Damascus Tattoo Company
Damascus, Maryland
General Info
Here at Damascus Tattoo Company we pride ourselves in creating custom tattoo designs and one of a kind artwork. We have five tattoo artist, Jon Roberts, Robby Latos, Ryan Kaufman, Anthony Meli, and JD Grim. You can also find us on the web at www.dmastattoo.com or come visit us at the shop. We will see you soon.
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Jojo C.
17 May 2019
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I held out on writing a public review for a little over a month, but now I that my coverup tattoo is in progress with a different artist and I finally have a solution to the mess that was done on me, ...
I held out on writing a public review for a little over a month, but now I that my coverup tattoo is in progress with a different artist and I finally have a solution to the mess that was done on me, I want to express my utter disappointment and let others know what happened.I chose this establishment based on its proximity to my house and because I had a friend that came out with amazing pieces of work done on his arm. With that in mind, and the high reviews I found, I went here. Unfortunately I couldn't get Rob or Ryan, so I went with another guy that happened to be available.My design was rather simple: a minimalist portrait of my late grandfather and a Korean text in his handwriting. I brought all the reference pieces and was prepared. First orange flag was the consultation process was rather rushed. I let it go because the artist said it would be simple, and I thought so to. So fine. But come the day of the session, there were many red flags that I should have just left.The sketch wasn't even worked on so I spent a little over an hour for him to mock something up. I had to request him to size down several times before I just said it's fine. He seemed really annoyed and apathetic, so I thought maybe I was being too demanding by asking for the piece to be smaller. I should have stuck to my gut and kept him working on it... I asked for his opinion on the location of the tattoo on my arm, and he shrugged several times. I should have known he just really didn't care. But I stuck with it because this piece meant so much to me as my grandfather very recently passed away. It was also my first tattoo that would be very visible as all my other pieces are pretty hidden. We finally get to work, and I was moderately satisfied with the stencil so we proceeded.There is much to say about my experience here, but to cut to the finished product: the results looked nothing like the stencil, the portrait was very boxy with sharp corners and edges when it should have been a lot softer, the facial features were nothing like the picture, the handwriting was misspelled and completely wrong (which was the most meaningful part of my tattoo), and honestly the dude was not in the right mind to be working today. I had to ask him to fix a few of the characters because it was just so wrong, and he was at least willing to do that. However his excuse for all of the errors was: "well when I'm working the stencil gets smudged off." It was not until the very end that I saw what was done... And I tried to hide my disapproval because I didn't want to cause a scene. I still left a hefty tip and was polite. It wasn't until on my way out that I realized he didn't give me back the references, and then it wasn't until that point that I realized he didn't even have it with him when he was working on my arm... When I went home, and after looking at the work, I couldn't do anything-- I just cried. I've never had a shotty tattoo done, I never needed to get a coverup. My grandpa's face-- it just was not him, and his handwriting-- it wasn't right at all. I contemplated the entire day whether I needed to get this shit lasered off or just do a coverup sleeve that would still set me back an unexpected thousands of dollars. I wasn't sure about a coverup because I thought it would be disrespectful to get something else plastered over my late grandpa's face, but my best friend convinced me that it's not even in his likeness so I should consider a coverup (since I wanted more work done in the future anyway for the art).Anyway. The reason I still give this place 2 stars, even with the embarrassment and disappointment of this experience, is for the other staff here. The receptionists were so kind and warm, the venue is very clean, and I've seen other works done that I cannot dismiss them completely. The artist that did the work on me, we had a brilliant conversation during the session and I can tell he is a good guy. He was going through some stuff that he told me about during the session, and an experience he had right before coming to the shop that morning, and I get it. Everyone has an off day. But the quality of work and the first few impressions of him that I had is just, a fail.Note to any artist out there: if you're not in the right headspace to work, then please reschedule. It doesn't help anyone. And a note to anyone getting ink done: be picky as hell.
Joe E.
11 May 2019
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Damascus Tattoo Company is a fantastic tattoo/piercing art studio in Maryland and I received a gorgeous custom dark surrealism tattoo by the owner Robby Latos. He is one of the best custom realism ta...
Damascus Tattoo Company is a fantastic tattoo/piercing art studio in Maryland and I received a gorgeous custom dark surrealism tattoo by the owner Robby Latos. He is one of the best custom realism tattoo artists in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region and in the country.
Bernie S.
27 Nov 2018
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I had a great experience with Roby and his co-workers from the receptionist his manger everyone was great and easy to deal with. I was traveling 4 hrs to get my tattoo and they accommodated me for my ...
I had a great experience with Roby and his co-workers from the receptionist his manger everyone was great and easy to deal with. I was traveling 4 hrs to get my tattoo and they accommodated me for my best needs. The shop was clean and roomy with a great atmosphere with all the other tattoo artist were very friendly. If you are looking for a great piece of art this shop is for you, pricing is fair for what you are getting this should be something you don't want to cheap out on. Thank You, Roby and Siabhan for everything
Mikel D.
3 Oct 2018
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After 25 years, I finally was commuted to have my first tattoo done. It took me over two years to figure out what I wanted, and Damascus Tattoo was recommended to me. I met Greg, back in July, for a 1...
After 25 years, I finally was commuted to have my first tattoo done. It took me over two years to figure out what I wanted, and Damascus Tattoo was recommended to me. I met Greg, back in July, for a 15/20 min discussion regarding my tattoo and about a month ago, I had my first tattoo performed. With my 16 year old boy in tow, he sat and watched Greg discuss the procedure, the pain level and the equipment. I felt totally at ease and would highly recommend this place and Greg. Oh, I decided on a custom Van Halen logo. Here it is minutes after Greg finished and a month later, no scares, no bleeding and fantastic colors!
T T
13 Jun 2018
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Awesome Place great people !!! JD is the man great artist !!!
Kelly S.
28 Feb 2018
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The work is amazing. I had Anthony and he is a great artist and did an amazing job with my tattoo. I think all of the artists there are great (you can check their instagrams). And the place itself is ...
The work is amazing. I had Anthony and he is a great artist and did an amazing job with my tattoo. I think all of the artists there are great (you can check their instagrams). And the place itself is very clean.
Micah Willis
16 Feb 2018
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I think I found my tattoo spot:-).
Chris Lyon
20 Jan 2018
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Best artists in the area! Hands down!
Brian S.
12 Nov 2017
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Been going here lately to finish up my leg piece, despite living 45 minutes away in Sterling now. I use Ryan and he does phenomenal work. Finished up a tree on my leg, and then hopefully going straigh...
Been going here lately to finish up my leg piece, despite living 45 minutes away in Sterling now. I use Ryan and he does phenomenal work. Finished up a tree on my leg, and then hopefully going straight into a galaxy themed sleeve. Pricing is maybe a touch higher than some of the other shops, but you get what you pay for. Robby also does some phenomenal black and gray, although I have not used him.
mary adams
15 Oct 2017
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Great people. Great shop
Ryan Goldman
10 May 2017
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Awesome place awesome people and awesome skills. I would definitely go back.
Kyung Hyun
10 Feb 2017
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Comfortable environment and ambiance due to all the amazing art work/artists all around and the music they play. The tattoo artists here are the best in my opinion. Talented artists can do anything fr...
Comfortable environment and ambiance due to all the amazing art work/artists all around and the music they play. The tattoo artists here are the best in my opinion. Talented artists can do anything from portraits, old school tattoos, traditional, etc.
Joseph G.
4 Feb 2017
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I can't speak for the other artists but Ryan has done both of my half sleeves. He's always professional and enjoys his work. He does consults for each piece so that he knows your expectations and is n...
I can't speak for the other artists but Ryan has done both of my half sleeves. He's always professional and enjoys his work. He does consults for each piece so that he knows your expectations and is not winging it. They're always flexible with scheduling and call you to remind you of your appointments. The quality to price ratio of the ink cannot be beaten. I look forward to having Ryan continue on my black and gray sleeve.
Carly Bennett
14 Aug 2016
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Such a great place with amazing and friendly tattoo artists ! Very clean as well. Highly recommend any and everyone to check out DTC!
edward grassel
17 Jun 2016
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Robby has been great to work with, and has some great ideas. DTC is the place to go in the DMV. Robby is a Black and Grey King!
Doug B.
8 Jun 2016
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This shop is strong on talent, professionalism, customer service, skill, and passion. i highly recommend checking out the artists here, and trying them out. Jon Roberts first impressed me 7 years ago ...
This shop is strong on talent, professionalism, customer service, skill, and passion. i highly recommend checking out the artists here, and trying them out. Jon Roberts first impressed me 7 years ago with his ability to improvise on the spot, draw quickly, and deliver a great tattoo. since that time i've returned to him many times and what he delivered has always outshines what he promised. It's been amazing to see him grow as an artist, and i feel honored to carry his art with me.
C L.
26 Apr 2016
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The shop is the best in Montgomery County in my humble opinion. I've been tattooed in 3 states and 4 cities and I have more than 30 hours under the machine. If you want quality art then get it done h...
The shop is the best in Montgomery County in my humble opinion. I've been tattooed in 3 states and 4 cities and I have more than 30 hours under the machine. If you want quality art then get it done here. Very talented artists, Jon Roberts is my favorite and I literally told him to do whatever he wanted to cover my last failed piece of art. When it's finished I'll post pictures.
Zack D.
11 Mar 2016
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My experience with Jon Roberts wasn't a great one. He has an impressive portfolio which is what drew me in, and seems to be talented at replicating something you give him to work with. However, I went...
My experience with Jon Roberts wasn't a great one. He has an impressive portfolio which is what drew me in, and seems to be talented at replicating something you give him to work with. However, I went in to get a full sleeve done and he was not able to really "create" any artwork for me.He worked off of images found online, and the elements in my unfinished sleeve do not integrate well with each other, it looks like a collage of individual elements, rather than a full, coherent design.He was not the most difficult guy to work with, but also not the easiest either. I didn't feel like he was "excited" to be working on the piece and it didn't seem like he had a vision for the end result and either didn't want to/ or couldn't create a unique custom design in full form.If I had an image or design on paper that I wanted replicated, I believe my experience would have been different, but I was relying on him as an "artist" to create something cool for me, and ultimately I ended up extremely disappointed. I am currently in the process of expensive and frustrating laser treatments to have the tattoo faded so I can work with someone else to have it covered up and fixed.
Rachel P.
11 Jan 2016
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By far the best tattoo shop I can imagine! Jon R has done all my tattoos and I love them all and constantly get compliments on them! Ryan and Robby are amazing as well- I have dozens of friends that h...
By far the best tattoo shop I can imagine! Jon R has done all my tattoos and I love them all and constantly get compliments on them! Ryan and Robby are amazing as well- I have dozens of friends that have tattoos by them. The whole staff is wonderful and make you feel at ease. I can't wait to a piercing soon with Jocelyn (who is sooo sweet) and another tattoo ASAP!Note to people with low cars: Park on the street. Do not attempt to get into the lot!
Tiffany S.
11 Dec 2015
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Just got my nostril pierced there today. The piercer was Amazing!! She set me right at ease from the start. The piercing was quick and painless! She told me she would like to see me in two weeks becau...
Just got my nostril pierced there today. The piercer was Amazing!! She set me right at ease from the start. The piercing was quick and painless! She told me she would like to see me in two weeks because she likes to check up on clients. I loved that! She also gives you her number and let's you know that she is available with any questions or concerns! I'm considering getting a tattoo and if she is an example of the quality work at Damascus Tattoo Company, I know I will be in good hands.It is CASH only :) just FYI
Sarah P.
23 Oct 2015
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Can't say enough good things about this place. Clean and professional from the minute you walk in the door. Jocelyn the piercer and receptionist is always welcoming and.informative. jon, Robby, Ryan...
Can't say enough good things about this place. Clean and professional from the minute you walk in the door. Jocelyn the piercer and receptionist is always welcoming and.informative. jon, Robby, Ryan and Anthony are super talented, laid back guys. I even took my 63yr old mother to Anthony to habe a cst tattoo done. Love this place.
Julie C.
26 Jul 2015
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I wanted to get a tattoo with a friend of mine from out of town. We drove out to this place based on yelp reviews. This place was amazing. Jocelyn was so nice and helpful when I told her I was nervous...
I wanted to get a tattoo with a friend of mine from out of town. We drove out to this place based on yelp reviews. This place was amazing. Jocelyn was so nice and helpful when I told her I was nervous. She told me that Greg might have some time. He was very nice and patient with us. He is very talented and I really appreciate how calm he made us feel. I would recommend him to anyone.
Elizabeth S.
14 Jul 2015
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Got a tattoo done by Jon R yesterday! Fantastic studio! They really take the time to do it right! Jocelyn at the front desk is literally the most welcoming person ever and I can't wait to go back for ...
Got a tattoo done by Jon R yesterday! Fantastic studio! They really take the time to do it right! Jocelyn at the front desk is literally the most welcoming person ever and I can't wait to go back for more watercolor. This shop is exploding with talent! Thanks again Jon!
Who M.
8 May 2015
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The amount of talent and skill that is contained in this quaint shop is beyond belief!! Ryan and Robby are the most refreshing tattoo artists I have ever met. Robby is friendly, congenial and CRAZY ta...
The amount of talent and skill that is contained in this quaint shop is beyond belief!! Ryan and Robby are the most refreshing tattoo artists I have ever met. Robby is friendly, congenial and CRAZY talented. His portrait art is by far the best I have ever seen. Ryan is funny, witty, and has an UNBELIEVEABLY AMAZING vision for your tattoo. His line work is beautiful and he uses color in ways that will blow your mind! Truly two of the best artists I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. In fact, everyone there is super nice and welcoming. I've never had a shop call me to confirm an appointment, and Sterling totally does that! They are incredibly professional and I highly recommend them for your next tattoo.
Diemai N.
5 Mar 2015
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Loved this place, I got a half sleeve Japanese style tattoo done end of the summer by JD & it still looks AMAZING. I get compliments everywhere I go. I would deff be coming back soon to get my side pi...
Loved this place, I got a half sleeve Japanese style tattoo done end of the summer by JD & it still looks AMAZING. I get compliments everywhere I go. I would deff be coming back soon to get my side piece done. Not pricey at all. They're great. Showed me all the tools before taking them out of the package & over all I had a good time every 5-6 weeks that I was there for 4 sessions.
Melanie Kurimchak
17 Oct 2014
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It has been just over a month since I got my first tattoo. I chose DTC because of the quality of all the tattoo artist's portfolios. I was really impressed that such a small (local!) shop had such a w...
It has been just over a month since I got my first tattoo. I chose DTC because of the quality of all the tattoo artist's portfolios. I was really impressed that such a small (local!) shop had such a wide variety of consistently talented artists.
I needed someone who was superb with color and very detail-oriented. The second I opened up Ryan's portfolio, I knew he was my guy. He is extremely friendly, patient and as gentle as one can be while repeatedly sticking you with a needle ;) In fact, everyone in the shop is really cool. I met Ryan for a consultation and we went over what I wanted for my tattoo--a fractal/color wheel/flower. I lucked out and got an appointment the next day and when I got there the following night, he showed me his drawing, applied the stencil and got to work. 3 hours later my tattoo was done and I couldn't have been happier. I jumped around and squealed like a little fan girl, but I couldn't help it. I loved my tattoo that day and if it's possible, I am even more obsessed with it today.
I also wanted to note that Anthony did my husband's tattoo the following week and although it was really simple, he did a great job. His line-work is impeccable and if you're in the market for American traditional, Anthony is the way to go.
Melanie K.
16 Oct 2014
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It has been just over a month since I got my first tattoo. I chose DTC because of the quality of all the tattoo artist's portfolios. I was really impressed that such a small (local!) shop had such a w...
It has been just over a month since I got my first tattoo. I chose DTC because of the quality of all the tattoo artist's portfolios. I was really impressed that such a small (local!) shop had such a wide variety of consistently talented artists.I needed someone who was superb with color and very detail-oriented. The second I opened up Ryan's portfolio, I knew he was my guy. He is extremely friendly, patient and as gentle as one can be while repeatedly sticking you with a needle ;) In fact, everyone in the shop is really cool. I met Ryan for a consultation and we went over what I wanted for my tattoo--a fractal/color wheel/flower. I lucked out and got an appointment the next day and when I got there the following night, he showed me his drawing, applied the stencil and got to work. 3 hours later my tattoo was done and I couldn't have been happier. I jumped around and squealed like a little fan girl, but I couldn't help it. I loved my tattoo that day and if it's possible, I am even more obsessed with it today. I also wanted to note that Anthony did my husband's tattoo the following week and although it was really simple, he did a great job. His line-work is impeccable and if you're in the market for American traditional, Anthony is the way to go.
Melanie C.
4 Oct 2014
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My girlfriend told me about this place and when my beau was looking for a place to enhance his current art work, I told him to give this place a try to see what they could do for him. He was introduc...
My girlfriend told me about this place and when my beau was looking for a place to enhance his current art work, I told him to give this place a try to see what they could do for him. He was introduced to JD Grims and so the story began. He's been several times to work on a cover up and I finally went a few weeks back to start a huge story piece on my body. JD was completely professional yet personable and funny. The place has a genuine feel to it and it's super clean. Everyone here is really great and it made the time I spent there well worth it! Looking forward to returning....many time! If you're looking for a kick ass 1 of a kind piece - JD is your man!
Marley D.
24 Sep 2014
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BEST tattoo shop in MD!I have been conceptualizing a tattoo idea for years and I've just been waiting to find someone I can trust to deliver. After seeing a couple pieces of work that's been done by R...
BEST tattoo shop in MD!I have been conceptualizing a tattoo idea for years and I've just been waiting to find someone I can trust to deliver. After seeing a couple pieces of work that's been done by Robby Latos on my clients I was sold that this is the artist for me. I Called ahead to schedule a consultation and I was seen the next week. When I met with Robby we found out the only day he has off during the week is the exact same day I only have off as well. More than kindly, he agreed he'd make an exception to work on my tattoo on his day off. (Now THAT'S passion for the craft.) He was very easy to talk to, we went back and forth on ideas I already had and he offered his expert advice on what we should do. Allowing for the both of us to easily understand each others vision. Every appointment requires a $125 deposit which goes towards your tattoo. The prices here are pretty competitive at $120/hr for everything while its $180/hr for lines/script I believe. Some say that's pricey but, who would want to save a couple pennies when it comes to permanent body art??? Not me. The receptionist Jocelyn is extremely friendly and personable each time I've been there and she even calls to confirm/remind people of their appts. The general manager Shioban (hope I didn't butcher the spelling) is also very friendly and welcoming. Robby is an award winning artist just like most of the other artists he works with, he mainly specializes in photo realism while there are other artists who specialize in other types of tattoo. All the other artists working at DTC are all very friendly as well!The main thing I appreciate at DTC is their cleanliness. You can see their autoclaves of which they use to sterilize tools and such. For our first session we worked on my tattoo for 4, almost 5 hours. The process was very much what I expected, a little uncomfortable but bearable. Robby uses a different type of tattoo gun which makes much less noise than those old ones. I also think that contributed to how comfortable the tattoo process was. They offered great advice on how to care for my tattoo and they also have a lifetime warranty (basically) on their tattoos. Touch ups are free as long as they are being done by the same artist that did it the first time at DTC.Not much to complain about. I recommend DTC to ALL my clients and friends and even strangers who stop me regularly to compliment and marvel at my half done tattoo! I look forward to coming tattoo sessions to finish my sleeve!
Chris H.
5 Aug 2014
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I wish I could give them 10 stars. .. great shop I get my tats by the talented Jon roberts. Im am suprised that in this little town of damascus there is some of the best tattoo artist I have ever see...
I wish I could give them 10 stars. .. great shop I get my tats by the talented Jon roberts. Im am suprised that in this little town of damascus there is some of the best tattoo artist I have ever seen in my life...these are award winning tattoo artist... if you want a great tattoo and a show off piece you need to come to damascus tattoo company, im a buisness owner/barber, so I know about treating clients right and making them feel comfortable, and giving the client what they want. Jon roberts goes above and beyond to make sure im very very happy with my tattoo , this is a professional buisness . Tell them TWIN THE BARBER sent you..
Brandon S.
22 May 2013
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Incredibly talented artists and great people with fair prices. They really make you feel welcome and part of the family at the shop. It is worth the drive out to Damascus to get a truly mind blowing t...
Incredibly talented artists and great people with fair prices. They really make you feel welcome and part of the family at the shop. It is worth the drive out to Damascus to get a truly mind blowing tattoo or piercing. Can't say enough about the shop whether it be Robby, Jon, Ryan, Mark or Jocelyn you are guaranteed quality work and a friendly atmosphere.
tattoowomen
26 Aug 2012
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I went in with just an idea and they made my idea even better then I ever thought it could be, they helped me alot and made me feel comfortable, and they are great artist also!!! It is one of the nice...
I went in with just an idea and they made my idea even better then I ever thought it could be, they helped me alot and made me feel comfortable, and they are great artist also!!! It is one of the nicest tattoo shops I have ever been in also everything is new and clean!!!
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Damascus Tattoo Company
Damascus, Maryland
General Info
Here at Damascus Tattoo Company we pride ourselves in creating custom tattoo designs and one of a kind artwork. We have five tattoo artist, Jon Roberts, Robby Latos, Ryan Kaufman, Anthony Meli, and JD Grim. You can also find us on the web at www.dmastattoo.com or come visit us at the shop. We will see you soon.
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Jojo C.
17 May 2019
I held out on writing a public review for a little over a month, but now I that my coverup tattoo is in progress with a different artist and I finally have a solution to the mess that was done on me, ...
I held out on writing a public review for a little over a month, but now I that my coverup tattoo is in progress with a different artist and I finally have a solution to the mess that was done on me, I want to express my utter disappointment and let others know what happened.I chose this establishment based on its proximity to my house and because I had a friend that came out with amazing pieces of work done on his arm. With that in mind, and the high reviews I found, I went here. Unfortunately I couldn't get Rob or Ryan, so I went with another guy that happened to be available.My design was rather simple: a minimalist portrait of my late grandfather and a Korean text in his handwriting. I brought all the reference pieces and was prepared. First orange flag was the consultation process was rather rushed. I let it go because the artist said it would be simple, and I thought so to. So fine. But come the day of the session, there were many red flags that I should have just left.The sketch wasn't even worked on so I spent a little over an hour for him to mock something up. I had to request him to size down several times before I just said it's fine. He seemed really annoyed and apathetic, so I thought maybe I was being too demanding by asking for the piece to be smaller. I should have stuck to my gut and kept him working on it... I asked for his opinion on the location of the tattoo on my arm, and he shrugged several times. I should have known he just really didn't care. But I stuck with it because this piece meant so much to me as my grandfather very recently passed away. It was also my first tattoo that would be very visible as all my other pieces are pretty hidden. We finally get to work, and I was moderately satisfied with the stencil so we proceeded.There is much to say about my experience here, but to cut to the finished product: the results looked nothing like the stencil, the portrait was very boxy with sharp corners and edges when it should have been a lot softer, the facial features were nothing like the picture, the handwriting was misspelled and completely wrong (which was the most meaningful part of my tattoo), and honestly the dude was not in the right mind to be working today. I had to ask him to fix a few of the characters because it was just so wrong, and he was at least willing to do that. However his excuse for all of the errors was: "well when I'm working the stencil gets smudged off." It was not until the very end that I saw what was done... And I tried to hide my disapproval because I didn't want to cause a scene. I still left a hefty tip and was polite. It wasn't until on my way out that I realized he didn't give me back the references, and then it wasn't until that point that I realized he didn't even have it with him when he was working on my arm... When I went home, and after looking at the work, I couldn't do anything-- I just cried. I've never had a shotty tattoo done, I never needed to get a coverup. My grandpa's face-- it just was not him, and his handwriting-- it wasn't right at all. I contemplated the entire day whether I needed to get this shit lasered off or just do a coverup sleeve that would still set me back an unexpected thousands of dollars. I wasn't sure about a coverup because I thought it would be disrespectful to get something else plastered over my late grandpa's face, but my best friend convinced me that it's not even in his likeness so I should consider a coverup (since I wanted more work done in the future anyway for the art).Anyway. The reason I still give this place 2 stars, even with the embarrassment and disappointment of this experience, is for the other staff here. The receptionists were so kind and warm, the venue is very clean, and I've seen other works done that I cannot dismiss them completely. The artist that did the work on me, we had a brilliant conversation during the session and I can tell he is a good guy. He was going through some stuff that he told me about during the session, and an experience he had right before coming to the shop that morning, and I get it. Everyone has an off day. But the quality of work and the first few impressions of him that I had is just, a fail.Note to any artist out there: if you're not in the right headspace to work, then please reschedule. It doesn't help anyone. And a note to anyone getting ink done: be picky as hell.
Joe E.
11 May 2019
Damascus Tattoo Company is a fantastic tattoo/piercing art studio in Maryland and I received a gorgeous custom dark surrealism tattoo by the owner Robby Latos. He is one of the best custom realism ta...
Damascus Tattoo Company is a fantastic tattoo/piercing art studio in Maryland and I received a gorgeous custom dark surrealism tattoo by the owner Robby Latos. He is one of the best custom realism tattoo artists in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region and in the country.
Bernie S.
27 Nov 2018
I had a great experience with Roby and his co-workers from the receptionist his manger everyone was great and easy to deal with. I was traveling 4 hrs to get my tattoo and they accommodated me for my ...
I had a great experience with Roby and his co-workers from the receptionist his manger everyone was great and easy to deal with. I was traveling 4 hrs to get my tattoo and they accommodated me for my best needs. The shop was clean and roomy with a great atmosphere with all the other tattoo artist were very friendly. If you are looking for a great piece of art this shop is for you, pricing is fair for what you are getting this should be something you don't want to cheap out on. Thank You, Roby and Siabhan for everything
Mikel D.
3 Oct 2018
After 25 years, I finally was commuted to have my first tattoo done. It took me over two years to figure out what I wanted, and Damascus Tattoo was recommended to me. I met Greg, back in July, for a 1...
After 25 years, I finally was commuted to have my first tattoo done. It took me over two years to figure out what I wanted, and Damascus Tattoo was recommended to me. I met Greg, back in July, for a 15/20 min discussion regarding my tattoo and about a month ago, I had my first tattoo performed. With my 16 year old boy in tow, he sat and watched Greg discuss the procedure, the pain level and the equipment. I felt totally at ease and would highly recommend this place and Greg. Oh, I decided on a custom Van Halen logo. Here it is minutes after Greg finished and a month later, no scares, no bleeding and fantastic colors!
T T
13 Jun 2018
Awesome Place great people !!! JD is the man great artist !!!
Kelly S.
28 Feb 2018
The work is amazing. I had Anthony and he is a great artist and did an amazing job with my tattoo. I think all of the artists there are great (you can check their instagrams). And the place itself is ...
The work is amazing. I had Anthony and he is a great artist and did an amazing job with my tattoo. I think all of the artists there are great (you can check their instagrams). And the place itself is very clean.
Micah Willis
16 Feb 2018
I think I found my tattoo spot:-).
Chris Lyon
20 Jan 2018
Best artists in the area! Hands down!
Brian S.
12 Nov 2017
Been going here lately to finish up my leg piece, despite living 45 minutes away in Sterling now. I use Ryan and he does phenomenal work. Finished up a tree on my leg, and then hopefully going straigh...
Been going here lately to finish up my leg piece, despite living 45 minutes away in Sterling now. I use Ryan and he does phenomenal work. Finished up a tree on my leg, and then hopefully going straight into a galaxy themed sleeve. Pricing is maybe a touch higher than some of the other shops, but you get what you pay for. Robby also does some phenomenal black and gray, although I have not used him.
mary adams
15 Oct 2017
Great people. Great shop
Ryan Goldman
10 May 2017
Awesome place awesome people and awesome skills. I would definitely go back.
Kyung Hyun
10 Feb 2017
Comfortable environment and ambiance due to all the amazing art work/artists all around and the music they play. The tattoo artists here are the best in my opinion. Talented artists can do anything fr...
Comfortable environment and ambiance due to all the amazing art work/artists all around and the music they play. The tattoo artists here are the best in my opinion. Talented artists can do anything from portraits, old school tattoos, traditional, etc.
Joseph G.
4 Feb 2017
I can't speak for the other artists but Ryan has done both of my half sleeves. He's always professional and enjoys his work. He does consults for each piece so that he knows your expectations and is n...
I can't speak for the other artists but Ryan has done both of my half sleeves. He's always professional and enjoys his work. He does consults for each piece so that he knows your expectations and is not winging it. They're always flexible with scheduling and call you to remind you of your appointments. The quality to price ratio of the ink cannot be beaten. I look forward to having Ryan continue on my black and gray sleeve.
Carly Bennett
14 Aug 2016
Such a great place with amazing and friendly tattoo artists ! Very clean as well. Highly recommend any and everyone to check out DTC!
edward grassel
17 Jun 2016
Robby has been great to work with, and has some great ideas. DTC is the place to go in the DMV. Robby is a Black and Grey King!
Doug B.
8 Jun 2016
This shop is strong on talent, professionalism, customer service, skill, and passion. i highly recommend checking out the artists here, and trying them out. Jon Roberts first impressed me 7 years ago ...
This shop is strong on talent, professionalism, customer service, skill, and passion. i highly recommend checking out the artists here, and trying them out. Jon Roberts first impressed me 7 years ago with his ability to improvise on the spot, draw quickly, and deliver a great tattoo. since that time i've returned to him many times and what he delivered has always outshines what he promised. It's been amazing to see him grow as an artist, and i feel honored to carry his art with me.
C L.
26 Apr 2016
The shop is the best in Montgomery County in my humble opinion. I've been tattooed in 3 states and 4 cities and I have more than 30 hours under the machine. If you want quality art then get it done h...
The shop is the best in Montgomery County in my humble opinion. I've been tattooed in 3 states and 4 cities and I have more than 30 hours under the machine. If you want quality art then get it done here. Very talented artists, Jon Roberts is my favorite and I literally told him to do whatever he wanted to cover my last failed piece of art. When it's finished I'll post pictures.
Zack D.
11 Mar 2016
My experience with Jon Roberts wasn't a great one. He has an impressive portfolio which is what drew me in, and seems to be talented at replicating something you give him to work with. However, I went...
My experience with Jon Roberts wasn't a great one. He has an impressive portfolio which is what drew me in, and seems to be talented at replicating something you give him to work with. However, I went in to get a full sleeve done and he was not able to really "create" any artwork for me.He worked off of images found online, and the elements in my unfinished sleeve do not integrate well with each other, it looks like a collage of individual elements, rather than a full, coherent design.He was not the most difficult guy to work with, but also not the easiest either. I didn't feel like he was "excited" to be working on the piece and it didn't seem like he had a vision for the end result and either didn't want to/ or couldn't create a unique custom design in full form.If I had an image or design on paper that I wanted replicated, I believe my experience would have been different, but I was relying on him as an "artist" to create something cool for me, and ultimately I ended up extremely disappointed. I am currently in the process of expensive and frustrating laser treatments to have the tattoo faded so I can work with someone else to have it covered up and fixed.
Rachel P.
11 Jan 2016
By far the best tattoo shop I can imagine! Jon R has done all my tattoos and I love them all and constantly get compliments on them! Ryan and Robby are amazing as well- I have dozens of friends that h...
By far the best tattoo shop I can imagine! Jon R has done all my tattoos and I love them all and constantly get compliments on them! Ryan and Robby are amazing as well- I have dozens of friends that have tattoos by them. The whole staff is wonderful and make you feel at ease. I can't wait to a piercing soon with Jocelyn (who is sooo sweet) and another tattoo ASAP!Note to people with low cars: Park on the street. Do not attempt to get into the lot!
Tiffany S.
11 Dec 2015
Just got my nostril pierced there today. The piercer was Amazing!! She set me right at ease from the start. The piercing was quick and painless! She told me she would like to see me in two weeks becau...
Just got my nostril pierced there today. The piercer was Amazing!! She set me right at ease from the start. The piercing was quick and painless! She told me she would like to see me in two weeks because she likes to check up on clients. I loved that! She also gives you her number and let's you know that she is available with any questions or concerns! I'm considering getting a tattoo and if she is an example of the quality work at Damascus Tattoo Company, I know I will be in good hands.It is CASH only :) just FYI
Sarah P.
23 Oct 2015
Can't say enough good things about this place. Clean and professional from the minute you walk in the door. Jocelyn the piercer and receptionist is always welcoming and.informative. jon, Robby, Ryan...
Can't say enough good things about this place. Clean and professional from the minute you walk in the door. Jocelyn the piercer and receptionist is always welcoming and.informative. jon, Robby, Ryan and Anthony are super talented, laid back guys. I even took my 63yr old mother to Anthony to habe a cst tattoo done. Love this place.
Julie C.
26 Jul 2015
I wanted to get a tattoo with a friend of mine from out of town. We drove out to this place based on yelp reviews. This place was amazing. Jocelyn was so nice and helpful when I told her I was nervous...
I wanted to get a tattoo with a friend of mine from out of town. We drove out to this place based on yelp reviews. This place was amazing. Jocelyn was so nice and helpful when I told her I was nervous. She told me that Greg might have some time. He was very nice and patient with us. He is very talented and I really appreciate how calm he made us feel. I would recommend him to anyone.
Elizabeth S.
14 Jul 2015
Got a tattoo done by Jon R yesterday! Fantastic studio! They really take the time to do it right! Jocelyn at the front desk is literally the most welcoming person ever and I can't wait to go back for ...
Got a tattoo done by Jon R yesterday! Fantastic studio! They really take the time to do it right! Jocelyn at the front desk is literally the most welcoming person ever and I can't wait to go back for more watercolor. This shop is exploding with talent! Thanks again Jon!
Who M.
8 May 2015
The amount of talent and skill that is contained in this quaint shop is beyond belief!! Ryan and Robby are the most refreshing tattoo artists I have ever met. Robby is friendly, congenial and CRAZY ta...
The amount of talent and skill that is contained in this quaint shop is beyond belief!! Ryan and Robby are the most refreshing tattoo artists I have ever met. Robby is friendly, congenial and CRAZY talented. His portrait art is by far the best I have ever seen. Ryan is funny, witty, and has an UNBELIEVEABLY AMAZING vision for your tattoo. His line work is beautiful and he uses color in ways that will blow your mind! Truly two of the best artists I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. In fact, everyone there is super nice and welcoming. I've never had a shop call me to confirm an appointment, and Sterling totally does that! They are incredibly professional and I highly recommend them for your next tattoo.
Diemai N.
5 Mar 2015
Loved this place, I got a half sleeve Japanese style tattoo done end of the summer by JD & it still looks AMAZING. I get compliments everywhere I go. I would deff be coming back soon to get my side pi...
Loved this place, I got a half sleeve Japanese style tattoo done end of the summer by JD & it still looks AMAZING. I get compliments everywhere I go. I would deff be coming back soon to get my side piece done. Not pricey at all. They're great. Showed me all the tools before taking them out of the package & over all I had a good time every 5-6 weeks that I was there for 4 sessions.
Melanie Kurimchak
17 Oct 2014
It has been just over a month since I got my first tattoo. I chose DTC because of the quality of all the tattoo artist's portfolios. I was really impressed that such a small (local!) shop had such a w...
It has been just over a month since I got my first tattoo. I chose DTC because of the quality of all the tattoo artist's portfolios. I was really impressed that such a small (local!) shop had such a wide variety of consistently talented artists.
I needed someone who was superb with color and very detail-oriented. The second I opened up Ryan's portfolio, I knew he was my guy. He is extremely friendly, patient and as gentle as one can be while repeatedly sticking you with a needle ;) In fact, everyone in the shop is really cool. I met Ryan for a consultation and we went over what I wanted for my tattoo--a fractal/color wheel/flower. I lucked out and got an appointment the next day and when I got there the following night, he showed me his drawing, applied the stencil and got to work. 3 hours later my tattoo was done and I couldn't have been happier. I jumped around and squealed like a little fan girl, but I couldn't help it. I loved my tattoo that day and if it's possible, I am even more obsessed with it today.
I also wanted to note that Anthony did my husband's tattoo the following week and although it was really simple, he did a great job. His line-work is impeccable and if you're in the market for American traditional, Anthony is the way to go.
Melanie K.
16 Oct 2014
It has been just over a month since I got my first tattoo. I chose DTC because of the quality of all the tattoo artist's portfolios. I was really impressed that such a small (local!) shop had such a w...
It has been just over a month since I got my first tattoo. I chose DTC because of the quality of all the tattoo artist's portfolios. I was really impressed that such a small (local!) shop had such a wide variety of consistently talented artists.I needed someone who was superb with color and very detail-oriented. The second I opened up Ryan's portfolio, I knew he was my guy. He is extremely friendly, patient and as gentle as one can be while repeatedly sticking you with a needle ;) In fact, everyone in the shop is really cool. I met Ryan for a consultation and we went over what I wanted for my tattoo--a fractal/color wheel/flower. I lucked out and got an appointment the next day and when I got there the following night, he showed me his drawing, applied the stencil and got to work. 3 hours later my tattoo was done and I couldn't have been happier. I jumped around and squealed like a little fan girl, but I couldn't help it. I loved my tattoo that day and if it's possible, I am even more obsessed with it today. I also wanted to note that Anthony did my husband's tattoo the following week and although it was really simple, he did a great job. His line-work is impeccable and if you're in the market for American traditional, Anthony is the way to go.
Melanie C.
4 Oct 2014
My girlfriend told me about this place and when my beau was looking for a place to enhance his current art work, I told him to give this place a try to see what they could do for him. He was introduc...
My girlfriend told me about this place and when my beau was looking for a place to enhance his current art work, I told him to give this place a try to see what they could do for him. He was introduced to JD Grims and so the story began. He's been several times to work on a cover up and I finally went a few weeks back to start a huge story piece on my body. JD was completely professional yet personable and funny. The place has a genuine feel to it and it's super clean. Everyone here is really great and it made the time I spent there well worth it! Looking forward to returning....many time! If you're looking for a kick ass 1 of a kind piece - JD is your man!
Marley D.
24 Sep 2014
BEST tattoo shop in MD!I have been conceptualizing a tattoo idea for years and I've just been waiting to find someone I can trust to deliver. After seeing a couple pieces of work that's been done by R...
BEST tattoo shop in MD!I have been conceptualizing a tattoo idea for years and I've just been waiting to find someone I can trust to deliver. After seeing a couple pieces of work that's been done by Robby Latos on my clients I was sold that this is the artist for me. I Called ahead to schedule a consultation and I was seen the next week. When I met with Robby we found out the only day he has off during the week is the exact same day I only have off as well. More than kindly, he agreed he'd make an exception to work on my tattoo on his day off. (Now THAT'S passion for the craft.) He was very easy to talk to, we went back and forth on ideas I already had and he offered his expert advice on what we should do. Allowing for the both of us to easily understand each others vision. Every appointment requires a $125 deposit which goes towards your tattoo. The prices here are pretty competitive at $120/hr for everything while its $180/hr for lines/script I believe. Some say that's pricey but, who would want to save a couple pennies when it comes to permanent body art??? Not me. The receptionist Jocelyn is extremely friendly and personable each time I've been there and she even calls to confirm/remind people of their appts. The general manager Shioban (hope I didn't butcher the spelling) is also very friendly and welcoming. Robby is an award winning artist just like most of the other artists he works with, he mainly specializes in photo realism while there are other artists who specialize in other types of tattoo. All the other artists working at DTC are all very friendly as well!The main thing I appreciate at DTC is their cleanliness. You can see their autoclaves of which they use to sterilize tools and such. For our first session we worked on my tattoo for 4, almost 5 hours. The process was very much what I expected, a little uncomfortable but bearable. Robby uses a different type of tattoo gun which makes much less noise than those old ones. I also think that contributed to how comfortable the tattoo process was. They offered great advice on how to care for my tattoo and they also have a lifetime warranty (basically) on their tattoos. Touch ups are free as long as they are being done by the same artist that did it the first time at DTC.Not much to complain about. I recommend DTC to ALL my clients and friends and even strangers who stop me regularly to compliment and marvel at my half done tattoo! I look forward to coming tattoo sessions to finish my sleeve!
Chris H.
5 Aug 2014
I wish I could give them 10 stars. .. great shop I get my tats by the talented Jon roberts. Im am suprised that in this little town of damascus there is some of the best tattoo artist I have ever see...
I wish I could give them 10 stars. .. great shop I get my tats by the talented Jon roberts. Im am suprised that in this little town of damascus there is some of the best tattoo artist I have ever seen in my life...these are award winning tattoo artist... if you want a great tattoo and a show off piece you need to come to damascus tattoo company, im a buisness owner/barber, so I know about treating clients right and making them feel comfortable, and giving the client what they want. Jon roberts goes above and beyond to make sure im very very happy with my tattoo , this is a professional buisness . Tell them TWIN THE BARBER sent you..
Brandon S.
22 May 2013
Incredibly talented artists and great people with fair prices. They really make you feel welcome and part of the family at the shop. It is worth the drive out to Damascus to get a truly mind blowing t...
Incredibly talented artists and great people with fair prices. They really make you feel welcome and part of the family at the shop. It is worth the drive out to Damascus to get a truly mind blowing tattoo or piercing. Can't say enough about the shop whether it be Robby, Jon, Ryan, Mark or Jocelyn you are guaranteed quality work and a friendly atmosphere.
tattoowomen
26 Aug 2012
I went in with just an idea and they made my idea even better then I ever thought it could be, they helped me alot and made me feel comfortable, and they are great artist also!!! It is one of the nice...
I went in with just an idea and they made my idea even better then I ever thought it could be, they helped me alot and made me feel comfortable, and they are great artist also!!! It is one of the nicest tattoo shops I have ever been in also everything is new and clean!!!
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