Transformation gallery offers an upscale Art Gallery as well as tattooing, piercing and permanent cosmetics. If you want a sticker from the wall this is not your place. If you want true art, a large tattoo, that special piece of jewelry, high end jewelry, and a very knowledgeable staff. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Saville (APP member, body piercer, and permanent cosmetic artist) Austin, Gabe, (owners and tattooers) Josh (tattooer) and Danielle at the front desk. They are amazing and strive to make your experience that much better. They are a clean and safe studio. I have had several tattoos and piercings here. It is my top recommendation for Springfield. Read Less

Received cosmetic tattoo from Saville! The establishment is very clean and well maintained. Saville was friendly and professional. I never felt nervous or uncomfortable. She made the experience pain-free and pleasant. I would recommend her to anyone wanting cosmetic tattooing.Read Less

I'm about a month away from finishing my full back piece! Needless to say, I've spent some quality time at Transformation Gallery. Gabe is an amazing overall artist and one of his mediums just happens to be ink. He is thoughtful, sweet and has been very accommodating to my crazy schedule. If you care about having an amazing, original, comprehensive piece of art - you're in the right place. If you are just looking for something stock, you can get out of a book, that can be completed in an hour or two - just don't bother. I promise, thinking it through and working with an artist is so worth it for a unique piece. I mean, think about it, Michelangelo took 2 solid years to create David! It will take time and patience, but the end result is truly amazing. Read Less

I never wanted basic ink on my skin; I want TRUE ART and that is exactly what I have received here. I've had three sessions so far and I'm ecstatic to continue my full back/full sleeve combo piece. The artists are all awesome people, their equipment is always clean and well-kept, the gallery itself is beautiful and filled with fabulous artwork, and they have amazing products and highly educated advice for the after-care of every tattoo you receive. Read Less

Incredibly professional, friendly and humble. Unparalleled art. From start to finish your tattoo experience will be comfortable and relaxing. I've been tattooed at a number of shops, all of which were excellent, but Transformation Gallery is next level. Read Less

Very Clean/crisp studio, with an amazing atmosphere. Everyone is super friendly and upbeat. Gabriel Tenneson is an outstanding artist, and a great person. Being tattooed by him has been a great/easy going experience. He makes sure that you feel at ease, and comfortable during his tattoo sessions which is hard to come by in the industry. Highly recommend! Read Less

I am in the process of having a half sleeve done by Josh and I am so in love so far. It's about 3/4 of the way done and I can't wait to finish it. It's a pricey piece but absolutely worth it. It's also a little bigger than I had planned, but again, it's a tattoo not just something you can change so I didn't want to skimp on details. I recommend anyone I can to go there. Z Read Less

Not sure how anyone could think people are here are arrogant... my experience here has been absolutely lovely. The "feel" of a place to be tattooed is very important to me. I had actually only gone to female tattoo artists but when I saw Josh's work on Instagram, I was impressed with his vision, artistry, and use of color/texture. Even though we spoke on the phone briefly, I was apprehensive of what the experience would be like.Though we are only one session in to a larger piece, Josh and Transformation Gallery have blown me away. When I came in, Josh had tons of incredible ideas building off my general vision for the tattoo. I was so impressed. Then he free-handed the entire piece on my body to ensure it flowed on my skin. Josh was a pleasure to talk to and spend time with- he kept checking in to see how the pain was. AND the gallery itself? Absolutely beautiful. Tons of art work- it is more of an art gallery than what you may think of as a tattoo shop. No flashes on the wall. Everything these people do is original and a work of art.Highly, highly recommend. Read Less

I absolutely love my new tattoo!!! Joshua was my artist and he did an amazing job, I could not be more pleased. The artists greeted people as they came in and provided good customer service. My experience was nothing compared to the previous review posted. Joshua worked with me to create a tattoo that is truly unique and meaningful to me. My tattoo looks very realistic and I am amazed he was able to get the depth and shading he did. I would recommend Transformation Tattoo to anyone looking to get an amazing tattoo. Read Less

These guys are fantastic, and worth the 3 hour drive to see them. It's refreshing to walk into a studio and see art rather than page after page of printed flash. Their artwork (both tattoo and otherwise) is absolutely stunning, not to mention that they are wonderful people to hang out with as well. I'm so happy to have Austin working on my tattoo, we have a long way to go on it, but it is already so lovely! I would recommend these guys to anyone I know. Read Less

I should start by saying, if you want a dolphin doing somersaults through your navel ring, stop reading. If you want a daisy tribal tramp stamp that reads "born to be wild", keep looking. If you think your swollen ankle just won't look right with your creek sandals unless you have a comedy & tragedy mask combo, you ended up in the wrong place...Do you see a bunch of butterfly flash on the walls at this gallery?  Sure as hell don't..If you're ready for an effin' masterpiece that makes Jackson Pollock look like a paint slappin' nancy, shut your mouth, sit your lumpy ass in that chair, and  roll that sleeve ALL the way up, son-- This ain't "cousin Bobby's studio/garage/tetanus factory". This is where men (and women) are reborn with finesse and surgical precision. Period. Girls- you won't be skipping out the door with a neon unicorn on your shoulder blade-- oh no.. When you exit this place where dreams are made, you'll be a woman..a woman who miraculously just jumped 2 points on the 10 point scale with a body masterpiece  to match.Let me ask you something, boy- how long have pleaded to the heavens for a confidence wielded only by REAL men? Let me tell you something- I'll be damned if you don't walk out those doors with more swagger and more chest hair than you walked in with! And that back piece you dreamed of? Well it just became your reality, son.. And there was only one place within hundreds of miles who could do it right. Congratulations. You've finally arrived. You are all that is man.If any of you have a problem with these guys, you must have your head up your own can. I didn't let anyone touch me with a needle for 30 years. Why? Because I don't want a permanent turd on my skin. I don't care if you think these guys are assholes or saints. Does it really matter when it comes to your body? Sure as heck doesn't! If you can't jive with how real professionals care for their work, let Bobby handle that sweet Tasmanian devil you want on your chest.. Honestly, I read these reviews before I sat down with these guys.. You know what I told myself? "I don't give a damn if they tell me my ideas are dumber than a bag of hair- I'm all-in for quality." When I got there, I didn't get a bad vibe at all. It was positive. It was synergy. And what I'm left with is a piece of art that I wouldn't trade for a Picasso original. Read Less

Great Artists , Total assholes,  kinda of a we are  to good for you mentality here in Springfield , if I wasn't on Paper , well you know how that story goes ... Your celebrated in a small Midwestern town who's famous for Brad Pitt going to Kickapoo and cashew chicken ... Bunch of punks , walked in and nothing was said to me, I have pieces by Nikko and Dan Hank ,  what a couple of bitches ... Message me if you have a issue Transformation , I am in springfield at least twice a years ... Punk Ass Bitch Read Less

The Springfield, MO area is lacking creative tattoo artists. When I say ARTISTS I mean it. Gabe and Austin are both great artist, and great tattooist. So if you're looking for something unique they are the place to go. When it comes to tattoos they are a lifetime investment, not something you want to pay 50$ for and then hate it for the REST OF YOUR LIFE. So spend your money wisely and actually get an artist to do it, it's very important. Read Less