur was legit a great artist, funny, and accommodating ( me and my sis can be a little high maintenance and ADD) but they made sure we both left satisfied n proud of our new tatts...def will be back Read Less

I got my nipple rings changed out by the owner of the shop, very nice Asian guy named Danny! He only charged me $20 for both nipples, and I'm super happy with my new piercings.My second tattoo I got, which had a lot of meaning for me, was done by Ken. He did an amazing job. Not to mention the fact that my friend and I walked in 5 minutes before closing(since they closed at 11pm Saturday night) by accident. When we looked on the maps, it didn't have their hours listed so we were unsure...Anyways! He did both our tattoos for great prices, and he will definitely be doing the rest of my work! Thank you Old Sac Tattoo for this wonderful experience and I'll see y'all on the 20th of March! Read Less

I've been going to Old Sac Tattoo for years I got my third tattoo done there in 2011 by Brian and he did a beautiful job. I went in over the years for more and Brian has done all 4 of mine. I recommend Brian he's professional and always makes sure I was comfortable. He also makes sure that the tattoo you want is what you really want he checks and double checks all the spelling and makes sure the picture is how you want it. I definitely recommend Old Sac Tattoo. Read Less

So I flew into Sacramento about three weeks ago or so to see my mother I ended up in this shop lol Ended up getting a tattoo from Arthur and I must say I am very happy with the experience and tattoo that he has done for me. Hey Arthur I'll be back in a few more weeks if you wanna link up and do another tattoo. Read Less

Okay so I live in South Carolina, about three weeks ago I flew to Sacramento to see my mother. Ended up getting a tattoo done my Arthur and I must say the experience was everything and then some of what I expected. Arthur I'll be back soon for yet another tattoo!!!! Read Less

I am from Chico and I drive to Sacramento to get my tattoos done there because the artist that are there are amazing they are friendly they will remember you and they make you feel like you are at home. I brought my mother with me when she visited from San Diego to get a tattoo done together and she loved this place! Read Less

Before I came here, I had not had any experiences with piercings. I couldn't have asked for a better first experience. I got two cartilage piercings and a nose piercing, both done by mark. He thoroughly explained the procedure and also went over the cleaning process with me afterwards. The piercings weren't bad at all, and neither was the price. I will definitely be coming back in the future. Read Less

Got my first tattoo fixed and finished here. I had a bad experience at another shop, and Old Sac tattoo made the process so easy and comfortable. Great artist, beautiful shop. The ambiance is great and makes you feel relaxed. Beautiful art work and even though the tattoo process itself hurts, it's always nice to feel comfortable and safe going through it. This place does that for you. Read Less

They can get busy, I would recommend making an appt. Arthur did my VERY FIRST tattoo!! I was incredibly nervous, but he was so nice, patient, and distracted me with his humor. I would definitely be happy to come in again for my next one!!! Thank you Arthur!! Read Less

Came in today to have some tattoos I had done in a different city touched up. Mark went above and beyond! They look a million times better. He was incredibly gentle and gave me detailed instructions on how to take care of them afterwards that no other artist had mentioned prior, (I've worked with multiple artists from different shops) I was extremely comfortable the entire time and I am so ecstatic with how they turned out! Definitely recommend going to Mark, his portfolio of his work is stunning! Such a talented artist! Read Less

Came in today to have some tattoos I had done in a different city touched up. Mark went above and beyond! They look a million times better. He was incredibly gentle and gave me detailed instructions on how to take care of them afterwards that no other artist had mentioned prior, (I've worked with multiple artists from different shops) I was extremely comfortable the entire time and I am so ecstatic with how they turned out! Definitely recommend going to Mark, his portfolio of his work is stunning! Such a talented artist! Read Less

So I had my first tattoo done by Joey yesterday and I have to say I'm 40 so life experience bucket list thing I guess.  I love it just big enough to be noticed at the right times.  Joey was great he kept me informed through the whole experience and made me feel extremely comfortable the entire time.  Even gave me his personal number just in case I had questions later.   Thank you so much very highly recommended Read Less

Arthur was great from the time I walked through the door!! Great customer service, atmosphere and people!!!   I had a memorial tattoo completed for my younger brother Marlis Riley who was murdered in 2009.I love the time, work and detail that Arthur put into my tat!! Definitely a 5+++. Read Less

Me and my friends went in here to spontaneously get our noses pierced. It is $40 including jewelry. We were taken care of by Dan. He was confident in his work and got us in and out of the shop. He made sure to sanitize everything and always changed gloves after each of our piercings. It was great that he allowed for my nephew to come into the shop since the other shop in Old Sac doesn't allow it. There's also a beautiful drawing of a mermaid as you walk into the shop. I wanted a septum piercing but he said he didn't have the correct jewelry in stock and advised me not to get it done. If only I lived closer, because I would definitely come back to see him for my septum when he restocks. Maybe another spontaneous day out in Sac. And don't forget to tip your piercer/tattoo artist! It's not required, but it's always appreciated. Read Less

First, I am heavily tattooed. I've got to a lot of shops, and had a variety of experiences. This was, easily, the worst (and scariest) I've ever had.The artist took my concept, and we talked it over and he seemed to get what I was going for. The stencil looked fine. However, as soon as he put the needle to my skin I wanted to get out. Honestly, I should have just walked away with a partially done piece, but I felt like once we started I couldn't just stop.The artist was -very- heavy handed. I was getting my wrist tattooed, which is pretty easy in terms of pain for me, but I had tears in my eyes from the lining. He worked far, far too fast, not taking care where the lines went. I wanted a "scratchy" tattoo, but this is just...messy. The lines aren't clean, and it doesn't really resemble the inspiration I brought in.I've had the tattoo for a little over 2 weeks, and almost all the shading has fallen out. It looks as though it was drawn on with ballpoint pen. I have -never- had this problem with a tattoo, and used exactly the same after care I always do. This is the first time I've needed a touch up within a few weeks of getting the piece.On top of that, they quoted me one price (high, but reasonable) and the artist asked for a second after the work was done (very high.) I believe in paying artists for their time, but I have a pretty good concept of how much a tattoo of this size and time investment should cost.I -hate- leaving bad reviews. I never have had to for a tattoo parlor before. I will not be going back, even for free touch ups, because I'm frankly terrified of the artist and his work. Read Less

Love this place.  The atmosphere and location are very comforting.  The staff are welcoming, professional, and very talented.  Teri and Heidi are my personal favorites of the artists.  Grade A excellent service in a super clean environment. Read Less

I'm giving this shop a bad review, because they didn't give me a chance to actually form an opinion. My brother only had one day to get a tattoo he wanted, so he called this shop on a Saturday and asked if he could come in Sunday. They told him they had time for him and he could walk in at noon. We got to Old Sac 30 min early and waited at the front door. Not only were they not open still by 12:45, but their hours that were posted said they were open at 10am. Luckily, we called a few more shops and found another opening. We came from out of town and were promised he would get in for his tattoo and they weren't even open. We wasted several hours on this place. Horrible impression and I will not be going here for any work. Read Less

I've had two tattoos from Brian Garcia. He's a great guy very imaginative and can come up with some amazing stuff!!! I love my tattoos from him and he is the one who started the theme for my sleeve. Thanks Brian Read Less

Overall great experience. I have several tattoo's and wanted to add to an existing piece on my left ribs. When I showed up I was greeted by Aaron. He was very friendly and was willing to work with me to come up with the design I wanted. It was fairly simple and all I wanted to do was add some stars as "filler" in the background of my existing work. Most artists get frustrated with this kind of work because it doesn't take much creativity, but Aaron was happy to do it and made the entire experience very enjoyable. He works very quickly, but don't mistake that for sloppy, all of his lines are very clean and there isn't a single shaky line. He has a very light hand which was nice because the ribs are a very sensitive part of the body. Overall I was very pleased with my experience here and would definitely recommend to a friend. The only reason I am giving 4 out of 5 stars is because I felt like the guys at the front desk were super cool, but could have been a little more receptive to people coming in and looking to ask questions. I've spent a lot of time in tattoo shops so I understand the vibe, but for someone who might be looking for their first tattoo or any other kind of nervous person might have found it a little difficult to get a conversation started. But once you GET someone's attention you realize that they are all extremely nice and willing to help. Read Less

Walked in unannounced today with my sister for matching butterfly tattoos. With a quick pick of the style, sketch done with in minutes we ended up with two fabulous pieces of art. The color is bold even for a smaller tattoo and they were set apart slightly by small changes to the color. We lost a piece of our hearts this weekend and now we have the tattoo to remember her by. Thank you so much for the amazing work! Read Less

I popped in today for the first time to get a small piece done, and I was very happy. Andrew has a great personality, is very friendly, and he did an amazing job. He has some really great artwork in his room too. I highly recommend this place and Andrew if you are a first timer, looking for a new piece, or even cover up work. He does a great job!! Read Less

A newer Tattoo shop in Old Sacramento on 2nd street, great selection of Artists. They can draw up something for you in a short amount of time and are very polite and treat your with respect. I have gotten 2 Tattoos from this shop and going in for my third shortly. You should come and check it out. Read Less