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    Hard Knox Tattoo Studio

    4.5 (15 reviews)
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    Open 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    The Shop: Hard Knox has been around for some time, but this is a newer location. Clean, spacious, and well-lit, my daytime appointment allotted me the opportunity to enjoy the natural, indirect sunlight coming in from their large floor-to-ceiling windows. There are five booths, four occupied, and a sketching area in the back. There's a full basement that I didn't have the privy of seeing, but I'm told that's where the tattoo artists do their painting and work on their fine art. An all-around creative space! The Artists: John Sweeney was the first artist I stalked out of this shop. Check out his portfolio and you'll see why. I know I'll be booking with him eventually, I just don't know what I want yet. Alex Rios was the next artist to be stalked and I chose him to do my Suffrage Rose after seeing a few of his realistic roses online. The Experience: I did something a little different when booking with Alex and for me, that's risky. Not only do I obsess over portfolio-after-portfolio when picking an artist, I also like meeting with them in person first...to get a feel of their vibe. I didn't do that this time. The shop is in Yonkers and I'm in Newark. It's not a trek I'm willing to make just for a conversation and consult. I took the risk and gave Alex my deposit via PayPal and communicated with him through email only. I never even heard his voice until the day of my appointment, when calling in to tell him I was running late. Whew! To my relief, Alex is super cool. His gun of choice is powered by air. That's a first for me. It wasn't as quiet as the rotary, it wasn't as loud as the coil, and it gently blew air in my ear on occasion...seductive. Alex has a gentle hand, but that's not to say it was a painless experience. I asked for many breaks and he was cool about it every time. Worth the trek? Indeeeeed! I'll post a pic of his work once it peels and heals.

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    10 years ago

    Just got my first tattoo from Jason and it couldn't look better. Fair price for high quality work 100% recommend.

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    As a female, tattoo shops can be intimidating and sometimes uncomfortable. Under Skin Art is the…read moreexact opposite. I have been going to David for all of my artwork for a few years now and I can honestly say..his professionalism and respect are as solid as his incredible talent. From my own experience with David, nothing is ever "just a tattoo". Each time he has worked with me to create a piece of art that speaks to his creative ability as well as my personal style. Even during a session, he has this amazing ability to see the future potential in the piece he is working on at the moment...throwing ideas at you on what he can add to it, where he can take it....that's a tattoo artist that takes unbelievable pride in his work. With David, it's always - "that's hot...but we are going to make it way hotter!". I can't go anywhere without someone stopping me to admire my artwork. It's a pretty amazing feeling when people stand there staring in awe and amazement at something so beautiful that he has created on my body. I have never met another tattoo artist with as much pride and passion for his work as David...and it shows.

    David's work is flawless- he is able to create a work of art using your body as a canvas... Never…read moreletting anyone else tattoo my body except David, but seeing the work that comes out of underskin art regularly, it is clear he hires staff that are at his artistic skill level or have the ability to achieve or exceed it. I have yet to see a piece posted by an artist that is avg here. The shop is clean, all of the staff here are nice, welcoming and make you feel comfortable. you dont starve while getting time consuming pieces lol. good vibes convo and music. love this place, highly recommend.

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