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    Artistic Encounter

    4.3 (90 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing

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    I came in on Friday the 13th and got the moon tarot card tattoo. During the tattoo, the stencil wiped off so my artist grabbed the flash paper and free handed it. When the tattoo was finished I noticed most of the lines looked wobbly, but I thought maybe after some healing they wouldn't look so rough. It's been a week and 25% of the tattoo is now missing and that tattoo looks shaky. I'm super bummed because the Friday the 13th tattoos at this shop were more expensive but the style fit my patchwork sleeve I've been working on. My artist was super nice and the shop had a great vibe. Just sucks that now I'm left with 75% of a wobbly tattoo.

    Vyvian S.

    I had the honor of having David tattoo me for Friday the 13th. I thank him for being gentle and kind while tattooing me because I know the crowds can be hectic and stressful but it was a nice atmosphere. I also got to meet Miguel and he was funny and cool also as he tattood my friend! I usually go to the Deep ellum location not knowing it was also affiliated but now that I know there's 2, it just means more choice wherever I'm near. Yay for AE! Y'all the bomb.com!

    3 butterfly tattoos.

    Hendrix was incredibly gentle in giving me the butterflies on my ribs and side. These are more beautiful than I even imagined! This is my 3rd tattoo and by far my favorite.

    August- Gladiolus September- Aster  December- Poinsetta
    Lilly B.

    This was my first tattoo and artist Ethan, was patient & able to create a balanced design based off my requests. Would recommend the shop 10/10

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    Em B.

    Got my second tattoo here this weekend by Diana. The shop itself is very clean and aesthetically pleasing, and the workers are funny. Most of them didn't talk to my friend and I, but that's pretty typically when you're a teenage girl coming in with hardly any ink. Diana herself was very sweet and had made a beautiful design for me in advance after I reached out to her via Instagram. It took about 2 hours and didn't hurt at all - she was very gentle and clean with her linework. She didn't speak much English but made sure to translate questions to be sure I liked the size, placement, etc. This cost $250 (note they only take cash) and was definitely worth it. Very very happy with the final product and had a great time. The shop was surprisingly empty for a Saturday night, and my friend and I watched TV in the shop during the process, and had the water and chocolate offered to us :) If I want another tattoo in the future I'll absolutely consider Artistic Encounter again. The owner was also very helpful and replied to my email instantly and answered all my questions.

    It has been about two weeks since I have gotten my tattoo at Artistic Encounter. It has healed tremendously! The line work is amazing. Diana is so talented. My friend and I both went pretty late around 10:20PM. They took us in as a walk in. Super helpful and worked with our designs. Even stayed open later just to finish. Boob, at the front, walked to a nearby pizza place just to bring us our food. We got to meet the manager and share some conversation :)

    Where we stopped after 4 hours cause my scalp was bleeding too much.
    Krista O.

    I moved here from TN 5 years ago next month and have struggled to find artists that have talent AND availability. I was referred to Dillon Duncan after meeting one of his clients and needless to say when I checked out his Instagram portfolio (@dillonduncantattoos) I was not disappointed. I'm 4 hours into a head piece on the left side of my head and not only was the design better than I could have imagined (i went to college for graphic design so I've designed most of my tattoos) but his hourly is reasonable, especially for the amazing work he puts out! 10/10 would recommend! Can't wait to get this head piece finished!! Will update pictures once tattoo is finished in a couple weeks!!

    Abigail S.

    We made an appointment with Dillon and had a fantastic experience. Clean facility and wonderful artist. Dillon is super talented and we're super happy with our experience.

    Tattoo by Drifter. Awesome lines, solid color!
    Terry H.

    I walked in while I was waiting for my dinner to be made at Zio Al's, practically right next door to this tattoo shop, and started talking to jerimiah about tattoo sizes and approximate prices and whatnot, and after answering all my questions, i told them i'd probably be back in an hour or two to get a tattoo. I come on back after dinner, and talk to them, show them what i want, and fill out some paper work. About 15 minutes later, drifter is cleaning up his area and asks me to send him a copy of the design so he can make the stencil, and as soon as everything is cleaned up, he has me come to his booth, places my tattoo, and we go for the gold. About 2 hours later, he finishes up filling in the last of the bold spots. It has been about a week and a couple of days, and the tattoo looks freaking awesome! The lines are solid, and bold, and the color is packed in. No blown lines, no shaky hand. It's especially impressive since this was my first tattoo, and i got it on my hip. If I'm still in Texas for my next tattoo, drifter will defiantly be getting a call from me.

    You can definitely tell how thick the 7061 compared to the 0 he kept going over and over the numbers not realizing how the outcome will be

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    I got my septum pierced the other day by Alex! he was amazing! funny! & calmed my nerves!! Best experience hands down! I love my piercing (:

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    Ask the Community - Artistic Encounter

    How much do nose piercings typically go for?

    Mine was $60 + a $3 credit card fee. The ring looks great, too! Edit: it seems that mine was more… Read more

    Do they have pretty jewelry to pierce with or is it just the basic boring stuff you usually get?

    You can look at their piercers Instagram page, he's got a lot of it posted. He can also order anything you want for you as well. He's pretty good about ordering and customizing what you're looking for. @rusrasm

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    Gabe rocked my tat and suggest anyone in the area should go there for their Tatoo's. Wonderful…read morepeople great service and clean establishment!

    When I walked into the tattoo parlor, it looked clean, professional, and well put together. Based…read moreon the appearance alone, I felt confident I would receive good service. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience at all. The artist who worked on me seemed inexperienced, and the process didn't match what I was told. What should have taken around 30 minutes was discussed as taking several hours, which already felt off. In the end, I was charged $200 for a cover-up that I'm extremely unhappy with--especially since it's on my face. To make matters worse, the artist didn't follow through on what was promised. He said he would work on two tattoos but only did one, and even then, it wasn't what I asked for. I specifically wanted a design resembling stitches, but instead I was left with a large black feather on my head that I deeply regret. The environment also felt unprofessional. The staff came across as dismissive and made me feel judged for the tattoo ideas I wanted, which added to an already negative experience. Overall, I left feeling disappointed, frustrated, and unhappy with both the service and the final result. I would not recommend this shop. Are there any tattoo shops in the area willing to help fix a bad face tattoo once it heals? I'm worried it might scar, and I'm trying to figure out my options. If anyone has experience with cover-ups or thinks removal would be a better route, please let me know. I'd really appreciate any advice or recommendations--this is something I'm stressing about and want to fix the right way. I'm not trying to bash the entire shop, because there seemed to be some talented artists there. However, I do want to warn others about my experience with one specific artist. The artist I worked with--whose name may be Ivan or Isaac--came across as confident, but in my opinion did not demonstrate the level of knowledge or experience I expected. For example, when I asked about certain techniques like blood shading, he didn't seem to understand what I was referring to. That raised concerns for me about his training and experience. Again, this does not reflect everyone at the shop, but based on my experience, I would personally not recommend working with that particular artist.

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    Big shout out to Alexis Duque. He does phenomenal work and is professional. My experience was…read moreexceptional, I couldn't be any happier. Mitchel & Paul are also great people. If you're looking to go here "Just Do It". I have to go back and finish my arm but I'm extremely happy with Alexis. 10/10!

    What I sent Aster my artist after my first encounter and tattoo…read more.. I just wanted to reach out and say....... Not only did you give me what I wanted and more today, you also turned my day into not so great, to amazing. You are an incredible artist and a genuine and kind person and you will be my first recommendation to anyone that asks.... Don't ever change, you are going places. I have had plenty and several different tattoo experiences and yours has by far been the best. From the moment I walked in with the way your friend greeted me at the front desk, (shoot, from the moment I called the store) you two made me feel important and cared about. The fact that you have a personal sheet to fill out about personality to make each experience for each Individual unique and important is just something I haven't ever experienced before and something I won't ever forget. Never have I ever reached out to an artist to give them this much of an opinion about them or my experience but you truly made a stranger feel like family in a matter of a couple of hours and that's something that deserves to be pointed out. Thank you again for giving me such an incredible work of art that I get to wear the rest of my life and that you for being such an incredible person that made me feel seen and cared about. I can't wait to finish the rest of my sleeve with you

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