First tattoo experience and I couldn’t be more happy!!! Sean took my drawing and brought it to life! He’s creative, talented and super intuitive! Wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. Professionalism and cleanliness were on point (above and beyond) I walked in and felt immediately comfortable and welcomed. His talents are a hot commodity so if you’re thinking of getting some rocking art on your body, start planning now and try to snag an appointment! All of the team is talented - you won’t be let down! Thanks A&E!!! And Sean! See you soon! Read Less

Was unhappy with the outcome and was told it looked fine. I know I asked for just some touch ups in the color but I wasn't happy. I just figured if someone wasn't happy the person would fix it. I showed a few people my before and after pictures of my tattoo and they agreed with me some of the color wasn't right. Won't be going back there . Read Less

About a month ago my wife and I had Sean "ink" us with our first tattoos. We waited five months for our appointment, and all we both can say is it was WELL worth the wait! Sean runs a clean operation. He's very friendly, and we both got to know him while he did the work he does so well. Sean has a unique creative side to him that we think shows when he does his work. We both had fairly simple tattoos done, but Sean did an AMAZING job. He captured EXACTLY what we wanted. The lettering he did for me tells the story of what I wanted. I wanted Celtic with a flair that looks modern but captures my heritage. My wife had her lettering done with some shading (that Sean suggested.) It looks amazing! Ladies if you are worried about have art done that has "fine lines" look no further, Sean is your artist! The lines on my wife's tattoo are clean and VERY crisp (mine too). One of the best things about Sean is when it's your time, he focuses on you, no one else. A CLEAR advantage to his shop is it’s a custom shop ONLY. Sean's instructions for the aftercare of our tattoos was spot-on. We've had no trouble with the healing. If anyone out there is looking for a tattoo artist, See SEAN!! It takes some time to see him and get your tattoo but trust (us) me, you have to wait because he's Good! Check out Arrows and Embers; you won't be disappointed. I can’t wait to contact Sean for my next tattoo. Read Less

Sean is an amazing artist and he really takes his clienteles best interest into account. I still remember him turning people away at the door because the person he was tattooing wasn't comfortable. To risk losing money for someone is so admirable. He's the one and only artist I will go to for my works of art. Read Less

Sean is an extremely talented, respectful, creative and down to earth artist. I love his attitude and love he has for his craft. He charges fair prices for extraordinary work and was cool to talk to throughout the process.. Tattoo healed very well too. Thanks Sean!!! Read Less

Sean worked some magic for my first tattoo ever and I am beyond happy with results! I can't stop looking at the colors and realism of the image. Jenn is very good with communications and I highly recommend this establishment! Read Less

Sean is incredibly talented and goes above and beyond to make sure your experience is a great one. The images I have had are nothing compared to what he actually designs because what his designs are SO much better! It may be a long wait because he's so booked, but it's very much worth the wait. Plus his establishment is beautiful and very, very clean. Read Less

I recently sat for an afternoon with Jay and am just finding the words to describe how I feel. I have multiple tattoos all with significant personal meaning to me, but this one by Jay is by far the one I hold dearest. At the consultation, I felt his excitement as I described what I wanted. He then took my images and brought everything to life. His lines are crisp, his color work is amazing. I honestly can't sing his praises enough. I'm really looking forward to booking my next consult with him. Read Less

Sean is amazing. He just did a custom design for my husband tonight. This tattoo has been just an idea in his head for fifteen years, and Sean was able to capture his thoughts and design something that fit his personality and him perfectly. Thank you Sean! Sean also completed a small tattoo for me last month that I love. He's worth the wait!! Read Less

So it was my first Tatt and I can honestly say I will be more then happy to come back to this estaishment to get more ink done. Omg so nice, everyone there was very patient and understanding. I felt very safe and comfortable because they really take their time and care about creating a one of a kind piece just for you. The work is done so clean and professional, my art came out amazing it looks perfect!!!! :) <3 Put my mind at ease when you sit down and chill music is playing and your surrounded by gizmo and a temple of buhuda and dragons, with a cool guy to talk to. Thanks so much you guys for making the experience a positive one and finally helping me get over one of my fears. Read Less

I had Sean do a tattoo in memoriam of my late husband in 2015. I brought my idea of what I wanted to my 1st appointment and  told him how important this was to me. He was very sensitive to my wishes and came up with a wonderful design that was so much better than what I had envisioned I couldn't wait for the 1st sitting to get it started. In all it took about 3hrs each sitting (done in 2); Sean is so good at his profession that I personally didn't need a break at all. My Tat is everything I wanted it to be when I look at the eyes of my husbands portrait its so much like him that I get such a feeling of his soul.  Absolutely everyone who has seen it has remarked at how beautiful it is; everyone who knew my husband has remarked at how much it looks like him; & everyone who catches a glimpse of it wants to take a closer look. As well as having an extremely clean environment & artist this shop is super professional. There is no feeling of not being in the right place when you walk in, the gal at the desk is very friendly & helpful.  I felt comfortable right away, if I could give Arrows & Embers a rating of 10 I would do so in a heart beat. Thanks for doing such a fantastic piece of art for me. Read Less

Most amazing tattoo artist I've ever seen. Professional and kind 100℅ of the time you spend with him and treats your body and the art he puts on it with the utmost respect. Sean will dedicate 100℅ of his attention to making sure you are happy with your artwork from day one to your last appointment, making you want to book another one immediately after! Read Less

I can't say enough good things about the quality of this shop! I just got my second tattoo here last week with Jason (the first was tattooed by Sean) and I'm all around impressed. The shop is welcoming, very clean and sanitary, and the talent is the best in the area. Jason listened to what I wanted and designed a beautiful tattoo that was even better than I imagined. If you're looking for an artist, check this place out. Read Less

I happened by a booth for Arrows and Embers during Downtown Market Days in Concord a few years ago and looked through some of Sean's tattoos in a binder. I had been wanting a tattoo for quite some time and had finally decided to look for a place to have one done. Sean's brag book of tattoos was amazing and his detail, symbolism and foresight made it clear he was the right artist to work with. I emailed and set up a consult. Sean's bookings were insane, as he is so highly demanded, but I went in and we had a chance to chat. (This was about September.) I came to him with a design, something special and unique for me, and he was very pleased to work with me...not like some who get angry if you have something sketched already. He was booking until the spring, however, he had one slot...on my birthday. I booked. The appointment came and I was a bit nervous, this was my first tattoo and the prospect of at least three hours was a little daunting. I went in after work and the excitement began. Sean had on an excellent pandora playlist, and we began an hours-long discussion about all sorts of things: from personality to Kabbalah, mysticism to psychology and secret societies. The tattoo process itself went along just fine...we did take a break at one point so he could stretch, I could pee, and begin again. By the time the tattoo was concluding, my adrenaline had worn off-I was exhausted feeling and ready to be done. Sean reassured me that the length of time we took (about 4 hours) and the fact that I held up so well was awesome (what I mean by this is that he was kind in mannerism and reassuring his client). I would strongly encourage anyone to visit Sean at Arrows and Embers, whether it is your first tattoo our you fourth. He's professional, attentive, and a true artist. I am lucky that my only tattoo is one done by him. Read Less

I highly recommend this place, I got my first tattoo here and was really nervous, but everyone was really nice and they made me feel very comfortable. The place was wicked clean the artists are incredibly talented and I would definitely go back for more. Read Less

I found Arrows & Embers after doing an exhaustive search for someone new to do my second sleeve. I live in MA so I started by looking for artists that had been to multiple tattoo conventions in New England. Sean was on my short list of artists to meet having seen his name pop up in Boston and New Hampshire (where he placed first in men's and women's categories multiple times). I met with multiple people because it's important to me that the artist not only has technical skill but is a good person. Sean's portfolio speaks for itself, but he is by far the nicest, most down to earth, artistically sound professional I have ever met. We met for a consultation and planned out something that I was really excited about. Multiple sessions later, I've ended up with a piece beyond what I hoped for. It is beautiful, detailed, vibrant, and looks like I have an oil painting draped around my arm. I definitely look forward to collaborating with Sean again. Do yourself a favor and check him out. You'll probably have to wait a while before your first actual inking because his reputation has grown and the referrals keep coming in, but he's worth the wait. Would you rather have your permanent, life long piece done by someone with tons of availability, or a line of fans waiting out the door? Read Less

I have been to Arrows and Embers on more than one occasion and have had a truly wonderful experience each time. I was even able to recommend my mother, who ended up getting her very first tattoo at the age of 48-and she loves it! I, too, love my pieces done by Sean. I have always loved small, delicate, and detailed tattoos more than the large, sometimes gaudy-colored ones with thick lines (to each his own), so the first two times I saw Sean it was for thin, feminine text---and they each came out spectacular. As a bit of an OCD perfectionist, it made my heart sing when Sean laid the stencil nine or ten times (and proceeded to use a ruler and measuring tape) to make sure my tattoo would be centered, level, and even. I've even booked touch ups with Sean... The originals were done by other artists, and I honestly regret not waiting for an appointment at Arrows and Embers! I have learned my lesson and have vowed to be a client for life. *I have no clue what that prima donna Ben Blais is talking about in his review, but if you have any doubts, stop by the shop and make your own opinion.* Thank you for everything that you do and all your hard work, Arrows and Embers!!! Read Less

I don't think I could ask for anything more from an artist.  He bent over backwards to work with me and my crazy schedule to get me in for 3 sessions.  His shop is a fantastic environment, relaxing and always playing great music.  I think the quality of his work speaks for itself. Read Less

Sean does nothing short of amazing work. He's a down to earth guy who's just a decent human being all around. I do highly recommend him, it's a local business with a friendly atmosphere. His work truly does speak for it's self. Just do yourself a favor and pop in and see for yourself you won't be disappointed. Read Less

Sean is the best it gets! An amazing artist. Not just the work itself, which you can see is flawless - but his artistic process is SO in depth and sophisticated. This is my signature piece and was so worth the wait. The compliments I've gotten have been unbelievable. People are amazed by this work and I feel so privileged to be carrying around Sean's masterpiece. Read Less

I got my first tattoo the day after my 18th birthday as a gift from my mom. My art teacher who is sleeved highly recommended him and I wouldn't have changed anything. Sean is beyond the definition of an artist, where he is not only talented on skin, but on paper, making drawings/paintings/anything made look like a photograph. He was so calming, clean and professional while giving my mom and I an extreme deal with a fairly detailed tattoo. I will always favor this place over every other tattoo shop I've been too and wish to go again! My only complaint (which is a complement in disguise) is that I wish he did walk ins and not have to go by appointments because I would only go to him! But I'll be back for him in the future! Read Less

Sean is a true artist, so professional, so obsessively clean, and so damn talented. He also happens to be a hell of a nice guy. There is quite a long waitlist here, and I am not a patient person...but I'm willing to wait when it comes to working with the best. I've had a number of tattoos: good, bad, and mediocre, from a number of different artists. No one else has even come close to Sean's work. I might add that he is mind-blowing with cover-ups; I had a TERRIBLE tat around my ankle from my misspent youth, and it was so dark that I feared I was just stuck with it. Sean managed to turn this atrocity into a gorgeous watercolor tattoo that gets compliments whenever it is seen. All of the tattoos he has created for me have gotten rave reviews, from both friends and strangers. On top of all this, the front desk staff is also warm, welcoming, and lovely. I'm a client for life, and I'm already looking forward to Sean's next creation! Read Less

Extremely satisfied with my multiple visits to Arrows and Embers. Sean is professional, clean and very talented. I recommend his services to all my friends and family searching for an excellent tattoo artist. He uses all natural inks, no chemicals, which has shown brilliant color and long lasting results. He's done a few cover-ups for me and I am blown away by the results and much happier with my artwork. Read Less

I have had many tattooing experiences, and Arrows and Embers is by far the best shop I have ever encountered.   It is very clean, and everyone there is friendly and willing to explain the tattooing process to new folks.  On top of that, Sean is an artist in the truest sense of the word.  He will work with you to create a design that you will treasure your whole life, and do so with respect, passion, and an awe-inspiring amount of talent.  I have been referring people to him for years, and never once has he delivered a tattoo that was anything but brilliant.  I have gotten other tattoos since first working with Sean, but I will always return here. Read Less