I got my first (2nd, 3rd, and 4th) tattoo at East Side Ink with Angela de Rosette. ESI came highly recommended and when it comes to something so permanent, you want to go to a place you can trust. I... Read More
I got my first (2nd, 3rd, and 4th) tattoo at East Side Ink with Angela de Rosette. ESI came highly recommended and when it comes to something so permanent, you want to go to a place you can trust. I looked over the portfolios of the artists on IG, decided on Angela, and made an appointment for a consultation. I felt intimidated initially, not knowing what to expect. Angela was very professional at our consultation, I showed her pictures of what I wanted, she listened but she also gave her honest opinion. I felt comfortable with her so I made an appointment for the tattoo (you need to leave a deposit of $100 in order to secure an appointment.) On the day of the tattoo, I was both nervous and excited. I had not seen her design prior to that day and to be honest I was skeptical when she showed it to me. Boy was I wrong! Angela knew what she was doing. The design, the size, the placement, the execution, all perfect!! She brought her artistic eye and vast experience to the table and the result was more spectacular than I could have hoped for. I received tons of compliment on my tattoo, people marveled at her artistry and skill. Needless to say, I went back to Angela for my subsequent tattoos. Angela works fast but never compromises on the quality of her work, so you are paying a fair price for outstanding work. I have taken my daughter to Angela for her first (and 2nd) tattoo and she is very pleased as well. From what I have seen, all the artists at ESI are top notch (my friend who recommended the place used Cheo for both full sleeves.) The place is clean and spacious. Melanie and Yadira at the front desk are super friendly and helpful. So go ahead and check out their artists, find one whose style you like and book a free consult. You have nothing to lose and you may just find that perfect tattoo artist you have been looking for. Read Less