Clay at Mt. Vernon Body Art is the man. Kind person, welcoming studio, and an incredibly diverse…read moreportfolio of work. He is a true artist. You would be lucky to have someone of his skill as your tattoo artist. He is extremely talented.

Got these tattoos at Mt. Vernon Body Art studio, and I think it was the best decision for me as a…read morefirst timer to go with. Took me months to find a proper place that suited the style I wanted to get my ink in. Justine was my tattoo artist and she ran down the whole process and healing process very professionally. Highly recommend this place, and I will soon be returning.

Mr Miner approves Outstanding work - first tat for me!…read moreFriendly staff and Em did the donut

Emily is amazing!! I got my first tattoo done on Tuesday and I'm so excited to have such a specific…read morepiece of Baltimore on me forever. HFBL has such a welcoming and supportive vibe that has me so excited to come back for more!!! Me and my best friend have both been tattooed here and have nothing but great things to say about the shop and its staff. Thank you so much Emily! :)

Jason is an amazing tattooist. So happy with the frist step and he was able to hide an unwanted old…read moretattoo. Would highly recommend amazing artist and a great person. Jeremy Michael Jordan

Just finished my third tattoo at Black Lotus and I couldn't ask for a better experience. Lydia, my…read moreartist, did a fantastic job with my tattoo and recommend subtle shading to make it pop, which I didn't even think to ask about. She worked with me extensively and made my idea a beautiful reality. This is as far from a shady back-alley parlor you could get. It's well laid out, filled with artwork and figures, and is professionally appointed. Good service, vibes, and authentic artists make this the only place I'll get inked.

Called this tattoo shop to see if they were taking walk ins on a Wednesday afternoon - The man over…read morethe phone said come on in! The shop is located on a sketchy street but once upstairs inside of the shop it is spacious and clean. I was lucky enough to find street parking around the corner. This is a cash only establishment and their is an ATM outside if you need to withdraw. My friend and I were getting small tattoos on our wrist and the prices were kind of steep - granted we did just walk in and we are in downtown Baltimore, so kind of expected.... When Danny (tattoo artist ) was about to start, a piercing appointment came in so he got that done right away. His technique was good, he was very clean, using new needles and gloves - it took less then ten minutes for two of my mini tattoos. I was charged $80. My friend was charged $60 for her one cross tattoo. Danny was great and had good customer service but I probably would not come back for the prices.

I went to get my septum pierced. Everything was really great up until it was over. The nose ring…read morefell out while I was there! I asked them to put it back in and they did no problem. They don't accept card but kindly directed me to an ATM where I got out cash. The nose ring fell out again while i was just using the ATM. I went back after getting the cash and they told me to stop messing with it, which would have been fine if I was, but as a brand new piercing I couldn't bear to touch it. Here's where it gets a little sketchy... I ask how much the piercing it. He says "20..." I hand him the twenty and I watch his eyes go to my bag where he can see I have another twenty. Then he goes "...one. And I don't have change." So I paid FORTY dollars for a "twenty one dollar" piercing (though I'm convinced it was only twenty) and on my way home it fell out again. The whole "twenty.... one" thing left a bad taste in my mouth so I didn't want to go back. Obviously, the hole closed that day. I wrongly paid forty dollars for a piercing I didn't even have for a whole 3 hours. Would not go back.

Walked in and they accommodated us immediately. Friendly, clean, professional. A little more…read moreexpensive than I expected, but I don't regret the extra money.

For my first time ever getting a tattoo, this shop really solidified the experience for me. I…read morecalled the shop soon after they opened & after hearing that they take walk ins, I sent my inspiration photos, calmed myself (because my nervous excitement was very real I found myself on the cobblestone streets where Saints & Sinners is. Dwaine greeted me & gave me a concise rundown of the process. Upon hearing it was my first time, he was very warm and reassured me that I was in good hands. Waited while my design was drawn up by Dave (who is also the resident landscaper) & took in all the inspiration on the walls. There were frames and books a-plenty. About 10 minutes later, Dave tells me to come upstairs - it's getting real now! From the time he laid the stencil down to the last swipe took all of a solid 20 minutes; I hadn't even got to the juicy part of the podcast I was listening to. After my tears (happy & bittersweet ones for personal reasons) and my payment, I left the shop with my tattoo wrapped well & with stickers, pins and lollipops in my aftercare kit. Sweet. All in all, this was easily the best hour of my day & I can't wait to see how well it will heal. You have a customer in me, Dave - thank you so much.

Mary was frickin delightful!! She did FIVE piercings on me and hardly felt even a pinch on every…read moresingle one! I would definitely go back to her for more. She switched out one of my piercings for me too. It's a tender conch piercing that hasn't quite healed after 3 years and was explaining the latch when I looked and it was already in her hand. I didn't even feel a thing. Literally, she's awesome. If you want piercings, go ask for Mary. Overall the place was really cool, didn't get to check it out too much because I have newly semi disabled legs and walking is only partially my friend now. But it seemed like there was a ton to look at, so go check it out. All the staff we talked to were really nice, even when they were declining a specific type of piercing my boyfriend has just because they hadn't really done many (or any maybe, can't remember) and they suggested someone with a bit more experience. So that was really nice and professional of them. Better to say the limits out loud than try something you're not 100% on. But I def recommend the place. Go check out the art, get a piercing from Mary and maybe a tattoo on your way out haha. My recent experiences told me to live my life and stop waiting to do the things you wanna do!

A wonderful tattoo shop and museum. Accommodating, trendy, and spacious. Definitely a unique…read moreexperience for the afternoon.

I've lived in the DC/Baltimore area my whole life and had searched for somewhere that was actually…read morewilling and able to take my ideas, create original art and turn them into tattoos for me. This place is Read Street!!! Originally I went there and had a beautiful foot tattoo done by an artist who is no longer there and have since recommended it to multiple people. I took my mom there two weeks ago to get a tattoo on her back and it turned out fantastic and looked like an artist's charcoal sketch. I went back to have a tattoo done by the same artist, Mike two weeks later. Both he and the shop staff were professional, warm, and just made everything a positive experience. They even had a screen set up for me since they knew I may be shy about getting tattooed higher up on my ribs. I cannot say enough about the art or the artists.

Visiting from Arizona and decided to get tattoos as a souvenir. Had the BEST EXPERIENCE from the…read moremoment we arrived. Super chill spot and our tattoo artist Charlie was amazing! My boyfriend and I are so happy with our tattoos. If you're looking for a sign to choose Read Street, here it is!!

DaVinci is an excellent tattoo artist. Very professional and his work is excellent quality. If…read moreyou're looking for great, quality tattoo work, book with him! You will not be disappointed!

The service was amazinggg. So friendly and the vibe was everything. He makes you feel so…read morecomfortable and asks if you're okay while he's doing your tat. This was my first tat and I decided to get a pretty big one so I needed a break or two when it came to the shading but he was very encouraging and patient. I went with a friend and we literally just watched movies the whole time and talked to him. Some of the best customer service I've ever had. I would HIGHLY recommend!

Inviting environment. Great music. My tattoo came out better than I expected. Modern artists. Will…read moredef be coming back. Connie Kang is dope as heck!

great, lowkey shop, cool people, awesome work. had a pretty large piece done by Dave recently, he…read morewas efficient and it has healed really well so far. Would absolutely return

Tyler fixed my hand tattoo, done by an amateur at another shop. Let me 1st say he is extremely…read moretalented! He freehanded the horse and drew my birthday. But, not only is he a talented artist, he has a great personality and is super down to earth. Even with my anxiety, I felt comfortable the whole time. A lot of laughs in a relaxing, chill environment. Just a overall great vibe. Studio 7 is also new and very clean inside. Recommend? Absolutely!! Tyler does traditional, black and white, fine line, portraits, water color, and just about all art. Bring him your vision. You won't be disappointed. Find him on IG to see his gallery. Amazing! Walk-ins welcomed. I advise you to call to make an appointment. Free street parking..

I came here today for a tattoo. This is my second time coming here. I came last year for a tattoo…read moreas well. Caylin* did my tattoos both times & does an amazing job. Everything is clean & safe. She makes sure before hand that I am happy with the drawing, the size & the placement of the tattoo. I have been satisfied with both experiences here overall.