Single handedly the greatest tattoo experience you could ever hope for. Shane is not only an amazingly talented artist but a genuine human being. His creativity and talent will blow you away as he can apparently pull your ideas and thoughts about what you'd like your tattoo to look like right out of your head and make fantastic art. His lines, shading, and detail will blow you away and you could in no way be disapointed at Sacred Arts!! Read Less

Absolutely amazing artwork, I've had two calf pieces done by Fox Richards and she is the best. She will do everything she can to make it a comfortable and fun time while having a great personality and professional appearance. Everything is done by the books here and are some of the best people in town. Read Less

Shane is an great artist with a positive, calm, and relaxed energy. He is understanding, accommodating and helps solidify and get my visions into ink. The studio itself is clean and inspiring in an artistic environment. I feel very comfortable in his chair and am more than satisfied with the work I have gotten. I waited a long time to get ink, waiting until I found someone I trusted, that I felt a connection with on an artistic level. The way Shane actually freehand draws on an image instead of using a stencil works with my vision and ensures that the image will conform to my body type. I look forward to getting this week's session healed so I can get back in the chair. Also, expect to have a lot of information from Shane about how to best heal your work. The tattoo process goes on long after you leave the chair. Andrew Read Less

Shane is a fantastic artist!  He has always exceeded my expectations and I truly love all of the art he has created for me. I wont go anywhere else to get a tattoo. He has a fantastic personality and a positive energy to him.  I get nothing but compliments on all the work he has done for me. I trust him to the fullest, so much that I referred my youngest daughter and my best friend. Both of them, as I anticipated loved their tattoos as well. So if you want an artist that keeps a clean shop with a great vibe, then Shane is your man! Read Less

Whether you are looking for your first piece or your 15th, SA is the place to go. Fox and Shane have a great vibe and an incredible studio-clean, comfortable, reliable, professional, creative, and dedicated. Read Less

Tattoos are commitments and when it came to trusting an artist, I knew I could depend on Fox. We spent a long time discussing what I had wanted for each of my tattoos and she was able to put my vision on paper and then transfer that perfectly onto my body. She made sure that I was comfortable and hydrated throughout my sessions for each of my tattoo and she always had a gentle touch. Everything about the session was catered to your needs and I was completely relaxed. Fox is ...extremely gentle and quick with her strokes, making her tattoos quick, easy and relatively painless. She made sure to go over the healing process with me after each session and in between sessions, she would ask how I was doing and make sure the healing process was going well. I highly highly recommend Fox as your next tattoo artist. She makes your vision of what you want as a tattoo even better than you can imagine. See More Read Less

Tattoos are commitments and when it came to trusting an artist, I knew I could depend on Fox. We spent a long time discussing what I had wanted for each of my tattoos and she was able to put my vision on paper and then transfer that perfectly onto my body. She made sure that I was comfortable and hydrated throughout my sessions for each of my tattoo and she always had a gentle touch. Everything about the session was catered to your needs and I was completely relaxed. Fox is extremely gentle and quick with her strokes, making her tattoos quick, easy and relatively painless. She made sure to go over the healing process with me after each session and in between sessions, she would ask how I was doing and make sure the healing process was going well. Read Less

Shane is phenomenal. The studio environment is clean, beautiful and relaxing. His enthusiasm for the work is contagious. The pride he takes in his work shows in every line and dot. He is extremely knowledgeable about skin, colors and placements. You can trust him. And, of course, you will get hooked! Read Less

Shane did a phenomenal job on my tattoo! My parents went to Shane about 5 years ago and I really enjoyed his style. After watching him work on their tattoos and watching his portfolio grow, I decided that I wanted him to do my first tattoo. Shane knew that was anxious and he did an amazing job preparing me for my tattoo and helping me relax during my tattoo. I would absolutely suggest Shane to anyone as he is very preofessinal and he is very good at several different art style! I think his rates, while somewhat high, are definitely worth the effort and ability he puts into tattoos! Read Less

Probably one of the best places in the world � to be. The vibe of the shop, the talent of the artists, and personalities behind them are the reasons why I've spent 30+ hours in the chair. This is my escape from the "real" world. Thank you Shane for being my artist for years. Read Less

Short version: I'd come back here again. That's about the best compliment I can give Shane and his studio. I decided to wait a few months after my last session to write something, mainly to be out of the "new excitement" phase. Shane is both an excellent technician and artist. I gave him some guidance, and set him off to create. 40+ hours later (ink and design time), and I have my first tattoo. No regrets. I love this piece. Everyone who sees it also love it (even those that don't normally like tattoos). As it was my first tattoo experience, it's worth mentioning a few additional things. Shane is very responsive to the individual, both with interaction and with content creation. He creates a very pleasant environment. The studio is organized, hygienic, and just has a good vibe. The tattoo process is nice mix of calm and excitement. We shared plenty of interesting deep-though conversations as well as just chilled to music as he worked. During my tattoo, he had his new apprentice (Fox/Jo) in to observe and learn. It was a real treat to hear Shane explain and teach her the finer points of the art. Jo produces some really cool art, so looking forward to her developing her tattooing talent. Read Less

It's been a couple of weeks since getting my first tattoo and I could still go on and on about how great my experience was with Sacred Arts!! Getting a tattoo for the first time is often an overwhelming experience for many but I knew within a few minutes of my consultation with Shane that there was nobody else I would trust more than him. He is an extremely talented artist, professional and funny at the same time. He radiates tons of positive energy which to me made perfect sense for permanently marking down my own spiritual transformation in my life. Being a bit terrified of needles, Shane made the session enjoyable and as painless as possible- full of laughter and guidance for what to expect each step of the way. Before the session ended, I was already planning when I could make an appt. in the near future for a second tattoo. If you're looking for a clean tattoo place with a good vibe,  Sacred Arts is where you need to go! Read Less

Two words--INK GAWD!!! Shane is THE absolute greatest tattoo artist EVER!!! He actually listens to YOUR ideas for YOUR work so the collaboration is nothing short of amazing. His work is impeccable! I adore Shane & would definitely recommend him one million times infinity over ANY tattoo artist! Read Less

I got my first tattoo done by Shane and it turned out more amazing than I could have imagined! He is an awesome overall person; very easy to get along with and very funny. He is a talented tattoo artist and I would recommend him to everyone. I am so glad that I got my first tattoo done by him. I will definitely be getting more tattoos from him in the future! Read Less

Shane was the perfect choice for a cover up tattoo. Each session Shane put his all into his work. His creativity and his attention to detail paid off big, couldn’t be happier with how it came out. Would definitely go to Shane for all my tattoo work in the future. As far as price you get what you pay for, the tattoo I covered up was $100 with no depth or layering. Shane will customize whatever your heart desires and the amount of detail he is capable of doing goes as far as you are willing to pay for the time. On top of that, he is a chill guy and his conversations were insightful. His private studio is clean and very comfortable. Thanks Shane for the awesome Aztec calendar, no more yeti! Read Less

Really professional! The artist and his employees are all very nice, enthusiastic and welcoming. The experience felt like they try to make your experience very personalized and customized. I would totally recommend this tattoo place. His art work is very detailed and amazing. Very clean environment, not cluttered and all around a place I'd want to go. You may pay a little more than other places but honestly to me it's worth it for quality. Read Less

Shane is a kickass artist and an awesome dude. Got my first big piece done here - it turned out perfect, almost exactly what I envisioned, and totally unique. If you're in ABQ and want work done, Shane's your guy. Read Less

Better late than never lol.  I flew from Maryland to NM to see this guy!!!  Doesn't that say it all???  Shane's an artist thru and thru!  His work is amazing and his personality is even better!  Love the shop, love the staff and I'll be back! Read Less