About 14 years ago, I went to a tattoo convention (I lived in Vegas at the time). I looked at every book there and the one that caught my eye was Oogie's. Thank goodness she had time for me - and my tattoo STILL looks amazing over a decade later. I show this baby off all the time, it's beautiful. She also did a simple black line one one my finger - no fading, no spreading. If I could afford the trip, I'd go to NY just to get her work on me for all my tattoos. read more

Got tattooed by Cheeks and couldn't be happier! I had my initial exchange with with Cheeks though IG. He took the time to discuss my idea and then sent me the phone # to book through the shop. I made the appt with a reasonable deposit & received a confirmation call the day prior. When I arrived, I only waited about 10 mins. I was glad to have some time to look around since the walls are filled with artwork & installations. (The shop is gorgeous! - High ceilings, nice furnishing, wooden floors, 2 floors). Everyone i met was friendly. Cheeks is so nice! We played with the size of my tattoo design until we settled on what looked right and he went to work. When we were done, he explained after care, hooked me up with some ointment, and entertained my other design ideas. Great experience and I can't wait to return for more work. read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Fourth time's the charm, apparently. Tattoo #4 was my first color one and the most detailed, so I wanted to make sure I got it right. Leathernecks got it all right. Multiple friends recommended Leathernecks (specifically Oogie and Anthony). I ended up getting a consult with Andrey instead. Check out his work here: https://www.instagram.com/sverlo1/ Came in on a Tuesday night and got an appointment that Friday afternoon. Andrey ran me through a ton of options with my design, made sure he chose the right color from what I described, and wasn't too pushy on upselling. The price he quoted was exactly what I ended up paying. On the day of, it took a bit of time to set up his work station, but safety is always #1. Sat down at 1pm, started getting inked around 1:40. The space is super chill. There's a big old doggo lazing around, and they play loud hip hop. Everyone was pretty cool to talk to. They require a $50 deposit for appointments, but they take credit cards. Just not AmEx. read more

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Last August, I went to Dan Bones at Leathernecks with an idea for a tattoo. I wanted an anatomical line drawing of the top of a foot, around 3x4". Before I decided on Dan as an artist, I did some research and I really liked his style. I knew it was perfect for my art. We talked, Dan agreed to work on a stencil, and I booked an appointment for a few weeks later. Dan had the unique stencil ready to go. This was my first tattoo, and he put me at ease. He suggested a slight adjustment with the placement that I think was for the best. He did great careful work and was easy to chat with. After an hour or so of work, I was done. Now nearly a year later, I get compliments on my tattoo all the time. If I ever want another tattoo int he same style, I'll go back to Dan for sure. read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - Fresh ink by Dan Bones, 8.15.12 - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went Friday 7/2. Ample parking surrounded by great restaurant options post tattoo. I have extensive ink work but this as my first visit to Leathernecks. Small, clean shop. Comfortable vibe. Some of the nicest artists and staff, I've ever come across. Zero attitude. Good music played at a reasonable volume, I was asked multiple times if I needed coffee and even offered lunch. Whether it's your first or your 50th tattoo , I highly recommend checking out the shop. Bugs was my artist. read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I got a spur-of-the-moment tattoo when I was 21 and I've wanted to get it covered since the day after I got it. That was 18 years ago. The tattoo was a thick black kanji and I was afraid that I would have to get more black put on top to cover it. I visited Oogie at Leathernecks because she did an amazing tattoo on my friend. I had told her I wanted a hot air balloon. Oogie came up with the great idea for a watercolor, steampunk hot air balloon and we quickly looked through some pics online for ideas. I left my deposit that night and made an appointment for 2 months later. When I got to the shop, the day of my appointment, Oogie showed me what she came up with and I loved it! It was colorful and she managed to blend the old tattoo into the new one so no one could tell it was a coverup. Even though Oogie did not have a heavy hand, I was shaking and spasming pretty soon after she started. I think the location on my back was just very sensitive. Oogie was really patient with me and assured me that it was ok. She moved me into positions that would help with the spasms and we took breaks when needed. I think this is my last tattoo but if I ever change my mind, I would definitely visit Oogie again. I've been telling recommending her to friends who are looking to get new/coverup tattoos. read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - Left: Kanji that says "mid-air"; Right: Steampunk hot air balloon covering the old tattoo. - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My first time getting a huge piece , I only had had an idea of where I wanted to place my tattoo. I definitely wanted something BEAUTIFUL and very feminine. I met with Charles and he drew me up a gorgeous piece! It took 3 long sessions one really longgggg painful one . In the end it was all worth it ! My tattoo is AMAZING ! Charles is so professional and he is truly talented in his craft. I honestly couldn't have had a better experience with him. Right off the bat he knew exactly what I wanted. The place itself has a really great vibe too. Clean, nice , and super trendy. This place is great ! I would recommend going here if you want to get an amazing tattoo! Go see Charles you won't regret it . read more

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My daughter had asked if I would take her for a "helix" type piercing. I agreed. Without her noticing, I googled it. Can't let my daughter know how uncool her father was. Then I asked a friend and she recommended Leathernecks. A young lady took care of us (Ougee). Very professional. Explained everything. Very impressed with her level of professionalism. read more

I had been trying to figure out for quite some time now was I wanted my cover up tattoo to be. I was referred to Oogie by a friend and my God I was not disappointed. Her work is absolutely superb! She gave me what I wanted and more! This is the first tattoo that I have that I actually love. I can't stop looking at it. The detail is sick. No photo I've taken thus far has given it justice. She is sweet as anything and made the almost 5 hours I was there fly by. The rest of the staff is also awesome. They kept asking if I wanted food or coffee or beverages. The decor is super cool and the place seems like a joint I'd want to hang out at. It's like one big happy family. I am just so overwhelmingly happy with my experience that I wish I could do it over and over again. If you're not getting tattooed here, you're absolutely missing out. read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Long story short my got me a gift certificate, artist said ,I can still use it being that its 2 yrs old.. note:no exp date. I called to say I can do my portrait rite now .so I said can I come in for a small tattoo takes less then an hour to actually do on me,told me an artist would call me back that day an never did. As good as someone is Ill take the loss of $200 that he got for free.. I will never mention nor tell anyone about your shop.. thx for the call back.. read more

They're awesome! By far the nicest, most accommodating staff of any tattoo shop I've been in. They renovated sometime last year so the shop itself is really nice as well. Also Ludo, the sweetest dog, is there pretty often, which is obviously a bonus. As for the one star review about wait time; some tattoo artists have waits (usually a good sign), I guarantee you someone else in the shop could have done it sooner if that's what they wanted, and how you can leave a one star review about a shop when you knew exactly what you were getting into when you spoke with the artist in the first place is beyond me. Anyway, definitely go here, each artist has their own unique style so you'll be able to find someone to do your tattoo beautifully. read more

hands down one of the best in Brooklyn, im a stickler for tats when I get the itch I want it then and now and they were able to accommodate that, had to wait a few days but so worth the wait. Charles was my guy who Kenny the shop owner entrusted to get what I wanted done. I went to him because it was a military styled tat I wanted and who better to understand a marine than another marine and that's what happened. Super stoked with my new work and once done ready for a complete back piece read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Charged 100 dollars for a very simple nickel sized tattoo that only took three minutes. read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - This is what I got - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I got a tattoo here last night, it was my seventh tattoo and this was by far the best experience I had with a tattoo parlor. From the beginning, they were very professional. I had to schedule a consultation at which Oogie was incredibly thorough. The shop is beautiful, clean, funky and basically functions as an art gallery with some very cool pieces to admire while you wait. There is a gremlin in the waiting area. Extra points for that! The woman at the front desk is also very accomodating (And has a great sense of style). Everyone there is informative and communicative, which is so important and much appreciated. Great customer service. Oogie took her time with me at both the consultation and the actual visit. She told me everything I would need to know. After my consultation my appointment wasn't for another two months (& they required a $100 to reserve the spot.) but they let me know there was a cancellation and I got in around a month later. She worked with me in finding a good image, the appropriate size and the best placement. She considered all aspects so that I would love the final product, which I did! They had a great setup so that I could be tattooed privately. The price is well worth the investment. This is one of the few shops where I walked in without feeling uncomfortable because the staff was not pretentious at all. Now that I found a place I feel comfortable at I will likely be back sooner rather than later. Better to pay cash if you have it, but with a card you can add the tip right on and get the receipt emailed or texted you. read more

Oogie is absolutely amazing! She gave me exactly what I wanted. I can't even begin to describe the amazing experience I had with her being that this was my first tattoo. She was very detailed, dedicated, and tattoo was just amazing. read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - We're All Mad Here - Alice In Wonderland. - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I showed up here ready to hunker down and make myself comfortable in the tattoo artist's chair for at least two hours...too bad it only took about 30 minutes for my teeny weeny tattoo. My tattoo came out exactly how I envisioned it, and Gerald was both super nice but also super focused on doing a perfect job. Leathernecks is a friendly place, and has a homey vibe. Do it up. read more

Followed G here from another shop and was surprised to find Leathernecks is a great set up with several spot on artists. When I lived in the neighborhood the name of the shop made me think it'd be a cheesy flash joint (Hellhounds was the original name), I get the military theme with the naming, but it just didn't inspire me. If you have any doubts from the outside, head in and check out the space and the artists and they'll soon disappear. G's style is true to his fine art work, water color with a subtle Japanese influence, bold lines and muted colors. He's incredibly talented and I'd trust him with any style of piece, though my suggestion with any great tattoo artist is to seek them out for the work they really love to do. Started a half sleeve here and I can't wait to finish it up. G's rate here is $180/hr, not sure if that's the shop norm or not. All walks seem to come here, flash walk in's to big custom piece people, and there are some seriously talented artists for custom work. read more

Best fu*king place to get tattooed if you want great work done. Great artist throughout the shop. And a fun environment.

This experience was back in March but I am still incredibly happy with my tattoo work done here! I went in just for a consultation kinda thing but ended up getting my tat done that same day. Oogie was unbelievably patient with me and so helpful, editing the image I wanted and the font of the words around it. The process was so quick yet professional and not at all uncomfortable (as my past tat experiences were). The piece was a lot cheaper than I expected but I made sure to tip well due to how happy I was with everything! I will probably never go to any other tattoo shop ever. Everyone here was so nice and humble, and as I said it's very affordable. Can't wait to come back! read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - In love - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Started my half sleeve outline only tattoo here with Marlo recommended by a good friend of mine and i AM IN LOVE WITH MY TATTOO! I'm going back soon to finish this in April. People here are really nice. I had an appointment right when the shop opened that day and seeing all the artists come in and talk to each other, order each other food- it gave me a really homey feeling. I went alone for my three hour long tattoo session so feeling comfortable is really important to me. Marlo is really good and super friendly. I have gotten so many compliments on his line work and so many people have asked me where and who I've gotten it from! Can't wait to finish this piece and bringing a friend along for her new piece as well! read more

I had my scaffold/industrial piercing done here in 2014. It was a total impulse decision and I was a walk in along with my friend who got an upper cartilage piercing to add her to her collection. We were seen to within 10 minutes with both done by the same piercer. We had a good chat with the receptionist there too, which was nice. I love the interior of this place, with the brick walls it just looks so Brooklyn. The scaffold piercing was pretty intensely painful, taking about ten minutes altogether from placement to finish. I can't tell you if this was appropriately painful, but from what I've read online this kind of pain is to be expected, so I think the piercer did a good job. There is a tiny scar on my ear from where the needle must have slipped and cut the skin, but it's quite unnoticeable. The threading of the jewellery itself is probably the most painful part, as your ear is seriously swollen from having the two piercings done at the same time. There is also the characteristic little pop from each entry. The healing of this piercing was pretty rough, if I'm honest. Aside from neglecting it the first three days or so (I was travelling home to Ireland), I did my best to take care of it, but it was really about 9 months to a year before it really settled down. I found the only thing to help it was to simply leave it completely alone, aside from very gentle cleaning of any clotting. The less you touch it the better. It's still painful if I sleep on it all night. However I don't regret getting it and I'm glad I got it done here. read more

Love my tattoo! Amazing artists and friendly staff. I've been living in NYC my whole life and came across Leathernecks from a friend and won't ever go elsewhere. Kenny the owner is amazing! Checked out sone other artists in the shop doing great work. Look no further, you want a great authentic NYC tattoo shop that does amazing work and makes you feel part of the family this is the best of the best. read more

So first time actually creating an acct for yelp , used it plenty of times before but Created it so I can leave a no b.s honest review of this business. No favors for anyone nothing ... I'm a real customer with more tattoos than I can count and about 80 % of them from leathernecks. Would have been all my tattoos had I know about this place sooner. Here's a list of what has impressed me and kept me coming back again and again : 1. Very clean shop ( this is huge... if you're wondering ) 2. The staff is very professional here... No pressure on getting you in or pushing you out the door , and your questions get answered 3. *** the work is well worth any wait from any artist ( if they're booked ) or if you can walk in and there's an opening ... take it !! Most of my work is done by @cris_element from the shop. Just 1 example of the staff they have there , the dudes work is crazy, he's impressed me enough I've had over 19 sessions at the shop from a full sleeve to small pieces to and entire chest tattoo ... ( yea i said the same thing when i actualy counted it up lol ) with him and still working on a new leg sleeve. I also have the shops owner @tattoosbykbar working on another piece that I can't wait to get done. Bottom line is if your looking for something small or big or whatever it may be make sure you don't settle for just ANY shop or artist out there. Do your research , this isn't a bad place to start. My tattoos are posted at @evilhomer04 on IG if you wanna see a few things I got done at leathernecks. read more

First off, I have to say that I am not a "reviewer" unless absolutely satisfied. This review is for a spontaneous trip after brunch with my family. We walked in a little before closing and were welcomed by Mikey with the awesome 'stache (also a cutie pie, btw). He accommodated us so close to closing time with no problem. Mikey is super sweet and funny! He is also patient and creative. He took his time with all four of us. We never felt rushed and he took his time with each one of us. Even when we asked his opinion on what we wanted, he showed and mentioned ideas of what would look good. We all got exactly what we wanted. All 4 tattoos were clean and done beautifully. I can't thank him enough for his time, hard work and his amazing personality. He was entertaining and made the whole experience an absolute PLEASURE. I will definitely come back to see him. Thank you Mikey! read more

Came here back in January for a conch piercing. A woman with pink hair pierced my ears and she had such a fun persona. She didn't mind when I kept asking her to adjust the piercing angle. The shop was clean as I believe they did a new renovation and had sterilized tools. There was a family getting a tattoo in the chair next to me and it looked pretty nice. The price I believe for the piercing was 30 bucks, 10 dollars cheaper than what I paid for in Manhattan. I liked how she recommended how I should clean my ears and even offered to tighten my tragus earring. I would recommend this shop. Perhaps if I have room for another ear piercing or decide to have a tattoo I will consider this shop again. read more

I absolutely love all the staff, they are so funny, nice, and incredibly talented. I've been to cheeks for a quote on my spine and Deanna has done my sternum piece, quote on my collarbone, and a lotus on my neck. This shop is definitely my go-to. read more

This post is long overdue so here we go!!! My work has been done by Rich aka Busta and let me tell you this guy is a true artist. I have been tattoo'd by a few artist and none of them have made me feel more comfortable and confident that the work will be amazing then Busta. When you come up with a concept and you see the excitement in the artist to do the piece, you as the client get excited cause you know the outcome is going to be awesome....and this has been the case twice. He is accessible, you can bounce ideas off of him and the shop is on point in booking and helping you with scheduling or re-scheduling if need be. Go to this shop and trust me you will not be disappointed. Busta/Leatherneck see you soon! read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - "Mi Cultura" The Spanish flamenco dancer and "La Cubana" - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

All of the artists are extremely talented and professional. They each greet you and speak to you as if they were getting the tattoo done on themselves. They really care about the customers . The shop itself is beautifully decorated and there are so many oddities and interesting pieces of art all around. It is always a pleasant experience when going and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for their first tattoo or just adding another tattoo to their collection. There is a style for everyone and you should make your appointment today! read more

Just got back from Leathernecks, and f'n A... Amazing! I'm originally from the CA, all my tat work has been in CA. I've lived in BK for almost 4 years now and did a ton a research on tat joints, but just couldn't find one that I felt comfortable with. I walked into Leathernecks and immediately felt welcome. I was introduced to Rich Bustamante, gave him my ideas, and all I kept hearing was "I can do that" and "no problem". When you are going to get something on you that lasts the rest of your life, that is the kind of reassurance you want to hear. Rich also gave me his feedback as a creative genius! Dude has supreme confidence. Anyways, less than a week after my consultation, I have an AMAZING piece. Not just good, SUPER GNARLY! (In Cali words). Already planning the next session with dude. Definitely check them out! read more

Had my first tattoo done yesterday by Cheeks and everything went perfect. Everyone was so friendly including Cheeks. Cheeks took the time to explain everything to me and my tattoo came out great. Would definitely recommend Cheeks to everyone. read more

Got two tattoos done here .. One by Rich and the other by Mikey .. Both were amazing but Mikey is definitely someone I'll be going back to .. Called about getting a tattoo done and Mikey was able to squeeze me in the same day .. the work they do is awesome and just a great environment! read more

I got my tattoo from Rich . I've been after his talent for years and finally got my piece at the Miami convention. He is very cool and very talented. I highly recommend him and his team. I'm very happy with the work he did . Already looking forward for my next piece with him read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

yesterday after getting quoted $70 each for a freaking rook and conch piercing at The End is Near (just gonna call them out on that) my friend & I locked eyes in shock and thankfully found this spot nearby - $30 bucks - bam. we were pierced by Ilya - who had really great vibes. a nice mix of professionalism and friendliness; he made us both feel comfortable and was patient as we decided on placement. i left happy and ... not poor. read more

Really awesome experience: I have had work done in many shops throughout NY and the rest of the country. Leathernecks has the perfect blend of everything a Great shop needs- Very talented artists, friendly atmosphere, nice location, a clean & well designed studio and an owner who holds it all together. I had a very complex cover up done and I'm extremely happy with the outcome. Others shops told me covering 5 separate small pieces was too difficult, but Kenny sat down with me put his experience and artistic mind to work. Aside from being a great tattoo artist he has many of his other creations hanging around the studio showing off his abilities. The shop also does a great job of taking care of Military, first responders and neighborhood locals. I definitely recommend checking the place out. read more

I came here to see Oogie and i will NEVER go to another shop again. She did an incredible job on my tattoo (it covered about 1/4 of my back) and was so patient with me. I spent many hours in the shop because it was such a large tattoo and I have to say, everyone who works there is nice, respectful and SUPER professional. If you go here, expect to get top of the line work by the best artists in NY. read more

I'm not one to review anything but I have to shout out Mikey who put together a beautiful piece on my ribs today. He took all of my all over the place ideas and made them into this beautiful cohesive piece of art. I will never recommend ribs to anyone but if you're up for it this is the guy you should see. Patience is an understatement and his ability to transform something so abstract and make it come together is nothing short of awesome..will def be returning soon!! read more

Had a great walk-in experience with Leathernecks today. My sister and I had an impulse to get matching tattoos, and a quick Yelp search pulled up Leathernecks in the area. They did not disappoint! The shop was a bit out of the way but worth the walk--a beautiful space, clean and inviting. Anthony was affable, professional, and fun. He did a great job on our small behind-the-ear tats, and definitely didn't overcharge. Thanks for an awesome spontaneous afternoon!! read more

The best experience I could have ever gotten. Oogie has the best vibes and was very down to earth. She made my 1st time experience the best. Got this while they were down for the Miami tattoo convention. Planning my next trip to New York so she could do my next one. ABSOLUTELY would recommend to everybody I know! read more

Leathernecks Tattoo - Art Galleries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was disappointed in this place, since I was considering another piercing and live nearby. I came in to buy a simple replacement nose stud when my previous one fell out. The staff was preoccupied with a conversation amongst themselves when I came in and looked up at me, but didn't say that they'd be a minute nor verbally acknowledge me. I was generally ok with this, and waited around a bit. Finally, an employee came over and asked what I was looking for. When I told her, she offered a nose bone that I told her was a few gauges too small. She told me that all nose piercings are the same size (not only is that not true, but as if I didn't know my own piercing gauge), insisted it would be fine, and also said that "my nose would shrink". Maybe, after a long-ass time. But wouldn't I want to prevent that anyway? I unfortunately bought the nose bone because I didn't realize other and seemingly better piercing shops were nearby; it indeed fell right out and was a waste. I think it was a combination of her not caring, cajoling me into buying something when she knew other shops nearby may have what I need, being dismissive and acting as if she had no knowledge of something she is supposedly trained to deal with that will make sure I never get a piercing there. read more

I want to thank Oogie for amazing work she did. 7 sessions, color background, a lot of small and complicated details - everything was done with the highest level of professionalism I could ever expect. And because she wanted it to be done in the best way, she spent more time on details with no charge for it. BEST EVER!!! read more