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    Black Raven Tattoo

    4.7 (165 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Emileen Y.

    Came for a friend's guest spot but I've been here once before when this was her primary shop years ago. Love the vibe of the place and since I've only been tattooed by my friend I can't say much about the other artists but if their work is as good as my friend's, I highly recommend this place!

    Mayra M.

    I was one of the winners for the November raffle. My artist was Kristine, she was absolutely amazing!!! I had such a great experience with this shop, from scheduling my appointment to the result of the tattoo. I will definitely be going back to Kristine in the near future. I also love all of the awesome decor in the shop.

    Me and my parents

    I recently read a review about this shop that I found to be false and slanderous. This woman posted a review giving this shop one star and accusing them of antisemitism. I have contacted this person directly to tell them that posting on truths about a person or business online is bad karma. I have had several tattoos done at the shop and I've been coming here for four years. I am Jewish and they know it. Never once did I have any slight inclination or issue with antisemitism. Actually, it's quite the opposite. They are welcoming of all. Shame on that woman for posting lies. Obviously, she was serving some sort of agenda that she had. I highly recommend the shop. They are kind, courteous, accommodating, and do great work.

    These were some old ones I had that Jazz updated.

    I absolutely love this place!! As a horror fan myself, the decor is awesome. I've been here 7 times, and everytime I come in, the expirence is superb. They are kind, attentive, and hospitable. They welcome everyone with open arms, listen, and create masterpieces! Jazz is my artist. We get along great, laugh, and tell stories. She is an amazing artist! All of the artists are top notch, for sure. I have a few more peices to add and a cover-up, I will definitely be going back to see Jazz.

    Lobby vibe.
    Kristina F.

    Absolutely hooked on the vibe. After a year of debating and postponing, my husband and I came in with a super basic design wanting to get matching tats. Kayo was our artist and he was super gentle and mindful of our experience. Despite it being my first tattoo, I found that I trusted him through the process. You can tell that artists (and clients) at this spot are passionate about their craft and the shop. Everyone was super friendly. When we came in, the shop minimum was $150 but I felt like it was worth it for the experience. Will definitely be back, especially for their Friday the 13th specials.

    I had an absolutely amazing experience with Black Raven Tattoo! I came in for a same day signed phrase by James Marsters after Hellmouth Con and the studio was so accommodating with special pricing! Gnar was so professional and talented. He met all of my expectations and more. I would definitely be back. Highly recommmend!

    Final product
    Brian W.

    Kayo is the mother effing man! Pre-Process: I originally reached out to an artist close to where I lived regarding a coverup tattoo. I started collaborating with them and when it came to the design they drew up, it was not what I was looking for, but rather what they wanted for me. We (respectfully) went back and forth and ultimately the artist deemed their work more important than my vision. I was a little annoyed that I wasted a few weeks and that they were pretty inflexible towards what I ultimately wanted on MY body. This was a blessing in disguise however, however... I looked at Yelp and stumbled upon Black Raven. They had amazing reviews and I found Kayo's work to align with my vision. I met with him, we talked and ultimately he designed something that fit my needs. As the client, he put me first from the very beginning to the end result. He was super laid back and flexible. Process: During the process today, he was super accommodating. My body has taken a toll over the years with all the weight lifting. That said, he was super patient with me taking a couple breaks for my back/ neck to stretch and use the restroom. Not once did I feel like I was inconveniencing him by stopping. Additionally, I LOVE the work that he did for me. It was exactly how I had imagined/ what he showed me in the pre-process and I think he's just a true professional all around. If I get any more work done, Kayo is my guy and I'd recommend this dude to anyone I know.

    Siblings tattoo, each siblings ratio will have a different colored in house
    Jessie A.

    I am over the moon happy by the work Kat did for me (@kat.stop.that) i am the first to get this sibling tattoo with my siblings who are all over the US. Since I'm the oldest i was SpongeBob(of course) and my house is in color. I couldn't see 100% of SpongeBobs house since it's so far back on my leg but when my sister took the second photo and i was really able to see all the small details, keep in mind each house is only 2 inches big, but the detail she put into this is amazing. This is by far my favorite tattoo on my body. She was incredibly professional, the tattoo parlor was nice and clean, great vibe, and in a cool area. Kat, you're my new tattoo person. Thank you for this!

    Original tattoo design by Kayo!!
    Michelle M.

    I came here with some friends and we were immediately greeted and helped by Amanda at the front desk. She was super sweet and made both checking-in and checking-out a very smooth process. I decided to get work done by Kayo. He was polite and and fun to talk to. I am extremely satisfied with what he designed for me. Kayo paid extra attention to the placement and flow of my tattoo. The whole experience was super easy and comfortable. The shop is also super cute and cozy with an american horror theme. Thank you Kayo!!

    Terrible work
    Kara G.

    February 2021, went into Black Raven Tattoo after seeing great reviews on Yelp. I was able to schedule an appointment with KAYO who said he would be able to do a coverup in the form of a dragon. I sent him my inspiration and he assured me everything would be ready for our appointment. The day of my appointment, KAYO did not have my dragon drawn and I had to wait two hours for him to sketch it out. My dragon sadly came out like a copy and paste with no added detail or "artist touch". When I realized there were no arms and legs on my dragon, he said I could come back another day to add them. He added the arms in such an awkward place, it looks silly. I was thoroughly disappointed as this is the largest piece on my body and I paid good money for it. This is my feedback. Tattoos are such a sacred experience, I hope no one else has or had an experience similar to mine. Thanks for listening and happy new year! UPDATE: The owner has publicly responded to you all with nonsense instead of directly addressing me. I posted my experience. No lies told here. I'm not sure what she's talking about pertaining to an original draw up that I didn't like. I gave Kayo artistic freedom to do something amazing and he chose to do the bare minimum. My dragon was only a reference point. He knows I was anticipating him making my vision greater. Anyone getting a tattoo (not flash and predrawn) knows what this means. I received an email regarding feedback and here is my feedback. No need to flood your page with only positive experiences if negative ones were had as well. Your response truly shows a lack of empathy and sourness at my truth. Shame.

    Finished product. I love it.
    Maria U.

    Great customer service. First time customer and I will be back. Kat, thank you! You did an amazing job.

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    Rev Wendy P.

    Great location great artists great staff so much to see while you wait Been wanting to go for years and finally got the chance to get In This shop is spooky cool! They don't gauge you with prices Great conversation and friendly while the artist works on you The hubby and I went in for some ink They do such clean work Love it! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place

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    What is your shop's minimum?

    As of 2023 it is 150$

    Does this shop have the tools and skills to tattoo very fine and delicate lines?

    yes,of course we do.

    Do they do finger tattoos?

    yes, we do finger tattoos, although they are often difficult to maintain and heal we often recommend against it, and cannot offer the same guarantee on fingers, hands, or feet tattoos that we can with other body parts because of the difficulty in… Read more

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    I have been a client of Tiffany's for over a dozen years and have followed her to this third location.

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