my wife and I saw artwork from Emily C at the Saratoga Tattoo expo and really appreciated the interesting designs she had displayed related to "twin peaks" and "Doctor Who" and "the shining" and "x-files". So the next step was to talk about a design so she could draw something for me. She was very friendly and we talked about making an appointment in her shop in Schenectady. The shop is big and bright and beautiful!  Lots of art books to peruse and cool art on the walls.  Her coworker, Paris, was nice as well. Very pleased with the design Emily did for my Danny Torrance/Shining tattoo. I hope she does a tattoo for my wife next time. ThNk you to Emily for her great attitude and the polished pop culture tattoo. Read Less

Got my first tattoo there, Paris was very informative and calming. He talked me through it and even though my design was small and simple he truly made it pop! Place is very clean and trusting. Would recommend! Read Less

I've had 3 tattoos done by Emily, and she has done an excellent job each time. My parents have work done by her, and my husband is getting done by her next week. I would definitely recommend her and Alectric City Tattoo to anyone looking for a great tattoo and clean shop! :) Read Less

Emily took my idea and provided the perfect poppy flowers to my existing tattoo. It definitely prettied up my arm, which is exactly what I wanted. I've received a ton of compliments already and it's only been a couple days and so far the healing is the best for any tattoo I've received. Shop is clean and staff are talented and friendly. I'll be back for more work! Read Less

My gf and I were on a little get away for my bday. We had talked about getting new tattoos for awhile and on a whim decided that 2/20 was the day lol. We googled shops on the area and alectric city's was the best so we decided to go. Having lots of experience with tattoos I thought it would be a shot in the dark for the two of us as walk ins, but the shop is so friendly and accommodating they took us in the afternoon. Paris did an incredible job on both of us, and it made for an incredible day meeting the great people of this shop and getting to share the experience with my gf. I'll be coming back 100%. Read Less

absolutely love Emily! this shop is cute, clean, and professional. have had lots of work done by Emily and she is both very personably and very talented. have not had anything done by Paris, but his work is phenomenal and he is always incredibly accommodating. I recommend Alectric City to literally everyone I know! thanks guys! Read Less

Emily Clute is the best artist in the capital region, easily. She did two pieces on me and both were phenomenal. I'm getting another tattoo by her on the 14th. She's amazingly creative and will not disappoint. I've never gotten a tattoo by Paris but his piercings are solid. The staff at Alectric City are more than accommodating. When I went in for my first tattoo I was beyond nervous and Emily eased all of my concerns. I trust nobody else with my tattoos. Read Less

Emily Clute is the best artist in the capital region, easily. She did two pieces on me and both were phenomenal. I'm getting another tattoo by her on the 14th. She's amazingly creative and will not disappoint. I've never gotten a tattoo by Paris but his piercings are solid. The staff at Alectric City are more than accommodating. When I went in for my first tattoo I was beyond nervous and Emily eased all of my concerns. I trust nobody else with my tattoos. Read Less

Came here for my first ever tattoo. I had a great experience. Taylor was kind, patient, and made sure I went home with what I wanted. The place is very clean, organized, and inviting. If you are looking for a tattoo in the Schenectady area, definitely check out Alectric City Tattoo. Read Less

I've had two tattoos and a piercing done here and I have been pleased with the service I received. I recently had Emily work on and complete a half sleeve that I drew up for myself. She modified it to fit on my arm, so that it would not look odd with the way I had designed it and listened to my input about what colors I'd like. All three sessions went well and I am very happy with the outcome of the finished design. Everyone that works there is very professional, and courteous. Each artist has their own unique style, and there is a lot to choose from in their books if you're looking for something specific! They are very open and helpful if you have questions or want to talk about a design that you have in mind. I definitely recommend stopping in and seeing them if you're in the area and looking to get either a piercing or a tattoo.Read Less

Alectric City is the cleanest and most professional shop in this area. The staff are all very nice, welcoming and helpful. I had a piercing and tattoo done by the same person and he did an excellent job. He drew up a stellar design just how I wanted it and it came out amazing when it was finished. The prices are very fair and I would recommend this shop to everyone. If you're in the Schenectady area, go to this shop, NOT any of the others. You won't be disappointed here! The artwork hanging on the walls by all the artists is a true testament to the collective talent at Alectric City. Read Less

Emily worked a tattoo for me that I brought to her by an artist I know personally. While visiting Schenectady from Virginia, my artist friend drew this up for me, and rather than take the art home to have it worked in Blacksburg, VA, I decided to find an appointment at a well reviewed place locally so that my friend could see it happen and watch us place the art on my arm. Getting an appointment made for short notice was easy and Emily was very welcoming. We stopped in Thursdaay, and by Saturday we had that tattoo redrawn very slightly for proper line work, and had finished the process. That parlor credited my friend for his work on their instagram, and even gave me some aftercare lotion for free. All said, having taken a chance on Alectric City Tattoo I absolutely was both impressed and fully satisfied. Top marks. Read Less

The tattoo stations are not private and those who are waiting in the (tiny) entranceway can clearly see clients who are being worked on. I felt uncomfortable lifting up my shirt and exposing the side of my breast as onlookers gawked shamelessly. Although this was my third tattoo, I came in as a walk-in. The artist drew my piece free-hand and clearly did not make all the aspects even and symmetrical twice. He did not try to hide his irritation at my continued persistence to go back and perfect the design. I asked him to place it four separate times because it was not straight. He was highly annoyed by this request. I wanted my design to look a certain way and he told me he thought that was stupid and that it should be drawn a different way that would "look better" in his opinion. I was taken aback because it was a design that I had drawn myself and liked it the way it was - I wasn't looking for his own artistic interpretation... However, in the end, he convinced me to do it his way. The end product looks horrible. The lines are not even close to straight, there are bumps in (what should be) a smooth arc, he entirely butchered the shading, colors were not filled in all the way so there are spots of skin color where there shouldn't be, black lines that should be bold and clean are faded in awkward spots, the circular design is oblong, it's just a mess. The thing cost me a whopping $150 when I really should have only been charged around $80. I have to get it fixed by another artist and now the piece is only barely salvageable and nowhere near the design I wanted on my body for the rest of my life. I am a young woman (age 21) Read Less

Stopped by to get some work done and were welcomed right in.  Emily did my two tattoos and did a wonderful job.  She has a great eye for design.  The shop is clean and professional.  Definitely would go here again. Read Less

Head in to see Devlin or Paris - both do incredible work - Devlin did an amazing job on the bamboo piece that goes from my left thigh to my chest.  Outstanding design, great techniques, and brillant work - you will find all of these at A Lectric City Tattoo. Read Less