All I can say is wow! I have lived in 5 different major cities such as New York, Atlanta, Cleveland, Nashville, and Baltimore, by far this is the best tattoo shop I have ever been in. The atmosphere is wonderful and colorful with displays of the artist's different styles. The styles vary from Gothic to Asian oriented to fantasy to modern shapes and text. The owner spends the time to make sure you understand what you are getting  and how YOU want it from shape, size, and style. The artist are AMAZING, they are very personable. So, it is not an awkward experience of just silence. They talk to you about process letting you know far you have gotten completed 20%, 50% etc. They will offer suggestions that will take the tattoo to the next level. They are VERY big on hygiene. they didn't just "hey these are new needles." He showed me the packaging and took it out . This was my 1st tattoo from here and will not be my last. I am willing to drive from Baltimore MD to Queen NY to get work done here! Read Less

The owner makes sure that everyone is satisfied and that their artwork is to their liking before the tattooist begins. Although at times the place may be busy it's definitely well worth the wait. The artist Domingo is the best! If you want great work at a great price then this is the place to go. Definetly a hidden jewel on Jamaica Ave. Read Less

DO NOT GO HERE!!!! TRUST ME!!! I WON'T STEER YOU WRONG!!!! This has got to be THEE WORST experience with tattoos that I have ever had and I have had experiences with several shops so far. I came to this shop because my cousin got one of her tattoos here. I DO NOT go to shops on Jamaica Ave for the exact reasons I'm about to give you. I walked into the shop and the owner greeted me. He was nice but not too professional. He made some inappropriate jokes. I showed him a picture of what I wanted (a Polynesian elephant) and he found it on the internet and printed it out! He gave it to his artist and said he would "draw it up and I could come back tomorrow for the first of two sessions. I put in my down payment and left. The next day, I came back only to see that instead of actually DRAWING OUT my tattoo, the artist traced it on the back of the paper. With a nonrefundable down payment I figured maybe he'll be better than tracing on a piece of paper. As any 5 year old could do that. The owner kept saying "I don't know if it'll come out how you want. This isn't his tattoo and there's too many lines. He'll try the best he can but I can guarantee anything".....I immediately though, you're an artist, you should be able to complete a body of work because that's what you promise. Not give me some rant about TRYING and it MAY NOT COME OUT GOOD. So, I start my tattoo and it was going alright and then I looked in the mirror!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All the lines were crooked, He put less lines in and bigger spaces, the trunk and tusk looked nothing like the picture. The guy had finish the outline when he only had a few lines left and when I said that I couldn't take anymore (My skin was RED and SORE) the owner came over and said that I had no choice and that it was either I took the pain or don't come back. I was ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED!!!!! How can you treat paying customers like that. He proceeded to tell me that I am a child and need to listen to him because it was his shop and he called the shots! Just keep in mind my License haven't said "Under 21" for YEARS!!!! The owner then pulled up a chair and said I had two options, either let the tattoo artist (I use this word loosely) finish his job because he changed his mind on having two sessions, I had to complete the entire tattoo in one session or don't come back. This made me so furious. I paid for two sessions and he was basically telling me that I no longer had that, I only have one session. I told the artist to finish the outline and I would leave and wouldn't be coming back. The owner told the tattoo guy that he isn't doing anything until he told him to. And I was about to get up and put my top on then he told him to continue. I let his clean up some lines (though the lines were as crappy as they could get) and I left without coming back. THE OWNER WAS SO UNPROFESSIONAL AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO DO PROPER BUSINESS. SO SAD!!!! The results of my tattoo has been horrendous! Two weeks after getting the tattoo, I started getting little boils over the tattoo, they were hard and would pop up all over my skin around the area where the tattoo was placed. I always experience itching (though its been almost a year since I've gotten the tattoo). The itching is uncontrollable. SOMETIMES IT ITCHES SO BAD THAT NOT EVEN LOTION HELPS. I DON'T KNOW IF ITS THE INK OR NEEDLE BUT ITS HORRIBLE. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!!! THESE PEOPLE CALL THEMSELVES ARTISTS AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO THEIR OWN DRAWINGS, ALL THEY DO IS TRACE LINES ON THE BACK OF A PAPER AND WHEN THEY TATTOO ITS INCONSISTENT. THE OWNER IS NOT A BUSINESS MAN!!! HE THINKS HE'S THERE TO MAKE FRIENDS AND TREAT YOU LIKE HIS CHILD!!!! THAT NOT HOW YOU CONDUCT YOURSELF OR BUSINESS. IF YOU WANT TO BE LEFT WITH A TATTOO YOU WOULD REGRET THEN BY ANY MEANS, IGNORE MY WARNING.!!!! FIND A BETTER PLACE, PLEASEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! IF I COULD RATE THEM A 0 OF 5, I WOULD! Read Less

I actually came here just to get a pricing on a tattoo i wanted and ended up walking out with one the same day. Its been about a week since i got my first tatt and i wanted to wait until it healed first before making a review. Initially i was scared due to my fear of needles but the owner laughed and joked around with me for awhile until i relaxed and decided to get my tatt. He made sure the size was just right, spelling was accurrate and that i was comfortable with everything. Hes a very cool guy and the other tattoo artists are very nice as well. It came out great and is still in its healing process. I will definitely go back for more ink. Read Less

LOVE THIS PLACE. I left Westchester County to go to Queens because the work they do is bar none (outstanding ) and the prices are reasonable.  The owner is very caring about the work being done and tries to satisfy his customers request.  This is my 4th tattoo with them and will definitely go back. Read Less

I have to BIG-UP...! These guys @ RPI, they are so professional and knowledgeable about their "ART". Deon (owner) AMAZING . He will tell you the PROS & CONS of a Tatt you want, before he takes your business (Love that..!!!). The rest will be up to you..., Ohhhh this is my 4th TATT with them. Read Less

This is a great shop. When you walk in you feel welcomed and the staff help you find an idea or if you have one they will give you good advice. I had a picture but the owner told me it was nice, but explained why it wouldn't work as a tattoo. He took the time to find me an even better picture and I love how it came out. I've been there 3 times since and always recommend to my friends. It's also always clean, and the prices are fair. Read Less

DO NOT GO HERE!!!! TRUST ME!!! I WON'T STEER YOU WRONG!!!!This has got to be THEE WORST experience with tattoos that I have ever had and I have had experiences with several shops so far. I came to this shop because my cousin got one of her tattoos here. I DO NOT go to shops on Jamaica Ave for the exact reasons I'm about to give you.I walked into the shop and the owner greeted me. He was nice but not too professional. He made some inappropriate jokes. I showed him a picture of what I wanted (a Polynesian elephant) and he found it on the internet and printed it out! He gave it to his artist and said he would "draw it up and I could come back tomorrow for the first of two sessions. I put in my down payment and left. The next day, I came back only to see that instead of actually DRAWING OUT my tattoo, the artist traced it on the back of the paper. With a nonrefundable down payment I figured maybe he'll be better than tracing on a piece of paper. As any 5 year old could do that. The owner kept saying "I don't know if it'll come out how you want. This isn't his tattoo and there's too many lines. He'll try the best he can but I can guarantee anything".....I immediately though, you're an artist, you should be able to complete a body of work because that's what you promise. Not give me some rant about TRYING and it MAY NOT COME OUT GOOD. So, I start my tattoo and it was going alright and then I looked in the mirror!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All the lines were crooked, He put less lines in and bigger spaces, the trunk and tusk looked nothing like the picture. The guy had finish the outline when he only had a few lines left and when I said that I couldn't take anymore (My skin was RED and SORE) the owner came over and said that I had no choice and that it was either I took the pain or don't come back. I was ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED!!!!! How can you treat paying customers like that.He proceeded to tell me that I am a child and need to listen to him because it was his shop and he called the shots! Just keep in mind my License haven't said "Under 21" for YEARS!!!! The owner then pulled up a chair and said I had two options, either let the tattoo artist (I use this word loosely) finish his job because he changed his mind on having two sessions, I had to complete the entire tattoo in one session or don't come back. This made me so furious. I paid for two sessions and he was basically telling me that I no longer had that, I only have one session. I told the artist to finish the outline and I would leave and wouldn't be coming back. The owner told the tattoo guy that he isn't doing anything until he told him to. And I was about to get up and put my top on then he told him to continue. I let his clean up some lines (though the lines were as crappy as they could get) and I left without coming back. THE OWNER WAS SO UNPROFESSIONAL AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO DO PROPER BUSINESS. SO SAD!!!! The results of my tattoo has been horrendous! Two weeks after getting the tattoo, I started getting little boils over the tattoo, they were hard and would pop up all over my skin around the area where the tattoo was placed. I always experience itching (though its been almost a year since I've gotten the tattoo). The itching is uncontrollable. SOMETIMES IT ITCHES SO BAD THAT NOT EVEN LOTION HELPS. I DON'T KNOW IF ITS THE INK OR NEEDLE BUT ITS HORRIBLE.DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!!! THESE PEOPLE CALL THEMSELVES ARTISTS AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO THEIR OWN DRAWINGS, ALL THEY DO IS TRACE LINES ON THE BACK OF A PAPER AND WHEN THEY TATTOO ITS INCONSISTENT. THE OWNER IS NOT A BUSINESS MAN!!! HE THINKS HE'S THERE TO MAKE FRIENDS AND TREAT YOU LIKE HIS CHILD!!!! THAT NOT HOW YOU CONDUCT YOURSELF OR BUSINESS.IF YOU WANT TO BE LEFT WITH A TATTOO YOU WOULD REGRET THEN BY ANY MEANS, IGNORE MY WARNING.!!!! FIND A BETTER PLACE, PLEASEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!IF I COULD RATE THEM A 0 OF 5, I WOULD! Read Less

I came in because my right bar came out my nipple while cleaning it the day before..........( Go to a reputable shop and have a situation like this fixed ASAP!!) I was kinda guarded when it comes MOST businesses on Jamaica Ave. I went it met with the owner ( he was on the computer, he stopped greeted me( Was surprised there). i told him my situation and he offered me a free curved bar. I said no thanks ( I have titanium bars already) I sat down in a chair he tries to push the bar in but it's not going anywhere. The holes are beginning to close.....He pushed that bar in with some ointment on it. I'm happy to have my right bar in and taking good care of it.....If I need my bar changed I know where I will go. The ONLY thing I don't like in the studio is the fact they need to put real curtins up, to give customers privacy. They have these black plastic things up......( Nooo....large curtins for each booth!! THAT's  the ONLY reason they get 3 STARS.....KEEEP up the good customer service + Curtins= 4 stars) Other than that I will come back. Read Less