Artrageous has done 2 tattoos for me in the past, and I've been very happy. However, my experience yesterday was one of the WORST experiences in my life. The "artist" showed up over 20 minutes late for my appointment (I was the first one of the day) and spent another 10 minutes "collecting" himself before coming out to discuss my design. Every idea I had was nixed in favor of a more simplistic outline. He indicated he would go back and draw it up...almost a half hour later, he emerged with a simple outline and 3 small hearts. I asked for some color, or something to jazz it up...and he indicated we'd get started after he took a smoke break. Waited another 10 minutes for him to get done with his break. At this time I had been sitting in the parlor for over 50 minutes. My friend had an appointment with Steve for a much more complicated piece (that was also bigger)...he was half done with it before I even sat down in the chair! (Side note, Steve is awesome...he was very interested in working with my friend, and her ink looks phenomenal.) Sat down and total time in chair for ink was 17 minutes. My "artist" seemed bored and just wanted to get me the hell out of there...I felt as if my design didn't interest him in the least so he put forth the minimal effort required. Had I not wanted to lose my $50 deposit, and the ink that I've been wanting to get for 2 YEARS, I would have left after he couldn't be bothered to show up on time. After he was done with the ink, he left me waiting for another 10 minute smoke break before finishing the artwork up. For a simplistic design (very little shading, basically a black outline) and total "artist" time of less than 45 minutes, I was charged for an hour & a half worth of work. My tattoo cost more than my friend's...and hers had far more effort and detail. I am so disappointed in what I received...it's nothing at all like I wanted, and I will be going somewhere else to have it fixed. Perhaps if my "artist" cared a bit more about his appointment it would have been awesome. Instead, I am left with a permanent reminder of someone who could care less about his "art" and job, and a horrific day. I did contact them an hour later via private message to express my concerns, and they never bothered to respond. Save your money, go somewhere else that has more integrity with their art and cares more about their clients. I waited 2 years for a tattoo to honor my kids, and I'm left with a design that is NOTHING like I wanted...there was more to my story than what is depicted on my shoulder, but my "artist" couldn't be bothered to assist. I have no problem paying for quality work, but the insane price I was charged did not fit what I received. Beware...you'll be paying for multiple smoke breaks, and shoddy work!!! Go somewhere else like Sonic Tattoos on Velp...they actually give a crap about what they do! This was my third piece of ink, and I can guarantee you that I would never EVER go back to the so-called "artist" who did my piece. I'd love to post his name on here, however, he couldn't be bothered to give it to me. I received my first tattoo at Artrageous in 2000...they have definitely gone downhill from where they started. read more