This shop truely deserves 5 stars due to their artistic abilities, but it is the lack of the owners communicative abilities that has brought this rating down. He will leave your messages open after reading them, without a response and never get back to you. He will also give your allotted and scheduled time to another consumer without communicating with you about it at all. And upon confrontation, he will not take responsibility, and blame it on his other staff. I truly enjoyed the owner as a person and especially his artistic abilities, but he has deeply disappointed me by his lack of consideration. His ending response “whatever, find another shop,” has inclined me to do so, and to also post this review. I hope that whoever finds this review does not go through the same experiences I have. Because like I said, they do have great artistic abilities, it’s just disappointing when they let you down by making you feel like they don’t care. Read Less

Lorelei did a sentimental piece on my upper chest. She did amazing! Listened to what I wanted and let me know how it would turn out in the long run. Extremely professional and facility was very clean. Will definitely be back and recommend to everyone! Read Less

Lorelei was amazing! She was very patient and caring. The facility was clean and inviting. The line work that Lorelei did on my forearm was outstanding and I get so many compliments on it! I have recommended her to others and I will for sure be going back to her again! Read Less

I wish I could give 10 stars! I got my first tattoo from Lorelei and absolutely love it! She is very patient and artistic. She was able to bring my idea to life in a very special way. Highly recommend! Read Less

Jonny is the man! Love this guy. Great artist, great prices. Clean, and stylish shop. Jonny has done a ton of my work, and I can tell you, he has my future work in the bag. On a scale of 1 to 10, Jonny and Lorelei get an 11. Read Less

Jonny did my first tat 5 years ago and did a great job... my mom and I are going to get similar tats in the next month and I can't wait to see what he does this time... trust me he will be your artist for life!!! Read Less

Jonny did an original piece for my right shoulder and revised an 8-years-old tattoo on my left shoulder and made it even better. He's an artist but more importantly a kind honest person. The place is spotless (I'm a surgeon and one could do surgery in there) and filled with original art, very cool. Don't bargain shop with something permanent on your body; you only get one! Jonny and his Elysian Ink business is fantastic to work with. Highly recommend. Read Less

I loved the experience that I had at Elysian Ink Jonny was assume. He made the experience fun and eventful. The environment was clean and very inviting and pricing was very reasonable and my wife and I will be going back very soon to get more ink. Read Less

The business itself is very cool. Clean, well kept and has a great vibe. Lorelei did my work and she was awesome. She listened to what I wanted, added in her recommendations to make it even better, we agreed on what to do and she executed it perfectly.Read Less

Lorelei is one of the best artists I have came across in the Des Moines metro area. Her work isn't just absolutely amazing but she is a artist who definitely cares about how you're doing and feeling. I was very comfortable with her and the atmosphere. The shop was so clean and very sterile. Great vibes all around. Read Less

Jonny is amazing at what he does! His artwork is eye-catching and beautiful!! He's very friendly and the shop is super clean. Lorelei is the other have to this shop and she does fantastic work too. They are a great team. You will not be disappointed!!! Read Less

One of the most professional places you will ever experiance! Johnny will personally set you up with the most amazing pieces of art work you will ever have in your entire life! Not only did he capture the heart and soul of my picture, but he brought back to life one of the most amazing puppida I ever had! Upon watching his talent at work, you can also feel the passion he has for creating a masterpiece above and beyond your most highly anticipated regard for that of which you truly look forward to! He captured my dream of having my Akasha with me forever and beyond! I am proud to say that once he finished his work, I cried because she looks sooo real!! Thank you for your most wonderful talent,Johnny! Your first on my list for Most Talented Artist by far!!! I also look forward to many more pieces of your artwork and display them proudly! Fantastic work!! To me, your the best. An Happy Bday to me! Read Less

Super clean shop. Great service. Jonny is a super cool guy easy to talk to amazing artist has done my half sleeve and chest and also back of my other arm both are very clean and exactly what I wanted really takes time to get your idea right wouldn't go any where else Read Less

Elysian Ink has amazing artists with over 25 yrs experience! The staff is very friendly and the studio is extremely clean. Love the decor of the space and the location is very accessible with plenty of parking and a large sign that makes it easy to find. Read Less