Such a fantastic staff! I felt so welcomed and excited about the tattoo process. It felt as though…read moreevery artist was so supportive of each other and it fun to spend a few hours with while in the shop. Lots of good vibes all around. My artist, Cheech, is wildly talented and I cannot recommend her work enough! If it is your first tattoo or you're looking for another piece to add to your collection... Run don't walk to sacred hand.

This is an absolutely beautiful shop. It's clean, well lit and large. The person at the front desk…read morewas lovely. I came in last week looking for a walk-in appointment. I have 3 other tattoos from different places but I had looked through the social media of this place and I I really loved their work. And I wanted a fairly simple design- a rose, on my shoulder. Given that I had seen several roses on their IG and I loved all of them, I thought, why not- let's give it a go. The lady at the front desk assigned me to an artist. He was running an errand, but as soon as he came back, he met with me. I'm going to pause here and say that as a caveat- I absolutely love my tattoo that I had done that day and the artist turned out to be a real sweetie pie and I absolutely would go back here to get a tattoo. But I do have some constructive criticism for the man who tattoo'd me. He was kind of quick to do the consultation. I showed him a pic for inspiration for the color and a couple of others for the shape and design. He came back roughly an hour later with a shape that was not at all what I asked for and he seemed kind of agitated when I told him it wasn't really what I was looking for. I felt really bad because this had taken him so long to do and I would be frustrated too. Just as a bit of advice- it would probably be helpful if you have the client message you the pics for inspiration to your instagram or email so you can reference as you are in the back doing your sketches. He went back to do another sketch and it took another hour. I had arrived at the shop pretty much at opening (12 pm) and we didn't get started on my tattoo until 2:30. He warmed up to me and was kind once the tattoo'ing started but it kind of made me feel like he just didn't like me and maybe didn't want to do this tattoo or something and I felt kind of awkward. I'm just writing this to hopefully help the artist with his consultations and bedside manner. He was a very gentle tattoo'er. A good artist. If he was having a bad day or something- I totally get it. We are all human. And I'm not writing any of this to be mean. Just hopefully helpful. Again, I do recommend this place and will be going back myself. It may have been an off day. But my experience could have been better.

I followed my artist, Dominic Williamson, to Under The Gun. If you're looking for an amazing artist…read morewho will work with you to ensure your tattoo is everything you want it to be, hit Dominic up! The shop is super clean and everyone here is so nice & fun.

Great artists, Sammy did beautiful work on me when I went in there, the owners a great guy, and…read moreoverall amazing experience, quick and easy 9.5/10 would recommend

I have yet to get work done in a shop that didn't have someone come in and ask:…read more- for a $60 tattoo - for a face tattoo, right now - for a neck tattoo, right now Every time, there's always a walk-in to every parlor I've been to that makes me raise an eyebrow. Red Tree is no different in that regard - and I mean, "that" kind of experience is what I thought tattoo parlors were *before* I ever had a tattoo. I mean, most of the tattoo parlors I saw were in BFE, and often questionable in nature, with some dude looking at porn while talking to you located at one half tattoo parlor-one half smoke shop *cough*Springfield*cough*. The space is clean. The artists are friendly. It's also an art parlor - and I love the work they put on display. They were prepping for a Star Wars themed show coming up soon, so a couple guys were setting up artwork and getting things in order. Toby Gehrlich and I have met a few times in the past - outside of another parlor when we first got introduced, or at a couple shows I'd always catch him at (great taste in music). We chatted over Facebook discussing my tattoo, and I finally nailed down enough cash to get it done. Now, as an amateur artist, tattoo aficionado, I know better than to tell him "he's wrong." I tell him my ideas, he fleshed them out, made recommendations, listened to what I was thinking, and incorporated it. Fuck. Yes. If you have a bad tattoo experience, you simply don't know what you want. You don't know how it works. Or you can't communicate. Come in with your idea. Meet with the artist. (Again - *artist* - they aren't idiots, they know what they're doing, and they'll make GOOD suggestions for YOUR benefit - unless you are a professional, which they'd know - you should listen and heed their advice). The phrase "you get what you pay for" applies. They book up. You'll book for a date a few weeks (or more) out. That's a good thing. Meet with your artist. Give them a down payment. They're worth it, and you'll have a piece of artwork on your body by some of the most talented artists in Columbus (and the world - just look at their body of work, and how many of them travel!)

Very disappointment they don't have a phone number to ask questions ? Really ? Why don't toy have…read morephone number ? This is poor business.

I first went here for a cover up of a bad deathly hallows tattoo and Chris did an amazing job with…read moreit. Such small detail packed into a beautiful designs. (Picture) he got everything by perfect and was super easy to talk to about the design. I love looking at it. I went to him again to get my first big tattoo, a spine one and again he was fantastic. We spent two hours pouring over deigns and he was more than willing to adjust it to fit me and my style. Not only was he comfortable with having my fiancé there with me, but we all had a nice conversation to make the time fly by. He gave me breaks so I could sit up and get off the table and I love my spine tattoo. I definitely recommend Cap City Tattoo, and for details, dot shading and line work, I highly recommend Chris.

Alli MacGregor is fantastic! I had the BEST experience out of 3 at this shop. Not only does the…read moreprevious work I had done by other Columbus area artists look BETTER after her hand blessed my skin but I am no longer embarrassed of my tattoo(s) and/or showing my tattoo'd body part out in public. These folks were more professional and courteous to me than the other supposed professionals in this field in Columbus - I do not exaggerate. My body/skin is saved and also my sundresses because I will be so proud to wear them again and when asked where my beautiful tattoo came from I will shout, "Cap City Tattoo!" I actually really am looking forward to having more work done at this shop and by Alli if she'll have me. Thank you Alli and all the nice people at Cap City! Namaste, Live Long and Prosper, Go In Peace

Spiritus is owned and operated by Katharine (Kat) Dearwester, and currently hosts three additional…read moreartists. Kat is an artiste in the truest sense of the word, and therefore her style tends to evolve as she does. She's currently producing some absolutely stunning "neo-folk" pieces, though of course she also designs specific pieces for clients as requested. Everyone currently seems to handle their own bookings there, so you may need to be patient about email responsiveness. The shop itself is clean and impeccably decorated. There is some space in front or back if you have someone coming with you on your tattoo journey, and a few good food options (depending on time of day) in the area in case you need to refuel after.

Mike and Kat, co-conspirators and owners of Spiritus Tattoo, had me from the get-go even before Kat…read moreMarie Moya began her artistry with me. Both, separate and together, offer to existing clients and newbies like myself a joie de vivre which calms the soul and lifts the spirit in all of us. Perhaps .... then,... Spiritus?!! Mike & Kat are calm, cool, collected, well-read, experienced in trade & life, and can lead a storyline while you're under the pin-pricks of tapestry creation. I found them through YELP. Yes, I relied on YELP for assistance... a trail of crumbs if you will. From "here" to the Spiritus site and then to the artists ... I found in Kat's gallery nuances in "self-discovery" and imagination my artist, stylist and Doctor of Soul. My bond to Kat is on my upper back (once healed - a photo will be posted). Two 3 - 3.5 hour sessions did the trick. Caduceus symbol using inks of black, gray and shades of gray were the goal. Kat roared past the goal and blew me away with grace and understanding of my intent. Along the way, Mike & Kat spoke with me, to me, about movies, books, bourbon, music, and explained some of the art and photos in their really, really unique studio. My first session had me discovering a B&W photo of Richmond, Virginia just post-Civil War. Totally destroyed but with a Greek columned building standing. Because Caduceus is a Greek symbol, we talked about the South, the war and loads of other things. Kat and I talked energy, foods, places we've lived and want to see, Short North pubs and bars, dreams and a truck load of other things.... while she calmly placed herself, her work, onto my living canvas. Loved it all. Spiritus is an experience, a great experience. Mike & Kat "got it going on" and should help experienced and/or newbies who wants style and soul built into their passion for a tattoo. Go see them - let them be a part of your life - for sure.

T is working on a sleeve for me, so far we have covered half my arm with harry potter. I could not…read moreask for a better artist, the likeness of the character is amazing. Highly recommend Tattoo Kings

I came to do a large tattoo in two parts on my chest. It…read morewas a clean and friendly environment but the artist forgot my appointment ment date numerous times. It wasn't u til i complained that the artist got me on claiming that he takes his business seriously. The artist work wasn't bad, however it's slightly lopsided and a little more on the animated side rather than realism. I'm not complaining too much tho. Best of luck to you guys.

My long time artist works out of this shop now. First time at this location and I passed by it…read morebecause they just moved here and there's really no signs except for a neon "Tattoo" sign behind the front glass. It was early in the day so there was only one other client getting ink. No problem for me anyways because I had an appointment. Nice interior and they had some 2000's era hip-hop classics going (which I'm a fan of). Clean interior, nice decor, and parking out front. They do walk-ins but I would recommend looking at past work from each artist so you know who you would like to book. Looking forward to getting more art in the future here.

I'm Eddie, been coming to tattoo cartel for 25+yrs.R.J s a very good artist he's done 4portraits on…read moreme,he takes pride in his work. Pricing reasonableaswell.I highly recommend HIM.more work for me to come.

I've been going to Black Dagger to see the artist Justin for a few years now. His work is amazing…read more These artists are active in their profession, regularly attend conventions and win plenty of awards for their work. Every tattoo I have received has been top notch.

I set up an appointment with Justin in April of 2023, my appointment was on June 3rd and I drove an…read morehour and a half for my piece as I told them I was traveling for his work. I arrived at early for my appointment to be told he decided to bail and go to a tattoo convention instead of contacting me to reschedule. I was extremely disappointed as my tattoo was a memorial piece for my grandfather who has passed and was supposed to be my first tattoo. The girl working also was extremely uncaring and just kinda blew me off when I got there. She did give me a partial refund of my deposit. I was extremely surprised as they seemed very professional in reviews. I hope they don't do this to others in the future.