I go for simple line drawn tattoos that I draw in advance. I went here for the first time on my…read moremost recent tattoo. Ian took my drawing, cleaned it up and made it precise and perfect. He took his time getting the positioning and placement just right. The line he created on my skin is the finest of all my tattoos. I will be back for more.

I truly love the work that vinny has done for me, its no wonder his name is well known all over…read moreBrooklyn. I already saw the piercings and tattoos he did on other people which came out flawless, he really does have an eye for detail. I decided to give him a shot on my latest tattoo. His tattoo shop was located on the second floor near avenue m and utica avenue so I couldn't find it at first but once you go upstairs you are greeted with a friendly smile. The shop is very small and nothing fancy but he lets you go on the computer with him to search for the designs you want or you can email him in advance. He was really patient with me since I was picky about the size and designs but he gave me honest opinions, but even if he doesn't agree with your vision he still will do whatever you want at the end of the day. He helped me find a scorpion design that wasn't too masculine and I was able to i corporate beautiful colors into the design. Despite the fact that he did my ankle which is super painful he was really gentle and patient with me(my foot fell asleep ten times lol). He also did a good job at shading and blending colors together and he did the tattoo super fast. The needles are brand new out the package and he constantly cleaned my skin in between job. The best part is I only paid $100 for the design he is extremely reasonable, I am dying to go back for another one already. Only downsides to the place that I can see is that he doesn't take debit cards( cash only) and he works limited hours on weekends so catch him while you can. PS he also is great to do coverups/ touch ups on old tattoos. Bravo!

My husband decided to come to Vinny's for a nose piercing solely due to his reputation, but ended…read moreup regretting his decision. Maybe he's good at tattoos, but based off experience and the looks of his Google Reviews, he is poorly skilled at doing piercings... Similar to others here, my husband also said it was extremely painful and that he bled more than he expected to. About a day later, his nose became inflammed and the piercing disappeared into his nose... We knew something was not right so we went to another piercer for advice. This person said that it was a poorly done piercing and that any knowledgable professional would have not used such a short, curved ring on a new piercing, let alone on a male because their nose cartilage is much thicker than females. You have to use a longer bar to accomodate for swelling during the healing process. He paid $25 at Vinny's and then $38 elsewhere to get a new ring installed... Just go to someone else who knows what they are doing and is professional enough to accept criticism. If this is a common complaint by your clients, why not take measures to prevent it? Check out his Google reviews. The place looks shoddy, too. Looks like it's his shop/house.

The sevice, quality, and vibes of the sessions are pretty cool and chill. Being welcomed into her…read morespace and being able to express what I want is cool cause I'm not getting anything like a preset tattoo, we sit down and plan. She offers beverages/snacks to keep the vibes rolling with the music in the background of my choice. I'm able to take a break whenever it gets a little too much cause we have to respect skin right? other than that I'm pleased with the work I got from her and will be returning as a regular cause I found my tattoo artist!

Maria and her team have been absolutely AMAZING, from the idea to the process, comunication was a…read morebig fear for me but couln´t be happier! Definitely worth it.

David is easily the most talented artist I have worked with, you have to see the tattoos in person…read moreto understand the level of detail and realism this guy does! His style is so cool and fresh On top of that, really genuine person, so easy going and sessions are always a great time. Will be going to him for all my future tattoos.

Darren is an amazing tattoo artist. I'm 2 sessions into a coverup and couldn't be happier…read more He's been great from the start. I didn't know what I wanted at first (other than to cover up my old tattoo) and he patiently guided me through the consultation process. We're doing a mix of realism and geometric and so far it looks freaking amazing. The colors and textures are unlike any other tattoos I have. Even the healing process has been way better with second skin. I have one session left and I'm excited to see how it looks finished. I'm proud to wear Darren's artwork and will def be back for more ink once this piece is done.

Absolutely phenomenal. Andy was great. Highly recommend. Very clean and perfect tattooread more

I have to say one of the cleanest artists I have been to . Everett is one of the best!! Amazing…read moreartist and ho can truly capture your ideas and put them down on paper then onto you with such craftsmanship and ease. I refuse to go anywhere else after 15 plus years I would say Everrett is sure doing something right. 5 Stars to you sir.. Thank you Alien Ink for another amazing tattoo.!!!

Blowouts galore. Couldn't keep a straight line down the center of my chest. Blowouts in the thin…read moreskin and thick skin. Told me he had a couple blowouts and proceeded to charge me more.

My initial interactions with Shawn began when I was looking to get a cover up of an old tattoo…read morereworked and cleaned up. From the moment I introduced myself to him, he was warm, friendly, and welcoming. He immediately put me at ease with a well thought out plan on how to fix up and rework the piece. He took the time to listen to my thoughts and offered creative suggestions. Shawn was transparent from the beginning that he stands behind his work fully and will do whatever it takes to bring your vision to light. Beyond his integrity, the thing that stood out most to me was how incredibly passionate Shawn is about the reputation of his shop. How deeply he cares about the business that he has undoubtedly put his heart and soul into building. How meaningful it is to uphold his standing as an honest and reputable shop. Shawn not only cares about the craft of tattooing but he genuinely cares about every customer that he interacts with. It is a truly daunting endeavor to put your trust in a tattoo artist in the hopes that they will take your ideas and design and transplant them skillfully onto your skin for you to display permanently. It can easily go so wrong. However, I am so pleased that Shawn was able to make it right.

BEST TATTOO SHOP IN NEW JERSEY FOR SURE!!! My bf and I came in for him to look at some tattoos. He…read moretold one of the tattoo artist that he was looking to spend $100-$150 on a tattoo. The guy said to get an idea of what he wants. After, looking he found a few that he liked. But, wasn't in his price range. The man then said well we do have an apprentice here today you can take a look at her art and let us know. My boyfriend was thinking okay I'm assuming she charges around my price range. He asked how much it would be and the guy said it is free!!! My boyfriend was all in at this point. He had an amazing experience with Claire and left with a bad ass tattoo. He even went back a few weeks after that and got another one. The owner Shawn is amazing!! He's super nice. Even talked about the New Jersey devils while getting his tattoo done. Over all an amazing experience. The vibe is great everyone just talking and laughing. Every single one of the staff members are great as well. Unfortunately, Claire isn't doing free tattoos anymore. But, he's definitely thinking on spending some money to have her to tattoo him again. THANK YOU NORTH JERSEY. ALSO SHOUT OUT TO CLAIRE. Wanna check her art out? Her instagram is @ckconnellydraws