I've been getting tattooed by Jason Martin at Lefty's Tattoo for over 20 years, and I can honestly say he's the only artist I'll ever let tattoo me. I started going to Jason back in my 20s, and now that I'm in my 50s, he's still the absolute best in his craft -- if anything, he just keeps getting better. Jason can do everything: stunning cover-ups, beautiful watercolor pieces, and all styles including American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, New School, Black and Gray, Realism, and Japanese Tattoo Style. He's incredibly versatile and adapts to whatever idea or vision you bring him. Every tattoo he's done for me has turned out even better than the picture or concept I had in mind. What really stands out is his professionalism and attention to detail. Lefty's Tattoo is exceptionally clean, professional, and welcoming. The entire team (Josh and Jay in particular) is kind, respectful, and you can tell they truly care about their clients. The equipment is always sterile, clean and up to date, and the environment is relaxed but focused. Even as my skin has changed over the years, Jason knows exactly how to work with it -- every line, color, and detail still comes out amazing. He's a true artist who understands the craft inside and out. If you're looking for a tattoo artist you can trust completely, someone who listens, delivers beyond expectations, and treats you like family, Jason Martin and his team at Lefty's Tattoo is the one. Hands down, the best there is. Thank you, Jason -- you've been my artist, my friend, and a part of my story for over two decades. Here's to many more! read more

I highly recommend Lefty's Tattoo! Jason Martin is the owner of the shop for over 20 years. He's an amazing artist, charges a fair price and he's a great guy. He recently completed a sleeve on my right arm with a hot rod theme. The lines are tight, the colors pop, and i am thrilled with the end result! I already set up my next appointment with him for my left arm sleeve. If you want a great tattoo go see Jason Martin at Lefty's Tattoo! read more

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Jason is the GOAT! I could not be happier with what I got, he does an amazing job and is also super quick too! My dad, brother and I will be sticking with Lefty's for life read more

Jason at Lefty's Tattoo is great. I felt comfortable the whole time and my tattoo turned out great. Definitely worth the trip out to Orange to see him. read more

I took my kiddo in for a tattoo on his 18th birthday, Ryan was his artist and he was awesome! He is super talented and friendly. My kiddo had brought in his artwork for his first tattoo and Ryan and my kid collaborated together to make the artwork come to life. Thanks Ryan we will definitely be back! read more

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Ryan is the best. He's tattooed my entire head. All the guys here are amazing artist. You'd really be smart to check them out.

Was referred to go here to see Jason for a touch up and new tattoo. He did an amazing job and was super laidback, paying attention to detail. He made sure I was happy with the drawing, placement, and he just did his thing. Turned out great. clean shop with just a chill vibe. Will be back. read more

I came here for my first professional tattoo. I was quite nervous because although I've gotten a tattoo it's entirely different getting it from some random then a professional licensed artist. But as soon as I sat down in that chair I wasn't nervous anymore Jason aka j-dog was so sweet and funny and he didn't make me feel bad or pressured for the design I wanted. You can tell he has the heart for tattooing,He was open to my changes while still giving his artistic opinions that I valued. It was so relaxing and chill in there I could've fallen asleep. I'm so happy I decided to get work done by j-dog and can't wait to get more from him. Definitely recommend coming here for your first or 30th tattoo:) read more

Jason is amazing! I came in with a friend and her daughter tonight and he fit the 3 of us in on a Friday night. It's been a while since my last tattoo and I was a little nervous but Jason matched the picture I brought in perfectly. There were a couple other artists there working on big pieces and everyone was friendly and professional. I loved the vibe of the shop and the good music made time fly so fast. Highly recommend Lefty's if you're looking for a new tattoo artist. Everyone there is very experienced and so welcoming. Thanks Jason! read more

Tattoo is healed and looking amazing! Soooo pleased with how it came out. I've received a lot of compliments and talk about how professional the work is! read more

Lefty's Tattoo - My new rose tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

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Josh has a light hand works fast and the quality of his work is unreal. He is the only person from here on out I will get a tattoo from. AMAZING! read more

Lefty's Tattoo - Psh... Unreal.... Amazing.... - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

Jason Martin is an amazing artist! I would recommend him to anyone! It was a great experience to be tattooed by him. The fantastic piece of artwork I received is exactly what I wanted, and even more beautiful than I expected. read more

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What can I say this shop is truly amazing!! Everyone here is truly unique artists! Perfection!! The work speaks for itself. If you want portraits this is the shop for you! read more

Lefty's Tattoo - Work in progress, thank you Jason Martin! As always I'm SO beyond happy - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

Ok so I hate writing reviews but I just needed to give a shout out to Ryan who has done 3 tattoos total for me and has fixed 2 bad ones I had done in my youth. He is so professional easy going laid back guy and did a fantastic job on my tattoos, when I needed a break he gives it to me no problem and he entertains all my silly questions I have when I'm sitting trying to take my mind off the pain. Yes tattoos hurt y"all but thank you so much Ryan for being professional and always giving me an unbelievable outcome on my tattoos especially ones you had to redo because they were horrible the first time. I'm recommending Ryan to anyone and everyone who wants a tattoo done or redone by him go see him at Lefty's tattoo read more

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Jason is AMAZING! He resurrected my husband's sleeve and made him proud to show it off. I also received a couple tattoos from him and was pleased. Shop is one of the cleanest and everything is new and packaged. Jason makes you feel comfortable and has an amazing talent! read more

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Just had two tattoos done in the last month by J-DOGG and I couldn't be happier with them. His work is amazing. I came in with what I thought was a pretty complicated piece, but he nailed it. He worked with me to get it exactly the way I wanted it, gave me suggestions on how to make it stand out more, and then knocked it out in one quick sitting. My second tattoo done by him? Same story. I'll post some pictures. You can read all the reviews you want about a tattoo shop or artist, but until you see the work they do, it's pretty hard to convince anyone. And I need to apologize to the other tattoo shops I've reviewed. They were good and I'm happy with my tattoos I got there when I got them, but J-Dogg is the only one I'll ever go back to! read more

Lefty's Tattoo - Clock on my arm done by J-Dogg shortly after it was completed. (Clock design credit goes to Eric Freitas) - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

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My first tattoo and i chose Jason Martin had 2 years worth of sessions just to complete my biomechanical tattoo. He did a fabulous job, i couldn't ask for more Great to talk to and the rates were reasonable His attention to detail is amazing and his knowledge of classic car help made the tattoo realistic My tattoo was a complete freestyle, he use several different black to have a perfect shade, he know how the muscle moves, so he place the tattoo in the position where the image would not be distorted, even with movement I attach a pix to prove his work read more

Lefty's Tattoo - The latest addition to my biomechanical arm by Jason Martin - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

I've been wanting a new tattoo and I finally did it. Chris was amazing. Brought in an idea and he totally made it happen. I had called in the morning and made an appointment. I'm really glad I do because it was really busy. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Jason Martin is awesome he has done two of my tattoos and a few of my friends! Great work! read more

Lefty's Tattoo - Jason Martin!! Need I say more! Thanks I love it! - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

My tattoo was by Jason Martin. He is a true artist and I am completely satisfied with every aspect of his work. Their rates are very reasonable and they are completely professional. read more

Lefty's Tattoo - Last tattoo of 2018 - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

I got my very first tattoo done a few days ago by Ryan, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out! He's very talented and a great guy. He also did my dad's tattoo and made it badass. definitely recommend Ryan if you are looking to get a tattoo done at Lefty's! read more

Lefty's Tattoo - By Ryan - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

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I got my very first tattoo here! It's on the inside of my ring finger, so I walked in fearing the worst pain. The shop was super clean and the staff made me feel really comfortable. The tattoo didn't hurt nearly even close to as bad as I was anticipating, just light pricks for a few minutes and I was done! There was plenty of parking and it was super easy to find. One thing I wish I had knew ahead of time is that they strongly prefer cash. While they do have an ATM in-store, I would have preferred to know beforehand and avoid the extra ATM fee. I was so nervous that my hand was shaking nearly the whole process. This is why I'm not super upset that it's not perfect, because it's kind of my own fault, but I think I might go in to get the right part of the cross touched up as it doesn't look the best right now. I picked this parlour because a friend who got two tattoos there previously recommended it to me and I'm so happy I went here!! I would really recommend it! read more

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I have only gone to this parlor twice for the same tattoo but both experiences were awesome. The artists are friendly and it's a positive vibe all through out the shop. Prices are super reasonable as well! For my first session, my artist ryan was super understanding about me needing to take a break here and there during my 4 hours of getting tattooed. My second session was only around an hour but I was still just as comfortable as the first time around. Like I said Ryan did my tattoo, and he's amazing at what he does. I will definitely be returning for future tattoo artwork! I couldn't be happier with the turn out of my experience as well as my beautiful tattoo. read more

Lefty's Tattoo - My tattoo by Ryan - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

I wanted to express that Lefty's shop is truly inviting and friendly ~ every time I go in my experience is amazing. My artist is an amazing young man~ however don't let his age be a factor, his lines are amazing and his hand is steady ~ his creative eye is perfect ~ I'm about 80% covered and I truly wished I would have found him sooner. The last few pieces I have gotten from Victor have been outstanding!! I just wanted to express in a world full of artists and shops it's nice to find a humble place with great artists with fair pricing and friendly environment. Great Job Lefty on your crew and the abundance your place has. L&R read more

I love my tattoo by Jason, great shop felt very comfortable there. This is my first tattoo and looking forward to my next piece of art. read more

My absolute favorite parlor ever. I fly back from Seattle just for tattoo appts with them :)

My first time and super happy with my tattoo! I was referred by cousin in law who's been going to Jason Martin for years. My son has also been here at Lefty's tattoo and was happy with his tattoo. I highly recommend Jason to get your art work done! read more

Lefty's Tattoo - Just got it done & love the details of my honu! Thank you Jason Martin! - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

Quality quality quality. I have been getting tattooed by Jason and Jason for over 20 years. I have brought in and referred dozens of others. Friends. Family. Ex's. Etc. Great shop. Great quality and great guys. Go in and get tattooed. Keep the business going read more

Recieved a subpar tattoo from Chapter X in orange, then found Josh at Lefty's tattoo. He was able to polish/fix my tattoo and really make it shine! The shop has good vibes and great artists! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! thanks again Josh! read more

Lefty' s tattoo is the absolute best shop in OC. I've come here for two different tattoos and have been more than happy with the work done on both occasions. The artists are all very friendly and are great at easing any nerves about getting tattooed. They take the time to answer all your questions and work with you to get an understanding of what you are looking for in your tattoo. Chris did my side piece here over the weekend and was amazing. He worked with me to get the positioning of the stencil just right on my smaller stature, and was very understanding of the pain I was experiencing getting tattooed on my rib cage allowing me to take two breaks during what would have otherwise been a short session. 100% would recommend and return to him for future tattoos. read more

Lefty's Tattoo - The quote Chris tattooed on my rib cage. - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

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First, the basics: ~professional, sterile work environment ~friendly, helpful staff ~very reasonable prices ~worth revisiting Now, my story: My boyfriend and I got our second tattoos together (my second overall, his third). We went to visit his best friend/brother in Orange, and we knew we had to get tattoos while we were there. We both had our ideas in mind for months, and were sure about what we wanted. We went to three different parlors close to Chapman (where we were staying) and Lefty's gave off the best first impression by far. We set up our appointments one after the other with J-Dog. We ended up rescheduling for earlier because we were so excited, and it was easily done. I took note that parking was sufficient, even though we just walked. All our questions and concerns were met with knowledge, experience and professionalism. They did things differently from what I experienced with the last place I went to, but I chalked it up to it just being a different area, with different people and different methods. My boyfriend and I both brought in custom designs that J-Dog was able to improve on as an artist, but kept to our original visions. He even offered an alternative option from his own artistic vision. We are both VERY pleased with our tattoos, and although we both already had ink done before, J-Dog was still sure to go over all the necessary aftercare instructions with us to make sure we knew how to keep them healthy and looking their best. I am probably quite biased in my ranking system, and I could just as well give Lefty's five full stars, but it concerned me on a level of personal preference that when switching to white ink, there was no needle change. The artist my boyfriend went to before changed needles between every color, especially white, to avoid dulling the new color. There didn't seem to be a problem in the final product, but I thought it worth mentioning. read more

They're the shit, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to get some work done. The owner Jason "Lefty" Martin has been a close friend of my husband for a long time and is a phenomenal artist. I got the outline of my idea (his design) done a few months ago and I'm going back tonight to get my color done. His lines are perfect, straight, and clean. He certainly doesn't have a heavy hand, which is something I only look for in a bartender so I have to say, it was the quickest and best healing tattoo I've ever had. Lefty's has a Myspace page as well as a Facebook if you want to check out pictures. http://www.myspace.com/leftysoc/photos http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leftys-Tattoo/308766328975?ref=ts&v=wall read more

I have been going here for 10 + years! This shop is awesome! Jason Martin does my ink and honestly I wouldn't go anywhere else. I drive from Thousand Oaks, worth sitting in traffic! He's got a super light hand too The shop is super clean and chill. It's easy to get to, no problems with parking too. Highly recommend this shop read more

This is hands down my favorite tattoo shop! The owner, Jason, is an amazing portrait artist. He is the only person I would trust with any portrait work. The rest of the staff are also nice and welcoming. read more

Went into leftys today and got a hip piece done by Chris Burger. I have been thinking about this tattoo for over 2 years and Chris made it come to life for me!! I am so happy with his work and he was so fast that it didn't hurt as much as my other tattoos. My lines came out so clean and the shading on my rose's look amazing!!!! I will definitely recommend this shop and Chris to anyone looking to get a piece done. read more

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Chris is cool. Brought my lil sis who was nervous and he made her feel comfortable. Really nice guy who also loves playing Black Ops woohoo! read more

Lefty's Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

Jason Martin is the man. He has done all my work (a softball-sized design over my heart as well as my entire back from shoulders to tailbone) so I've spent plenty of time there and will always give them my body (not in that way, get your mind out of the gutter ;) Great people and a nice place (much bigger than their last shop). Definitely worth the trip just to check out JMartin's work alone. read more

Lefty's Tattoo - Originally it was just the star but had a dream of a full piece and Jason Martin made it a reality. Well worth every moment in the chair. - Tattoo Near Me - Orange, California

First off, everyone like good work...so to be able to get good work at a good price, is unbeatable. Burger (Chris) does all of my work and I won't go anywhere else or to anyone else. He's patient & his work is amazing. If you're looking to get good work at a great price, he's your guy. Clean shop, he's very versatile and great at what he does. I've been going to him for 3 years and I'll continue to come here forever. Thanks Chris! read more

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I walked in on a Tuesday and Josh was happy to help. I told him what I wanted and he understood perfectly! The tattoo came out great! Fell in love with it the moment I saw it finished. The shop is über clean and you can tell all the guys really take pride in their work and know what they are doing. Will definitely be back! read more

Since they moved to the new larger location, it is cleaner and not so crowded. I go to Jason (J-Dogg) have nothing but good things to say about him and the place. He is an old school tattooist which is what I wanted. They are always busy! Always. I have only been there once where everyone was not working, and it didn't take long for a walk in to show up and they were all once again working. To me that says something about the place and the quality of the artists. The artist here are top notch. Have had both arms done by J-Dogg and plan on using him again for my back piece! read more