Adam is creative, patient, a perfectionist (in a good way!) and an all-round great guy... my 5th and latest piece he did was a stylized Statue of Liberty that came out EXACTLY like I imagined it! Thanks Adam! Read Less

Adam was amazing. He was recommended by a professor at MIAD (that's high praise). I came from St. Louis for 5 trips to do a half sleeve and it was totally worth it. Adam worked with me to do the design without meeting me or measuring my arm in person and then we adjusted when I got there. It was my first tattoo so he took his time to make sure it was right and to make me comfortable with it. Adam is also fun to talk to which made the time (and pain) go much faster. The tattoo turned out perfect- strangers stop me in the grocery to tell me how good it looks. Highly recommend! Read Less

Adam was amazing. He was recommended by a professor at MIAD (that's high praise). I came from St. Louis for 5 trips to do a half sleeve and it was totally worth it. Adam worked with me to do the design without meeting me or measuring my arm in person and then we adjusted when I got there. It was my first tattoo so he took his time to make sure it was right and to make me comfortable with it. Adam is also fun to talk to which made the time (and pain) go much faster. The tattoo turned out perfect- strangers stop me in the grocery to tell me how good it looks. Highly recommend! Read Less

Adams art goes far beyond tattooing. Not only is he the best tattoo artist, he is an incredible artist and amazing person. His shop is an awesome, comfortable and unique place you just want to be at. Adam is patient, friendly, polite and his wealth of knowledge, his skills and artistic expertise across various platforms of artistic expression are absolutely mind blowing. Adam creates only masterpieces, gifts of a lifetime well worth far beyond any momentary value. Read Less

Detailed,well practiced artists that actually care about you and your tattoo quality. I know Adam specifically always shows interest not only in the tattoo, but your reasons and meaning behind it. Not a bad price either considering the high quality work. Read Less

Adam is awesome! Went to him on a recommendation from a friend to fix up a tattoo that I hated, turned it into an amazing piece, and got another right away that has strangers come up and compliment it! So excited to be getting more work done by him as well! Read Less

Adam created an amazing tattoo for me in memory of my dog. The other amazing part is the time in which he executed it. It covers my back and he finished it in one sitting. He also has a light touch with the needle and there was minimum pain and the healing time was quick. Read Less

Great group of guys who know their shit. Not just some fly by night shop that has popped up recently. Adam, Josh, and Mike have been tattooing for years and couldn't be more pleased with their collective knowledge and skill. Read Less

The patience that Adam has to hammer out incredible detail is mind blowing. I have been going here for just over 5 years now and I am more impressed every time with the work that is produced. I'm Currently working on a thigh piece that I couldn't be more happy with. Go see these boys, you will not be disappointed!! Read Less

I was very impressed with adambomb. Josh drew a beautiful piece for me, but unfortunately, it was much bigger than what I wanted. When I told him I was looking for something smaller, he immediately made me a new drawing, without taking offense or grumbling. I'm so accustomed to rudeness that his easy-going demeanor and insistence on giving me what I wanted came as a shock. I love my tattoo and will definitely be recommending adambomb in the future. Read Less

I wish I could give out a sixth star...Laurent is the sh*t.  He understood my vision, adapted on the fly and didn't settle for anything less than perfection.  The tattoo I wanted was very detailed and could have easily been blown-out or half-assed; however, what I got is truly a work of art.If you're unsure how a drawing or sketch will translate into a tattoo or want a tattoo but have heard from a friend who had a bad experience - go talk to Laurent.  You won't be disappointed. Read Less

I've had a couple small tats done in the past, but when I finally figured out the first big piece I wanted done, I searched tirelessly for the perfect artist who I could feel confident in. I made the right choice with Laurent! He is creative, skilled, and attentive. He asks good questions and provides good feedback, and genuinely cares about the work he's doing and your satisfaction with it. To top it all off, he is so much fun to sit and talk with for 3 hours straight! Needless to say, Laurent is my tattoo artist for life! I'm very much looking forward to getting more done with him. Read Less

Laurent is a master.  He gladly took on a large back piece project for me, after I had been turned down by multiple other artists because it was a "nightmare" cover-up.  He's a pro at creating a comfortable environment, was incredibly attentive to my design ideas, and is French, which is fun.  I also felt like his hourly rate was pretty modest.  As for the shop, its a nice chill space, refreshingly quiet, and not anything close to the standard tattoo-shop scenesterism. Read Less

Laurent has done 3 tattoos for me and all have turned out better than I had imagined they would. For example, when I went in for a consultation about having 3 birds, he looked at my photos, did research, and in 3 days came up with sketches and placement that fit together perfectly. He added a tree branch to bring everything together that is almost more beautiful than the birds themselves. His work is done so skillfully that it heals quickly and rarely even scabs over, it just peels a little bit. He is always professional and his prices are fair. Adambomb is definitely the best tattoo shop in Milwaukee. I have dozens of friends that have been inked by Adam or Laurent and they both do superior work. Read Less

Adambomb Galleries is the place to go for top quality tattoos! Very experienced, detail oriented, amazing artists. Adam and Laurent are both great guys! Ive gotten extensive tattooing done by Laurent over the past few years and seriously I could not think of a better man to get tattooed by, his knowledge and expertise are second to none. The enthusiasm he has in tattooing is seen in every tattoo Laurent does. Couldnt think of a better place to go.. recommended quite a few people to him and no one has been disappointed! Read Less

Laurent is a wonderful artist and was incredibly patient with me while deciding the specifics of my first tattoo.  His attention to detail was exactly what I was looking for. Friendly and incredibly talented, I will definitely be coming back to Adambomb for my future tattoos. Read Less

After finishing a half sleeve with Laurent Marin at Adambomb Tattoo on MLK in Milwaukee, Wi I couldn't help but not write a review, which is very unlike me. I was referred to Laurent by a good friend and after first contacting Laurent have built such great rapport. Laurent was willing and eager to accommodate what I had in mind for a tattoo and his attention to detail was just spot on. He always made sure I was comfortable each session. Adambomb is a clean shop, everything being single use and the atmosphere was so personable yet still professional. I honestly get stopped daily by clients of mine and strangers inquiring about my tattoo. Laurent is a very talented tattoo artist and I can not wait to continue working with him. Thank you so much Laurent Marin, see you soon! Read Less

Laurent is an amazing artist. The detail and shading in my arm piece is so fine and exquisite and the colors are vivid and beautiful. He didn't use any black lines, almost all of the definition is through shading and color, which is remarkable. It healed perfectly and didn't have to be re-touched at all. Even the yellow areas are still incredibly bright. I work at a job where I interact with a lot of people and everyone compliments my tattoo and says how amazing the quality of art is and asks where I got it done. People have said that it is one of the most beautiful tattoos they have ever seen and that it is a true piece of artwork. Also, Laurent is an awesome guy, he's funny and nice and we had entertaining conversations during the process. Adam is cool too. He's been there a few times when I've gotten work done. I enjoyed my entire experience there from start to finish. I definitely want to get more work done by Laurent and I highly recommend going to this shop if you're thinking about getting some serious work done. You have to wait a while for an appointment but it is worth it. If you're looking for something custom and original, of awe-inspiring quality, Laurent is the guy! Read Less

Quality work from a quality artist. I went here for my first 3 tattoos. He really took the time to draw something that I wanted. He was very good about giving his opinions to make it look better but was respectful of your choice when you disagreed.I refer everyone to go there if they want to work with a guy who really cares about your work. My dad has since had his arms covered by Adam and they look great also.One thing that you have to know is that you can't just walk in and get work done by him. He has a long wait list. To me, that is a good thing being that he works 5 days a week and can stay booked like that. The other artist that is in there does some great work to. Everyone always wants work done by the operator of the shop. But, I've seen some of Laurent's work when I stopped in and it was very good quality and creative. Read Less

A really great experience with a friendly staff. Laurent did a really awesome job on my tattoo, I'm so happy with it and I will not go anywhere else. If your in need of some ink head to Adambomb and see Laurent.You will not be disappointed. Read Less

Adambomb is fantastic. Truly. There are three shops in Milwaukee that I recommend to people looking to get tattooed, and Adambomb is one of them.This is a great space with a great vibe. The artists are consummate professionals. (They're friendly, too! Adam's pretty awesome.) And did I mention that they do fabulous work? (They do.)Milwaukee is lucky enough to have what seems to be a wealth of amazing tattoo artists that work in amazing shops. Adambomb most certainly rounds out that wealth. Read Less

HA! He is a very talented man, but he has a disrespectful attitude. He just called me a f*cker over the phone because I canceled an appt after not hearing from him about design ideas. I had left two phones messages, talked with him over the phone twice and emailed three times. Did he return any messages? No. Instead, he made up some story about never getting phone messages, not having an email that works and then something about not having time. You know what I don't have time for.... Rude business owners.... especially ones that are in over their heads. Best of luck Adam! Read Less

Very experienced, detail oriented, amazing artist, overall cool dude.  Adam and Laurent rock plain and simple.  They can duplicate art or come up with custom drawings for you.  One heads up: they book up about a month in advance so plan ahead.  It's worth the wait. Read Less

When I was 18 and getting my first tattoo, it wasn't legal in Chicago to get inked unless your parents signed off on it (law since amended).  I'd gone with a good friend to get her first tattoo by Adam, and it was such a peaceful experience and such a beautiful job, I didn't even consider another place.Adam is awesome.  He is one of the nicest, chillest guys you'll ever meet (and cute, to boot), and his studio is a place of warmth and happiness.  My friends and I were the only folks in there, save the occasional dude popping in to say hello.  Radiohead was playing softly, and Adam whistles while he works (literally).  The design was simple, done by myself - a calligraphic outline of a dove holding an olive branch - but it's not tiny, and it was only $70, which is outrageously affordable for such superior work.  I am one of the only people I know who doesn't look back with shame and regret on their "18 year-old tattoo", save for, shockingly, the friends I have who also got inked their first time at Adambomb.It's been five years, and there's no blow-outs, fading, distortion, or anything.  It's just as beautiful as the day I got it!  If it wasn't such a haul, I'd certainly be back.  And quite frankly, if the tat places in Chicago keep going the way they're going, I might just.  With relish. Read Less

Adam did my Milwaukee tattoo in May of 2004. Over 3 years later it remains dark and precise. He was the consummate professional while working on me and took great care to make sure I was comfortable. I now live in San Francisco and despite the 2500+ mile divide, I will come back to Adambomb when I decide to get more work done. Read Less