I had my first tattoo with Leah and I'm so grateful and honored. She is such a calming person and so centered in what she does. The tattoo is beautiful, colorful, and bold. Exactly what I was looking for. I love that she made sure it looked like it belonged next to a tattoo I already had. Now I can't imagine her tattoo not being there. It's perfect. Thank you so much! Read Less

Not only do the women at Charon Art do beautiful work, they create a comfortable and welcoming environment. From the start of my consultation with Leah I felt she was interested in and understood what I was looking for in a tattoo. She created a visual expression of the elements that I wanted included and she made space for a healing and transformative experience. Read Less

I'm so happy with my tattoo and experience. Leah was amazing--from hearing my idea and bringing it to life, she was thoughtful and insightful. She did some lovely energy work before starting which set the mood perfectly. She answered all my questions (it was my first tattoo) with patience and kindness. And her work is gorgeous and exactly what I wanted! Read Less

I had an excellent session on Saturday with MacKenzie! She spent all day working on a Phoenix on my arm. She was meticulous and really took extra care in the detail she put in my tattoo. She has an amazing artistic talent! I can’t wait to go back to add color. ❤️ Read Less

I absolutely love Mackenzie! She did an amazing job on my two tattoos. I can’t wait to schedule another appointment to get my half sleeve. If you want a tattoo go to Charon Arts and she Mackenzie and her amazing boss Leah! Read Less

Don't let the one poor review keep you from visiting this shop. Leah and her staff take a unique twist on combining tattooing and visionary art. Any fans of Alex Grey would surely be impressed with this shop. A hidden gem in the village of Turner Falls, Charon Art is a comfortable space with a welcoming atmosphere and funky design. From the art decorating the stairs to the sage smudging before inking, these aesthetic and eccentric touches you will find no where else. Leah's line work is remarkable and she took the time to prepare and sketch our designs, and discuss the process with attention and grace. I will return again for more work on my sleeve. Leah had apprenticed several local artists and support the community through internships and outreach. Read Less

Leah did a spectacular cover-up tattoo (a job that I had taken to many other tattoo artists before but not been satisfied with their suggestions). But more importantly, she provided a really spiritual experience for a tattoo that had a lot of deep emotional meaning for me. She was very present with herself, and the process was extremely collaborative. Read Less

I went to Charon Visual Art Tattoo for a touch up on my old tattoo. Leah did an awesome job on that one and my new one. The place is very clean and very talented artists. If you're thinking about a tattoo, I highly recommend going in, even if just for a consultation. Read Less

I got a tattoo that I was a little scared to get because of the place that I wanted it and because of this amazing woman she made it such a great experience. I went in yesterday to get my favorite tv show tatted on me and I had such a great time that I will remember it for a very long time. Makenzie did a great job, and she is such a fun person! Read Less

I went in for a touch up on an old tattoo. Leah was the only one that would do it. They are very professional, neat and clean. I definitely recommend them even if its just a consultation. Really great place and people. It's the only place I will go to for tattoo work. Read Less

I got a tattoo that i was a little scared to get because of the place i wanted it and because of this amazing woman she made it such a great experience, i went in yesterday to get my favorite TV show tatted on me and i had such a great time that i will remember for a very long time. Makenzie did such a great job and she is such a fun person! Read Less

I’ve waited nine months to post a review, and I’m still really disappointed in the tattoo and the service I got from Leah at Charon Art. I would rate her professionalism as low. First of all, the tattoo is not at all what I was hoping for. I really wish that Leah had taken more time to talk with me about what it would actually look like. She was not communicative or responsive to my questions about the tattoo by email. She moved through the whole process too quickly without enough attention to detail. From the colors to the dimensions of the tattoo, it just wasn’t well thought out. Also, she didn’t follow the stencil and part of the design was completely missed. When I went back to have her correct it, she told her friend in the studio “This won’t take long” before she even spoke to me about what I needed done! She asked me if she could make the changes by hand (the S,E,W lettering and the northern arrow), and I stupidly said yes which was a mistake. I let her cut corners on my tattoo and as a result it looks cheap and haphazard. She also overcharged me. She took a deposit (I believe it was $60) on the date of consultation, and told me it would go toward the total price which would be based on the time it took to complete the tattoo. Then on the day of the tattoo, she charged me for the full time as if I had not given the deposit. I obviously was too passive in this situation. I was hoping to have a tattooing experience that was about art and spiritual expression, and since the studio space was lovely and inspiring I hoped this was the right fit. I gave Leah the benefit of the doubt because I didn’t feel comfortable going to a typical tattoo parlor. I am just so disappointed in her failure to take my tattoo seriously. I am going to have to go somewhere else for a cover up. Read Less

I've waited nine months to post a review, and I'm still really disappointed in the tattoo and the service I got from Leah at Charon Art. I would rate her professionalism as low. First of all, the tattoo is not at all what I was hoping for. I really wish that Leah had taken more time to talk with me about what it would actually look like. She was not communicative or responsive to my questions about the tattoo by email. She moved through the whole process too quickly without enough attention to detail. From the colors to the dimensions of the tattoo, it just wasn't well thought out. Also, she didn't follow the stencil and part of the design was completely missed. When I went back to have her correct it, she told her friend in the studio "This won't take long" before she even spoke to me about what I needed done! She asked me if she could make the changes by hand (the S,E,W lettering and the northern arrow), and I stupidly said yes which was a mistake. I let her cut corners on my tattoo and as a result it looks cheap and haphazard. She also overcharged me. She took a deposit (I believe it was $60) on the date of consultation, and told me it would go toward the total price which would be based on the time it took to complete the tattoo. Then on the day of the tattoo, she charged me for the full time as if I had not given the deposit. I obviously was too passive in this situation. I was hoping to have a tattooing experience that was about art and spiritual expression, and since the studio space was lovely and inspiring I hoped this was the right fit. I gave Leah the benefit of the doubt because I didn't feel comfortable going to a typical tattoo parlor. I am just so disappointed in her failure to take my tattoo seriously. I am going to have to go somewhere else for a cover up. Read Less

I went into Charon Art with a very rough idea of what I was looking for. One or two images for inspiration but really at loss for what direction I was looking to take the piece in. I talked to Leah a lot about what I did and didn't like as far as style and details for my piece- she came up with my half sleeve. It's my favorite piece I have by far and feels entirely crafted to my personality. I would highly recommend her work to anybody looking for a unique and one of a kind tattoo tailored to you. All of her work is nothing but original and beautiful. I could not have asked for a piece that fit who I am better than this. Read Less

Such an amazing experience, from the moment I walked in the door till - well, still! The ambiance and energy of the space is peaceful and open and warm, unlike any tattoo or piercing shop I've been. "Visionary" is definitely an accurate description - Leah brings a meditative passion and intentionality to her work and channels the client's energy and vision beautifully. She was willing and eager to adapt the piece and the experience to my needs, and was so respectful of my process. Not to mention, the art itself is amazing. I felt like the whole process helped me transition into a new place, which the tattoo is an intentional reminder of. Whether you know exactly what you want, or you need some guidance, Charon Art is the place to go for a truly enjoyable, personalized experience! Read Less

Had a wonderful experience! Leah was extremely accommodating and sensitive. The atmosphere of the shop is great and very soothing. I've had tattoos done previously from elsewhere and have visited all the recommended tattoo parlors nearby and can honestly say this is by far the best in the area. Read Less

This was written by a client Orion "And now for my official review of Charon Art. I will say that i love my newest ink done by Leah. It is a great tattoo and she nailed the drawing first try. The picture below speaks for itself as far as her art skills go. So here are some other reasons to check Charon Art out if you haven't yet. 1) If its your first tatt, then you will appreciate the open and bright studio as it totally gets rid of the anxiety involved. you know what i mean if you have ever walked into a dark dingy body mod shop looking for your first. 2) Leah and her apprentice Simone both have great attitudes! i have walked out of more shops then i have been worked on based off attitude alone. No one likes snobby artist and luckily you wont find any at Charon Art 3) A great deal! With tattoo artist upping there prices constantly, it was refreshing to have someone do excellent quality work at a fair price and at a good pace! Both pieces i have seen done were done quicker then i thought even with me blabbering the whole time! 4) And of course a clean and sterile environment will have you feeling easy! Thanks again Leah and we will see you soon!" Read Less