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I recently popped in for a small finger tattoo from Tracy at Anchor Tattoo while my boyfriend was in working on his full color sleeve. Tracy was kind enough to squeeze me in, and helped me make the right choice on placement and size. The shop has a great old school vibe, and Tracy is clearly a skilled artist with tons of experience. Couldn't not recommend it more.
Theo is the best! He's for sure gonna be my main guy from now on if you want badass traditional work go to Theo!
After months of deciding and planning what my tattoo was going to be, I looked around at some local Ballard tattoo shops. I really had no idea which one to pick so I asked a few of my friends where they had been. A number of them recommend Anchor Tattoo so I thought why not and sent an inquiry email when I got home from work Wednesday night with what I wanted to get. By the next morning, Dylon had already replied and by 2pm on Thursday I had an appointment for Tuesday the following week. Dylon was really cool and made me feel really comfortable during the whole thing. We talked about the new Star Wars game that had just come out and things like that. More importantly though his work is great and would highly recommend going to Anchor.
Awesome and clean shop. Owner is kind, professional, efficient, and honest. Super breezy experience which was hard to find with tattoo shops on our search this weekend. Also... look at this line work! Hand is steadier than a heart surgeon. Didn't catch the owner's name cause we were in and out so quick, but this was all him! Thanks Anchor!
I will go back here for any of my tattoos in the future. They were able to accommodate three walk ins on a weekend-I was SHOCKED. My tattoo is now two months (approx) healed and I am in love. I cannot wait to go back for another. Thank you!!! (This picture is of my tattoo right after it was done so ignore the redness)
Walked in on a Friday night to get a tattoo of the Hawaiian island chain (nothing fancy, just a black outline) on my inner right forearm and was served immediately. The tattoo took a whole 10 minutes. Happy customer to say the least! FYI - There is a minimum no matter what you get. I believe it's ~$80.
It's taken me about four years of getting tattooed in Seattle for me to land on a shop that I come back to exclusively. I've gotten two pieces done here, both by Jacob, and I absolutely love them. The lines are extremely clean and they both healed better than any of my other tattoos. Jacob drew up both designs after I gave him a description of what I was imagining, and I really loved how they turned out when I showed up for my appointments. I started the most recent tattoo I got at Anchor back in March. When I came in a month later to finish the shading, I had to stop just ten minutes in because it was such a painful spot, and I just wasn't in a good headspace to try to meditate through an hour or more of getting tattooed. Jacob was not only patient with me, he was incredibly reassuring and kind about it. He didn't seem the least bit upset or frustrated. I can't think of any other tattoo artist I've encountered that would respond so coolly and professionally. We just finished up the tattoo last week, and I adore it. I'm very much looking forward to my next visit to Anchor. :)
Curtis is the man. Seriously. Not only did he understand what I was trying to do conceptually, he executed the artwork perfectly. The tattoo is all his original work... I get compliments on it constantly. I uploaded a picture... It's the girl on the bass drum holding drum sticks and a martini glass. Can't say enough good things about this place. Go there.
This is hands-down the best talent in Seattle. The artists are professional, congenial, respectful and informative. My first experience: I went 3 weeks ago on a whim with my boyfriend's mom, who wanted a simple, small goddess-symbol. After being turned away by an overbooked competitor whose desk staff was less than helpful, I suggested Anchor after hearing glowing reviews and seeing some truly amazing work come from there. We arrived, were greeted immediately by Tracy the owner (mid-tattooing) and Alex, who ended up giving her the tattoo. Alex talked to us for five minutes, took the shabby print-out we brought with us, and within 20 minutes, had a beautiful sketch, stencil, paperwork and a clean workstation for Krista to get what she wanted. And within another 15 minutes she had a lovely tattoo that was better than what she had imagined and we were thrilled. So naturally, it gave me the itch to get one of my own. I had never received a tattoo before and had many ideas of what I wanted. After selecting the one that felt most right, I called and made an appointment with Alex (who is only there occasionally as a guest artist when he's not globe-trotting) He had me e-mail him exactly what I wanted as we didn't have time in either of our schedules for a consultation. From that e-mail, he drew one of the most beautiful sketches I have ever seen, better than anything I could have imagined, had suggestions for how to make it look better, and just "got it". He knew exactly what I wanted and translated it into something wonderful to last a lifetime. It was roughly 4 times as big as I had imagined, and being a "first-timer" I was jolted...but I wanted that stunning artwork on my body forever. And Alex made it so. And as if the amazing work they bring forth isn't enough, these are gentlemen. I chose my side/hip/waist region, and modesty was not fitting into the plans, but despite being somewhat bare in a semi-public place, I never once felt uncomfortable. They aren't overly chatty, they're interesting to listen to, and if you're looking for amazing artwork either of your own or something they design, this is the place to go. I'll post a photo on yelp. It's the jeweled flower basket with a banner. I couldn't be happier, and I truly feel that no one else could have given me something even half as good as what I received from Alex Nunez. Thank you, Alex for this gorgeous beauty, and thank you Anchor for taking away my fear of going under the needle. I'll be back to see you, you can count on it :)
Anchor has been my studio of choice for years. I've walked into a bunch of shops and Anchor has an immediate vibe of a great funky place, that is clean, and that just radiates we care about what we do. Curtis is a great artist and wonderful to work with to come up with a design you'll be proud of for the rest of your life. Tattoos are permanent, people--take the time to find a place like Anchor and Curtis that make sure you walk out the door happy. I can echo a bit what one reviewer said about some of the staff being a bit gruff. I think it probably gets a little old answering the same old questions about tattoos being asked by people who walk in just to satisfy curiousity or a whim. Anchor is right on the street in Balard, and probably attracts alot of lookyloos. But if you're serious about getting a good tattoo, and you have a design with you, then you'll be well treated. Also, bring some cash for for a deposit. It usually takes a visit to set up a design, then your appointment to get your tatt. All in all a great place to get your first, second, third, fourth, fifth, (you get the picture) tattoo. My son turned 18 last July and is talking about tattoos---I wouldn't let him go to anybody but Curtis James. Anchor Tattoo is the BEST.
I can't say enough great things about Jacob and Anchor Tattoo! The tattoo turned out better than my most wonderful tattoo dreams could imagine! It all started when I emailed Jacob with my idea of a hedgehog tattoo in the traditional style, but I wanted his spines to be flowers and grasses. Jacob thought that sounded fun, and he ran with the idea and came up with an amazing design which turned into a tattoo that I'll forever cherish! He took my ideas about color and developed the perfect color pallet for my little friend. Thanks Jacob and Anchor Tattoo, you guys are rad!
My friend and I both got our tattoos done by Jacob, who was incredibly patient with us. He repeatedly drew my design until it was exactly what I wanted, and was very understanding about it. I was initially a little hesitant because I looked at all the Anchor artists' instagrams, and none of their styles seemed to be what I was looking for. However, I gave Jacob a couple pictures of what I wanted for reference and he illustrated a design that was exactly what I had in mind! Both of our tattoo sessions combined was around 2 hours, and the store had actually closed before I even got started on my consultation. He stayed behind an extra hour just so we could both get them done together that same day, which was very nice of him. I'm very pleased with the tattoo itself, and it healed beautifully without any extra care beyond following the simple directions given to me afterwards. The shop was clean, and he knows what he's doing so no worries there! This place is cash only though. I recommend calling ahead to see if they have any time slots open, but either way you'll leave satisfied with your tattoo and experience.
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Classic tattoo shop with friendly vibes. Awesome collection of historic and modern flash to choose from. They were cool with my ideas as well and have 30 plus years of experience in the business! read more
2 years ago
I recently popped in for a small finger tattoo from Tracy at Anchor Tattoo while my boyfriend was in working on his full color sleeve. Tracy was kind enough to squeeze me in, and helped me make the right choice on placement and size. The shop has a great old school vibe, and Tracy is clearly a skilled artist with tons of experience. Couldn't not recommend it more. read more
3 years ago
Theo is the best! He's for sure gonna be my main guy from now on if you want badass traditional work go to Theo! read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
After months of deciding and planning what my tattoo was going to be, I looked around at some local Ballard tattoo shops. I really had no idea which one to pick so I asked a few of my friends where they had been. A number of them recommend Anchor Tattoo so I thought why not and sent an inquiry email when I got home from work Wednesday night with what I wanted to get. By the next morning, Dylon had already replied and by 2pm on Thursday I had an appointment for Tuesday the following week. Dylon was really cool and made me feel really comfortable during the whole thing. We talked about the new Star Wars game that had just come out and things like that. More importantly though his work is great and would highly recommend going to Anchor. read more
4 years ago
Awesome and clean shop. Owner is kind, professional, efficient, and honest. Super breezy experience which was hard to find with tattoo shops on our search this weekend. Also... look at this line work! Hand is steadier than a heart surgeon. Didn't catch the owner's name cause we were in and out so quick, but this was all him! Thanks Anchor! read more
4 years ago
I will go back here for any of my tattoos in the future. They were able to accommodate three walk ins on a weekend-I was SHOCKED. My tattoo is now two months (approx) healed and I am in love. I cannot wait to go back for another. Thank you!!! (This picture is of my tattoo right after it was done so ignore the redness) read more
13 years ago
Walked in on a Friday night to get a tattoo of the Hawaiian island chain (nothing fancy, just a black outline) on my inner right forearm and was served immediately. The tattoo took a whole 10 minutes. Happy customer to say the least! FYI - There is a minimum no matter what you get. I believe it's ~$80. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
It's taken me about four years of getting tattooed in Seattle for me to land on a shop that I come back to exclusively. I've gotten two pieces done here, both by Jacob, and I absolutely love them. The lines are extremely clean and they both healed better than any of my other tattoos. Jacob drew up both designs after I gave him a description of what I was imagining, and I really loved how they turned out when I showed up for my appointments. I started the most recent tattoo I got at Anchor back in March. When I came in a month later to finish the shading, I had to stop just ten minutes in because it was such a painful spot, and I just wasn't in a good headspace to try to meditate through an hour or more of getting tattooed. Jacob was not only patient with me, he was incredibly reassuring and kind about it. He didn't seem the least bit upset or frustrated. I can't think of any other tattoo artist I've encountered that would respond so coolly and professionally. We just finished up the tattoo last week, and I adore it. I'm very much looking forward to my next visit to Anchor. :) read more
3 years ago
18 years ago
Curtis is the man. Seriously. Not only did he understand what I was trying to do conceptually, he executed the artwork perfectly. The tattoo is all his original work... I get compliments on it constantly. I uploaded a picture... It's the girl on the bass drum holding drum sticks and a martini glass. Can't say enough good things about this place. Go there. read more
14 years ago
This is hands-down the best talent in Seattle. The artists are professional, congenial, respectful and informative. My first experience: I went 3 weeks ago on a whim with my boyfriend's mom, who wanted a simple, small goddess-symbol. After being turned away by an overbooked competitor whose desk staff was less than helpful, I suggested Anchor after hearing glowing reviews and seeing some truly amazing work come from there. We arrived, were greeted immediately by Tracy the owner (mid-tattooing) and Alex, who ended up giving her the tattoo. Alex talked to us for five minutes, took the shabby print-out we brought with us, and within 20 minutes, had a beautiful sketch, stencil, paperwork and a clean workstation for Krista to get what she wanted. And within another 15 minutes she had a lovely tattoo that was better than what she had imagined and we were thrilled. So naturally, it gave me the itch to get one of my own. I had never received a tattoo before and had many ideas of what I wanted. After selecting the one that felt most right, I called and made an appointment with Alex (who is only there occasionally as a guest artist when he's not globe-trotting) He had me e-mail him exactly what I wanted as we didn't have time in either of our schedules for a consultation. From that e-mail, he drew one of the most beautiful sketches I have ever seen, better than anything I could have imagined, had suggestions for how to make it look better, and just "got it". He knew exactly what I wanted and translated it into something wonderful to last a lifetime. It was roughly 4 times as big as I had imagined, and being a "first-timer" I was jolted...but I wanted that stunning artwork on my body forever. And Alex made it so. And as if the amazing work they bring forth isn't enough, these are gentlemen. I chose my side/hip/waist region, and modesty was not fitting into the plans, but despite being somewhat bare in a semi-public place, I never once felt uncomfortable. They aren't overly chatty, they're interesting to listen to, and if you're looking for amazing artwork either of your own or something they design, this is the place to go. I'll post a photo on yelp. It's the jeweled flower basket with a banner. I couldn't be happier, and I truly feel that no one else could have given me something even half as good as what I received from Alex Nunez. Thank you, Alex for this gorgeous beauty, and thank you Anchor for taking away my fear of going under the needle. I'll be back to see you, you can count on it :) read more
19 years ago
Anchor has been my studio of choice for years. I've walked into a bunch of shops and Anchor has an immediate vibe of a great funky place, that is clean, and that just radiates we care about what we do. Curtis is a great artist and wonderful to work with to come up with a design you'll be proud of for the rest of your life. Tattoos are permanent, people--take the time to find a place like Anchor and Curtis that make sure you walk out the door happy. I can echo a bit what one reviewer said about some of the staff being a bit gruff. I think it probably gets a little old answering the same old questions about tattoos being asked by people who walk in just to satisfy curiousity or a whim. Anchor is right on the street in Balard, and probably attracts alot of lookyloos. But if you're serious about getting a good tattoo, and you have a design with you, then you'll be well treated. Also, bring some cash for for a deposit. It usually takes a visit to set up a design, then your appointment to get your tatt. All in all a great place to get your first, second, third, fourth, fifth, (you get the picture) tattoo. My son turned 18 last July and is talking about tattoos---I wouldn't let him go to anybody but Curtis James. Anchor Tattoo is the BEST. read more
I can't say enough great things about Jacob and Anchor Tattoo! The tattoo turned out better than my most wonderful tattoo dreams could imagine! It all started when I emailed Jacob with my idea of a hedgehog tattoo in the traditional style, but I wanted his spines to be flowers and grasses. Jacob thought that sounded fun, and he ran with the idea and came up with an amazing design which turned into a tattoo that I'll forever cherish! He took my ideas about color and developed the perfect color pallet for my little friend. Thanks Jacob and Anchor Tattoo, you guys are rad! read more
10 years ago
My friend and I both got our tattoos done by Jacob, who was incredibly patient with us. He repeatedly drew my design until it was exactly what I wanted, and was very understanding about it. I was initially a little hesitant because I looked at all the Anchor artists' instagrams, and none of their styles seemed to be what I was looking for. However, I gave Jacob a couple pictures of what I wanted for reference and he illustrated a design that was exactly what I had in mind! Both of our tattoo sessions combined was around 2 hours, and the store had actually closed before I even got started on my consultation. He stayed behind an extra hour just so we could both get them done together that same day, which was very nice of him. I'm very pleased with the tattoo itself, and it healed beautifully without any extra care beyond following the simple directions given to me afterwards. The shop was clean, and he knows what he's doing so no worries there! This place is cash only though. I recommend calling ahead to see if they have any time slots open, but either way you'll leave satisfied with your tattoo and experience. read more
11 years ago
Jacob is who worked on me, and his art come out great! I was recommend to Anchor by a friend who is really awesome at what they do. I figured someone with a 6-9 month waitlist would know what they're talking about, and I have not been disappointed! I saw someone else who apperently saw Mack, and the line work from both of them is precise and very well done. Different styles, but both are great! Also, great with following through, which is a problem I've had with tattoo artists. But, i love the art Jacob has done and would've chosen based on that. The recommendation helped and I will definitely be coming back for more! read more
7 years ago
Can't say enough good things about Dylon at Anchor! I came in with a very loose idea and inspiration, and he designed a beautiful and meaningful tattoo that I love!! I put a deposit down for him to start working on the art (standard), and made an appointment to come back about 10 days later for the tattoo. I told him my budget, and he was very respectful of that and didn't make me feel bad for having a budget (I'm not someone with a ton of tattoos, so I am a relative rookie when it comes to the process). I loved his recommendation that we make final edits to the design only on the day of, so as not to overthink the tattoo too much. We barely changed anything day of! It was perfect. Getting tattooed on the ribs/flank certainly hurts, can't lie about that, but Dylon made it as comfortable as possible. His after care instructions were also very thorough. I would highly recommend Dylon! read more
8 years ago
Tracy was super friendly, totally professional, and just a fun guy to be around. The place was very clean and he was meticulous with cleaning everything correctly. He was patient as I adjusted his drawing several times. We ended up chatting the whole time while he was tattooing me and he was just really nice and engaging while still being focused. I appreciate that he was up to doing it even though it's totally different than his usual style. He did great work, super happy with my tattoo. Would recommend! read more
7 years ago
Dylon Munoz gave me a fantastic tattoo experience from beginning to end. He was very quick to respond to emails, worked with me on my design idea, and created something far better than I even imagined. He was super friendly and very professional, and I could tell he really cared about giving me a great tattoo. I cannot recommend Dylon highly enough, and I will definitely be coming back for more tattoos from him in the future! read more
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I had my tattoo done by Lauren (I can't remember her last name, oops). Anyways, I've been meaning to get an old tattoo on my wrist re-done. I got it 10 years ago, without doing any research and suffered the consequences of tha. I finally did a lot of researched and decided on coming to Anchor Tattoo. I wasn't looking for anyone specifically. It seemed that everyone that worked here did a fantastic job so I just looked for an opening that worked for me. I was squeezed in that same day. The whole thing from me getting there to walking out the door took almost 2 hours and the price was extremely reasonable. Most importantly, I finally got the tattoo of my dreams. I got the tattoo that I had originally wanted years ago. Lauren worked really well with the existing tattoo to create a masterpiece over it which is not an easy task since she wasn't starting from scratch. I absolutely love it. The place is also very welcoming, clean and everyone is very friendly and have immense talent. I highly recommend Anchor Tattoo and Lauren. read more
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I was sent to Anchor as a recommendation from another place and I was not disappointed. The first thing that I noticed when I walked into the store was Bon Scott era AC/DC playing in the background and a very friendly artist named Dylan there to greet me. Dylan was meticulous, friendly, and very hygienic. I came in as a walk in and was treated the way I like to be treated: with regard and respect. My tattoo is beyond amazing and beyond anything I expected. Thanks Again Dylan and Anchor Tattoo!! Highly recommended!! I will be coming back. read more
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Can't recommend this place enough!! My friend and I came here to get my second and third tattoos and her first one and our artist for all of them was Jacob who was awesome. My friend made an appointment with Jacob for Thursday and when we called to see if he could squeeze me in for a couple of small ones after hers and he said to drop by whenever and he would be able to make something work. Later that day (it was a Wednesday), we stopped by the shop to see if anything was available and Jacob greeted us and said he would be able to tattoo both of us that night. He stayed until 10:30pm (they close at 8pm) finishing us up and we could not be HAPPIER!! I got two glyphs and moon phases that required a good deal of detail/shading in small areas that he executed gorgeously. My friend got a mountain on her side rib cage that he drew up and changed 3-4 times (my friend kept changing her mind), and was still very patient and accommodating to us. During the actual tattoo: Everything was cleaned and prepped properly and he made sure to make the positioning of all my tattoos even and to my liking, even if it meant moving it just a quarter inch, he was great. He checked in multiple times throughout both of them to make sure that I was doing alright and said I could take a break whenever I needed. When he finished he let me look and make any changes/improvements/additions I wanted along with his suggestions/experience. The tattoos themselves are precise, clean, shaded beautifully, and are healing well. We both couldn't be happier with the work or the artist. Because he stayed late we were able to free up our last day of visiting in the city which we couldn't be more grateful for. No matter how late it was getting Jacob made sure to be careful and attentive with his work, patient with his clients and made us all feel welcome and listened to. Overall would 12/10 recommend this place to any and all of my friends who are considering getting their first tattoo, or their 12th, this is a great shop. read more
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