For Tyler Bloomingdale; It was absolutely amazing, Me and my fiance were first time tattooers when we found Tyler, he was recommended from a friend who had nothing but good to say about him. It was a birthday present for me and with short notice when I let Tyler know but Tyler had absolutely no hesitation to get us in for that day. We were definitely nervous about finding a clean sanitized place with the right kind of person to take in what we wanted and what it meant to us because it's definitely a permanent thing, and he exceeded all of our expectations, he answered an much as he could with all our questions before and after seeing him, to make sure we were all on the exact same page, and that definitely helped. While we were there he put on some Netflix comedy to keep us occupied and get us unwound from being soooo nervous, he even himself opened up to us and had some pretty awesome jokes in store. He's been doing this for 13-15 years and definitely has his experience and talent. He's definitely fast but takes time to make sure its all clean and detailed to your expectations, and he's HONEST, we were told he could have honestly easily taken an hour or more like most tattoo artist do to get more money, but he values people time and money and I absolutely loved him for it. I definitely know he's my tattoo artist for the rest of my days even if its a far travel, hes worth it! THANKS TYLER!!!! Read Less

I came here when my artist, Tyler Bloomingdale, switched over from another shop and I keep coming back. Tyler is phenomenal and he worked with me to create a huge, affordable, full color piece that was both satisfying to me and functional. Pat, the owner, is amazing and an extremely talented realism artist. I just recently went to Hydra's grand opening event and got a comic book style tattoo from Abram, he is typically a realism artist but the comic book style piece he did on me is to die for! Caroline, the shops apprentice, is a hero in all ways. She keeps the shop clean, crisp, functioning, and inviting while also delivering quality pieces here and there, I've got an appointment with her coming up and I am very excited. She's a gifted artist on paper and I can't wait to have her do work for me as she improves. I haven't personally been inked by the other artists but they are all such lovely, talented people. I've been to a couple different shops in Salt Lake but Hydra takes the cake for me. If you're looking for a place that feels like home after two sessions that will give you breathtaking art, please go check them out! Read Less

I went to Hydra tattoo specifically to get a tattoo from Caroline. One of my friends got a tattoo from her and I was really impressed with her work for how new she is. The whole experience was amazing. She’s so outgoing and she has such a great energy. She really listened to what we wanted and she had so much passion for her work which was so fun to see. I will definitely be going back to her. Read Less

Toast created a really nice piece for me. We talked about the design for a while, and she went all out putting it together and the results are gorgeous. This is the first tattoo I've had that I can see, its on my forearm so I wanted it to be special, and it is! Besides being an amazing artist, Toast is professional and tuned in to how the client is feeling throughout the process. Hydra is a great space too, highly recommend visiting Toast for a consultation - she's fantastic. Read Less

Hydra Tattoo is an amazing tattoo shop. April is an amazing artist and I've been going to her since my first one. The atmosphere in the entire building is very inviting and friendly. All of the artists are extremely kind and talented. I can't wait to come back here and see them all again soon! Read Less

Beautiful work guys. I've been following Patrick for a long time. His work rocks. It's awesome to see this shop up and running. I see no weak points. Very nice choice of artists! Cheers brothers. The art is kick ass! Read Less

I had a great experience at Hydra! I wanted to get a tatt for my son and Ryan was my artist. He came up with a wonderful custom design for me! It had been nearly 4 years since my last tattoo and this was certainly going to be my biggest piece yet, but Ryan was chill which helped me relax. I would definitely go to him again for another tattoo. Highly recommended for anyone wanting some new school custom work done! Thanks again, Ryan! Read Less

Ryan "Catfish" Sager did an amazing custom mandala that he drew for me. He really is an incredibly talented artist. The line work and shading are absolutely beautiful. Everything was super clean and everyone in the shop was incredibly nice. I would highly recommend Ryan for anyone looking for a one of a kind piece. Read Less

Rachel is doing my tattoo. It's a big piece and not finished yet but I am super happy with the progress so far. Rachel spent a huge amount of time with me sending pictures and ideas back and forth and helping me design an original piece that I am in love with. She is insanely talented. I was really impressed with how clean and professional she was with her equipment. I had minimal swelling and the tattoo didn't hurt anywhere near what I thought it would. Go see Rachel!!! You won't regret it! Read Less

Pat is a phenomenal artist who brings a classical approach to modern/contemporary tattooing. His signature style is recognizable anywhere, using negative space to great effect in his unique designs. His photorealistic portraits and figures are second-to-none in the industry, matched only by his "comicbook-like" take on fantastic themes and subjects. For world-class art you'll cherish forever, you need look no further than this talented master. I highly recommend him! Read Less

I think his work speaks for itself, but if you're an individual who likes going off reviews then read on. Patrick is an amazing artist, and person in general. He is creative and progressive yet honest. He will tell you what's great about your ideas and make them come to life but isn't afraid to tell you why some aspect of your idea might not work, and that's what I adore about him. He's genuine and so is his work. Highly recommend for first timers or someone who is covered. Read Less