Had an epic session with the incredibly talented Angel Antonio the other day. So Immensely grateful…read morefor turning my vision into reality!!! I will definitely be back for some work with him but seriously there are a ton of talented artists here. If you are looking for ink or piercings Black Atlas is the place for you!

I can't say enough to adequately express how fantastic this studio is. Angel (owner/ artist) has…read morethe most amazing team of talented artists. They're like a super hero squad of tattooers. I've had three sessions with Angel over the last 6 months and I'm floored with how quickly our time goes by... being in the shop is like hanging with family; lots of convos make the time pass quickly and are a nice distraction to (let's be honest, tattoos feel like a cheese grater scrubbing your skin) the pain. I highly recommend if your looking for realism artists but if you check out their IG's you can get a real feel for the work they put out. @blackatlasstudios

walking into Studio one ink was an instant vibe check. The place radiated artistic energy and Jay…read moreimmediately put me at ease with his friendly and professional demeanor. We discussed my vision for the Taurus tattoo in detail, and Jay expertly translated my idea into a stunning design that incorporated all astrological elements I desired. Cleanliness: Hygiene was top-notch. The studio was spotless and Jay used fresh sterilization equipment throughout the tattooing process. Professionalism: Jay is a true artists. He has a meticulous eye for detail and a steady hand, ensuring every line and shade was perfect. He also kept me informed and comfortable throughout the session, checking in on my pain level ( which was absolutely so minimal)! Final result: I am absolutely thrilled with my Taurus Tattoo! Jay captured the essence of the the Bull beautifully, incorporating intricate patterns and subtle shading that made the design come alive. Its even more stunning than I imagined, and I've received compliments on it already. Overall: if you're looking for a top notch tattoo experience, look no further than Studio one ink. Jay is a master artist who combines exceptional skill with a friendly and professional demeanor. My Taurus tattoo is a permanent testament to his talent and I would hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

I moved from Michigan to Chicago and immediately knew it was going to be insane trying to find a…read moretattoo shop that felt like home with amazing work, artist and vibes. Studio One INK is that place. I found on Instagram actually. The shop owners are like family and anyone I have referred to Studio One Ink over the last 5 years will tell you the same. Each artist in the shop have a variety of skill sets and that's whats makes the shop so amazing because it's about the ART and what it represents, there may be shops all over TV with the SAME level of work, but will they make you feel like FAMILY, anything on my body for life needs to have a story behind it, with Studio One a part of the story....LIFE IS GREAT.

Josh did an incredible job on my memorial tattoo of my chocolate lab! The details he worked in were…read moreamazing and I couldn't be happier. The shop itself was clean, friendly and easy to find. I highly recommend West Loop Tattoo Collective for all your portrait and realism needs :)

I have spent over 100 hours in this shop with Josh and every experience has been top-tier. We are…read morecreating a whole body piece and each time Josh takes the time to work me through the big picture and makes sure to try and make sure I am always walking away excited about the next upcoming session. The atmosphere is also super inviting. From the decor to the actual chair room. It's always extremely clean and comfortable. Also, although Josh is the only artist that tattoos me, the other artists are awesome. Mike and Anthony are good guys and as a female, I can also tell you I have always felt respected and safe. If you are looking for artwork on your body, this is the place from beginning to end!

Don was incredible!! He was so patient with it being my first tattoo, walked me through the…read moreprocess, and such a chill guy to ease you through it! Even though he does a lot of anime-style work, you would honestly think he specializes in fine line based on how my tattoo turned out. I couldn't be happier with the result. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I'd recommend him to anyone!

David did a really good job with my 2nd tattoo. I got Sonic The Hedgehog which it's my favorite…read moreSonic character on Sega on February 15th, 2024. I came back November 30th for free touch up and he did amazing job. I will be back hopefully in February or March. Make sure you follow David on Instagram @davidmaycry

I had 3 small tattoos with Cori / Corinne (not my first tattoos or anything), who was super…read moreflexible with me regarding placement, discussing design ideas, etc. I had to reschedule once, and then I added something on last minute, and she was super awesome via email. I love all three tattoos, two of which were exact copies of my drawings and one of which was a generally idea she then designed herself based off of. I even challenged her by asking her to do my forearm tattoo upside down (facing me) which she did and it looks amazing. All three healed super well. I will definitely come back to Cori!

Had an amazing experience at Logan square tattoo! Walked in for an apportionment and shortly was on…read morethe table! They're super efficient, and my tattoo artist Caroline did an amazing job and I'll def be back again to book with her! She's super gentle and very good at fine line tattoos, she takes her time and makes it her own style and i love that!!! Highly recommend her

Sharing this story as a warning. Think before you Ink and please do your research on your artist…read more On 04/18/2025, I went to Tatti (not my first time with her) for a tattoo of a pair of wings. What was supposed to be meaningful and exciting turned into one of my biggest regrets. The wings came out crooked, asymmetrical, and poorly placee, a mistake I now have to live with. The moment I saw the finished product, I felt instant regret. To make matters worse, despite knowing how upset I was, she tried to post about the tattoo on her social media, making excuses as to why this did not come out good. I felt like my tramatic experience was used for her social media branding as she had such little regard for me as a client. Her bedside manner only added to the trauma. She minimized my concerns instead of taking accountability, forgetting that I would be the one wearing her mistake permanently. In the end, she did refund me, but that barely scratches the surface of the damage. I am now undergoing painful and expensive tattoo removal sessions that cost many times more than the original tattoo. She did offer up rework, but after spending hundreds consulting with reputable artists, they said there is a huge structual issue with this tattoo and corrections/cover ups would be high-risk. This has been a truly traumatic experience, and I share it so others can avoid going through the same.

I had high expectations for Kvitka, but even after those were deflated, I remained optimistic that…read moreperhaps my tattoo retouch would go more smoothly. I also gave Kvitka the benefit of the doubt that it was an off day, but unfortunately my experience was not reflective of the reviews or the experiences shared. I came in for 3 tiny tattoos. The artist told me that the price would be $500 total USD, not including the tip. I had $100 I was preparing for the tip, but my total ended up being much higher than originally agreed upon so my tip had to be decreased to $40. My surprise came at the invoice, but specifically the charge for a $15 service fee. Now, Kvitka is a Russian-speaking company, and they operate with no guests allowed, and incredibly high prices for artists with limited experience, and they should have reached out warning about the no heat and asking to reschedule or not. I had the most uncomfortable time simply from being cold in there. I was close to being there for 4 hours. Now, I had sent in multiple photos of all 3 fine line tiny tattoos that the artist said she'd have stencils ready to go and I discussed in specific detail expeditions. Kvitka's location is horribly hidden with little instruction on this, but upon my final arrival they in a giggly tone, wearing sweaters and coats, share that their heater is broken. This is December. I'm freezing in a tank top. I even looked past this as I was genuinely excited for my tattoos. Even when my artist was late to the appointment by about 15 minutes, I didn't bat an eye. But then the fonts she had picked did not at all match what I sent. So I had to wait for her to do the sketch for the stencil on top of that. But alas, I was so excited that I did not mind the extra 45 minutes spent. Except for the tattoos I got, the should have been out of their in 45 minutes and not the total of over 3.5 hours to get 3 tiny tattoos done. Don't forget that they also do a mini photoshoot (no statement stating that they will post you) but they do not even care enough to show you the pictures you had to pose for I'm the freezing room so they could promote their business. But the real reason for this review is: my artist told me that I had to come back in January because (she had only been an artist for less than2 years) and was worried about making the line too thick so I would have to come back in 2 months. There would be a $50 touch up fee. Silly me, I also overlooked this not recognizing that the artist could not confidently do fine line artistry, and I was expected to pay more because of this. I was even happy to. But to my shock, when I reached out asking to book a spot for January, as I was told, the artist berated me and accused me of not properly using the "ointment" she gave me and refusing to even remember who I was. She made me send in all of my tattoos in pictures over instagram DM to her, and then blamed it on my dry skin. She would not rebook with me, her tone changing and not at all what she acted like prior to my payment of $600 for tattoos that she told me were her own personal reason for not being filled in due to her lack of experience, and then refused to even touch me up for $50/tattoo. The studio is small, freezing (although I hope it was only that day), artists gossiping in Russian, and they are charging fees for artists that have much more talent, professionalism, and integrity in their work and business practices.

Such a cool tattoo shop! Old school flash & amazing art decorate this beautiful space. A talented…read morestaff of artists here. My appointment was with Omar. He drew a couple options for me. Omar did a scorpion tattoo on my inner calf. Very professional atmosphere. He takes his time to make sure you like the design & placement of your piece. The process is great. Super clean & sterile. Everyone here is friendly. All work is guaranteed. Great place to go. Walk ins welcome too.

Came here on my solo trip to celebrate my birthday and I was a walk-in. While this was back in 2023…read moreand things might have changed, I wanted to share my great experience. All staff were very friendly and I had Omar. I showed him several photos of what I wanted and we selected one of the designs for the butterfly tattoo. He was really excited to do this as I did not want a black outline as most tattoos have. He was gentle and the pain was very low which I was surprised at. To commemorate my trip I wanted a fun little "bean" for the cloud gate sculpture to be added to my leg collection I have going, and he was excited to add to it. The studio is really awesome, and everyone has their own personalities which I think it's really cool to see in their workstations If you have a chance to stop by because they do some really great work !

I'm a little addicted to getting tattooed at Crispy Aura. My wallet isn't exactly thrilled with me,…read morebut my skin is! I am thankful to have such beautiful art on me forever. I have now gotten four tattoos from two artists: Jess and Ash. Both gave me a custom and a flash design. Working with them was incredibly easy and they were so kind, and made the process painless. Ash is absolutely insane at her high-quality hand poke tattoos, and Jess has killed it with her shading and precision. Cannot recommend them enough!

Went for the galentine's Day deal and it was amazing! I chose a tattoo flash deal and then did a…read moregumball option and I loved it. I have been wanting to go here for the amazing talent and style and am so happy to have tried them! I love the pink and design of the place being all women. I can't wait to go back.