Bear does the piercings here and he is GREAT! First off he is the cheapest option around for the…read moreskill (easily 30+$ cheaper because he includes the jewelry). He's also the only option you'll find in the area that INCLUDES the price of jewelry in the cost of piercing. He uses stainless steel rings and studs for all his piercings unless you have an allergy and was also willing to let me bring in my own jewelry (no other shops will let you do this because they want to up charge you like crazy for the jewelry). Aside from those things he is clearly very experienced at what he does, and was incredibly kind and patient with me as I tried to decide if I wanted to follow through with the piercing. Would definitely recommend him and go back. On a side not he takes walk-ins which is a godsend when it comes to trying to schedule appointments during Covid. I was going to have to wait a week for all other places minimum.

My friend and I went in for matching tattoos and left very happy with the results . Roman did the…read moreart and it didn't take too long.

Jay once again did an amazing job! He is an artistic genius! I have had 4 tattoos done by him, my…read moresister came in from TN and got another one done by him and tonight I brought my youngest to get a piece done. He took her drawing and perfected it! The atmosphere is welcoming and I can't wait to bring my other daughter in next month!

It can be nerve wracking trying to choose a tattoo shop. It's permanent after all! You want clean,…read moresafe, and quality work. Shamrock hit all of those expectations. I got my third and largest tattoo here & it's one of my favorites and I'd 100% come back here for the inevitable next one. Sterile, quality, and surprisingly quick & efficient.

I got my first tattoo from Mickey here back in May 2017 and I couldn't be happier. When I described…read moreover the phone what I was wanting, I could sense his excitement for me. At my appointment, I brought in a picture of what I was looking for; he then took my picture and created a drawing for what my tattoo could look like. The pain was to be expected but the end result made it totally worth it. Now I completely understand when people say "once you get a tattoo, you'll keep wanting more". Can't wait to add into my arm band and make it more beautiful!

I searched for a super talented artist with fine line and detail skills for years. PATRICK QUIRK at…read moreNite Owl has fierce skills and incredible vision! Check him out, but dont tell him how amazing he is or he will be snatched up by some big city shop. All of the artists at Nite Owl are fantastic, the shop is clean and everyone makes the experience great.

Awesome experience! It was my first tattoo and the process was amazing. My tattoo artist, Roxanne…read moresuper curtious and professional will be back again

Had a tattoo with Kevin yesterday! Great guy. Great place - extremely clean and great vibe…read more Highly recommend.

Kevin is an amazing artist and puts a lot of work into developing your tattoo idea/concept and…read moreturning it into an iconic (pun intended) tattoo. I first met Kevin at a local tattoo expo in Lewiston, ME and was amazed by his work. We were originally scheduled to complete the tattoo at this year's expo, but the pandemic caused the event to cancel, but he offered to do it at his shop if I was willing to drive down to avoid having to cancel. The shop is industrial and antique in decor. He offers a comfortable environment with the option of music and Netflix to help pass the time. We started about 3-4 weeks in advance with me providing a tattoo idea. He provided some feedback, asked for some influences and then put together a tattoo idea that I absolutely loved. He fused the artistry of Charlie Medina with a character from the Avengers. It took approximately 9.5 hours to complete and it was worth every mile traveled and every penny spent. I will definitely have another tattoo done by Kevin in the near future. **Disclaimer** Please do not ask me for his rate as the tattoo, color and complexity can influence the cost, so please contact Kevin direct for a price or quote.

Lou and his team did a phenomenal job on our custom pieces, taking time to make sure every detail…read morewas to our liking and the placement was just perfect. Both Lou and John worked fast and were a pleasure to spend the afternoon with, and we found the shop clean and comfortable. We're already excited to come back again and build off of the great work we got started today, thanks guys we appreciate it!

I had heard the name Lou Jacque over and over again when I complimented others on their tattoos for…read morea few months before I finally made an appointment for myself. I have had a few different artists over the years, a couple I stayed with for numerous pieces. Lou is the one I'll be staying with now. He is an insanely talented artist as you can see from my photo (and the rest of his portfolio), with a really wonderfully easy-going personality to boot. His hand is not only skilled but very gentle. I went in slightly nervous after having already done a piece on my spine years ago which hurt like a mother F-er, and he proved I had nothing to worry about... 2.5 hours of sitting pretty with no issues at all. He went above and beyond in every way during my first visit. I could not be happier with how the tattoo came out or how the whole experience was overall! As for the shop itself, it's filled with amazing artwork and is impeccably clean. I made 2 more appointments for this summer already and you should too!

I ventured into Living Art years ago and came away with two lasting, permanent things. Tattoos and…read morefriendships. Not only do the artists here do brilliant, professional work, but they've created an environment that allows for the experience of getting a tattoo to be what it should be, intimate and personal.

I love this tattoo studio!!!!!! I walked into the two other newer studios in this town, just to…read moregive them the benefit of the doubt. Forget it, maybe if I wanted to buy some t shirts, earrings or something having nothing to do with actual tattooing I might go back. For me it's Living Arts, they were here first and still are the best. Anytime I am in town and looking to get tattooed, forget shopping around, I will go for experience!!!! Scott is the best!!!!! I will take someone who actually knows what they are doing over anyone trying to be cooler than thou that just started tattooing a minute ago for my permanent masterpieces.

This is my first tattoo. I have waited 5 years to have it done. Last month I read about Brittany…read moreand her Tattoo Salon in the Hartford Courant and decided it was time to move ahead. I was impressed by the content of the article and decided to reach out and ask her opinion about the design I wanted to have done. She responded in very short order indicating she would be happy to help me. I live an hour away but really felt good vibes and proceeded to make the appointment. I just returned home and am so happy I made the choice to have Brittany help me with my tattoo. Her work space is inviting and warm but more importantly spotless. Her attention to detail is very evident and it is obvious she is diligent in maintaining a clean and sterile setting. I was a little nervous going in but would gladly return to Pins&Needles if I decide to get a 2nd.

From the owner: At Pins and Needles Tattoo our goal is to create a welcoming environment that’s focus is you! We…read moretake pride in every tattoo, from a single word to one of a kind pieces of art. We are Simsbury's premier tattoo studio! ​ Whether you are looking for black and grey, color, cartoon, realistic, cover-ups, or reworks we strive to make sure that you get the highest quality tattoos so that you can express your style in ink!