I just finished my first session here for a coverup tattoo and I cannot be more pleased with the direction of the work so far. So I just had to post a review now.I filled out an online form on their w... Read More
I just finished my first session here for a coverup tattoo and I cannot be more pleased with the direction of the work so far. So I just had to post a review now.I filled out an online form on their website and was contacted within the same day to schedule a consult. I got Tina because her schedule was the soonest that was available. I made an appointment to come in and was very excited to finally fix the job another artist from a different location did.Tina is the literally sweetest artist I've ever met. On the day of the consult, she took in all my ideas, actually spent time with me coming up with different elements, made creative suggestions, and we worked out several new ideas for the sleeve that I was very excited about. She asked if I wanted color, and I figured we'd have to go that route even though it's not really my style because it was a coverup. From there, she suggested interesting color combinations that I never even considered, but she was thorough in explaining why it would work out so I was definitely convinced. The thing I appreciated about her is that she did not force an idea or element on me like others have tried to do. Instead she asked for my wants first, asking in an open-ended kind of way, then offered suggestions to work around or with it. Her approach was kind and professional. This experience was miles different to the last one I had, which led to the shitty work being done that required this coverup in the first place. The vibes I got from Tina were really good so we scheduled for something the following week.Come the day of the first session, she showed me a design that was better than the ones I've milled through my mind. She showed me the colors she wanted to use and it looked amazing. I could tell she wanted to do what was best because she redid her stencil placement twice, decided to size up the design a bit to make it fit over the other tattoo, and kept the integrity of the new piece in place. We got set up, and she got to work right away. She is a very patient person with a bright and kind aura. She made sure I was comfortable and okay throughout the entire session. Her line work is VERY clean, she has a light hand, very detail oriented, and I'm still impressed that she was able to work on top of the other tattoo I had (the ink I'm getting covered up is mostly lines, no color, some detail elements). At the end of the first session, I just could not be happier. I can see exactly what she's trying to do and I cannot wait for the next session where she will color and shade the sleeve.Tina has such a kind soul, she is very good at her craft, is super creative, and I would recommend anyone to go at least get a consultation with her because she will surprise you with her personality, ideas, and portfolio.Also the receptionist there, I think her name is Caroline, was very nice too. She handed me a bottle water while I waited and was super professional with everything. I'm very pleased with how things are run at this establishment. Read Less