My tattoo experience with Ceora was nothing short of magical. I received a recommendation for her from a good friend and within minutes of our video call, I knew Ceora was meant to be my first tattoo artist. I shared my life story, what I was working on, and the significance of the tattoo. I gave very little feedback on what I wanted it to look like aside from that I wanted it to be light language that went up my spine. I made a whole road trip out of it, driving from Moab to LA...showing up on the full moon. I was nervous but as soon as I met Ceora in person, I felt her radiating light-being energy. Just a ball of love and light. She had this pure, authentic playfulness - it was clear she was passionate about her craft and that this was part of her purpose on earth. I saw her art for the first time and immediately knew it was exactly what I wanted. Throughout our session I had to consciously try to keep still because we laughed so much. Ceora was very gentle and had a cadence to her penmanship that put me in a very relaxed meditative state. This tattoo is so powerful, as it was healing it felt as if I had to go through a process of understanding and accepting its power. About two weeks after, I was sitting in meditation and felt the universal energy enter through my crown chakra, tracing the symbols and igniting their magic. While many people get tattoos to symbolize something that happened in the past or who they are in the present, this tattoo carries healing energy that will support me into the future. I don't understand what many of the symbols mean, but their alchemy is real. I'm so grateful I found Ceora and for her ability to intuit such beautiful and powerful art. I highly recommend her if you are looking for an intuitive and spiritual tattoo. read more

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Samantha really is a great artist at her style of Tattoo's and how she isn't known more throughout the community is a puzzle to me. Me and the Girlfriend were deciding upon a Geometric tattoo. Despite how many artists there are in the LA Area, the usual wait time is several months, if not close to a year, with the cost of the tattoo to be very high as well... However with Samantha, her wait time from contact was much, much shorter. Prices were not as cheap as some parlors, however the cost reflects the amount of detail that's put into the designs, and with a lifetime commitment, I'd prefer to spend more for alot better detail. I've had two other tattoo's from other artists so this was my first from Samantha, however my Girlfriend decided to take the plunge and receive her first from Samantha, and we can both safely say that we were very glad and fortunate to have stumbled upon her web page. From that first consultation, until the actual appointment when the work is done, the entire vibe and aura of it just feels... Different from what you would normally expect. Working out of her household, it just feels more relaxed. She is more than welcome to do whichever design you would like, and will always input some additional ideas to enhance the message and the symbolism of your choice. Once you actually sit down for the tattoo, the music she has in the background is whichever choice you'd prefer to help with making you more relaxed. During the actual tattoo, I was very surprised because the pain was very reduced from my previous two, and those two were in less sensitive areas. Even my Girlfriend commented on how the pain she felt was alot less than she expected, and her first was on the back of her tricep. Tattoo time was standard for the amount of work that she does, however because you're having conversations and listening to your favorite songs during the tattoo... It's over far sooner than you expect. Both me and the girlfriend were thinking it'd take longer than it actually did, which is very pleasing. We will definitely be returning back to receive more art from her and are looking forward to that day. read more

Ceora Ink - Tattoo that incorporates protection, courage, strength and even a hidden reference to Pisces in there. - Tattoo Near Me

UPDATE 11/29/15 Received my tattoo last night, I love it! Samantha's artwork she created for me is beautiful. She really listened to what elements I wanted. I basically burst into tears when I saw what she drew. Being my first tattoo I was really scared and worried about the pain. She really put me at ease and it wasn't even bad! She has a great energy and a light touch. I can't praise her and my experience enough. Thank you so much! read more

Ceora Ink - Getting tattooed on 11/28/15 - Tattoo Near Me

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I am so happy with my tattoo that I got over the summer from Ceoraink. This was my second tattoo by her and it was a big piece. I was a little nervous but Sam executed the design perfectly. Although I had a few issues with scheduled appointments with Sam, it was definitely worth the wait because it allowed me to create a concrete vision of what I wanted. I feel that those scheduling issues had to happen and I'm oh so glad they did. There is a comment from K H. I hope people don't use that as leverage to not use Sam. I think K H is only upset about her own choices and taking it out of Sam. Just check out Sam's work on her instagram. It's obvious she is by far one of the most talented artist in LA. Everyone i recommended to her couldn't be more happy with their decision. read more

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Samantha Ceora is a talented artist, she does precise/clean line work, and works with each person to create a permanent body marking according to the individual. Skin moves and stretches, and different skin types react differently to ink; I have 15 total tattoos from different artists and there is always a slight variance from the stencil - that's how skin is. So any reviewer noting slight imperfections is unresonable and unrealistic. Samantha Ceoras line work and accuracy is one of the cleanest and most precise works I've had inked in my body. She is a unique individual with her own methodology. She functions from and intuitive and spiritual place. Some people will match with her and some will *not. She has her own flow, if you connect with her and desire a permanent mark on your body from her then you will need to be in flow with her. She doesn't work like regular 9-5 folk so don't expect any sort of "normal." Choosing to work with her is truly a choice. You must be fully committed and clear. She is *intuitive and will most likely follow your indecisiveness - if you are not intuitive you may not understand this type of energy exchange and project your own frustration on to her. This woman is truly magickal, if that is not something you accept or cannot connect with, you may find yourself in a challenging scenario. As my Italian ex used to say "could be all - or nothing" The choice is yours. With all that said, I have had 4 tattoos from her and had one heat cupping therapy. She personally drew one unique and magickal talisman specifically designed for me. It is a perfect design for my specific spiritual needs and the line work is fantastic! I am very happy. The other work she did was simple, and easy, and some fill in completion from another artist. All the ink she did for me was excellent! She has also done a healing session on me with heat cupping. I was impressed with her how she found my pain and intuited facilitating my healing. I arrived with an intense pain I had been carrying for 2 weeks, and she removed it completely in one session. However, it was not immediate. I did have to internally process the final healing myself after the session, but all pain was relieved within 8 hours of the cupping session with her. I am eternally grateful!!! Finally, I'd like to make a note of importance: there is not one individual person who is perfect, nor is any business perfect. Do not expect Samantha Ceora to live up to your standards set by society norms. I don't know how she works with anyone but me. What I do know is that you must be willing to be flexible and patient and find a flow *with her. She has a kind heart and wants to please her clients, so if you make a reasonable request and communicate clearly and calmly she is more than happy to oblige. Samantha Ceora is a special woman with incredible talent, wisdom and healing abilities. You will either be blessed with fullness of gratitude and gifts from her or you may not be a fit at all. She is powerful, there is no middle ground. If you *choose to work *with her, I hope you are willing to walk into your own empowerment and receive the bountiful gifts she has to offer. read more

I had my first tattoo (mandala/sacred geometry) done by Ceora a little over two weeks ago and I have to say that it was an absolutely wonderful experience! Her private studio that she works out of is nothing short of magical and will give you a sense of peace whilst getting your piece. Ceora herself is also an absolute sweetheart which helped tremendously throughout the process. Also understand that she has lots of clients and does all this by herself so be patient; it's worth the wait. If you are looking for your first tattoo or adding a new one you will not regret coming to her! read more

Ceora Ink - Mandala/sacred geometry - Tattoo Near Me

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** this review is BASED ON HER CUSTOMER SERVICE, NOT HER TALENT** I've been trying to reach Ceora Ink for about 2 and a half weeks now pretty much 3 weeks because of the offer she's offering on yelp I was really exited because she seems to specialize in exactly what I was looking for and I thought I would be getting a good deal. After calling about 10-13 times between the course of almost 3 weeks DURING her business hours and never actually speaking to her because she would NEVER pick up her phone I just started looking elsewhere for a tattoo artist her business popped up again and I noticed her offer was still up so I decide to call again with literally no hope that she would answer I expected to go straight to voicemail as always but SHE FINALLY ANSWERED! When she answered she said "hello" in the most monotone sleepy/high voice at first I thought I called the wrong number because all she said was hello I asked her my question about her offer and she bearly spoke any words to me did not at all even TRY to answer my question or explain to me her voice sounded lazy and annoyed like if it was a huge inconvenience that I called as of now my question is still not answered and I will not be going to her for a tattoo read more

Yelp can be tricky, because it is so subjective. But in my case, I believe Yelp is an important forum to share experiences so that others can make informed decisions, especially for something as permanent as a tattoo. I had a tattoo appointment with Samantha on Dec. 1, and against all my better judgment and intuition, I went through with the appointment. I'll explain. Red Flag #1 (Unresponsive) This was my first tattoo. I was on a waiting list for another geometric tattoo artist at Studio City Tattoo for over a year. I was getting antsy and starting looking for another geometric tattoo artist in LA and came across Ceora Ink on Yelp. I got in touch with Samantha and booked the appointment. The Friday before my Monday appointment I tried to get in touch with Samantha to confirm and to ask some questions. I called, emailed and texted. No response. I figured that I didn't have an appointment anymore and I should go back to the drawing board. Finally, late morning of the appointment, Samantha finally confirmed with me, but she wasn't sure what my design way. She thought it was "just a triangle" even though I had provided her with my reference photo via email and text when booking the appointment. I told her I thought her lack of communication was extremely unprofessional and wanted to cancel the appointment. After some back and forth, she eventually apologized and convinced me to come anyway to just talk about the tattoo with "no pressure." Red Flag #2 (Inaccurate) Samantha had my design drawn out when I got there and put the stencil on my skin. The proportions of the tattoo were clearly incorrect. She said it was symmetrical, but after breaking out the ruler, it was clear the proportions were way off. After she re-drew the design and made some other adjustments, we put another stencil on. The design is hard to look at for too long and after it was so glaringly incorrect the first time, I should have just left right then and there. Red Flag $3 (Pushy) Samantha was extremely pushy, telling me that I had waited this long to get the tattoo and that I was ready. She asked what my friends thought; of course my friends were supportive of my tattoo. I should have left with the stencil on, but I took a massive and unfortunate leap of faith. I trusted that Samantha was a skilled enough tattoo artist to accurately replicate the simple geometric tattoo exactly as the reference photo. I was wrong. She did the tattoo... I didn't even look at it until I got home, and when I did, my heart sank. The geometry on the tattoo is noticeably off. I have never in my life experienced feelings of regret and remorse like I did after I got this tattoo. My heart was completely broken. Red Flag #4 (Combative) A few days after the tattoo, I was finally ready to confront Samantha about the mistake. I'll take full responsibility for my part of the mistake - I should have left when I didn't feel comfortable. I measured and measured the tattoo, but I should have just kept the stencil on and looked at it with fresh eyes in the morning. I signed off on a tattoo when I should not have. But Samantha drew the tattoo inaccurately. The fact that my tattoo is not right is partially her fault. Samantha would take no ownership of the mistake; she would not even acknowledge how clearly the symmetry is off, or how it is clearly different from the reference photo. Not only would she take no ownership of the mistake, but she threatened to "take legal action" against me if I wrote anything negative about her business. Her handling of my complaint was rude, unprofessional and downright nasty. Red Flag #5 (Thinks she's a mental health professional) Not only would Samantha admit no wrongdoing and threatened to sue me for writing anything about my experience, she also made bogus claims about my mental state, saying she was some kind of healer. My tattoo was to cover up self-inflicted scars, but the scars, and whatever emotional state they represent, have nothing to do with the facts about this horrible tattoo experience. Samantha is in no way, shape, or form qualified to make any assessment about my mental health. She is not my therapist, she is not my spiritual guide or healer, she is just a woman with a tattoo gun who was unable to accurately replicate the tattoo design that I wanted onto my skin. Photos of the reference photo provided to Samantha, my tattoo and the text threat she sent me are all here. If you do decide to get tattooed by Samantha be EXTRA CAREFUL to double-check her work. read more

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I approached Sam back in early April for a design that I've been working on for months as I've drawn out multiple sketches and she was all for it. The first consultation, I gave her a $50 deposit, and we just brainstormed. I left some of my drawings, and met her another time for measurements and left my arrow. Over the course of 2 and a half months, all that she's done was make excuses to postpone collaborations or to get work done. After about a month, she drafted a blown up portion of my drawing and honestly, it was a pretty sloppy. After so many multiple excuses and her unpredictable life situations, I decided that it wasn't going to work out. She mailed my belongings back, but refused to refund me the deposit. It was just bad form of business as she was never really punctual or communicative to lay out the truth and work it out. To me, it just seemed like she entertained the idea, grabbed a new client (maybe more than she could of handled), spend maybe an hour or two of drawing my concept poorly, and kept beating around the bush or postponed in getting the ball rolling. I was more than patient with her and would kindly ask her how I could help in the next step or when I should come in for further collaborations. Bottom line, she wasted a lot of my time and felt robbed to not have any negotiations of refunding any deposit when it was pretty low stress on her end in trade of meeting on her time in her home, and the inadequate amount of effort/work to justify keeping my deposit. I don't question her talent, but how she treated me turned pretty sour. But whatever, lesson learned, risk taken. It seemed like we vibed off well in the start, but she got issues.. read more

Samantha is an amazing and talented artist. She's done several of my tattoos over the years and I love them. I get compliments on how unique and detailed her tattoos look all the time. She's thoughtful and takes the time to get to know you to make your experience a meaningful one. Samantha has worked really hard to make sure I get exactly what I want. **The best way to get in contact with her is to shoot her a text or email to schedule a time. Samantha has always treated me with kindness and respect. She's super chill and provides a very relaxed atmosphere at her private studio. I'll definitely be getting more work done by her! If you have any questions about my experience, feel free to shoot me a message on yelp. read more

Upon entering Ceora Ink you feel an energy you don't get from most ink slingers. I know as I've apprenticed and worked in a few tattoo establishments. As an apprentice and piercer I have not collected much ink. I am into the ritual and the essence behind the why I choose to infuse my skin with any mark. It must have meaning and be involved in a ritual of personal growth and evolving of my soul on this human journey. I have a large Celtic piece that protects me from death and have had Samantha, the ink healer, infuse my skin with protection and healing over my heart chakra. It involved ceremony and ritual of communicating intentions and meditating of my soul purpose and gathering the strength and love to ground myself. ...and the ink flowed and as it did every cell in my body felt the darkness lift and the drive for opening a scarred heart. It is important you know a part of my method of choosing to be tattoo'd. I take it to heart ;-) Samantha is a brilliant artist, healer, inkist, among the many other beautiful talents she gifts this world with. Her space is peaceful yet set up with purpose, clean and organized, the equipment she uses isn't loud and her touch is a firm yet soft hand. The healing ink is one of the top things that compelled me to have work done by Samantha. Her spiritual balance and centered spirit are paired with her artistic talent. I had my tattoo done the night before I left Los Angeles on an airplane for the next part of my journey. The amazing ness that has opened up to me is beyond words and my gratitude is exponential. Ceora Ink = flying ace! AAA+++ read more

Ceora Ink - Ceora Ink -healing protection- - Tattoo Near Me

I understand the negative reviews objectively but as a fairly new client of Samantha let me say, she's the best in my opinion and has easily exceeded my expectations. She's got gift of a discerning eye for beauty & balance. She's intuitive, ridiculously talented, passionate, and skilled as hell. Talk about attention to detail and meticulous designs perfectly executed. At least that was my experience and I'm not new to tattoos I had 5 before I met her, via 3 different artists with appropriate skills. Still none that had blown me away, until Samantha. Since getting work done by Samantha Ceora (I got 3 done by her in June), she's the only person I will see. I know whatever I bring to her she will either enhance and execute perfectly or redirect me so that towards a piece of body art that more accurately captures my vision and reflects my intentions. Besides being the best at what she does, Samantha is cool to talk to and has a fun free spirit vibe. I love that she a wicked talented female too bc it cancels out any perv concerns on my end. Hey it's not like I want anybody w a tattoo gun touching me or my body. Thank goodness for Yelp without it I may never have found this tattoo goddess. read more

My experience being tattooed by Sam was amazing. I gave her a general idea about what I wanted and she went above and beyond to design it. When most artists would have been annoyed, she was patient and kept designing until we got there. My finished tattoo exceeded anything I could ever have imagined and I'm thrilled with the results. Her line work and attention to detail are amazing and because of her soft touch the tattoo barely hurt. It was a pleasure being tattooed by Sam and I can't wait to get more work from her. read more

So far I have gotten five tattoos with Ceora! I arrived in Los Angeles a few years ago and did a search online to find a tattoo artist who is innovative in their creative articulation as well as having the right energy. Inking has been such a ceremony/ritual for me that it was important for the tattoo artist to be aligned with the same understanding. With Ceora, not only is she immaculate with the designs, there were times during our sessions that I almost fell asleep because of her healing touch. Attached is the beautiful work done by Ceora and I am looking forward to many more with her! read more

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Sam is a great tattoo artist. Her hand is gentle, just like her soul. The feeling I had from getting my tattoo with was the one when you get a good nurse that is able to use a needle with the littlest pain possible. She helped me design my tattoo and I love love love it and get complimented on it all the time. She is aware of patterns and sacred geometry so her work has a potent spiritual alignment to it. I highly recommend that you have a sit with her and talk about your new tattoo :) read more

I went to Sam for a tattoo that I had been wanting for several years, a voodoo veve, an obscure image with some deep personal meaning for me. I had never been able to find an artist that I felt comfortable going to with this type of spiritual sigil. One day though Sam posted on her page a veve that she did on another client and I was right int the door ready to get some work. The image we found together was perfect, and it went on so easily in exactly the right placement. She works quickly, with a soft touch (I even fell asleep during my first session with her). But, more importantly the quality of the work was impeccable. She did an AMAZING job. My chest piece I got from her is my favorite of my 5 tattoos and my calf piece is a close second. Her work also healed very quickly. The tattoo I got was one of crossroads and change. What's really wonderful is how my life has shifted since getting my work with her. Fantastic new job, new love, new outlooks. It could be coincidence... or it could be a bit of magic we worked on that tattoo table. Be prepared for a very spiritual experience. Parking can be a bit of a bear at her studio. So be prepared to walk a little and add a bit of extra time to park when you come in for your appointment. And as of the writing of this, she works on a cash only basis. read more

Sam gave me my first tattoo and I am so grateful it was done by her. As soon as I walked into her studio I knew I was in good hands. Didn't even second guess my decision. At the moment I'm healing from Bell's palsy. She recommended a reiki healing symbol behind my ear (where the problem started). Since the tattoo I can say the healing has sped up. It went from a very slow heal, to noticeable increase in my wellness. Even though the tattoo is small, she had very kind hands and paid close attention to detail. Thank you Sam! read more

Just got a beautiful realistic swallowtail butterfly on the back of my neck. So realistic and tons of detail. Most importantly, Ceora is a beautiful soul with a gift. Kind and talented. I fell asleep on her table- if only to say it was a healing and meditative experience. Thank you Ceora! Will be back for more. read more

I entrusted Samantha to touch up and expand upon my most cherished tattoo, one I had gotten done with bamboo needle while traveling in Thailand years ago. I was very aprehensive about messing with it due to it's personal meaning to me, but it was fading and in clear need of some help, and seeing her photos of her detail oriented and meticulous work, I knew she would be able to add something special to it and make something even more beautiful out of it without taking away any of its integerity. She did all that and more, and far exceeded my expectations. I love it so much. Samantha is gentle and kind, and in inspiration in more ways than one. She really respects that tattoos are a form of therapy for some people, and she takes that to a whole new level. I will definitely be coming back to her for my next piece!! :) read more

Ceora! Thank you SO much for my Flower of Life tattoo! What a great process from start to finish. I have never had a laugh attack during a tattooing, but so glad it happened. Maybe it was delirium after 2 and half hours of work, I don't know. All i know is... "It's ALLLLLLLL dots..." Much love to you and the new little one in your life! See you soon for the next installment of my sleeve. oh and friend should be contacting soon! EVERYONE loves the piece. including my mom, which was a shocker. Maybe because it's sacred geometry. Who knows. read more

Ceora Ink - Flower of Life - Tattoo Near Me

Sam is busy! She puts in long hours and the time to do your tattoo the right way. That means she's not always able to pick up the phone when you call. ** Ignore those comments below about her customer service.. She's always been great at getting back to me, and she's not on the phone during a session you know, where she's focused on giving the customers the best tattoo. *** That speaks volumes about her professionalism and work quality. Her tattoos are considered some of the best anywhere. She's great with lines, sacred geometry, blends, and i wanted blacklight reactive, and she did that with ease. She's worth the time, get on her schedule soon. I'll be going back. read more

I got the top of my foot tattooed by Ceora, which is a pretty painful area. She has a steady hand that creates GORGEOUS art, but also she holds a space where the tattoo is not just art drawn on the body: but marking a right of passage for the person receiving it. Tattoos have been a powerul ritual for humans for a long time, and Ceora strongly, gracefully, beautifully and professionally is carrying on that tradition. read more

I have multiple tattoos from sam. One important rule for me is that my tattoo artist knows how to draw. Sam is an amazing artist. I always feel comfortable when im being tattooed. She is gentle and knows what shes doing. I will definitely get more tattoos from her. read more

I've had the pleasure of having multiple tattoos done by Sam. She's my long time go-to gal for years now! Great line work, dot work, portrait work and sacred scripts and geometry. I love her comfy studio compared to the larger parlors around town that have a lot chaotic energy with multiple people coming and going, and really abrasive loud music playing. Her spot is very comfy, clean and you get that 1-on-1 attention and even music of your choice if it matters. I've been going to her for years and she's always upgrading her machine and needles. Last time I went it was minimal pain, deep lines, and really fast and beautiful healing times. Couldn't recommend her enough. Love you Sam! read more

Ceora has the gentle artist's touch. Not only is she talented, creative, and professional - but she has this unique skill in gentle application. I've had work done by 5 artists and she is by far, the least painful. I tend to be extra sensitive so it makes quite a difference. Her setup is comfy, inviting. She sets a perfect tone of comfort and spiritual peace, making your tattoo the true ceremony it is. Highly recommended! read more

Getting work from Ceora is a truly unique and amazing experience! She has an amazing presence and an warm and welcoming atmosphere to get tattoo work done. If that wasn't enough, her work is also mind blowing!!! She is a true artisan, and is amazing at what she does. Her dot sacred geometry work is unparalleled in my opinion, and she is really in it to get people the work they have always dreamed about. She also has this magical ink that cuts your healing time in half!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am just constantly taken back by how AMAZING SHE IS!!! Whether she is doing clothing drives for the homeless, curating performance art with her grind/fire troupe with "The Sirens", or gifting people the ink work they have always wanted, she is a jack of all trades and a gift to the world. I recommend everyone to her for tattoo work. She is a power house on the rise to Rock stardom and saying yes to working with her will leave you empowered and inspired!! I love you Ceora!!! Namaste, Felix The Fire Cat read more

The day of my tattoo was my first time meeting Sam, and she was very friendly and welcoming from the beginning. She made me feel comfortable and relaxed, as though we already knew each other. She was still professional and neat. The tattoo work itself is cleaner than I could have hoped for, especially for line work. But she had a great attitude about the whole experience and so did I! I love my new tattoo and I look forward to getting tattooed by her again. Great artist! read more

I've gotten several tattoos here. The shop is very zen and peaceful. Ceora listens to what you want and works with you on your design. She also does healing tattoos. I'll definitely be getting more! She's the only one I'll go to! read more

Ceora Ink rules! 3 of my 6 pieces are Samantha's... and she completely redid one of my other ones too. Her work is stellar, the atmosphere and vibe is super relaxed and chill which I really appreciate. Every session is like therapy with a good friend! Definitely a customer for life! Hip Hip Hooray! Get your ink at Ceora and be as happy as the rest of us! read more

It was a pleasure to be tattooed by Samantha. When you enter Ceora ink studios you are welcomed into a peaceful space that feels like home. Samantha soft touch and skilled hand made the experience that much better. I highly recommend Ceora ink for any of you tattoo needs. Samantha is exceptionally skilled at sacred geometry. read more

From consultation through execution, I was thrilled with Samantha of Ceora Ink. She is friendly, warm, professional, and a very talented artist. Her entire approach makes you feel comfortable, safe, and aware that you are in competent and gifted hands. I am so grateful to have her incredible work on my body; I appreciate her holistic approach of looking at tattooing as a sacred art. The two hour tattoo felt like 30 minutes, and I was pleasantly surprised at how gentle the process felt. She is caring and gentle, and that really adds to the whole experience. I will recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing tattoo and tattoo experience! read more

Ceora Ink is an exception the rule that most tattoo parlors are loud and abnoxious with florescant lighting and a cold / sterile enviornment. Sam's studio in contrast is very peaceful and inviting. Her professionalizm and skill level is something i have never experienced anywhere else and she even took the time to do some touch ups for free in order to get the work perfect. The pride she takes in her work and her perfectionist attitude is something very apparant when you see the finished product. All I can say is I reccommend CEORA INK to anyone that is interested in having a tattoo that will stand apart in quality and care. read more

This was my first tattoo and I was scared shitless - 1. That it wouldn't come out the way I imagined 2. It would look better on the paper than on the skin. When I saw the designed I immediately fell in love and once it was on my skin more detail was added and it looked even better. I cannot be happier with the way it turned out. Samantha is truly and artist that really cares about the way it turns out and about making sure you feel comfortable. - she is the only person I would go to. read more

I've had all of my tattoos done by this fine lady. Getting your first is a special experience which she made particularly unique. She came to my home to meet me first and discuss what I'd like done. No ' just tell me what you want and I'll do it'. She tried to be very careful to get to know me and my style, and to make sure I made the right decisions. The design we discussed that day was not what I ended up with. Although Ceora did research it took her a while to come up with something. After a while of figuring it out I decided on something else from her online resource of inspirational designs - a symbol. She'd done all this research about it's history, meaning and practice. Because it was an energy symbol she learned how it was applied and even chose the ink that closely matched the colour and style of it. It now looks like something drawn on parchment -with all relevant curves and glides - pretty amazing the thought that went into it. She even applied it the way that it would be in practice. It was a very full experience. She brought her studio to my home. Very clean, professional and quite beautiful. I'll never forget the moment I got that tattoo, which I shared with my friends and boyfriend in the comfort of my home - who can say they had that?? At the time Ceora charged by the hour no matter how big or small the art so I would suggest making sure you get the most out of that hour. My second was a small one so it didn't take too long and she arrived late. Considering she again came out to my home and it felt like you had a friend doing it who you could hang with after I think you can excuse the once off tardiness. Her after care is pretty good as well. She's easily contactable with questions and follows up to make sure it's healing properly and you're looking after it correctly. I've never met anyone who their art as seriously as Ceora. She is an artist and you can tell this work means a lot to her. I'm already planning the next one she can do for me. read more

I'll admit, a 3 1/2 hour session from chest to shoulder was a bit ambitious for my FIRST TATTOO...however Samantha's calm, cool, and caring disposition made the experience exactly what I'd hoped it to be. Her skilled hand, and keen eye for details was beyond what I thought was possible: from the thinnest lines to creating the most perfect circles. When you go to her Studio, you immediately feel like your walking into the space of a TRUE ARTIST...as you should as your body will become a canvas. HIGHLY recommend you design your first or next tattoo with her! read more

Sam has revived my previous tattoo into something incredibly amazing. She has a true innate talent and has plenty of experience. When I was describing the kind of work that I wanted to get, she requested that I send her information about myself such that she could research and get a feel of the type of art that I was into. This helped greatly when it came to brainstorming and her ideas left me more than satisfied. She is a professional and it is a pleasure to give my highest recommendation. read more

Samantha is the best, her work is amazing and her ethic is professional. I have had Sam do my last two tattoos' and I will not go to anyone else again. Her tool place of business is tip top friendly fun, and her tools are sterile. I love to run ideas' through her cause not only will she do the work you want, but if you ask for an opinion about the work you are about to have done she will give you an honest answer, and when talking about something that is going to be on your body for life that is very awesome. So thank you Sam you are a great artist and person. read more

Samantha Ceora is an incredibly talented artist and amazing tattooist. Great studio, very professional and felt at home in a very relaxed setting. Super clean, great line work and a tattoo that I absolutely love!! Thanks Sam for a piece of forever that I am so happy to have had done by you!! read more

She is great. I have a bad smoke allergy/sensitive to air quality sometimes, so the incense she was burning was rather strong, and was totally cool with putting it out. Second, I have a severe anxiety disorder, and was terrified to get my first tattoo. She was helpful and had an incredibly calming spiritual presence. She specializes in the kind of tattoo I wanted, and I had even been rejected in the past because other artists thought it would be too small and too fine to do. She did it with largely no issues. Pain level on my inner forearm by the crook of my elbow was about a 4/10. Now, for the tattoo itself, I did have some ink seepage and unevenness of thickness on the lines of my triangle surrounding my Tree, and one 3 millimeter line in particular on my 2 inch long Tree of Life is rather crooked. However, as far as seepage this can probably be partially attributed to my aftercare, and the unevenness of the triangle lines can always be cleaned up (though it does give it some imperfect rugged character!). It was fine line work and I was warned there would be some spottiness/ink loss depending on how it healed. She DID offer touch ups for few weeks later depending on how it healed, I just didn't take her up on the offer because of life. Soon though. I also wish I had adjusted my placement over by a centimeter, because my placement makes the sides of the triangle look off due to the curve of my arm, but oh well, first tattoo you live and you learn. It's nearly perfect with a ruler. No biggie. Next time. In short, none of that will stop me from going back to her in the future for tattoos I have in mind. If you look on her instagram, there is no doubt in my mind that she is incredibly talented, and I truly love her work and can't wait to go back for more! If you're looking for a spiritually based tattoo, or something sacred, I would go to her 100%. She specializes in that work and has a deep passion for all of those teachings. She even made sure I knew what the Tree was, and what it represented before getting it tatted. The care she has for the meaning behind her work is something I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to get anywhere else. She made me feel so incredibly at ease, and had great conversation. Hope to see you soon. read more

She does not put a lot of effort into custom work. She is hard to talk to and seems like she wants you out of her home/shop quick.