James has been my artist ever since I came back to the states. He's still my artist even though I moved 5 hours away. I've been tattooed in many different states and have seen artists from all over the world and above all he's the best. Give him and idea and creative freedom and you'll end up with artwork that's completely custom and you're happy with. Read Less

I lived in Savannah briefly and in my time there I got a tattoo I've been waiting years to get. Kenny took my idea and the original sketch blew me away. He knew exactly the style I was going for and elevated it with great bold lines and gorgeous color. It's something very meaningful to me and he was very enthusiastic about doing the work. I can't properly express how stoked I was after it was all said and done. I've got five tattoos, and this is not only my favorite but it's also the one I get the most compliments on. If I'm ever in town again, I'll be sure to pay another visit. I can't recommend this place enough. Professional through and through. Read Less

Stoped in to ask a couple questions and see if he had any walk-in availability. He did not, but I was able to see the piece that he was working on on a gentleman's back and it was awesome, lines were crisp and there was a lot of detail. He was friendly and answered questions I had.  Even though I was not a local and wouldn't still be around when he had availability. Shop was extremely clean and spotless.  After spending 2 minutes talking with him I would trust this man to work on me.  Next time I'm back in town visiting family and will definitely be setting up an appointment after seeing the work he'd done on the guys back. Read Less

I suffered after a surgery gone wrong for about 7 years with a horrible scar that left me traumatized. When I walked into this tattoo polar n meet James I got an overwhelming feeling that he was my angel n he was going to help me feel better about my situation. At my consultation he confirmed all my feelings. James was so professional, sensitive to my feelings and so knowledgeable. I can't say enough about him and I am so grateful that he helped me. He has forever changed my life!!! Wish I could show the world his awesome work but my scar is in a private place. Thanks again James you're the best! Read Less

I came in on a whim with a basic idea of what I wanted and Kenny brought it to life for me. He was funny, yet professional and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. I was blown away by the gorgeous layout of the shop and beyond impressed by the cleanliness. I would highly recommend Stranded Tattoo to anyone who's looking for quality work for more than reasonable pricing. Read Less

Me and my husband just got married a couple days ago and were in Savannah on our honeymoon. We wanted a tattoo that meant something to both of us to be a reminder of our honeymoon and our love for eachother. Kenny Ward spent as much time as needed figuring out what we wanted. We went in there wanting matching horse and carriages and that is exactly what we got and we got a drawing of an actual horse and carriage that is in Savannah, GA. Thank you for being awesome. You really added to our experience and left us with something we will be able to cherish forever. Read Less

I was turned on to these guys at the savannah tattoo convention a few months ago. Only good things to say. James is a fantastic artist, and provides quality art. I've gone back and began my second piece from them. A few more sessions and it should be compete. :) Read Less

James Lemons is a fantastic artist. I spent 17 hours, over a few months, under his needle getting my head tattooed. He was incredible throughout the entire process. Professional, easy to work with when discussing ideas and a generally awesome human. I hope to get more work done by him (and his apprentice Kenny Ward) whenever I return to Savannah. The shop is impeccable. Thoughtfully decorated, clean, well-lit and in an awesome location. If you're considering getting any tattoo work done while in Savannah, you need to stop by Stranded. Highly recommended. Read Less

James creates masterworks! I've been more than pleased with my experiences at Stranded. The studio is clean and dressed to the nines, and the guys are super friendly. They both have a great sense of humor, but take their jobs seriously.What drew me to this studio over others is James' unique style. He excels at both realistic and abstract/geometric styles (both are incorporated in my piece), and you can tell he really cares about his work! Read Less

James is absolutely wonderful.  The studio is beautiful, clean, and comfy.  Stranded Tattoo is beyond professional from consultation to finished product.  Even though I had a small tattoo he made it a priority to give me exactly what I wanted.  Couldn't ask for a more comfortable, painless experience.Amazing service and amazing outcome, would not think to go anywhere else.Love these guys! Read Less

This place is great, great service, very clean and EXCELLENT  work at a reasonable price, would definitely recommend and come back again. Showed him a picture of what I wanted and asked him to put his own twist to it and it came out even better then the picture it's amazing! Read Less

First off I want to start off by saying this is the cleanest and nicest tattoo shop I've ever been in or seen for that matter. Here is a synopsis of my experience there though.First, I walked in just to get some info about a cover up on an old tattoo I had. In my past experiences, most tattoo shops I've been in are very stand off ish and can be a daunting experience. These guys were super welcoming and very professional! Like I said before, in my past experiences, Ive never experienced professionalism like this in a tattoo shop. After making an appointment with James (later that day) I gave him an idea of what I wanted and what I wanted to cover up and seeing his past work I gave him free reign. I live in HI so am not able to come back and forth for several sessions so he did it in one session! First, I gave him something to cover, then I asked for a realistic mural on top of it. Not an easy task. James' attention to detail is remarkable. Anytime I asked a question about what or why he was doing something, he didn't make me feel stupid or beneath him. My next tattoo will be with James! Read Less

I have six tattoos, each gotten at various shops across the country (everywhere from Ohio to Texas).  I'm vacationing in Savannah with a friend of mine, and I went to Stranded with the intention of getting a several-year-old tattoo brightened/cleaned up.  I wish I could give this shop more than five stars.  I highly, highly, highly recommend it!  The shop is clean, well lit, and in a great area of the city.  The artist/owner is wonderful--he listens to what you want, makes suggestions, and is extremely talented.  He did an outstanding job on my old tattoo, and it looks 100 times better than what I imagined when I decided it was time to get it cleaned up.  Fantastic place all the way around! Read Less

We drove from Charleston, SC to Savannah to find a custom tattoo parlor, and we hit the jackpot with Stranded. If you want a simple, cookie-cutters piece out of a book, then this isn't place for you. If you want a one-of-a-kind piece of art, then look no further. There are only two artists here. James the owner, Ryan his fellow artist, and Kenny the studio manager. The bottom line is that they are all genuinely nice people and as a result they are nice to their customers. They listened to the ideas we had, took time to explain what what work and why, and then sat with us to come up with some designs. The studio itself is also very artistically done and it's very comfortable and inviting. The whole experience was just great. Im so happy to have found this studio and can't wait to get back soon to get some more art done. Read Less

Went in for a small piece. It was something I'd planned to get for a long time, and decided to stop by Stranded to see if they could squeeze me in. Kenny was incredibly helpful and eager to fit me in, and Ryan did such a great job. It was my first tattoo, and he really put my mind at ease. Even though Ryan is heavily tattooed, he was very considerate, made sure to answer my questions, and made sure I was comfortable as possible. I would have totally understood a little eye - rolling at the nerves I displayed as a first-timer, but it was a fantastic experience. Place was very clean, all the equipment was clean and sterile. I recommend highly! Thanks Ryan and Kenny for fitting me in while I was in town, and for being so professional, kind, and for making my first tattoo experience a great one! If I decide to get more work done, I will be back! Read Less

Stranded Tattoo Studios was my first experience at a custom tattoo design and I'm totally grateful as to how James and Kenny handled it. First of all, I was an in-town-for-only-one-day WALK-IN and had the audacity to mosey into the shop with only a vague idea of what I wanted. But what I could articulate was big and complex. After his initial look of disbelief, Kenny made a couple of phone calls and rearranged a few clients and managed to get James in on his day off to do my tattoo. My guidelines were these: I wanted a mechanical owl. More steampunk, but no monocle. Less "Clash of the Titans". Not as cute as Bubo, but not menacing, either. I wanted it big and in color. James totally nailed it. And he worked on it for almost 7 hours until my skin crapped out and wouldn't take any more ink. 7 hours, people. Kenny locked up and went home at around hour 3. The friend who came with me got bored and disappeared to drink flavored martinis from hours 4 - 6. I totally felt like dying at hour 5.5. As it stands now, I still have about 2.5 hours to go (which I prepaid for so there's no backing out even though I now know how painful it is to get your wrist area tattooed).In addition to James's infinite patience and skill, the shop was immaculate. The music was a little loud and not to my taste but, if the artist likes to listen to death metal in order to make a good tattoo, I should just sit back and keep my mouth shut. So, to recap:1. James and Kenny are super accomodating and nice guys, but don't be an asshole like me and stroll in without an appointment.2. Wrist tattoos hurt like a mf.3. I don't like death metal.4. I'm hardcore because I sat through 7 hours of tattooing with little complaining and even less squirming. James called me a "trooper." Read Less

Gavan and James are amazing. Fun guys great music beautiful studio. It is artwork did my drawing and made it better... These guys are the bomb highly recommend them. And Kenny was a great help in setting up everything thanks guys really stoked about my new tats Read Less

BEST TATTOO SHOP in Savannah!  I have followed James Lemons all over the area because he is a Master of his craft.  Now he has his own shop to create amazing custom tattoos.  He works all custom, there is not books of tattoos to pick some mass produced pictures.  You are able to work with him to CREATE a work of art.  The Decor of Stranded is really cool with white & gold furniture.  Great atmosphere, and James makes you feel at home.  This is a great place to spend some hours getting tattooed. Read Less

I chose to visit Stranded Tattoo Studios after reading the previous reviews of customers online. I could not have made a better decision. James' knowledge of the process and art of tattooing is impressive as well as his commitment to achieving results far beyond customer expectations. His attention to detail is amazing and I am so grateful he was willing to work with me on such short notice. James is definitely the real deal. No need to keep searching, YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT PLACE!! Read Less

I came to James with a really bad Tattoo that I got at a different shop. He took one look at it and said he could def. fix it, and he did just that. You can tell he really cares about what he is about to put on ur body!! He is truly an artist. His shop is also very nice. Its clean and very organized. He dosent have tons of random pictures for you to pick out and slap on ur body. Everything he does is custom. He really takes the time to talk with you and come up with the best tattoo for you. I have never seen a shop like this. I highly recomend him!!! My tattoo looks great!!! Read Less

For anyone in the Savannah, GA area considering having a tattoo (in my words-artwork) put on your body, this is the PLACE! I was working in Savannah for 5 months this summer and upon a recommendation I found myself making an appointment with James Lemons of Stranded Tattoo Studios. I cannot express enough just how professional James was from the second I walked in the door. We talked about what I wanted for close to 45 min, then he asked if I would come back in 3 hours in order for him to 'render' a drawing of exactly what he wanted to create. When I came back we were ready to roll with my tattoo. I am so very pleased, happy, satisfied, and lucky to have had someone as professional and dedicated to his trade. I have had my tattoo for only 1 month, and everywhere I go, people ask me where I had my tattoo done. The detail and 'surgical-like' precision that James possesses far surpasses my wildest dreams in what my tattoo would have looked like. It took a little over 3 1/2 hrs., and James was extremely patient and specific in what he wanted to achieve. He did just that and more. The tattoo is a large cross that is dedicated to the memory of my parents. It is truly incredible.Thank you James.I live in Los Angeles, Ca and I already have plans for what tattoo I want next. I know it may sound a little silly, but I will make arrangements to visit Stranded Tattoo Studios when I'm ready for my next piece of artwork.Thanks guys,Danny G. Read Less