I cannot recommend Leaf enough. His work is phenomenal and he is patient, and great to talk to. His prices are more than reasonable. I won't go to anyone else stateside. Meet him every couple of weeks for the sleeve and excited to get to my back and other arm! read more

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First, most of all I would NOT recommend anyone to go here anymore since older artists left this shop has completely gone down hill..what happened to artists that will take your idea that you want and walk out with something you are happy with? I had the worst walk in experience. I called early & spoke to one artist Carly and told me to send her pictures of placement and what I wanted, she quoted me and told me what time to come in..I come in to the shop and she's nowhere to be found but getting tattooed at another shop elsewhere..and I walk out unhappy getting work by Katie who told me "she's not here but I'll do it if you don't mind" I had to find out the hard way that she is inexperienced and rushed my tattoo because she had somewhere to be. She took the idea that I had and convinced me to dumb it down and now I realize she did this because she didn't have the skill to do what I wanted. This is what I wanted VS. what I got. She said she would stipple the edges so that it faded out at the bottom. Instead while tattooing me she tells her co worker "that's gonna look weird" and proceeds to shade it all the way down my leg with such a lack of definition that I am left with a big black blob of a piece that I am immediately getting reworked elsewhere. After paying and going outside to get some air, I came back in to attempt to talk to the manager and was met with sarcasm by other artists in the shop and am told am I "questioning her professionalism?" No I'm questioning why I am walking away unhappy and her only concern was picking up someone from the airport. Maybe don't agree to take such a big piece if you don't have the time, enthusiasm, or ability to do it. Now I am left with a bigger problem than I walked in with. read more

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You know how some people stalk their favorite celebrity on Instagram? Well I like keeping an eye on my favorite tattoo artists. I just patiently wait until they announce their arrival in my city. That's the beauty about living in NY, so many talented artists come here for guest spots, you just have to watch and be patient and saving money for a tattoo would also be a plus. "Little Annie Motel" is definitely one of those said tattoo artist. She has a very distinct and recognizable style that I love. She draws these feminine almost flapper/mime style faces. I knew she would be perfect for my sad cloud tattoo. I collaged some of the faces she makes with some sad cloud and heart samples. And we communicated via instagram. I put in my deposit and made my appointment a few weeks before her arrival. Yesterday was finally the day. It was my first time in Gnostic Tattoo. Everyone was super friendly and the space was large and colorful with tons of decor. I met Annie who is as cool in real life as she is on the World Wide Web. She actually drew my tattoo right on front of me. This is the first time I've even gone for an appointment where my tattoo was drawn free hand. I trust her. And as time passes it looks fantastic. My beautiful sad cloud comes to life. She makes sure to check in on me. I'm happy with what I see. And we go straight into it. Annie is an artist and the tattoo takes time to do the line work, the shading, adding the right hints of red and I love that she added some pops of white. We talked for hours about traveling, life in California specifically LA and boys! Ha! Time flew and the tattoo just kept getting better and better. Finally after the final touches we stood in the photo area and took some pics. It was beautiful! She is my sad little cloud and I love her a ton! Thanks #littleanniemoteltattooparlor instagram: LittleAnnieMotel read more

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I was visiting New York so I got an appointment with John Starr after being a fan of his work for a few years now. He was so kind and easy to book with and took every single detail I sent him seriously. He designed the perfect tattoo for me and was just genuinely the best tattoo experience I've ever had. The shop is small and filled at every glance with art, it feels welcoming and cozy. Everyone in the shop was friendly and cool. Great price for amazing work. I never leave reviews but had to for this. Book with John, I highly recommend him or anyone in the shop! read more

I shouldn't rate this place because I want it to be my secret, but that's being selfish and that's not what Yelp is about, right? Can I say that I love everyone here? Not because it's an amazing place that is full of really, really talented artists that can do anything, but because the artists are genuinely nice and professional. The first time I was here I just came from a kind of unprofessional tattoo session and was kind of scared that it just might be a "thing" in the industry. This place has proved me wrong! Including the owner, Leaf, there are 5 amazing artists to work with. My favorite artist (I'm biased) is Maggie. She's really great and very talented. I've gotten two tattoos from her and can't wait to do more. She will work with you on an idea and so far what she's come up with has been so great! A few things to know: - it's an open space, but they do have screens for more discreet tattooing. - it's cash only - they are mostly a custom tattoo shop, not a lot of flash, unless it's one of those special days, like Halloween, Friday the 13th or something like that. The best way to follow them would be on Instagram @gnostictattoo read more

Gnostic Tattoo - Where you wait before getting your body adorned - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chris Wednesday always gives me a flawless tattoo! Really happy with my 3rd tattoo from him. It's been a tradition to get one on my Birthday for the past 3 years. I can't wait for the next one a year from now. read more

Gnostic Tattoo - Love my new tattoo!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My boyfriend and I both got tattoos (our first) from Maggie yesterday, and it was a wonderful experience. My boyfriend had a very specific geometric design in mind, whereas I just wanted "an elephant." She worked with us both, nailing the design he wanted and creating a beautiful elephant for me. She is an incredibly gifted artist, and her friendly demeanor and attention to detail were exactly what we had hoped for. As for Gnostic, it's a super chill environment and everyone there was friendly helpful. I highly recommend it, and can't wait to go back for more! read more

Gnostic Tattoo - Perfect circles! - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Just got a walk in done by Mel and she was awesome! She was honest and upfront about my choice of tattoo (it is a finger tat, so has the potential to fade etc.), but she was very willing, professional, and quick. Everyone was very friendly at gnostic and overall it was a chill, cool, & clean atmosphere. This was my first professional tattoo, and I'm so happy with the experience. Thanks a million, Mel, and hope to be back soon!! read more

Got my tattoo done by Tessa, and could not be happier. She did an awesome job in creating what I wanted . Love my tattoo!! She was nice, patient and understanding about me making sure the placement is how I wanted. Great shop, very chill and clean. Definitely will be coming here again! read more

Gnostic Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great shop! Level of professionalism is unprecedented. Had multiple pieces done by Chris Wednesday and he is a real dude, very personable and a good listener. My partner's had work done by Maggie and had a wonderful experience as well. Their Friday the 13th is rad. The vibes are always good, everyone is friendly and accommodating. Overall great place to go! read more

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Maggie Cho is an extraordinary fine line artist. I couldn't be happier with her work. Looking forward to getting more work by Maggie very soon. read more

Couldn't be happier with my first tattoo from Maggie at Gnostic Tattoo! She was incredibly skilled, gentle, and chill - we chatted and laughed together as she was working and she made me feel supremely comfortable, I was honestly shocked at how comfortable I felt with her given this is my first tattoo! Maggie was open to and supportive of all my notes regarding the shape and placement, and pushed back when her insight was deeper than mine (she encouraged me to get the piece slightly larger than I had initially envisioned since in 20 years the size I wanted would bleed into a shapeless mass, and this one will keep it's shape despite aging). She was very responsive to emails and extremely accommodating for my various scheduling changes, ultimately making time for me at the last minute. Maggie is clearly a skilled artist and particularly skilled at brushstroke tattoos - mine is absolutely perfect. It's an exact replica of my grandfather's handwriting which I sent to her in advance but which she redrew herself since my original wasn't good quality. I can't sing her praises enough! I also had the opportunity to watch Maggie consult with my friend who joined me about her tattoo the next day, and Maggie is clearly a professional with deep knowledge of tattooing and the shape and proportions of the body - my friend is getting an arm band near her elbow, which we both assumed would be simple but Maggie explained is actually more complicated since that area of the arm is more a cone than a cylinder (who knew, not me). Neither my tattoo nor my friend's consult felt rushed, and Maggie took her time with both of us to ensure that we were in agreement about what we wanted. The shop itself has a relaxed and cozy feel, with lots of decorations up on the wall, incense burning, and music playing. One thing to note is that the shop is cash only, so make sure you take out enough in advance (plus tip!). A chair was immediately made available for my friend to sit with me too. The shop itself is a very open space, but somehow it also felt very private? I wasn't facing any other shop patrons so I really felt like it was just me, my friend, and Maggie. All in all I was extremely satisfied with my experience and with Maggie's work - I would absolutely recommend her to anyone. read more

Gnostic Tattoo - My first tattoo, done by Maggie! An exact replica of my grandfather's handwriting - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such an amazing place to get a tattoo. Mike is such a friendly and sweet guy. I was super duper nervous about getting my first tattoo (pretty big piece on my arm), but he reassured me that I would be just fine! Talk about amazing customer service. The ambience in the shop is super chill (and cool) and all the other artists that were in the shop were super nice. Mike did my tattoo which turned out so amazing. Being dark in complexion and having a fair amount of scars on my arm, I was afraid that the tattoo wouldn't show up or look right against my scars, but boy was I wrong. Mike did such a fantastic job in positioning my tattoo and sketching it up just right so that my tattoo was the star of the show! I will definitely be back! read more

I've been a regular at Gnostic for over 2.5 years and tattooed by nearly every artist and continue to have incredible experiences, and compliments everyday on the work I've gotten done here. They help me bring my visions to life while advising how to make them even better than I could've imagined on my own. Incredible shop - amazing people. read more

Not knowing anything about this place beyond a few glowing Yelp reviews, I got my very first tattoo done here yesterday-- and I couldn't be happier with the result. Mike put me at ease and listened attentively to my concerns about size and placement. There was no judgement or pushiness. And the execution was mercifully speedy (tattooed friends said he was the fastest they had seen). The price was fair, atmosphere a bit irreverent (which, I guess, is part of the whole allure of tattoos), and definitely worth checking out. read more

Chill place! Had a great walk in experience! Great consultation and no pressure!! John Starr was super helpful and did great work! Definitely coming back here for my next soon!! read more

Had a great experience with Maggie at Gnostic! She is so skilled and did an amazing job with the tattoos I got from her. She is such a pleasure to work with and I love the pieces. I can't recommend her highly enough. read more

Leaf is an amazing tattoo artist and a nice person to talk to. The rest of the crew who can make your tattoos here also make memorable works and the amass apparently a great reputation. The prices are more than fair. The quality and artisticity of this establishment is objectively a more than perfect option for everyone who wants the best, but for my personal preferences, they deliver an amazing service for my expectations. The artists have creativity and detail, but it can be found a special taste for esoteric related tattoos (just look at the name) read more

probably the nicest/cleanest tattoo shop I've been in, and I've been in a lot of tattoo shops! Such a calm place. I came from Canada to see Tessa who's work I have followed on Social Media for a while, and was so happy with her. So sweet & nice. There is so much to look at on the walls it really helps keep your mind off of the 'tattoo' part of the visit. (I'm a wimp!) Will definitely be back on my next visit to NYC! read more

Great spot, very highly recommended. John took plenty of time to talk through size and color options, and brought it to life (my leg) even more beautifully then I could have hoped. Couldn't be happier with the work and the whole experience at Gnostic. read more

Got my first tattoo from here thanks to my boy be brought me to his man's Nick Chang who really understood what I wanted and did the drawing perfectly to my description, I plan on going back and getting more, love there work and they are very friendly to all that walks through. read more

Gnostic Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I contacted Lina about covering up a small tattoo and she did an extraordinary job! After sharing some of my ideas of what I wanted, she came up with something that worked so perfectly. She was very patience with all of my questions and suggestions, and any followup care questions. Very much looking forward to going back soon! read more

My husband got his tattoo done by Maggie. She did a great job. The detail are great. She and the whole staff are so friendly and willing to work within your budget. So happy he went here. read more

Gnostic Tattoo - Done by Maggie - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've gotten two more tattoos here since my first review. One was another Friday the 13th tattoo (a lighter on my wrist); the other was a rose off Leaf's flash sheet. I can't recommend him highly enough. I felt totally comfortable from start to finish, and it turned out beautifully. read more

I have had bad experiences with getting tattoos from other shops; you don't find out until after ink is on your skin that the tattoo artist is still learning how to tattoo, they leave that part out. It wasn't until I walked into gnostic tattoo that I realized I discovered a gold mine of tattoo artist. Everything single one of the artist there are super talented. You know you found an awesome shop when they can tattoo a portrait on your body. read more

Love that you can make an appointment online and upload the images you have in mind and then email with the tattoo artist, instead of going in for the consultation. Maggie Cho was fantastic - she made it a very comfortable experience and she can do beautiful super fine lines. She's an amazing artist and a lovely person - highly highly recommend her! read more

I'll never get a tattoo anywhere else in Brooklyn again. Tessa is accommodating, talented and a total babe.

Y'all if you're trying to get the best of the best by the best, then head to Gnostic. I've been to a bunch of different tattoo shops and nobody handles care, cleanliness, professionalism, quality, and overall bang for your buck better than the artists at Gnostic. You'll feel warm, comfortable, taken care of, and like you're literally getting a spa treatment while somebody just so happens to shoot some ink into your skin. Seriously, the artists here are beyond cool and incredibly, unbelievably talented. If I could rate any higher than 5 stars, I would. Shout out to @reverendleaf for 2 of the sickest tattoos ever made in the history of the universe. Gnostic acts like top shelf because they are top shelf - tasty and smooth. You won't leave disappointed...you'll be disappointed to leave. read more

Love this place-me and my boyfriend both got engraving style tattoos. Mike is great; affordable, quick. Definitely a hidden gem. I got my first professional tattoo there and expected the artist to be a little pretentious about it but quite the contrary, the whole vibe was really welcoming and overall great experience. Will definitely come back soon, read more

Gnostic Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I got my first tattoo today with Maggie. The entire experience was fantastic. Thanks so much. It looks beautiful!

I have gotten multiple tattoos done here by Mel and my experiences have always been great. Mel is an amazing tattoo artist who is so friendly and down to earth. The shop itself has a very relaxing atmosphere so you feel right at home when you walk in. Everyone here is so friendly and it is just an overall great place. read more

Thank you, Mike! You made it a great experience and I absolutely love my new tattoo :)

I just got work done here by Maggie. She gave me the most awesome work, so happy with it!! Also, this place has good vibes, very clean and relaxing. I will definitely be back for more work in the future and recommend to my friends. read more

Maggie is a great tattoo artist. I'm definitely going to become a regular client of hers

A hidden gem in Bushwick /east Williamsburg for sure. Maggie gave me a sick tat over my elbow and was amazing. Super talented, and really sweet. Will go again ;) read more

Went in here recently because I was thinking of getting my tattoo recolored, and spoke to some guy named Nick. He was rude, unprofessional, and dare I say-- his work is inconsistent. He was *really friendly* to the girl I was with though, but we left because she felt uncomfortable there. I would not recommend this place because of the interaction I had with Nick. read more