Went today for a tattoo behind my ear. Friendly staff, very clean, nice place. Tara was wonderful!  Very patient and helpful!  She helped me pick the font, size and offered advice on how it should be placed.  To say it was painless is a lie, but she was quick and I love it!  I asked about fixing up another tattoo I have (minor fix). She offered to do it right then without an extra charge!  When I decide on my next tattoo, I will definitely come back here! Read Less

I got two tattoos, and they were my first tattoos at age 35. I could not have been happier. Tara did such a great job and made me feel so at ease. I am constantly getting compliments my tattoos and told how pretty they are. Read Less

Ok. If you go anywhere else to get a tattoo, you are insane! But hey, your loss is my gain. That frees up a spot for me on Sean's ever busy tattoo calendar. Although you do have to wait a little longer to get a tattoo than one might like, it is totally worth the wait. His busy schedule actually spared me getting a tat that i would have obviously loved, but had no meaning. Almost got a peacock, instead of the beautiful dream catcher with a portrait of 2 of my horses that passe...d away the year I was anxiously waiting for my appointment. He nailed the horses btw. They look exactly like my 2 babies. He captured their beauty and soul perfectly. So, not only is Sean an awesome guy with major talent (I mean come on! He literally paints a masterpiece on your body), but he allows you the time you need to really think about what you're gonna ink permanently on yourself. There's an old saying about how you can never get a hold of a good lawyer, because he's always in court. Well, you can relate this to Sean's life. Lol I wouldn't go anywhere else, EVER! Sold for life. The pictures of his work speak for themselves. Ver más Read Less

This is one of the best studios in the tristate area. Where to start? I have always wanted to get a tattoo. I am an artist and a lover of the arts, so it makes sense,  but I never took the jump until I met Sean Duffy at Phenom-A-Bomb. For two years, I researched different artists and looked all over the country, but I never got the inviting vibe that I was looking for from any of those talented folks I bookmarked. And then the strangest thing happened: I ran into an old elemetary school acquiantance at a bar who had a simply gorgeous art piece on his shoulder. It was creative, colorful, had impressive depth and lighting, the shading was highly skilled, and looked like it was designed FOR the actual body part it was on. I had to know who had done it, and was directed to Sean. After checking out all of his work and thinking on it for a couple weeks, I decided to make the leap. Even after setting up my consultation I still felt anxious about the experience, but any fears I had about the experience or the end product diminished in about 30 seconds of meeting him.Right off the bat, he was well spoken, personable, and extremely friendly. He loved my idea, and was very excited to work with me. During our first consultation, I showed him the design elements I picked out and he was already spitting out dozens of intriguing ideas and details that really blended everything together. I was still slightly neurotic about the final design because I had trouble visualizing what he end product would look like. That brings me to an important point about working with him and any other creative artist: if you really want to make the best of your time and money, you need to give him or her creative license. Why? You can go just about anywhere to get your compass star or koi fish (and no disrespect if that's what you want!), but if you want the best looking piece possible, you need to give your artist freedom to do their thing. The drawing process is very organic, and imposing too much control over that process and cramp an artist's style. I'm not telling you to dump your ideas and let people doodle whatever they want into your arm, but you should be prepared to let the tattoo evolve as the process goes on. Some of the ideas you thought would look badass just won't translate over well to the body part. So what do you do? Do you find someone who will plop whatever you want wherever you want? In my opinion that is not the point of "body art." If the piece does not complement the body and soul of the person wearing it, you just have a symbol embedded on you. Again, fine if that's what you want, but if you're as picky as I am then that's not gonna fly. That being said, Mr. Duffy has no ego and will not try to push you in a direction that doesn't work with your own philosophy. He will, however, give you honest feedback and suggestions. And if you don't like his design, he will start from scratch for free, and you aren't getting billed for the hours it takes to do that. It's a pretty damned good deal if you ask me. Onto the actual day of the first sitting, which totalled five hours, I don't think the process could have gone any smoother. The studio is bright, beautiful, and clean. He will show you all of his tools and explain how they work if you're curious, even going into the hygenic process that the studio uses to make sure everything is sterilized and clean. He's got a huge cabinet full of blu rays if you want to chill, but I like to yak so we talked the whole time (with It's always sunny providing occasional laughs). As for the process itself, if you've had work done before then you probably know what to expect. I can honestly as that through the entire five hours, only a couple moments of actual pain occurred. The rest is pretty reasonable (no worse than sunburn). I only bled from one tricky area that had a lot of detail. One of the biggest skills a tattoo artist needs is a feel for the correct depth of the needle in the skin. Too deep and you hit muscle, too shallow and your ink doesn't fully take. It's a sweet spot, and one you need to reach if you want to keep that color looking bright for years to come. That's something that only experience can teach, and he's been doing this for 15 years now.The first session was last month, and it's fully healed now, looking as bright and beautiful as it did the day it was done. I get complimented randomly everywhere I go now, and everyone wants to know where it was done. I can't wait to go back tomorrow and get back on that chair. I will be uploading photos to this review when the half sleeve is finished in November.A note on the other artists: Tara, his wife, is extremely talented, but I have not had the pleasure of talking to her for more than a couple minutes. All of the artists there are highly skilled and up to snuff. If you don't end up working with Sean (his waiting list is getting longer than a year), you will be in very good hands as Read Less

I just got my first tattoo at Phenom-a-bomb, and I cannot speak highly enough of this shop. For starters, the shop is incredibly clean and everyone there is so welcoming, you can't help but feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Sean, Tara, and Dan were all so friendly and professional. Dan (who did my tattoo) took the ideas I had  and really nailed it, giving me something that was even more than I had hoped for. While I haven't decided on what I'd like to get next, I know where I'm an having it done. I would recommend these guys to anyone... Read Less

Tara just completed a stunning tattoo on me. Black and white, soaring sparrow, customized until it was perfect. The tattoo is small and elegant, so precision was key. Tara over delivered. It's simply gorgeous. There was no pressure from her to make it larger, and I really appreciated that she respected my wishes. I will recommend her to everyone! The shop is immaculate, and I was completely comfortable that they employed the best hygiene practices. Please check it out! Read Less

Best Tattoo shop I've ever been in, by far!! Sean Duffy is the most talented Tattooer I've ever met & one of the nicest and genuine people as well.. Him & his wife run the shop and are phenomenally awesome!!! Read Less

Tara has been tattooing me for over 10 years! I have never been disappointed by anything she has done. One of my tattoos was recognized by the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention in 2006. The shop is very clean and both her and Sean make everyone feel right at home. I am a customer for life. "Metalhead" Read Less

Tara did a garland of roses down my back starting at my neck. Each of the roses represents each of my 3 sons and a few friends who have helped me stay sane. The colors were their choice and Tara did an excellent job with full blooms, buds, and leaves. Time for a few additions!!! Read Less

I cannot speak highly enough of Phenomabomb.  I have had work done by both Sean and Tara and not only is the work easily the finest tattoo artwork anywhere, they are both fantastic people and make for a great hang and overall experience.  I had my first tattoo done at Phenomabomb and continue to go back regularly.  I will never have work done anywhere else!   Thank you Sean, Tara, and the whole team! Read Less

Seriously one of, of not the best tattoo shops in the area. No one has ever worked as hard as these guys in making sure your happy and comfortable. Cleanliness is not even ever thought of as an issue. You can go other places and get work done, or you can go here and get work done that you will wanna show off for the rest of your life. Cannot recommend enough. Read Less

This is one of the best tattoo shops in the area. Its in a very accessible location in the heart of Dublin, PA, just outside of Doylestown. I drive 45 minutes to get tattooed by Sean Duffy. The shop has very talented artists specializing in Custom Tattoos. They are the nicest tattoo artists I have ever met. When you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and a handshake and you feel welcome and at home as you discuss your tattoo ideas with Sean or Tara. The shop is beautiful and clean, and equipped! You can watch movies or choose music to listen to while you are getting tattooed. The environment is so exciting, inspiring, and friendly. I highly recommend Phenomabomb, I have been getting tattooed by them for years. Check out their website at phenomabomb.com Read Less