Carol Oddy and Cesar Enciso opened Medusa Tattoo in Ithaca in 2002, and since then we have been busy creating amazing custom tattoos for our clients. Appointments are generally recommended and require a deposit. We do not do design work or book appointments over the internet, but we are available during business hours for free consultations. In addition to making beautiful skin art, Medusa Tattoo also provides a gallery space for local artists to show their work, and we have new work on display every six to eight weeks. If you are interested in showing your art in our studio, please contact us. Because we believe in focusing on what we know best, we do not offer body piercing or sell jewelry.
Reviews
K Liu
16 Apr 2018
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Meticulous preparation, beautiful work, and a fun environment! Many thanks~
Cassandra X
5 Mar 2018
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Very satisfied repeat customer. Any time I see a tattoo I like on someone in this area, the person invariably tells me Carol did it. Great work, fair prices, cool honest folks, can't go wrong. Coul... Read More
Very satisfied repeat customer. Any time I see a tattoo I like on someone in this area, the person invariably tells me Carol did it. Great work, fair prices, cool honest folks, can't go wrong. Could complain about parking but that's Ithaca's fault not Medusa's! Really cannot recommend highly enough. Been going almost once a month for about a year reworking and adding to my chest and sleeve and very much looking forward to having something amazing done from scratch. Read Less
Eva Snyder
18 Nov 2017
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Fantastic!!! Carol and Caesar do amazing work! They are very professional and run a clean and friendly studio. I am very happy with the work Carol has done on me. I love her shading technique, and... Read More
Fantastic!!! Carol and Caesar do amazing work! They are very professional and run a clean and friendly studio. I am very happy with the work Carol has done on me. I love her shading technique, and her taste in art. She won't do a piece she can't be proud of. Read Less
scott Brown
10 Sep 2017
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Carol and Cesar are simply the best.
I'm so glad they made Ithaca home.
Aaron Sams
19 Jul 2017
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Cesar made losing my tattoo virginity an awesome experience. After one day I've already received dozens of compliments on the work he did. Highly recommend Medusa.
Cassey Lee
25 Jun 2017
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Carol takes the time to sketch out an idea that you have- and is very patient with you as you decide exactly where you want the piece and how big to make it. She is the only person I will have do my t... Read More
Carol takes the time to sketch out an idea that you have- and is very patient with you as you decide exactly where you want the piece and how big to make it. She is the only person I will have do my tattoos in the future! Read Less
Eva Maria Snyder
15 Jun 2017
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I love Carol Oddy's work. I have two pieces by her. She has an amazing talent for detail and shading. She also has strong artistic integrity and won't do a piece she can't be proud of.
Tommy Hayward
10 Jun 2017
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15 yrs of work done by Cesar. I wouldn't think of going someplace else. Professional,clean,fun, and just a great atmosphere to be around. One must really stop in to the shop and check each artist port... Read More
15 yrs of work done by Cesar. I wouldn't think of going someplace else. Professional,clean,fun, and just a great atmosphere to be around. One must really stop in to the shop and check each artist portfolio to really get a true look at just how good these folks are. Read Less
Lana J Luccitti
29 Mar 2017
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The newest artist Mike Ortalaza is talented, enthusiastic and creative. Everyone in that shop are amazing artists. It's clean, and professional. I recommend it!!! Heck I drive down from Rochester to ... Read More
The newest artist Mike Ortalaza is talented, enthusiastic and creative. Everyone in that shop are amazing artists. It's clean, and professional. I recommend it!!! Heck I drive down from Rochester to get my art done! Read Less
Gabriela O
8 Mar 2017
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Wonderful, clean, and accommodating atmosphere! Had my first tattoo done by Cesar. He helped design it and did his research on the character featured in it. He was knowledgeable in his trade and was a... Read More
Wonderful, clean, and accommodating atmosphere! Had my first tattoo done by Cesar. He helped design it and did his research on the character featured in it. He was knowledgeable in his trade and was able to advise on placement and design alterations for best appearance. They love what they do and their passion is well demonstrated. Read Less
Akela Mears
2 Mar 2017
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That are great. Love them. And did a great job. Look forward to many more tattoos.
Yen Ospina
18 Nov 2016
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Carol Oddy is the bomb
Jeff Dunlap
30 Apr 2016
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Had a tattoo there about a year ago... Its wonderful! Actually hoping to go there soon for some work on an older piece of mine,. Would more than highly recommend this place to anyone. Great artists, ... Read More
Had a tattoo there about a year ago... Its wonderful! Actually hoping to go there soon for some work on an older piece of mine,. Would more than highly recommend this place to anyone. Great artists, comfortable and clean atmosphere , etc. Read Less
Andrea Forte
4 Apr 2016
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The best place to get a tattoo across Barcelona and beyond.
Profesional, cleanliness, friendliness in the true spirit of the Gothic Quarter
J. Sommers-Scholl
2 Mar 2016
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After years of "mistakes", I feel blessed to have found two brilliant artists who not only have an amazing 3 dimensional vision for masterpiece artwork, but are also two of the CLEANEST, nicest, most ... Read More
After years of "mistakes", I feel blessed to have found two brilliant artists who not only have an amazing 3 dimensional vision for masterpiece artwork, but are also two of the CLEANEST, nicest, most enjoyable people to be around. There is only one place to go for your next tattoo...Read Less
Cordelia Arden Fox
23 Dec 2014
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Cesar did the design and inked me back in December of 2011 and it was a fantastic experience. It was my first tattoo and he made sure I felt comfortable with the entire process from concept to afterca... Read More
Cesar did the design and inked me back in December of 2011 and it was a fantastic experience. It was my first tattoo and he made sure I felt comfortable with the entire process from concept to aftercare. I have received nothing but compliments on my tattoo since then and I always tell people where I got it done and how positive the experience was. Look no further for a professional, high-quality studio. Read Less
Sarah Barden
16 Oct 2014
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I had a great experience getting my first tattoo done by Carol. I love how it turned out, and she made me feel so at ease about the whole process. We had a last minute consultation about the design be... Read More
I had a great experience getting my first tattoo done by Carol. I love how it turned out, and she made me feel so at ease about the whole process. We had a last minute consultation about the design because I was still feeling unsure about it, and I was so happy that she was willing to work on it even on such short notice. She is very candid when she thinks a design idea might not have the best execution, either now or 10 years down the road, which I appreciate because I know she's invested in the work she does, and was not just about doing the tattoo to get paid. They also make all of their own inks and fix their own machines, and have been tattooing for nearly two decades now (and just over one decade in Ithaca) so I was comfortable in such competent hands. Thank you! Read Less
Chris Dunham
25 Feb 2013
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Carol is an amazing, gifted artist. I wanted to have a photographic image of my beloved pet chicken, Lola, put on my right forearm. I had seen another friend, who had a sleeve of beloved animal friend... Read More
Carol is an amazing, gifted artist. I wanted to have a photographic image of my beloved pet chicken, Lola, put on my right forearm. I had seen another friend, who had a sleeve of beloved animal friends put on her arm (created by Carol) and was blown away at the intricate detail. I recognized every animal face on my friend's arm. It was pretty incredible to watch the process of Carol putting the image on my arm....with nothing more than small marks to indicate where shading would go. The end result is Lola looking up at me each and every day. Several of my friends have exclaimed, "That's the most beautiful tattoo I've ever seen!!"----and I wholeheartedly agree. Working with Carol was a gift and I love, love, love, my tattoo. Thank you so very much, Carol! Read Less
Carol Oddy and Cesar Enciso opened Medusa Tattoo in Ithaca in 2002, and since then we have been busy creating amazing custom tattoos for our clients. Appointments are generally recommended and require a deposit. We do not do design work or book appointments over the internet, but we are available during business hours for free consultations. In addition to making beautiful skin art, Medusa Tattoo also provides a gallery space for local artists to show their work, and we have new work on display every six to eight weeks. If you are interested in showing your art in our studio, please contact us. Because we believe in focusing on what we know best, we do not offer body piercing or sell jewelry.
Meticulous preparation, beautiful work, and a fun environment! Many thanks~
Cassandra X
5 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Very satisfied repeat customer. Any time I see a tattoo I like on someone in this area, the person invariably tells me Carol did it. Great work, fair prices, cool honest folks, can't go wrong. Coul... Read More
Very satisfied repeat customer. Any time I see a tattoo I like on someone in this area, the person invariably tells me Carol did it. Great work, fair prices, cool honest folks, can't go wrong. Could complain about parking but that's Ithaca's fault not Medusa's! Really cannot recommend highly enough. Been going almost once a month for about a year reworking and adding to my chest and sleeve and very much looking forward to having something amazing done from scratch. Read Less
Eva Snyder
18 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Fantastic!!! Carol and Caesar do amazing work! They are very professional and run a clean and friendly studio. I am very happy with the work Carol has done on me. I love her shading technique, and... Read More
Fantastic!!! Carol and Caesar do amazing work! They are very professional and run a clean and friendly studio. I am very happy with the work Carol has done on me. I love her shading technique, and her taste in art. She won't do a piece she can't be proud of. Read Less
scott Brown
10 Sep 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Carol and Cesar are simply the best.
I'm so glad they made Ithaca home.
Aaron Sams
19 Jul 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Cesar made losing my tattoo virginity an awesome experience. After one day I've already received dozens of compliments on the work he did. Highly recommend Medusa.
Cassey Lee
25 Jun 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Carol takes the time to sketch out an idea that you have- and is very patient with you as you decide exactly where you want the piece and how big to make it. She is the only person I will have do my t... Read More
Carol takes the time to sketch out an idea that you have- and is very patient with you as you decide exactly where you want the piece and how big to make it. She is the only person I will have do my tattoos in the future! Read Less
Eva Maria Snyder
15 Jun 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I love Carol Oddy's work. I have two pieces by her. She has an amazing talent for detail and shading. She also has strong artistic integrity and won't do a piece she can't be proud of.
Tommy Hayward
10 Jun 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
15 yrs of work done by Cesar. I wouldn't think of going someplace else. Professional,clean,fun, and just a great atmosphere to be around. One must really stop in to the shop and check each artist port... Read More
15 yrs of work done by Cesar. I wouldn't think of going someplace else. Professional,clean,fun, and just a great atmosphere to be around. One must really stop in to the shop and check each artist portfolio to really get a true look at just how good these folks are. Read Less
Lana J Luccitti
29 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The newest artist Mike Ortalaza is talented, enthusiastic and creative. Everyone in that shop are amazing artists. It's clean, and professional. I recommend it!!! Heck I drive down from Rochester to ... Read More
The newest artist Mike Ortalaza is talented, enthusiastic and creative. Everyone in that shop are amazing artists. It's clean, and professional. I recommend it!!! Heck I drive down from Rochester to get my art done! Read Less
Gabriela O
8 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Wonderful, clean, and accommodating atmosphere! Had my first tattoo done by Cesar. He helped design it and did his research on the character featured in it. He was knowledgeable in his trade and was a... Read More
Wonderful, clean, and accommodating atmosphere! Had my first tattoo done by Cesar. He helped design it and did his research on the character featured in it. He was knowledgeable in his trade and was able to advise on placement and design alterations for best appearance. They love what they do and their passion is well demonstrated. Read Less
Akela Mears
2 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
That are great. Love them. And did a great job. Look forward to many more tattoos.
Yen Ospina
18 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Carol Oddy is the bomb
Jeff Dunlap
30 Apr 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Had a tattoo there about a year ago... Its wonderful! Actually hoping to go there soon for some work on an older piece of mine,. Would more than highly recommend this place to anyone. Great artists, ... Read More
Had a tattoo there about a year ago... Its wonderful! Actually hoping to go there soon for some work on an older piece of mine,. Would more than highly recommend this place to anyone. Great artists, comfortable and clean atmosphere , etc. Read Less
Andrea Forte
4 Apr 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The best place to get a tattoo across Barcelona and beyond.
Profesional, cleanliness, friendliness in the true spirit of the Gothic Quarter
J. Sommers-Scholl
2 Mar 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
After years of "mistakes", I feel blessed to have found two brilliant artists who not only have an amazing 3 dimensional vision for masterpiece artwork, but are also two of the CLEANEST, nicest, most ... Read More
After years of "mistakes", I feel blessed to have found two brilliant artists who not only have an amazing 3 dimensional vision for masterpiece artwork, but are also two of the CLEANEST, nicest, most enjoyable people to be around. There is only one place to go for your next tattoo...Read Less
Cordelia Arden Fox
23 Dec 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Cesar did the design and inked me back in December of 2011 and it was a fantastic experience. It was my first tattoo and he made sure I felt comfortable with the entire process from concept to afterca... Read More
Cesar did the design and inked me back in December of 2011 and it was a fantastic experience. It was my first tattoo and he made sure I felt comfortable with the entire process from concept to aftercare. I have received nothing but compliments on my tattoo since then and I always tell people where I got it done and how positive the experience was. Look no further for a professional, high-quality studio. Read Less
Sarah Barden
16 Oct 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I had a great experience getting my first tattoo done by Carol. I love how it turned out, and she made me feel so at ease about the whole process. We had a last minute consultation about the design be... Read More
I had a great experience getting my first tattoo done by Carol. I love how it turned out, and she made me feel so at ease about the whole process. We had a last minute consultation about the design because I was still feeling unsure about it, and I was so happy that she was willing to work on it even on such short notice. She is very candid when she thinks a design idea might not have the best execution, either now or 10 years down the road, which I appreciate because I know she's invested in the work she does, and was not just about doing the tattoo to get paid. They also make all of their own inks and fix their own machines, and have been tattooing for nearly two decades now (and just over one decade in Ithaca) so I was comfortable in such competent hands. Thank you! Read Less
Chris Dunham
25 Feb 2013
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Carol is an amazing, gifted artist. I wanted to have a photographic image of my beloved pet chicken, Lola, put on my right forearm. I had seen another friend, who had a sleeve of beloved animal friend... Read More
Carol is an amazing, gifted artist. I wanted to have a photographic image of my beloved pet chicken, Lola, put on my right forearm. I had seen another friend, who had a sleeve of beloved animal friends put on her arm (created by Carol) and was blown away at the intricate detail. I recognized every animal face on my friend's arm. It was pretty incredible to watch the process of Carol putting the image on my arm....with nothing more than small marks to indicate where shading would go. The end result is Lola looking up at me each and every day. Several of my friends have exclaimed, "That's the most beautiful tattoo I've ever seen!!"----and I wholeheartedly agree. Working with Carol was a gift and I love, love, love, my tattoo. Thank you so very much, Carol! Read Less