My girlfriend and I brought our boys to see the Kenny Chesney concert. We were trying to figure out what to do on sat on Friday and she suggested we see if we can I get a tattoo! I found twilight and gave them a call and they were able to fit the four of us in which was perfect, Our artist was Trevor, and he was absolutely awesome and we all love our tattoos! Thanks for making iur experience here in Minneapolis so great!!! Read Less

I had Trevor as a walk in the other day. Even though I was extremely nervous, he quickly made a sketch for me and I was amazed. He did such amazing detailed work and it was an overall superb experience. The environment is clean, the staff is friendly and the prices are fair. Read Less

Thank you Shane Wallin! What an amazing, gifted tattoo artist!!! I so appreciate your work. After a mastectomy from breast cancer resulting in nipple reconstruction. the tattoo on my new nipple is amazing. I have been so blessed to have a fabulous plastic surgeon (Dr. Steve Jacobson) and now you finish the coloring on my new nipple for a perfect match! THANK YOU! If you are wondering if it is worth it or necessary I can't even begin to tell you about how crazy amazing Shane's work is! Read Less

Had a great first tattoo experience with Allison! I emailed her with ideas and she drew up something with every idea I had all perfectly mixed into one awesome tattoo design. The shop itself is very clean and nice and open. It was pretty quiet and calm since I was there pretty late- but I loved the calm atmosphere 100%! Read Less

In October 2017 I got my first tattoo by artist, Julie Freeland. I was very happy with the shop, the service and the quality of my tattoo. I keep getting compliments on my Monarch Butterfly. Women I work with who never would have considered getting a tattoo are now thinking about it! I will definitely seek out Julie again when I decide to get another tattoo! Read Less

Artist: Matt I had the most amazing experience here, and I’m sure it’s the type of experience the people who work here offer every person who walks through their doors. I’m terrified of needles (think a lot of crying), but at least five people at the shop reassured me that the pain would be bearable, and it was. My artist, Matt, worked well with me and was extremely understanding and trustworthy. I got cursive script that my grandma had handwritten, and Matt was able to do e...xactly what she had written in clean and clear lines. He took the time to understand what I wanted and was thoughtful enough to use a certain technique that would make my tattoo seem like it was written right on me. Matt did not rush me on placement or on the tattoo; we got second and third opinions from other artists in the shop. I never thought I’d be able to get a single tattoo because of my fears but because of my experience, I am ready to go back to get another tattoo from Matt. I genuinely can’t explain exactly how kind, excited, and reassuring everyone was. Thank you! See more Read Less

Allison did a great job on my tattoo. I gave her a couple of vague ideas and she turned it into an awesome piece. The tattoo itself we better (and quicker) than expected and price was great compared to other shops. Very cool shop overall and I would highly recommend. Read Less

Allison did a great job with my most recent tattoo. I gave her a couple of ideas and she came up with an awesome design. That tattoo itself turned out even better than the drawing and price wise you can't beat this place. The shop has a very cool vintage feel. I would highly recommend this place and Allison to anyone who is looking to have a tattoo done. Read Less

I got a pine tree tattoo on my side from Emilie Robinson here and I love it! Did a consult, came in with ideas and reference photos. Got in a month later and the resulting artwork was perfect. She was great company and very sensitive to my comfort during the tattooing process. I had so much fun talking to her that it was done in no time. My partner also got tattoos here by Julie and she was awesome too. I highly recommend this shop. They've got great artists and a cool and comfortable environment. Read Less

Emilie Robinson was great to work with. I told her what I wanted, and I told her my budget. We discussed what could be done and she came up with some FABULOUS art work. She finished the project well under budget, and far exceeded every expectation I had for my large back piece. I can not recommend her highly enough. If you need work done, at least talk to her. You won't be disappointed! Read Less

Emilie Robinson was great to work with.  I told her what I wanted, and I told her my budget.  We discussed what could be done and she came up with some FABULOUS art work.  She finished the project well under budget, and far exceeded every expectation I had for my large back piece.  I can not recommend her highly enough.  If you need work done, at least talk to her.  You won't be disappointed! Read Less

Can't say enough great things! Wonderful atmosphere, welcoming staff, and Emilie was so thorough in her design process before my appointment, that I didn't feel nervous at all when I went in! I had a long session but she made me feel comfortable the whole time. Emilie is my new go-to artist for sure Read Less

Extremely talented Staff! Hats off to Matt Lawler - GREAT tattoo, super guy! Highly recommend either Matt or Julie..very gifted artists! A very conscientious staff when it comes to cleanliness, and the surroundings are immaculate. They treat everyone as though the customer is THE MOST important......come to think of it, aren't we??Read Less

I just got my first tattoo ever from Matt at Twilight Tattoo, and everything about the experience was amazing. Even though I struggled to communicate exactly what I wanted, Matt was so patient as he worked on the design until it was absolutely what I envisioned. The shop has an awesome vibe, and the space is so inviting! Everyone there was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to anyone, but especially to first-timers! Read Less

Twilight is my new favorite shop! I'd always heard good things about them but it wasn't until last year that I finally made it in. Now they are my go-to! I love the atmosphere and Emilie Robinson is a great artist. I instantly felt comfortable around her and both of my tattoos by here are AMAZING. I highly recommend Twilight Tattoo and Emilie. Read Less

Twilight Tattoo was such a great find for me! I was looking to get more tattoos and not really sure about where to go but chose to get them done here due to the positive feedback and great looking portfolios of the artists. Allison was so wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. I am truly amazed and pleased with the work that she has done. I would definitely recommend having her do your next tattoo! Read Less

Received my first tattoo last night from Trevor at Twilight Tattoo! I provided Trevor with ideas of what I wanted. His rendition of my idea was nothing short of amazing, way better than could have ever imagined. The studio was impeccably clean and relaxing. The staff was accommodating and welcoming. Overall my experience with Trevor and Twilight was superb! Read Less

Received my first tattoo last night from Trevor at Twilight Tattoo! I provided Trevor with ideas of what I wanted. His rendition of my idea was nothing short of amazing, way better than could have ever imagined. The studio was impeccably clean and relaxing. The staff was accommodating and welcoming. Overall my experience with Trevor and Twilight was superb!Dave Brown, Centerville, MN Read Less

I got my first tattoo done by Julie last night and I am incredibly happy with the turn out. She made suggestions that brought the tattoo to life. I highly recommend her. The shop is clean, cute, and friendly. Read Less

I was a walk in and it was a great and swift experience! My artist (Julie) was so wonderful and just really swell to talk to. The line work was so clean and amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better result. Read Less

THIS....a final chapter in my cancer story. Thank you, Shane Wallin of Twilight Tattoo for helping me write the conclusion to three generations of breast cancer in my family. I am very grateful for your artistry with my mastectomy tattoos! This book is now done! Beth Read Less

I have had a few tats here now. Got one yesterday, done by Emily. It is absolutely killer both my aunt and my mother have gone here after seeing my tattoos . Theirs also turned out amazing! Twilight is top notch ! Read Less

I worked with Allison and had my best tattoo experience ever. She did a phenomenal job drawing my flat design idea and sketching it to work as a half sleeve. I'm very happy with the end result and would highly recommend working with Allison, especially if you want a custom drawn piece. Read Less

I had my first "custom" tattoo done with Julie last night and it was an absolutely fabulous experience!! The laid back and welcoming atmosphere of the shop and the professionalism of the artists was superb! Julie did a beyond amazing job executing the look and concept of the tattoo idea I provided her and made the experience and tattoo one I will treasure forever!! I can't wait to build off of my piece and give Julie the opportunity to continue her creative genius! Thank you so much Julie and Twilight Tattoo!!! Read Less

i had Trevor do a lotus flower on my arm and it is hands down the best tattoo i have on my body. i will for sure be going back to get work done by him :) great, friendly, and welcoming place. spacious and inviting unlike other shops. really great artists at this place! i've been tattooed by Julie, too!! Read Less

I got tattooed by Emilie Robison. She did a custom piece for me and quoted me a reasonable price and did amazing work. She was with me throughout the whole process and is a great tattoo artist. Her work is feminine, strong, and full of variety. She did an all black piece on me but I know she also does great color work. Definitely worth a visit! Read Less

I did a walk-in with Trevor and he was great! This was my second tattoo but first at this location. I had a few pictures but didn't know exactly what I wanted. He was patient and totally accommodating to my suggestions. My tattoo placement required my to take off my shirt and they were very conscious of privacy concerns. Trevor also checked throughout to make sure I was still comfortable in the position I was in. The atmosphere in the shop is also very professional and calm. Would highly recommend! Read Less

I went in over the weekend and had Trevor do some work on me. I have to say everything about this place is welcoming and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and happy to help with anything. Everything was very clean and organized. I absolutely would recommend this place to anyone contemplating some artwork. I will be coming back for all my tattoos. Read Less

Great place to get ink. We first met Julie at a different ink shop. We weren't found of the place but found out soon enough Julie is a top notch artist. She takes her time and is worth the money. She is doing a sleeve for me and I cannot be more pleased with her work. I also have high praise for the staff and other artist. I always feel welcomed and customer service is great! Read Less

Twilight is top-notch. The artists are friendly and so very talented. I have two large pieces done by Shane and many of my friends also have beautiful Shane Wallin originals. The lines are clean and the colors are phenomenal. I have seen the work done by the other artists at Twilight and honestly I would be grateful to be worked on by any of them. If you want a piece you can be proud of check out Twilight! Read Less

Allison did an absolutely amazing job on my tattoo. I gave her a few random pictures of a Viking and ship and she came in for the win with exactly what I wanted. Long story short Allison is awesome and my tattoo is literally exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend. And when you nervously talk during the tattooing process she just rolls with it. Read Less

I loved this place! We were out of town and didn't know  we should go, we couldn't have picked a better place.  Highly recommend.  Great advice given and really looks out for the customer.  Most of all, clean and professional! Read Less

I loved this place! I had Allison do my tattoo and she was wonderful from start to finish. She was super easy to communicate with beforehand (my email was answered within 1 day) and during the appt she was very kind and sociable (which was great for a first timer like me) !! I loved twilight and I would absolutely return here for a second tattoo. They do a great job explaining after care as well and they offer free touchups if you need to come back! Read Less

Rodney was fantastic to work with. I was pretty nervous to get my tattoo, and he helped me calm down. He was also so helpful in developing my design. I am so happy I found him. The tattoo is flawless, and I feel really proud of his work. This was one of the best tattoo experiences of my life. Thank you Rodney for making this experience memorable! Read Less

I've known Shane a long time and always known him personally to be a real stand up guy so when I wanted my first tattoo he is where I turned, now 4 tattoos later and 2 on my wife he's still the only one I would consider to leave a lifelong mark on me.  Shane has extreme patience with anyone who hates the pain (mainly me:-)) and his artwork and attention to detail are simply amazing.  I've seen a lot of awful ink on people as I'm sure you have as well, don't chance it, call Shane at Twilight and check out his work. Read Less

My artist did a good job with my tattoo except it was not centered. I thought I noticed it but didn't tell him because he told me it is centered. It is not entirely noticeable  but I take half the blame for not speaking up. Clean place, good artists. Read Less

A family member referred me to Chelsea at Twilight Tattoo. When I called to make an appointment, it was an awesome first impression as Chelsea took the time to chat with me over the phone and pretty much do a mini consultation. We scheduled an appointment for a few days later. Since the tattoo I wanted was a simple design, I emailed it to her and then she worked on it when I got to Twilight for my appointment and we got a chance to discus it some more. I appreciated how much care she took to get the design just right and to my liking. She assured me that the time she spent tweaking the design would be longer than the actual time the tattoo would take, and she was right. The entire process took just under two hours, and I am so, so happy with the results. I highly recommend working with Chelsea! She was so professional, had great attention to detail, super friendly, and was very kind and reassuring (this was my second tattoo, but my first one I got ages ago). The tattoo I received looks amazing, with gorgeous clean lines. It's exactly how I pictured it. It was amazing how Chelsea took my idea and my description of what I wanted and made it come true - she really can "work magic," like she told me when we first spoke on the phone. The person who helped us out at the front desk was also very friendly and professional. The place was clean and really inviting, with bright orange and aqua paint, warm lighting, neat art. Can you tell I can't say enough good things about this place? If I ever get another tattoo, I know exactly who I am seeing and where! Read Less

You know what's really hard to find?A tattoo artist that's good, and not a cantankerous SOB.Enter Twilight Tattoo.Over the years, I've been to the majority of the best shops in Minneapolis, but I think Twilight is the only one who will get me coming back. I was beginning to wonder if being kind of an ass was just part of being a tattoo artist, but rest assured, it's not.All the artists there are good and have unique styles. I think just about anyone could find the kind of artist they're looking for in that crew. I saw Shawn, who's a really interesting and outgoing guy and very responsive to contact particularly by email.He did a great job, he didn't make me feel like a burden, and I actually enjoyed his company. Imagine that!Shane was also there and we had some nice banter. He's a funny guy.I have finally found a shop where not only do I feel comfortable with the level of talent, but with the openness and treatment by the artists as well.Like all great tattoo places, you will pay more for quality. However, the prices are pretty reasonable. There's no "hipster street cred tax," like there appears to be at, say, Saint Sabrina's (and honestly, I think the artists at Twilight are better).ETA: Shawn has moved! What a shame. But Shane and Ariel are still there, plus some new people. Read Less

I got my first tattoo from Twilight Tattoo and I'm not disappointed.  I came early as they opened and was greeted promptly and kindly.  They were open about their schedule and was able to pencil me in as soon as I walked in.My artist was Michael and, while I had an idea of what I wanted, he worked with me and was confident that the final outcome would look good.  He wasn't kidding.  He was pleasant and assuring of the whole process.  He was very adamant about the details and really took his time to make sure that the tattoo looked good.  Would I go back to twilight to get my tattoos?  Absolutely.  Service and skill are top notch. Read Less

I came to Twilight Tattoo upon suggestion of Uptown Tattoo when they were fully booked for the evening. I was having a bit of apprehension because I had never heard of the place, but I'm so satisfied with my experience that I would recommend anyone to come here for their next tattoo. I came here on a whim to get a lotus tattoo done on my forearm that I'd wanted for quite a while. Because it was a sudden decision, I didn't have a sketch with me and was putting all of my trust in the artist to accommodate my needs. I was greeted upon entering by a very friendly front desk staff and had a seat to look through the portfolios while I waited for Matt to finish with his other client. He met with me, we discussed what I wanted, and he gave me suggestions of sizing and shape in order to have the design fit to the curve of my arm and be aesthetically pleasing. He quick but neatly produced a sketch and got right down to business. He was very professional and surprisingly fast while still being careful to provide clean lines and excellent shading. Adding white ink outlining to the edges and touching up the inner flower was unexpected and beautiful, and I have been getting endless compliments about how realistic and how stunningly perfect the contrast is.I couldn't be more pleased with the artistry, I'll be back for another soon. Read Less

I came to Twilight Tattoo upon suggestion of Uptown Tattoo when they were fully booked for the evening. I was having a bit of apprehension because I had never heard of the place, but I'm so satisfied with my experience that I would recommend anyone to come here for their next tattoo. I came here on a whim to get a lotus tattoo done on my forearm that I'd wanted for quite a while. Because it was a sudden decision, I didn't have a sketch with me and was putting all of my trust in the artist to accommodate my needs. I was greeted upon entering by a very friendly front desk staff and had a seat to look through the portfolios while I waited for Matt to finish with his other client. He met with me, we discussed what I wanted, and he gave me suggestions of sizing and shape in order to have the design fit to the curve of my arm and be aesthetically pleasing. He quick but neatly produced a sketch and got right down to business. He was very professional and surprisingly fast while still being careful to provide clean lines and excellent shading. Adding white ink outlining to the edges and touching up the inner flower was unexpected and beautiful, and I have been getting endless compliments about how realistic and how stunningly perfect the contrast is.I couldn't be more pleased with the artistry, I'll be back for another soon. Read Less

Rule #1: Think before you ink.Great advice, Twilight Tattoo. After helping my friend find an artist for her first tattoo. I kicked my search into gear. I have quite a few tattoos already, but I wanted the next one to be perfect. So after looking at every portfolio in the city, I picked Ariel Cafarelli. I find it really important that when you pick a tattoo, you find someone that exhibits skills like clean lines, shading expertise, and capable of doing a tattoo in the style that you want. Ariel is all that and more. Her style is light and feminine. She has done tons of flowers and birds, and now she has done at least one drawing from a Shel Silverstein book (hint: that's what I got!). Best part is that their prices are affordable, way more than at Leviticus. Twilight Tattoo is in a real cool building in Powderhorn. Ariel mentioned that it used to be a detective's office when she grew up in the neighborhood. Read Less

Let me say this first of all - I'm not a person who has been to a ton of tattoo shops in my time and had tattoos done, rather I'm someone who has stopped by a lot of tattoo shops and thought about having tattoos done but never get them done for some reason or another. All I'll say is that one of the reasons I usually do not get them comes down right to the shop, it's employees and it's cleanliness. I've been to the shops that have "Great" reviews, but when I walk in I'm greeted as if I'm not cool enough to be there because I lack a few dozen tattoos . . . or my idea is too abstract - "It's your tattoo, man - it's up to you what you do, I can't help you figure out the flow it" . . . . uhm, hello - aren't you the tattoo a-r-t-i-s-t? So over time and visits to difference shops, I've grown to be quite picky . . . and tattoo's are constantly alluding me. No longer. My husband and I were referred to Twilight though a couple of his coworkers, both had previously had tattoos done by Charlie Forbes at the shop. So, one day when we were out checking out shops and finding ourselves disappointed, we remembered this one and stopped in. First of all, the shop is great looking - it's in an older brick building and it has a gate style door, once you walk in you see wonderful COLORFUL artwork on the bright orange walls. Immediately Twilight is more welcoming than the typical Gothic style of many other shops in the Twin Cities area. After looking around more, it's not only colorful but ridiculously clean. A great thing for a tattoo shop to be. The next step in checking out a tattoo shop is talking to an artist - right? You're going to talk to this person you've never met and you don't know from Adam . . . and really, you're sharing something that's personal to you - an idea or image you want engraved into your skin for FOREVER. It's pretty darn essential that you're comfortable with them and that they can "get it" - you know what I'm saying? For me, if I'm not comfortable talking to an artist about my idea, there is no way in hell I'm going to sit there and let them dig it into my skin. My husband and I both went in with our ideas - his is for a sleeve that includes his family crest, Ireland, Minnesota, a bible verse and a Celtic cross . . . mine much simpler - two sparrows on my upper forearm. Both tattoo's were black and grey ideas, and mine leaning towards wanting a very traditional feel. We spoke with Charlie and instantly we clicked - he got our ideas, he wasn't afraid to voice his ideas regarding them and it all just fell onto the right page. We went back later in the week to see the initial artwork - which was faster than other artists had said they could get anything done or even meet for a consultation - and it was all AMAZING. I do not think Charlie could have hit the nail on the head better with my husbands ideas - his drawings were perfect. For me, he drew something a little bit crazier than I initially wanted - but it was gorgeous never the less and completely unique - if I had the balls I would've gotten it exactly how he drew it because it was GREAT. But I ended up having him dial it back to just the two sparrows. I just got the sparrows done this last Friday - they are beautiful. I will upload a picture of them for you all to see. Charlies work was fast, clean and super clear and sitting there for an hour or so with him isn't awkward or lacking in conversation. He is super personable and friendly, which is helpful to put people at ease if they're a bit jumpy or nervous. Be sure to check out all the original artwork in the shop - a lot of it is Charlie's - he paints beautiful original pictures and then encases them in resin and makes his own frames. Got a tattoo idea? Go to Twillight, ask for Charlie. You will not be disappointed. Read Less