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    Bearcat Tattoo Gallery

    4.9 (112 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tattoo German Shepherd Dog
    Heather G.

    Isaac did an amazing job on my GSD! The shop is clean & comfortable! I was in CA from the Philly area & was so happy Isaac completed my tattoo in one sitting. He took his time & I could not have found a better artist to bring my shepherd to life on my skin! Stunning piece!

    By Nate Anderson

    Great shop, atmosphere and people. Nate Anderson is a true master of his craft, a magician with photo realism. Chill, easy to work with, accommodating and more. Came in on a Sunday when he normally doesn't because I was in from out of town only for the weekend, and absolutely knocked my pet portrait out of the park. My friends and family, who didn't understand why I was doing this, all have their jaws dropped and tongues bit. This piece was worth every penny and I plan on seeing Nate for another project when I'm in town again next year around this time.

    Redd B.

    My artist was Nate Anderson. The guy does really good work. I'll put in the two pieces he did for me. People always ask where I got the work done and Bearcat Tattoo is the place to go. Everyone there is nice. You'll feel welcome always. Nate. Looking to get more work done. What's your calendar availability looking like? I'll stop by soon.

    William D.

    Extremely lucky to have found this place! After doing a ton of research because I moved here from NH, I needed to find a good place that truly works with its clients. Bearcat has such a cool vibe and the people there are all very professional and laid back. Sierra did amazing job on my Koi and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. This place sets the bar high and that fact that every artist there has such a good portfolio speaks volumes on how Bearcat likes to operate. I get compliments on my piece almost everyday when I'm out and about. Do yourself a favor and check this place out if you're reading this.

    Jorge O.

    it took me a while to find Bearcat Tattoo, since San Diego CA has too many good tattoo places! I was looking for a Military theme tattoo and Isaac Aguila from Bearcat tattoo was the right person for this tattoo. Isaac and Bearcat tattoo staff made me feel welcome. the place was very clean and professional. at the end I got my right arm sleeve and I will always highly recommend Bearcat tattoo to Family and friends. Thank you Bearcat Tattoo.

    Sol W.

    Marty Boe is my guy! He is an incredible artist and has always been able to draw up exactly what I have wanted, even when I don't entirely know what I want. His flash is also rad as hell, highly recommend taking a look at his wall. Every session is like catching up with an old friend. I have never once felt uncomfortable with Marty as my artist, he is respectful and profesional. I refer him and the shop to everyone I know! Literally everyone. The shop is super clean and decorated with amazing art and a super cool little merch corner. Every artist I've talked to at Bearcat has been friendly. I'm a big fan and will continue to get all my tattoos done here.

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    Long V.

    My artist was Bruce. He did a great job in communicating during the entire process and gave me advice on location and orientation The session was about 2 hours. His color work is great!

    Sarah R.

    I am in love with my new tattoo!!! This place has the best vibe!! Bruce Becerra is an absolutely amazing artist!! I get so many compliments on all my tattoos done by him. I highly recommend him. This is an overall top notch place to get your artwork!!

    John F.

    Got a piece done from Nathan at Bearcat tattoo and man everytime I look at it I smile the experience he provided was second to none super cool artist and very professional. The shop itself is worth going to just stop by and look at the artwork that's for show or available for purchase can't wait to go back for more

    Nate Anderson is the shit!!!!
    Giselle E.

    I had been searching for seven years for the perfect tattoo artist to do a realistic floral sleeve, and finally found Nate! He continues to blow my mind with his talent. I got my first rose in February of this year, then a Hawaiian fern, and another rose this week. He is extremely professional and easy to talk to during our long 6+ hour sessions. I love throwing out ideas and letting him do his work. I thoroughly trust his talent to make the perfect sketch, size and position on my body. I cannot wait to finish my sleeve and move on to the many projects I have in mind. If you're looking for a realism artist, look no further, cuz Nate is your man!

    Old janky 25+-year-old tattoo
    Jennifer L.

    After much online research, I knew Nate Anderson was the artist I wanted for my next tattoo. I had an old rose tattoo that I picked off the flash on the walls when I was 18, my first tattoo, that I wanted upgraded to a large photo-realistic red rose. In fact, I traveled cross-country from Virginia to have Nate do my tattoo, and he absolutely exceeded my expectations, and I could not be happier with how it turned out. The studio itself is very cool, more art gallery than anything else, but with a comfortable, inviting vibe. It's a busy place but doesn't feel rushed or hectic. The artists all seem to genuinely like each other and enjoy working there, which definitely creates a nice atmosphere for the tattoo-ee. I found Nate to be very professional, a good listener (very important in somebody about to tattoo you!), and obviously a very talented artist. Cynthia, the receptionist/errand-runner/technician, kept the guys watered and fed, set up their areas for tattooing, greeted customers in the shop, answered the phone, and made sure to ask me if I needed anything, all with a smile. In the six hours I was there, I think I saw her sit down for about 30 seconds total! Long story short, I had a fantastic experience here. If you're thinking of getting tattooed here, I encourage you to check out the Bearcat website and the artists' social media accounts to get a good idea of their style. And thank you to Nate for getting me all done in one day (consult + tattoo so I didn't have to make two trips). P.S. Make sure to pick up some Hustle Butter on your way out! My tattoo is healing beautifully, and this stuff is vegan and petrolatum-free.

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    Jlorozcojr ..

    Not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said, so I'll just share my experience. My artist: Isaac Aquila I sent in my request for a consult, and received a response within a few days. They guarantee contacting you within a week. With the response, was also a consult appointment setup. Day of consult: I showed up and was prepared to discuss what I wanted. Isaac had an iPad with some cool app that he uses, and was able to get the drawing done before I went home. I felt like one of those women on "say yes to the dress." I loved what he had come up with, and then scheduled my tattoo sessions. My first session was a little over 8 weeks after the consult, and my second session was 3 weeks after that. 1st session: I showed up on time, and followed the "before you show up for your first session" tips that they email you. I am the type of person that notices everything, and everything was perfect. From cleanliness, to artist preparation (not just my artist but all of them), to the home like feeling. Couldn't have been more comfortable. The owner bought me a Coca Cola because he just wanted to. I love Coca Cola by the way. 2nd session: I already knew what to expect, and was super excited to see the final product. Of course everything went well, and I brought in some monsters for all the artists this time because of how appreciated I felt as a customer from my first session. FYI: they love coffee and monster. Needless to say, it was well worth it. Isaac and I never ran out of conversation material, as if we were life long friends. You can tell that the culture at Bearcat is amazing. Everyone does their best everyday. Can't wait to get some more work done. Hopefully Isaac can fit me in his schedule.

    Taylor E.

    Bearcat is clean, professional, and a comfortable place to get work done. A+ But my review is for Nathan Anderson- Nate is hands down the only person I'll work with in San Diego. He is a well known, highly respected local artist, and well worth the wait! After presenting him with my tattoo idea, not only did he make it vividly come to fruition, he improved on my initial idea. Nate is an exceptional artist, a genuine person, and enjoyable to be around. I'd say go see him, but I don't want the wait for my next tattoo be any longer :)

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    Ask the Community - Bearcat Tattoo Gallery

    Do you guys do 3d nipple tattooing?

    We have artists that definitely could do that detail but we don’t specialize in that area

    Are you guys cash only?

    Hi. We accept most types of payment

    Are you guys having any Halloween specials?

    Hi Hillary, all the crew are doing fun Halloween type projects. Definitely hit up Marty Boe for some fun stuff. Also Bruce Becerra

    You guys consultations free?

    Hi. Yes consultations are free. After the consultation if you would like to schedule an appointment you would do a deposit to book it.

    What is your hourly rate when doing a tattoo?

    We range from 150-200 per hour depending on the artist and project

    Are walk ins welcome?and is there a minimum?

    We definitely try and accommodate walk-ins but usually prefer to book in advance. Our shop minimum is 100. Our website bearcattattoo.com makes booking very easy. Hope to see you soon

    Do they do piercings?

    No sorry. We just do tattoos here

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    Review Highlights - Bearcat Tattoo Gallery

    Matt helped me out with a coverup and was super pro/accommodating with the last minute changes I wanted to make.

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    Nothing Sacred Tattoo - Original design

    Nothing Sacred Tattoo

    4.4(136 reviews)
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    Great work done by Rezzy. Very happy with my quarter sleeve. Great work done by professionals who…read morelove what they do.

    0/10. Do NOT come here…read more I found this artist through Instagram for anime tattoos. His work looked good, so I reached out. He was quick to respond and asked for a $200 deposit, which I sent via Apple Pay on March 5 to the shop owner. We booked for March 16. Leading up to the appointment, he would send random updates on the design, but nothing was finalized. I gave feedback and stayed patient, even knowing they had a Friday the 13th event going on. I didn't hit him up again until March 15 (the day before my appointment) because we STILL didn't have a finished design, which is wild. He tells me he'll have it done that day. Cool. Then a few hours later, I get a generic email saying my appointment is canceled. No explanation. Nothing. So I reach out to the number I sent my $200 to asking for a refund, and instead of handling it like professionals, they get confrontational and start acting like I'm the problem for asking for MY money back. They try to hide behind a "no refund" policy... even though THEY canceled on me. Make that make sense. I added my conversation with the artist, since the owner wants to claim harassment. Judge for yourself. No policy was ever clearly shown to me, and communication was trash the entire time. Instead of owning their mistake, they blamed me and got disrespectful. I only got my money back after I told them I'd file a chargeback with my bank and take them to small claims court. Go read their bad reviews--you'll see a pattern, especially with how the owner talks to customers. Super unprofessional. Save your time, save your money, and go somewhere else.

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