Oh my gosh! Where to start. Wendy did an amazing job as my tattoo artist. She was very knowledgeable and she was very thorough and clean too! I'm glad she took the time to ask me what I wanted and she was very patient with me. And she also chats with you to ask how you're doing and if you need to stretch or take breaks. She was very thoughtful about the whole process. I'm thankful I got my tattoos done from her. I not only got one but 2 tattoos! I'm so happy with my results. I would definitely recommend her if you're thinking of getting your next tattoo! I got two very meaningful tattoos to me. I got a cote of arms crest and a cherry blossom tattoo with my family's name on it. Thank you Wendy!!! I appreciate you!!!! You the best! read more

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I got my first tattoo with Yustyna! No pain and beautiful result. Came for the second one to her again;) read more

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Went in the other day for a walk to get handwriting from family members and everyone was so nice and friendly. Yustyna was very accommodating and made sure the handwriting looked exactly the same. Definitely will be back soon! read more

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If you're ready for you new tattoo, look no further! Ink Ink Tattoo is a fantastic place! Cool vibes, neat interior, nice music and friendly artists. Yustyna is extremely talented artist with great taste and technique. read more

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This was my first time coming here but not my first tattoo. I had been following Wendy on IG @wendystattoos who has been apprenticing at this shop for the past year. I really liked her animal designs, and the design I wanted was intended to be animal like. It was easy to schedule an appointment with her, and the shop was easy to find. There was ample street parking and parking in the residential area if you need a longer session. Wendy was patient and purposeful for helping me with the design and placement, and the shop owner was great with checkins and very welcoming. In hindsight, I kind of wish I had gotten my first tattoos here considering how inviting the atmosphere is and the skill of all the artists. Their designs are cool and very versatile. The piece completed on my arm by Wendy exceeded my expectations. She was thorough and had great suggestions to make the design worthwhile! Definitely coming back to the shop and with Wendy to get more work done! read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - The tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

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Got an amazing tattoo by Yustyna at Ink Ink ! The shop is clean, filled with light and positive energy, all of the artists are creative and super talented definitely will be back! read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - Spiritual and meaningful symbols - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

Yustyna is wonderful. She's detail oriented and takes so much care into her work. I believe that energy is important in an artist's process and she has such good vibes :) read more

The first woman to open a tattoo shop in California tattooed me. What an honor to be tattooed by the woman herself, Karina. This is the first female-owned tattoo shop in the State of California. She's been a writer and an artist her entire life, a deeply Spiritual person; I had such a great conversation with her. She had the most delicate hand of any tattoo artist I've ever been tatted by. I literally felt none of it at all and she was done before I knew it, perfect shading and a perfectly badass revolver gun on my arm. All that AND a Remi Martin commercial being filmed, closeups of her inexplicably steady hand and brilliant art work. Thank you so much. Like first class flying, at least once in your life you should get tatted by this woman, a legend. read more

I had an amazing experience with Gal. I actually got my first and only ink tattoo by Stephanie in February of 2017 so I was so joyful to find that Gal worked there too. (She had moved from a location on Robertson); I found Gal through Instagram and was able to book an appointment so easily! She was so flexible and nice. The actual appointment was so easy! I came in and within MINUTES she had my design ready! I was a little fussy with the sizing and placement but she was very accommodating and just worked with me. The actual tattoo process was super quick and clean. I even felt more comfortable when one of her clients came in and told me how amazing she was and how's she been working on him and his wife. In less than an hour she was able to get both names done and re-outline the rose Stephanie did for me! I am so pleased with her work, and everyone loves how dainty it looks. I've already decided to come back to Gal for a coverup piece! I highly recommend her; her Instagram is @galsunshine if you want to see her work! read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - My parents name in Gujarati (dialect of Hindi) - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

Karina is amazing! I've had this shop bookmarked on Yelp for about a year, and I had been sitting on this particular lotus design for about 2-3 years. When I finally got less lazy and began asking various shops for quotes, I emailed Karina and she was very quick to respond and said that she'd provide me a unique design based off the ones I showed her. I put down a $100 deposit to save my appointment date and took two acetaminophens (doesn't thin out blood) before my session and also stuffed my face with food. The design that Karina produced for me was awesome! There was one aspect that I wasn't particularly fond of, but she immediately removed it and resized the tattoo to my liking. The whole process was smooth and I wasn't nervous at all. This was my second tattoo, but first one on my rib cage so I knew it was going to hurt. Karina was patient with the placement and made adjustments at my request. Then we were ready to begin! It took under an hour, even though the tattoo ended up being almost twice the size of what I'd imagined. Karina is very sociable and able to chat about almost anything - she's definitely an old soul, and made me feel very comfy. Pricing-wise, Karina was very fair. Overall, amazing service and shop was super clean. I don't know when I'd get my next tattoo, if at all, but this shop would be my go-to whenever I'm living on the west side! read more

Karina is the best tattoo artist in Los Angeles. She has tattooed about 30 tattoos on me over the last 10 years. She is always kind, sincere, caring and friendly. I highly recommend Karina for any and all types of tattooing. read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - Thigh Tattoo by Karina Mayorga - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

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I follow samantha on IG. She is such a talented artist, I know I had to get her to tattoo me. Her tattoos are always so beautiful, and she has a real feminine touch so your tattoos wont feel so raised and scar like, its absolutely perfect for floral tattoos. She is also very sweet and talkative, defiantly made me feel confortable. I cant wait to work on more things with you!! The owner is also very spirited, I enjoyed when she was there as she is really fucking hilarious. The shop is small but very cute and decorated with a bunch of crazy and awesome art. Your eyes will not be bored as you will always see something new that your missed the first look around. It is also very clean, they wear gloves and have sealed equipment (of course) and overal very ontop of hygiene. read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - 1st session. - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

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Got an awesome orchid tattoo done by Jennifer. She was really quick and it was a great experience for my first big tattoo. read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

Karina has done most of my ink and her artistic acumen is amazing. I am a CPA and not great at describing what I want a piece of art to look like. She has a keen ability to figure out exactly what it is I want without me actually articulating it in words. Karina is very engaging and makes the process enjoyable. Stephanie is really cool as well and also has a great portfolio of work. read more

This is a VERY long overdue review but I'm finally taking the time to do this. I got a tat by a previous artist at ink ink who messed up my design. Long story short, I Contacted Karina regarding this and after I showed her she was appalled and helped my situation. Below are the pics of my before and after and I am STILL so in love with the result. Karina was so great she created a whole new tattoo and I'm so greatful!! Soon I'll have to be back and I'll request an appointment with her!! She did a great job and everyone compliments her work!! read more

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Got a memorial tattoo done by Karina yesterday. It is the daffodil one in the photos and she charged me $180, which I thought was an awesome deal! It was only my 2nd tattoo, and the lat one I had was a year and a half ago, so I was NERVOUS! She was very accommodating to what I wanted, and it made the process much more enjoyable knowing she liked what she was doing! I got to the shop around 3:45, talked to her about my idea, and she told me to go "stuff" myself with food to make the process easier, and be back at 4:30 so she could draw it up. Then she showed me what she had drawn (it was amazing), she set up her station, and we got started around 5. The tattoo itself took about 45 minutes to an hour, and I was out of there by 6! One thing I really enjoyed about Karina was that she let me sit next to her while she was mixing up the colors. She reassured me that they would look different on skin than they did in the tube... the green for my stem looked grey! But she showed me on her skin, and they looked great! It was very reassuring letting me see the colors how they would really look! Also very clean and sanitary. Overall, would definitely recommend this place! read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - Done by Karina - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

Excellent tattoo artistry in a friendly, immaculate environment Karina is awesome. She did a black and white Hebrew script tattoo for me and it was perfect. read more

Finally made it a priority to get my ink done here. West helped me with a drawing of my favorite little puppy Frankie. He referenced a couple of my photos of her and he created a beautiful piece of art for my tattoo. Such a great artist and I am more then happy and grateful for his precision and professional work. Definitely doing more ! read more

Ink Ink Tattoo is great! I went to see Gal and she did an amazing job. It was my first time ever getting a tattoo and she was so patient and understanding of what design I wanted. I would recommend Gal to anyone who wants a great experience getting a tattoo and she does a fantastic job! read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

I got a tattoo done by Karina a few weeks ago. The entire experience was really pleasant. Karina made sure my friends and I were happy with the stenciling and our tattoo experience. The whole place is very clean and has a welcoming atmosphere. A plus is that Karina has great stories to tell! Most of our communication took place over e-mail and once I showed up Karina was very clear about the amount of time it would take, the price, and any potential complications. This was not my first time getting a tattoo but it definitely was the best experience. read more

Samantha is awesome! My sister is here for her first tattoo and I am here for just another fun piece. I found her online and am even more impressed with her in person. She's super calm and fun to talk to. It makes the experience much easier and I love the all female shop. Less intimidating than the guy filled shops. Thank you! read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - Just love it! - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

I've gotten all 13 of my tattoos there. Karina kicks ass. I am very reluctant to let anyone else do my work. This is definitely an OG spot too, all those other new spots on Lincoln are too candy and Hollywood for me. While all tattoo shops in Venice are either new booties or turn over ownership every year or two..She's been there for at least 15 Years,longer than any other tattoo spot in Venice. I think that right there speaks volumes. read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

Karina is amazing! And such a sweetheart/badass. :) Went here for my first tattoo and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Walked in a few weeks prior to getting my tattoo for a consultation. General, "What did you have in mind?" kind of thing and then I put down my $80 deposit to schedule my appointment. Easy peasy. Finally went in to get my ink done. Let me confess now that I have a needle phobia and was really nervous going in, but Karina was super cool about it and explained everything she was doing every step of the way. I didn't look at what she was doing the entire time (just in case I fainted, ha) and she was very accommodating, allowing me to have a friend sit with me to distract me. I am in love with my tattoo! It turned out exactly as I had designed it! Karina's work is stunning to say the least! Definitely coming back here, should I get another tattoo! :) read more

Stephanie is the greatest tattoo artist I have ever been to. I have couple, big and small, and she has transformed my body into a masterpiece, my back is her playground and I trust her 100% of what ever she says yes to, and most importantly NO to. Just please LISTEN to her and don't be a punk!!! she knows what is best with color, design and especially placement!!!!!! You will love any ink you walk out with! By the way, she is the COVER-UP QUEEN and can turn any crappy art into something you can show off and be extremely proud of. I love Stephanie and I am so thankful for everything she has done. read more

I had been mulling a particular tattoo for some time, and had to find a place to realize my thoughts. That is always the hardest part of getting a tattoo if you don't have someone you have used in the past. Ink Ink Tattoo is where I went, and I met Karina for a consultation. It was helpful that I had art printed out, and had a general ideal of what I wanted. Karina is a true artist and a consummate technician. She took what I wanted, modified it to fit on my shoulder and tastefully modified the piece to better display on my body. She did a great job and her price was fair. She took a small deposit to hold my appointment and that deposit went towards the actual tattoo. The shop is clean, and surprisingly compact, but that's what makes it so comfortable. There is another artist named Stephanie that works at Ink Ink and she and Karina have a great dynamic together. Their banter is hilarious. While Karina was working on me I watched Stephanie clean her station, and tools, and she was meticulous in everything she did. To some Ink Ink may be a throwback to an old school tattoo parlor (minus all the cleanliness issues of course), but that is exactly what I was looking for. I really enjoyed my time there, and I loved the work Karina did for me. Ink Ink has left an indelible mark on me (of course), and I loved every minute of my experience there. read more

Very professional! Went here for my 6th tattoo, best experience so far. Got a LOVELY daisy tattoo. Friendly, fast service and BEAUTIFUL results. SO happy I went here! read more

With so many tattoo shops on Lincoln Boulevard, it was hard to choose just one. Luckily, thanks to all the great reviews on yelp, I chose Ink Ink. I got my first tattoo this weekend by Karina. She's simply awesome. Completely personable, friendly, super talented, and helpful. She explained the whole process to me which was fascinating; it really is an art. I walked in with a pixelated image of what I wanted and she somehow knew exactly how to fix it and make it perfect. While I was getting the tattoo done, she kept me distracted the entire time by just talking about life. It's wonderful to meet someone who is so open! Before I knew it, she was done! And, being a tattoo virgin, they celebrated in the shop by banging a gong! Prices are great too. I called around to the other shops and they all said $80 (for a finger tattoo). Got it at Ink Ink for $60. Very happy with Karina and my tattoo. read more

Got my first ink here from Jennifer. She was great at indulging my first-timer questions and concerns. The vibe here is really chill, but more importantly I was thrilled with how the design and execution turned out. Not only that, I picked up a new music artist, playing in the background whos been getting heavy rotation on my spotify ever since. Great shop, very local and Jennifer is a great artist who can make adaptations and creations, based on very little direction. Thanks Jennifer! read more

I simply couldn't be happier with my experience or my tattoo from Karina. She did a couple lines of text on my arm and it came out great. Clean, straight lines, and she got the font to look perfect. I was extremely well-taken care of while I was in the shop, even when I got a little dizzy from not eating enough before I went in. They immediately had me lay back, put a cold drink in my hand, and had a fan blowing on me. These women are great. If you're looking for a tattoo in the LA/West LA area, look no further. read more

Owned and operated by 2 talented, experienced ladies. They're not super young, either, which made it an even greater draw for me. Stephanie even counseled me out of getting all black lettering on my tattoo and encouraged me to go for a color. You can't go back from black, but you can cover color. Made sense, and I'm happy I did get a really pretty green we mixed together. HOWEVER: Service and chick factor aside, I really should have gone in during the free-touch-up window of opportunity, since the coloring isn't totally even and she even missed a few places in the outline, and went over the outline a teeny bit in a couple others. So, not necessarily the most careful artist. read more

Great place! Warm, friendly, and clean. And a great vibe. Jennifer was my tattoo artist and West was my daughter's tattoo artist. Highly recommend read more

Best tattoo shop in the Venice area! Actually best tattoo shop anywhere. I've been going to this shop for many, many years (10 plus) and I wouldn't go anywhere else. I used to live 5 miles from the shop but I moved, now I drive 30 miles one way just to get my work done there. They know what their doing. Great art, wonderful fine lines and a nice light hand. These ladies are intelligent, creative and have been doing tattoos for a very long time. I have 70% of my body covered and it's all been done at Ink Ink Tattoo! Karina is my main artist but Stephanie has done a few on me also. I recommend them both. They stand behind their work. Give them a call, you won't regret it. read more

Several good tats here...probably 20 hours of work. Karina is very good. I have tats from Europe, India, Australia, S. America, and she is one of the best i've come across. read more

Although I've not gotten a tattoo here, I've been here to witness a few and they always turn out wonderful. The all women staff is great with a very positive vibe to the shop. I would definitely recommend contacting them and making an appointment for some ink. The quality and professionalism they have surpasses all other tattoo shops I've been to. My next tattoo will definitely be done by one of the women here. read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - My friend Audrey getting inked by Karina. - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

First time tattoo and it could not have gone better. Everything about my experience from initial consultation to the end result was amazing. I came in to meet with Karina with an image and she took it and improved on it! Everything I could expect was communicated clear to me up front and Karina always delivered. The tattooing process was flawless. She has a very smooth touch. Half way through the process it felt like a massage and was relaxing. Karina is brilliant! She's got amazing stories and has deep insight into a million different subjects that was fascinating to listen to. Karina's been doing this for 20 years + and it shows. She's old school heart and soul, a master at her craft and is worthy off all the accolades she receives. The best tattoo experience start to finish I could have asked for. read more

Got my first tattoo (ever!) with Samantha and she did an awesome job capturing my vision for my tattoo. She was featured in an article called Girls Behind the Gun and I decided to check out her work on IG before mustering up the courage to book an appointment. She does amazing black and white tattos that are often highly detailed. I was especially impressed with her botanical work which ultimately convinced me to get it done with her. She was friendly and responsive via email and in person. She was attentive to my requests and questions, which I had a lot of considering this was my first tattoo and I was a bit anxious. She also put me at ease during the session and I was pleasantly surprised to find out it didn't hurt as badly as I thought it would.... in fact hardly at all. Overall I'm very pleased with my tattoo and would highly recommend Samantha. read more

Ink Ink Tattoo - Tattooed by Samantha to commemorate my grandma. Sampaguitas for Salome. - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

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Ink Ink is easily my favorite tattoo shop in LA. Karina and Samantha are both incredibly talented artists and run a very clean, professional shop. The atmosphere is very welcoming and comfortable, no judgement or pretentiousness here. I'll keep coming back! read more

Karina was the third and last artist to work on me. She is the BOMB!!!! I have NO tolerance for pain, and Karina has got just the right touch with her tattooing style. Karina has wrapped both my lower legs, upper arms, upper back, and redone my lower back. I moved last year out of California, am Back on vacation and went right back to Karina for some more work. I trust NO ONE else to work on me. Come on!!! This is serious business, this is FOREVER on MY body! I have been with Karina for 11 years now and will gladly fly back to LA for all my tattooing needs to have Karina do all my work. So, looking for a great solid place to get worked on, look no further because if Karina is busy there is always Stephanie too!! Can't go wrong either way. Happy tattooing read more

In need of a touch up, I visited Ink Ink on a Friday night when Jennifer (Inst: @gennstarr) was avail. She and the floor manager Richard were welcoming, hilarious, collaborative and professional. The touch up looks great. It was a pleasure having work done by this very talented artist at Venice's oldest tattoo shop owned by the same person. read more

Amazing team and sweet atmosphere. I got a beautiful piece done by Samantha about a year ago, and I had the best experience. She was puntucal, sweet, and really knew what she was doing the whole time. I went in twice to finish the piece, and was supposed to come back a third time but unfortunately something came up. She understood no problem. I am so happy with this piece, it is complemented whenever I wear shorts or a dress, and is my favorite tattoo on my body. Thank you sam!!! Hope to come back again soon:) read more