I had to have an emergency incision to excise infectious fluids from my middle back post back surgery, so I asked my wife to call the receptionist (Mary) to inform her that I would not be able to make my appointment due to the infection and needing to take antibiotics x’s 02 weeks. My wife called me back and informed me that the woman she spoke with said that I would lose my deposit due to not giving them “48 hours notice”. I called the shop and after a somewhat heated exchange, which I thought was very unprofessional on her behalf to argue with a paying customer. I didn’t really care about losing my deposit, I was more upset at her lack of professionalism, her tone with me and more importantly what she said to me about how she “can’t expect to maintain a business if clients cancel appointments”. She even went on to inform me that there was a client that had a death in the family and called to inform the Blue Heron tattoo shop that a family member had passed and would have to reschedule. She told me that she could not reschedule that client because he didn’t give her 48 hours notice. I couldn’t believe what she told me. I thought it was sad and pathetic of her to say that to someone who just lost a loved one. She may have stolen our deposit money, but she will not get my service or the amount it would have cost me to complete my sleeve. “What goes around, surely will come back around” for them. Read Less

John and his girlfriend are so friendly and make people feel comfortable. The shop is clean and John is a great artist. I live an hour away and travel to Derry to have tattoos done because he is that good. Read Less

Had John blend my two Labs into one paw print tattoo with outstanding results. It's been a few years since I had ink done but I can see more in the future by this artist. Well done John and Thanks again...Bill Read Less

John just did my tattoo last week on Thursday. It is a tribute to my Dad who passed in March. I told Mary what I was looking for and Johnny got it exactly. It is perfect. It is also already almost all healed. I get compliments everywhere, too. Can't recommend him enough. Will definitely be back. Read Less

On 7/15/17 I got a tattoo by John. It is exactly what I asked for and perfect beyond belief. He took the time and care to shade a black/grey scale tattoo beautifully. Thank you John! I look forward to going back to you in the future. Read Less

Love Johnny! He's a great true artist..  not just with tats. Is a true gentleman and not your typical egotistical  tattoo artist. Very humble guy. I highly recommend him to anyone  looking for a tattoo Read Less

My husband and I love coming here. John's work is amazing. The atmosphere is nice and both John and Mary are very friendly. We literally drive 3 hours just to get our tattoos. I recommend Blue Heron Tattoo to anyone who's looking for a new place. Read Less

Love the people that work here! I brought my cousin for her first tattoo and they were so friendly and made us both feel so comfortable! The first two places I went were just ok but I have two tattoos from Blue Heron now and I won't go anywhere else! Read Less

I absolutely love this place! I had a dream for a small tat, nothing on the grand scale they are used to, but extremely important to me! I sent my idea in 3 separate pictures and Johnny put it together (in one shot) as it he could read my mind! Together with Mary they made it fit my timeline and my tat is EXACTLY everything I wanted! Their care instructions are very clear and they will answer all your questions. Besides all that they are just supah nice people! If you're looking to have quality work done in a fun environment GO! Read Less

Got a tattoo for my birthday a month ago. I absolutely LOVE it. My experience here was amazing, kind, comfortable, clean, the list of great things can go on. This is now and will be the only place I go. Let me finish with this. If you're looking for amazing work, a great experience, and just an all around awesome place to get a tattoo this is your place. Thank you for giving me a great piece of art I get to live with and wear for the rest of my life. ����� Read Less

I have one tattoo by John that blows my other two out of the water!! I have an appointment coming up for my second one by him and I'm even more excited about this one!! His work is incredible and one of a kind and that's what I love about it. I get my tattoos to symbolize something in my current life or past and his designs are taking those ideas and translating them into pure art!! Read Less

I've gone to John for 9 of my tattoos and I've left a happy customer every time. He also did another tattoo, which we're going to add more around down the road. He cranks awesome rock out of his stereo while tattooing, making for an awesome experience. John is a great artist and an awesome dude. Big Mike is awesome as well and both of them work so well together. Blue Heron is golden!Read Less

I'm not a big tattoo person and it can be intimidating for someone who doesn't have a lot of tattoos to walk in even for a consult. I was extremely happy from the time I walked in with my idea to now almost a week later. John is clearly an expert at what he does and gave great feedback and improvements to what I had in mind, placement, size, and so on. He made me feel extremely comfortable during the tattooing and was extremely nice. The tattoo came out better than I could have pictured. He's a true artist, he's quick to respond with any questions, and should I want anything else I won't go anywhere else but here! Read Less

John Peters is a very nice guy who does pretty solid work. I have been there about twice for two different tattoos.Unfortunately Blue Heron lost a star for a couple of reasons. The shop is a little small and cramped (not dirty, though, he keeps a very clean shop), and the last time I was in there we had a very very terse discussion about a tattoo I wanted. His girlfriend or wife was in there and I'm not sure if because she was there he was acting kind of like a jerk or whatnot, but I wanted to leave him with an image (he didn't need to draw anything) and he told me it would be at least 2 weeks and I needed to put down a deposit. The way he spoke to me was rude, but I had never had him speak to me like that before so I'm not really sure what happened. Maybe I caught him on an off day. Read Less

John and Mike at Blue Heron rock. This place may not look all pretty and flashy but ill tell you what. Service and quality... Service and quality. I have to laugh since they told me 'you know, $130/hr isnt the cheapest around but you get quality'. Well, let me tell you when you've got a dude thats been tattooing for 25 years as a profession, you're gonna get quality.... And more than your money's worth! I had a tattoo that was effectively a few thick lines on my arm i paid $250 for elsewhere. I wanted to add to it so John and i came up with a cool way to do it with an idea of mine, and some freehand genius by John.... An hour and a half later ive got a full color masterpiece covering 1/2 my forearm.... Wife and I's 3rd appt made (she loves it there too)... Many more visits to come. We'll be customers for life. Amazing detail and work, VERY clean place, MORE than reasonable value, and awesome people.... What else does a tattoo place NEED!? Read Less

I got inked the first time at Blue Heron Tattoo. John is an incredible artist. He took the design that I created and added depth and detail to my vision. I have no regrets and look forward to getting more ink at Blue Heron! Read Less

Johnny did an AMAZING coverup for me and you can't even see a remnant of the old tattoo. I had laser treatments to try and get rid of the old tattoo, which went horribly wrong. Then my husband suggested having Johnny do something over it and I can say that was one of the best decisions of my life. I can't say enough wonderful things about his work, it's nothing short of amazing. Check out his portfolios at his shop. You'll see. Read Less

A few years ago I attended the Boston Tattoo Convention hoping to find an exceptional artist to do some work for me. Lucky for me, the one that I liked the most was not located in some far flung corner of the globe, but rather next door in Derry. John Peters formerly owned and operated Skullduggery Tattoo in Brooklyn NY. In 2000 he relocated to NH to raise his family in a more pastoral setting. NY's loss was NH's gain.I showed John a design with intricate Celtic knotting. He estimated 3 hours for the project at a reasonable hourly rate. I booked an appointment. On the day of my appointment he executed the project flawlessly, artistically, in the time estimated and at the rate quoted. I have no complaints or regrets and I have received many compliments. Read Less