I spent quite a while researching tattoo shops around the Worcester and Boston area trying to find the perfect artist to bring my idea to ink. After looking through dozens of portfolios and speaking with many artists, I decided to go with Ben. When I first saw the design he created, I was floored, as it was exactly what I wanted. And when he completed the piece, he more than exceeded my lofty expectations. His rose work is amazing. An absolute master of his craft. Highly recommended and I am looking forward to getting my next tattoo done by him. Read Less

I can’t say enough about this place. It was a great experience all around. I went in to speak with the owner about a very personal vision I had for a tattoo(s) that I wanted to commemorate our babies battle with heart disease. Ben understood perfectly what was needed to make my vision a reality and introduced me to Shane. Shane completed the first part of my idea to perfection. He’s a ridiculous artist BTW. Then Ben finished up the rest. He did such a great job too. I’m so happy with the job he did. What I’m most happy with is the fact that the owner (Ben) wants the customer to get the best tattoo they can. He could’ve done what I was requesting himself and it probably would’ve come out great, but he understands his customers needs, which is a rarity in business today. This is the place that you want to go to for something that will be on you forever. It’s top notch all around no matter which artist you choose to work with. I only have one problem with this place. If you go on their website. They’re definitely not as young as they look in their photos #SomeOl’Dudes! LOL. My wife and I both will be heading back there shortly for commemorating our cause and thanks to the Lord. Read Less

I have gotten work done before at Crown of Thorns and got something today with Eamon's help and I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome! Eamon drew out several variations of what I had in mind and was very receptive and easy to work with. I will continue to highly recommend this shop a thousand times over. This is the only shop worth going to, great prices and even better work. You won't be disappointed in the quality of work or working with Eamon! Read Less

If you are looking for a well done tattoo for a fair price in a clean, friendly environment, this is the place! I had a tattoo done by Ben Mack recently, and I am so happy with the work he did. Not only is he talented, but he's professional and totally down to earth. I felt comfortable and welcome the entire time. This place is the real deal! Read Less

Wonderful tattoo shop ! Super clean &very friendly! Eamon did my tattoo and I LOVE IT! He was by far the friendliest tattoo artist I've ever had! I showed him the picture of what I was looking for and what I didn't want he sketched it up super quick & did exactly what I asked for !! I would recommend him to anyone & I can't wait to come back!! Read Less

Been going there for a couple years. Love it great people with excellent talents. Gerry has been mine and my wifes tattoo guy and does excellent work. I recommend anyone looking to get a tattoo, to go to crown of thorns. Read Less

Eamon did a fantastic job on touching up my mans old Sagittarius tattoo....so much so that I brought my son there to get his Assassins Creed gauntlet thats hes wanted for the last two years. Eamon reworked the stencil twice to make sure that it was perfect fit and did all the outline. My son is going back in 3 weeks to get the shading finished. Cant recommend Eamon and Crown of Thorns highly enough Read Less

This place is awesome. Ben Mack the shop owner did my tattoo. Such a great person and it came out awesome. I get compliments on it all the time. Difficult to find a good shop without issues. This place is legit. Read Less

My wife got a tattoo from Shane recently. And she loves it. She contacted him via email and described what she wanted but didn't give him any reference photos. After a brief back and forth with a few questions from him, she set up an appointment. She was a little nervous going in because she hadn't met Shane in person but the nerves were completely wiped away immediately. Not only was Shane ready to go and professional but he also had drawn exactly what she'd described and paid attention to detail. All while putting his own personal artistic style on it. He was efficient and easy going but still confident and professional. His space was clean and a comfortable temperature and the music was a reasonable volume. My wife has never been to the same tattoo artist twice and is already talking about what else she can go back to get from him. Read Less

Been here three times so far and haven't had one thing to complain about. Atmosphere is super chill and fun, you can tell everyone working there enjoys what they're doing. Great work, I refer everyone here! Read Less

Love Crown of Thorns. Saw Ben for a special piece I have been wanting for a while now....It is beautiful....Came out better then I could have ever expected...Ben runs a very professional shop with creative and talented artists. Another great thing about this fine establishment is they are speedy.....Thought my tattoo would take 3 hours...I was done in 2...and the end result was stunning!! Very easy to book and get appointments, extremely clean and inviting right down to the music they play. Thank you Ben for being such an awesome artist and professional....I Look forward to continuing on with my sleeve. CROWN OF THORNS......YEAH!! Read Less

This place is amazing! I was very nervous about getting my first tattoo but couldn't have had a better experience- Ben is very patient and put me at ease. My new tattoo is exactly what I envisioned and Ben brought it to life. It looks so much better than I could have imagined and I wish I had gotten it sooner :) Read Less

Seth touched up a tattoo on my wrist and made it look 100 times better. The guys at this shop were super friendly and accommodating. I'd definitely recommend this shop to anybody looking to get some work done. Read Less

Worst experience i have had, i drove all the way from south station in Boston, i had a 430 appointment i verified at 11AM. when i got there BEN, said he had to go he couldnt tattoo mei can not believe not even an email saying hey sorry i have to leave can i set an appointment for next weekNO NOTHINGi have a lot of friends in Worcester as i lived here a few years back, ill never recommend them and will let people know Read Less

I had a great experience working with Ben on a tattoo that had a lot of personal significance. He understood my idea and elevated it with his artistry to really bring the concept to life. The tattoo itself came out even better than I'd hoped, and I look at it fondly every day. This is the place to come if you want superior work done by great artists in a comfortable environment. I happily recommend Crown of Thorns and will return myself if & when I decide on another tattoo. Read Less

Gerry is an extreme artist!! He not only did an amazing job but extremely professional and personable. He made a piece I was embarrassed about and created an incredibly beautiful tattoo that I am now so proud to show off. If you are looking for an amazing talented tattoo artist.. Gerry is the guy. I highly recommend him!! With his artistic background and education in Art he can create and do anything. I am beyond excited and happy with the work he did on my arm. It is now an absolutely beautiful piece of Art. Trust him to create, design or cover/fix anything. He is an amazing tattoo artist!! Read Less

I've been tattooed by 4 of the 6 artists and been in the room while the other two were working. all of them do an awesome job. Very good at hearing what you want and putting it into a picture if you aren't artistic - which is great for me. They've designed all of mine, and I love all of them. Definitely where I would recommend anyone go. Quality work and average prices for this area. Highly recommended. Read Less

Got a small memorial piece done by Eamon and he was great. Very professional, but easy to talk to.  He drew up exactly what I asked for and didn't mind making a few minor changes the day of the appointment. The shop is clean and welcoming and filled with some really nice flash. I would definitely go back here for another piece.  My tattoo healed great and I'm really happy with it. Thanks Eamon! Read Less

I've been a loyal customer of the shop for a while when it was out of the dark world. They are top notch and professional. I've referred friends, and my wife to them and Ben Mack is one of the most talented tattoo artists around, and  He's professional and very calm, makes the tattoo process great. His work is immaculate, and every time I have a chance to show off my sleeves, everyone compliments on the work. Theres alot of shops out there, but if you want to go to a professional shop that provides the comfort and quality of the work, go here! Read Less

Found this shop on Yelp and it had great reviews so my sister and I booked a Saturday morning with Eamon to get matching tattoos.  The shop was really nice and comfortable and Eamon was great. We got tattoos of our grandmothers handwriting and he was very concious of her handwriting and tried to keep the tattoos and close as possible to it. Super professional, very detailed and a really nice guy. He did a great job on both of us and we couldn't be happier! I will be going back in the future. Read Less

So lucky. We were referee here by friends. Out of a whim we called and Ben had an opening. He is usually booked for weeks.  He did an amazing job.  Exactly how we wanted it. Very detailed and precise.  Would recommend this place and Ben to everyone. Read Less

I am SO glad that I went to Out Of The Dark World to get my tattoo.  I'd been planning it for a long time and it meant a lot to me that it was perfect.  Ben Mack was phenomenal.  He turned my idea into exactly what I wanted.  The price was totally reasonable and he is super professional.  I will never go anywhere else from now on and I have recommended this shop, and Ben to multiple people since then. Read Less