Ben and his team are insanely good. I've seen Ben grow from when he started out to where he is now…read moreand his work ethic, art and knowledge is insane. This spot at yonge and sheppard is convenient, clean and a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. I feel super comfortable here, even when it's filled with people, there is still a lot of space for me. Ben only hires strong artists - even his junior artists are great. Isabel did a huge peony piece on my thigh and after it truly looks like it was done by someone with 5x more experience than she had. It was quick (literally outline, colour and shading in 2h), comfortable and although painful, she made sure I was feeling ok the entire time. Isabel's portfolio is actually super cute - I think she definitely needs to set a neo-traditional niche because her thick linework is clean without blowouts which is hard to achieve. She is definitely going far in this field. Ben has also tattooed me and he is very light-handed so it barely hurt at all. Also his realism pieces are actually insane - give him 10 years, he is definitely going to be famous in this game. My friend has also gotten pierced here and the piercer Taylor was so so so experienced, clean and definitely knew what she was doing. I've heard her talk to all sorts of clients and you can tell she's been piercing for awhile. (which is a green flag). She's dope AF too. I'm definitely coming back! Have you seen their flash work on their walls and IG?! That stuff is insane. I definitely need all of them on my body, now. Vibes are just immaculate here - if you need a place to get your first tattoo, I don't recommend going to pacific mall....bring your butt over here instead. Remember that good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good :)

I want people to know about my experience with Ink Living Colour because it has been one of the…read moremost stressful and disappointing situations I have ever gone through. Six years ago, I paid for a tattoo that had six lines of words dedicated to my daughter who passed away in September 2019. The wording was done wrong, so I had to spend my own money to get it lasered off somewhere else. After the laser removal, I went back to Ink Living Colour to give them a chance to fix what they did. Sam, the owner at the time, said his girlfriend could correct it. The correction made the tattoo even worse. I had to push hard for them to take responsibility and Sam eventually agreed to remove it for no cost. Then the machine broke down, and not long after, Sam passed away. From that point on, everything became a nightmare. Appointments were missed without warning. Emails and calls went unanswered for months. The staff came and went constantly and no one seemed to care enough to follow through. I have never dealt with a business so unprofessional or so unreliable. Sam truly tried to help while he was alive, and I respect that, but the people running things after him showed no concern at all. His brother, who was involved in the business, never once reached out to me or took responsibility for the way I was treated. The last time I spoke with them, they promised me another session at no cost. Shortly after, they emailed me again and said they changed their minds and that the company name was changing. They were no longer willing to help me, even after everything that happened and everything I went through. I thought about taking this to small claims court but finding every receipt after six years would be difficult, and honestly I only need two more sessions to fully remove the damage they caused. So instead, I am choosing to use my voice. I want people to know exactly what happened to me so they can decide for themselves before going there. Losing my daughter was the hardest thing I have ever lived through. Dealing with this tattoo and the broken promises from this business made that grief even harder. I wish I never walked into this place. Even if people see good reviews, that was not my experience at all. My experience with Ink Living Colour was the worst I have had with any business in my entire life. I hope sharing my story helps someone avoid the stress, the pain, and the disappointment I went through.

My daughter and I were in town visiting from Arizona and decided to get mother/daughter tattoos…read moretogether to commemorate the occasion. Andrew made this experience so special for us. He was warm and welcoming and very excited to hear our story. We felt destined to be at the WRIGHT place with the WRIGHT person and so thankful he will forever be a part of our story.

A neat little gem, tucked away on a small street. Came here because of Roumen, who used to be at…read morethe Black Widow, and is a very well known cover up artist. Ultimately it is the artist who makes the place what it is, and I'm currently itching to see what Roumen has in stock for me, after our conversations and discussions on half sleeve cover-ups, which we are about to do soon.

My first tattoo and first experience at this location was well satisfied. I did some compare of…read moreprice and design I had with other locations and this place was giving me lot cheaper. The receptionist was friendly and nice also. Hollywood did such an amazing art work, he completed it in less than 40 mins and I was surprised!! My hub will be booking his tattoo here and I also highly recommended to all my friends!

Do NOT LET HOLLYWOOD ANYWHERE NEAR your skin…read more Mister Jonnie jackhammer. Worst that ever! I had someone else fix it, somewhere else. They want $250 deposit. He takes $250 an hr with endless breaks & interruptions throughout. Runs back & forth to The Knox wine bar he owns with all the drama. Have ran into other people who had bad ink done by him. A lot of lines that bled out. Also said He was VERY rough and hard with the gun pressure. Total shitshow. Unprofessional.

I recently got a tattoo here and it was a very pleasant experience! Firstly, I did the booking…read moreonline--filled in their online form and they contacted me after via email to get more specifics for the tattoo I was requesting. From there, they were able to give me a price estimate, match me with a suitable artist, and schedule my appointment. They required an $80 + tax deposit (nonrefundable) which is deducted from the total price of the tattoo. I did have to reschedule my appointment once, which they accommodated. However, their rules/fine print does seem a bit complicated for rescheduling if you need more than two. Upon entering the shop, there was no one at the front desk (I had an 11:00 AM appointment), but another artist working there pointed me towards the waiver. My artist came in and seated me, then we discussed the tattoo I wanted. She was able to make the requested changes to the type (I got a script tattoo) on the spot, and we got to tattooing! I had Athena and she made me feel super comfortable throughout the experience, making sure to check in on me every few minutes. The interior has a great design, is sanitary, and filled with nice artists and staff. I also love that there's such a high quality, reputable tattoo shop in Markham! (And I didn't have to make the trip downtown) I'd love to come back here!

Can't wait to go back…read more Zeke has been tattooing my mom for years and I knew that I was going to them when I was ready for mine. They did a fantastic job, I am so pleased. Was such a great vibe in there and the history of this little shop turned national brand is a testament to our little city! Everyone was super nice, I definitely recommend this business. Thank you for this very meaningful tat, I will see you again soon.

don't trust their artist. you go there and they all speak foreign languages which you don't know if…read morethey talking about you. then the artist does not tell you about the total cost. if you complain thebartist drop you with unfinished tattoo which Sarah Chang did to me. the experience is awful and the cost is not told upfront, then the lies about extra sessions as they make more money from sessions. I am left with an unfinished tattoo and planning legal action. in one word all their artists talk foreign languages with no respect to other people cultures. not nice and awful.

Really fantastic place and artists! I finally got my tattoo…read moreafter waiting years to pull the trigger. It turned out AMAZING!

I took advantage of the $24 Monday piercings. Surgical steel jewelry is included in this price. You…read morecan pay extra for jewelry upgrades. I went around 6:30pm, the wait was around an hour, with a long lineup, so go early! The studio is located upstairs, there is seating in the waiting area. You can fill out a form then return later to get your piercing if you like. The actual piercing experience was great, the piercer was very nice, and professional even at the end of the day. It was one of the most painless piercings I've had, with sanitary processes. (I've had a ton of piercings and let me tell you this piercer was truly skilled and amazing). Prices after tax and tip around $32, they accept cash and card. If you leave a review you can choose some free jewelry.

I've been here multiple times for piercings and tattoos, everytime I've been greeted warmly and…read morefelt well received. The staff are super friendly even on their promo days when they are extremely busy, they make sure everyone is treated with respect and fairly. I've got tattoo's from 2 of their artists and they were really patient and walked me through the process giving me the confidence needed, the atmosphere is great and the shop is super clean, would highly recommend.

This is the very best. If you're looking for a Tattoo this is the ultimate. My artist of choice is…read moreTrish

Exterior is totally awesome. Tattooers here would friendly. Will return next time I'm in Toronto :)read more

Hubby & I came here as we had an appointment for a consultation with the tattoo artist Bahador. We…read moredecided to get matching tattoos, a celtic love knot. I had sent them the image ahead of time with another image for an idea of shading. We talked to Bahador & made an appointment for the actual tattoo session for both of us. The day of the session we waited a bit as Bahador was with another client & finishing up. We showed him the images again & decided on the size & placement of the tattoo on each of us. Hubby went first & I waited on the couch nearby. It took about 1.5 hours for his session. Then I was next. Hubby had his tattoo placed on his forearm & I had mine placed on my left shoulder. Bahador was professional & nice. I kind of wondered if he was bored because our design was really simple. But we picked him because we really liked his other work that we saw on instagram. I think if I get another tattoo that is more elaborate I would like him to do it. He's very talented. The receptionist Talin (spelling) was really nice also. Her personality is friendly & bubbly. She offered us a drink while we waited. I opted for a simple bottle of water. There is a single washroom on the main floor for customers. There is also a lower level where some other artists work but we didn't go there so I'm not sure what it looks like. The main floor though is very brightly lit. The floors are white tiles. And the walls are white also. The tattoo chairs are black with silver hardware. Everything is very clean. Anyway, we were very satisfied with our matching tattoos. We also think the price was reasonable. I would come back here if I ever get another tattoo. Hubby has been here before & so has my SIL.

Seen a guest artist here. Everyone was very professional and kind. Very clean shop! Easy to…read morefind. Would definitely come back again.

Had a fix up done with Helen! She's incredibility talent, a…read moretrue artist. If you're looking to have new spin on your old tattoo go check out Helen's work. She's amazing!

I'm so glad my hairdresser reccomended this shop! I had the pleasure of working with Helen to fix…read moreup a rose tattoo I got 2 years ago, and intially it was just supposed to be a consultation, but because she had time, she ended up fixing my piece a few hours later! I can't thank her enough for saving my wrist, because I was really ready to just black the whole tattoo out! I'm so beyond happy with how the final product came out, Helen is super talented at what she does! On top of that, the shop itself was really clean and cutely decorated! All the other staff there were really friendly! Some tattoo shops I've found can be really intimidating but everyone there was super warm and welcoming! I can't wait to go back!

This was my 1st time coming to Black Engine Tattoo Company. Really had a Great experience. I let…read moreColin know what I'd like & He did an amazing job. I Love Metallica!! Colin did an amazing job. I'm looking forward to my next visit to get another tattoo. Thank you Colin Di

Very happy with the service I have received from the employees of Black Engine, had a tattoo done…read moreby Kate, and have had several done by Lucas and what a awesome job he did.