Tim is a great artist! I've gotten 5 tattoos with him so far and I've loved how every one of them has turned out. He is very light-handed and skillfull with his work. He is great with scheduling and has squeezed me in on short notice a few times. Overall, I've had a great experience with Lucky Stars and Tim as an artist. Read Less

I came from Vallejo, and had work done by Jesse. He is very professional and nice . Love the shop and shop owner is very friendly. My tattoo is by far my favorite one I have. I will be driving to see Jesse again for sure!!! Thank you Jesse;).        Jessica Read Less

Hey Martin, this is Christopher Brownlee. I wanted to leave a review now that I am living in south Florida.  Everyone, please READ:You will never find a more honest guy then Martin. His shop has done most of my work. The guy is so honest that when I showed him my uncles art which was a project he and I talked about for years he told me straight up that the guy next to him Steph was the man who could pull it off. Step took his time, he even read my Uncle's biography and talked to me as he did my sleeve. The guy was amazing. I have sent many clients to Martin. I sent a lady who was dying of cancer to see him for a tattoo. Martin, cathy passed away but when she was alive she shower everyone your work. When people ask who does your ink, I tell them Lucky Stars. The best west coast shop.Hey Martin remember that joke about marrying an girl with a Gisha tattoo? Guess what, I DID! thanks for being part of the best times I had in San Jose caChris Read Less

Went to Lucky Stars to get a cover up done by Tim. Tim killed it, the cover up came out better then I imagined. Tim and the shop are super clean. The shops atmosphere is chill.  I'll be going back to Tim for all other tattoos in the future. Check out Tims work on Instagram @ink_or_swim Read Less

I work at the max muscle down stairs and have known Tim for a good amount of time. He does phenomenal work with his clients and the amount of time he puts into his art work. He's going to be working on my next peace for me and I'm beyond hyped! Go check this guy out you won't be disappointed. Read Less

I've been going to Tim for over a year now and he's the best artist and person there at the shop. He's always personable with every client and never disrespects. He's done the whole sleeve on my arm because I don't want anyone else to do it because you get the bond with him that you don't want to go off to a different artist because you want to go back because of his vibe in the room. I've been referring people to Tim as well and they don't get tattoos by anyone else because of his vibe he sets off in the room. He's an excellent artist and person. Read Less

This review if for Timothy. I have been impressed with the quality of work I've seen him post on Instagram so decided to book a tattoo with him. I was extremely happy with the quality of the tattoo that he gave me and the level of professionalism not only with him but also this shop. I have scheduled another tattoo with him since then and am very excited to see how my second piece from him will turn out. Would highly recommend Timothy to anyone looking to get a tattoo. Read Less

Tim is the man! He's currently working on my angel sleeve. And I love the way it's coming together! Everywhere I go I get compliments! I couldn't ask for anyone better to do a sleeve that means so much to me. Check him out! Read Less

Great tattoo shop - very clean!I've gone to Marla for a foot tattoo and she's now working on a half sleeve for me. She is amazing - a wonderful and creative artist who has super clean lines and vivid details in her work. She's very respectful and professional, and you very thoughtful while she's working on you. I'd 100% recommend going to her for any of your tattoo needs - I've already referred a few of my friends Read Less

I cannot say enough about Christine, she does the microblading eyebrows and I am sooooo happy!!! She is amazing. We clicked right away and had a great time while there. She is knowledgeable and not afraid to admit she didn't know something or recently found out, and I appreciated that. I left feeling great, lovin my eyebrows. I sent 2 more people there over the next 2 days, while they were visiting from Colorado. She accommodated them with ease and they are in love with their eyebrows too!!! I am so excited and more confident. I let her do her thing in shaping them and making them look on point. her prices are better then anyone else I have looked at, Cheaper not because the work is cheap but because she does it for the right reason, to help people feel more confident and because she loves what she does. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH CHRISTINE!!!!I am referring everyone who mentions wanting to get their eyebrows done to Christine!!! Thank you Christine. Read Less

Omg Microblading by Christine!!! She's so amazing!!! I HATE pain so she was so patient with me and applied the numbing cream several times lol she's very honest and will tell you what works best for you face and what doesn't!!! Even days after the session when i had questions, she was responded quickly and answered all my questions! Thank you Christine! Read Less

This rating is for personal reasons. I have been seeing Timothy for a couple years at a different tattoo shop. I was excited that he could finish a coverup for me and be closer than Gilroy. Today I went by for a finger banger tattoo (by another tattooer) and as I was waiting, I overheard Timothy loudly talking and being hateful and transphobic about a person. His speech was so painful to listen to. I broke out in hives. My trans adult child has been harassed and bullied and assaulted verbally and physically by friends, family, strangers and even a Kaiser surgeon. The rate of suicide is 40% higher for trans teens and I can't go back here. Bye Tim. Thanks for showing me who you are. Read Less

I would not recommend Jesse. A simple tattoo of numbers he could not do properly, looked horrible! When I brought it to his attention he acted as if he didn't mess up and everything looked good. Then when my bf went for a touch up he made some of the lines thicker which made it look like complete shit then it was already. I have no clue wtf he was thinking. I would never go there again! Read Less

MICROBLADING!! Had no idea this place hold the most talented microblading artist in town. Christine is truly a master of her skill and keeps it professional yet comfortable. The motive behind her work is for such an amazing cause. Passionate yet truly skilled. She stopped throughout the process and kept showing me her work. So trusting. Pleased with my brows and i'll be returning for the touch up which is included in the price! Amazing! Read Less

Damon is an amazing artist. Christine Criley just did microblading on my eyebrows, and I am extremely happy with the results! I have been getting tons of compliments, and will definitely be going back and referring others. Read Less

I walked in requesting 3 appointments the next day for myself and my siblings. Joe tried really hard to accommodate us on such short notice. He and 2 other artists stayed past hours just to get all 3 of us in because he knew we were leaving town the next day. Needless to say, customer service was incredible. Joe did my tattoo and he did an amazing job. He kept checking with me to see if I needed breaks and made sure I was comfortable. My siblings experienced the same with their artists. Prices are extremely fair/reasonable. The shop is very clean and taken care of (also in a great location with easy parking). I would highly recommend this shop. My siblings and I all love the work we got done and plan on going back. Read Less

My wife had gotten a few tattoos from this shop previously and I felt like it was finally time to get my first. So I spoke with Damon about the idea I had for the design, a retro robot, and he was immediately excited to take the project on. We worked together back and forth on the design and color and Damon was from start to finish amazing to work with and great at what he does. I was honestly a bit terrified to sit in the chair for the first time but Damon is incredibly knowledgeable and professional and will keep you laughing throughout the whole process.Amazing color work super clean lines. Will definitely be going back to Damon for more work in the future. Read Less

I came here once to get a tattoo I had gotten done (very stupidly in a garage) fixed. I saw this art on the wall as my tat was being fixed and found out it's known as biomech. Let's just say I fell in love Haha. I knew from that moment I had to get it on my body somehow. Luckily the artist who drew it worked here and I made an appointment and began the work. Damon is a top notch artist and a pretty cool dude as well!! I now have a half sleeve of biomech and 3 other tats on my other arm from this guy and I am extremely pleased with every one of them!!! He always gets all my ideas and puts them from stencil to skin in the most amazing of ways!! My brother even went to him once he saw his work on me, he's that good haha. I will definitely be coming back for more and to finish up my full sleeve!!! Read Less

I come here and get tattooed by Damon since I've moved back up here after college. Finding a good artist was difficult since I loved my artists' work in San Diego where I used to live. However after collecting a few tattoos from Damon I can confidently say he is an absolute stud. I have almost my whole body tattooed, and can recognize quality art when I see it. All I can say is, WOW... he has killer line work, beautiful colors, and is professional as hell. Fairly priced and very flexible with scheduling appointments. I need to fill in a few gaps and color in some unfinished work by him, but I recommend him to everyone I know looking to get tattooed. Thank you very much Damon! Check out his work if you have not already. Read Less

I was a walk in client and was throughly impressed with my session! I was immediately helped and Joseph sketched out my design for me, making sure it fit my arm and cleaning it up so it looked just right. Then we started and I felt very taken care of. Blown away by how my piece came out and can't wait for it to heal! Definitely coming back in the future :)Thanks Joseph! Read Less

Went in to get a touch up on a tattoo I got done at another shop a few years ago. I've always obsessed over the crooked lines and bad shading job that was done initially so when I dropped in for a quote to fix it I was happy they had time to take a walk in. My artist was Jesse. He was really nice and took his time fixing the lines of my tattoo and shading it. He even highlighted parts of it that made it look sharper. Definitely will be back for my next piece! Read Less

After reading all of the great reviews and choosing this place based on the 4.8/5 stars, I expected a great experience but it was not that at all.****Read if you're getting tatted by Damon*** I called on Sunday to ask a few questions and asked if they did walk-ins or if I could make an appointment, and the guy who I spoke with (who then ended up being my artist) said just come on in so there was no appointment. I went a few hours later and he was at the front desk so I discussed what I wanted which was three small minimalistic tattoos, two on my fingers and one on my wrist. He said they don't do finger tattoos until I showed him that I already had one. So then I showed my reference pictures of a sun and a moon for my fingers. He said the sun I showed was too complicated and too big for where I wanted it on my finger so I showed him another picture I had of a sun I had done in henna before and he said okay but it would have to be solid and filled in which is not what I was hoping for, but I figured he would know what could and couldn't be done. So he used the henna picture and the two others I gave him for reference. His attitude from the beginning was gruff and churlish like I was a bother, but that's to be expected sometimes at tattoo places.The moon on my finger was the only one he used a stencil for and it looked perfect when he put the outline on. It ended up being obviously crooked and the shading looks very amateur. The sun is almost completely solid and almost looks like a ninja star, which is not what I wanted at all going for minimalistic, or what my reference picture looked like whatsoever. The third tattoo I got on my wrist turned out perfectly, he free handed it and it's exactly like the picture. So here's where my biggest problem with this whole experience comes in: when he finished with the tattoos, he put absolutely no protection on them. No bandage, no nothing. We walked to the front counter, I pulled out cash from the ATM and handed it to him, he counted it, and that was it. Not a word, no after care instructions, no goodbye, nothing. I'm really not sure if he was pissed about the tip (which was %18) or what, but I've been disturbed about it since. I walked to World Market afterwards and luckily they had gauze and Band-Aids because I was literally dripping blood. I'm pretty sure that's some kind of health code violation or something, but I'm just in shock how the whole experience went down. Luckily I've been tatted before so I know how to care for them, but Jesus.I know people who have gone here before and the reviews all say it's great if you have any of the other artists. Damon's profile says he's been tatting since '96 but I would have never guessed that the way I was treated. Will not go back there and will not recommend it to any friends. Read Less

Marla is amazing artist  - I have recieved my tattoo design exactly as I wanted it - it's a colorfull hummingbird and it looks gorgeous on me. I had unleasant experience at another tatto shop, where tatto artist didn't even care what I was looking for, he was ready to make whatever I bring.It was absolutely different at Lucky Stars. First of all, Marla questioned me everything about tattoo - position, size, even its meaning, and she made a sketch, so that I could see how it will look like and give my comments. She is open to your comments and appreciates any feedback. Moreover, artists at Lucky Star do not try making tattoo sessions longer to make more money on you - there is very friendly environment Read Less

This is my go to place for ink. The staff is cool and does some amazing work. Its a tattoo shop so it's a little pricey but the work these folks do is worth it and I can't recommend this place enough! Read Less

This is my go to place for ink. The staff is cool and does some amazing work. Its a tattoo shop so it's a little pricey but the work these folks do is worth it and I can't recommend this place enough! Read Less

I went in yesterday for a small tattoo behind my ear. They accept walks in which is awesome for spontaneous tattoo ideas. You should call before though because I went in and sat for a little bit and no one came in, I think they were doing some stuff in the room across the hall, so I left and called so they knew I was coming. When I went back I was helped quickly and Joe drew my tattoo and sized it up perfectly. It turned out exactly the way I wanted it! He stopped periodically and asked if it was hurting which was nice. After he was finished he gave me a page with after care instructions, perfect for those who are getting their first tattoo. Joe also offered to have me come back in in a few weeks for a free touch up because he said color behind the ear doesn't always stay the first time. Over all I had a good experience here and may return for my next one. Thank you Joe! Read Less

I initially came to Lucky Stars in April of 2014. I was such a newbie to getting tattoos, as it was my first tattoo, but I felt extremely comfortable with Joe! I got the outline of the continents on my shoulder blade. It came out exactly as I had hoped!! Joe was super professional and made it super easy for me to come back a few weeks later to retouch a few things. Now, fast forward almost 4 years and I came back yesterday to get it retouched and to add on to it. Joe was super quick at responding to emails and fit me in to his schedule super quick. He was also straight forward about a few of my ideas. He was honest about my idea of getting passport stamps and them not being legible unless they were super big. He did an amazing job at retouching and adding my paper airplane/flight path from San Jose to London. 100% recommend this shop and Joe as a tattoo artist!! Read Less

Excellent Tattoo shop. All great artists working for an awesome shop owner/tattoo artist Martin Roberson. I've been here several times and it's always a great experience. Plenty of parking in the back and it's close to several places where you can grab a bite to eat should you like me, be there long enough for a lunch break. This is truly a great shop filled with respectful artists who will work with you on your tattoo ideas and help you come up with something you'll love. Read Less

Though I love the artwork (which I basically did myself) of my tattoo I hate it overall. It scarred badly, it is raised up in several places and itches deeply all the time. It's been over two years since it was completed. And NO I DID NOT SCRATCH IT. or the whole thing would be bad. It's only where the reds are. I have several others and none of them ever did this. I will definitely never go back. Read Less

Though I love the artwork (which I basically did myself) of my tattoo I hate it overall. It scarred badly, it is raised up in several places and itches deeply all the time. It's been over two years since it was completed. And NO I DID NOT SCRATCH IT. or the whole thing would be bad. It's only where the reds are. I have several others and none of them ever did this. ... I will definitely never go back. Mehr anzeigen Read Less

I can't say enough good things about lucky Stars Tattoo. It has become the only shop that I go to. It's super clean and sanitary. The owner, Martin Roberson is a phenomenal artist, as are all the artists that work there. Since the first day I walked into this shop, I realized this place isn't your run of the mill tattoo joint. Its welcoming, with no attitude, and non judgmental, and in all the years I have been going I can say this is the norm. I highly recommend! Read Less

Years ago I got a bad tattoo from another parlor in San Jose... lived with it for over 20 years before finally deciding to do something about it. I scheduled an appointment with Anthony Gonzales and he drew a Chinese-inspired dragon. It's beautiful! I can't even tell where the old, ugly tattoo once was. Absolutely perfect!! He's friendly, personable, professional, accommodating, and easy to talk to (important when you're in the chair for 4 hours as my tattoo goes from my shoulder to an inch above my elbow). And he's fast. Read Less

My tattoo guy is Joe. I've gotten 3 script tattoos from him and I was overly satisfied with his work. Not only does this business employee hospitable employees that work with you but they also work together as a family; humble, kind, caring, and comical!Read Less

Damon has been doing my cover up sleeve and has done amazing work. Coloring hasn't started yet, but I'm excited to see the final outcome. Other shops turned me away or asked me to do laser treatment before starting the cover up. He was recommended to me by my wife, which his work on her arm is brilliant. Damon does great work, easy to work with, and flexible with scheduling appointments. I will be returning for future pieces and highly recommend him. Read Less

I can't say enough good things about Damon. He's an amazing artist! Super talented, professional, hilarious, easy to talk to, knows how to beautifully and accurately depict whatever artwork it is that I ask for. AND his prices are ridiculously reasonable for the quality of tattoos and experience that he possesses. The shop itself is always clean and everyone who works there is friendly as well. If you're searching for a new artist, GO SEE Damon. You won't regret it! Read Less

I have been coming to this shop for a long time and absolutely love it! I see Joe and he is so talented!! They all are very sweet and conversations there are always a good time. Joe is so easy going and puts together exactly what you are looking for and has a super light hand. Pricing is great and i am so happy with all my work. I wont ever go anywhere else! Read Less