I've been getting tattooed for over 20 years, and even though this was my first time working with…read moreMi Vida Letras, I trusted them, specifically Oneal, with tattooing my whole chest after coming across their Instagram while searching for serious lettering artists and high-level tattoo work in Phoenix.
First and foremost, this shop is extremely clean, professional, and clearly takes sanitation seriously. Personal protective equipment, cleanliness, and strict sanitary practices are treated as non-negotiable here, which should be the standard everywhere, but unfortunately isn't.
On the artistic side, Oneal's attention to detail, technical ability, work ethic, and overall commitment to excellence are on another level. He took my vision and turned it into something far better than I could have imagined. I've sat through multiple sessions with him at this point, some lasting up to 10 hours, so I feel more than confident speaking on his consistency, his professionalism, and the overall environment at the shop.
Paul Racks and Oneal are not playing around. They run a tight ship, hold the artists in the shop to a high standard, and have built an environment that feels both laid back and unmistakably professional. The quality speaks for itself, and so do the dozens of awards on the walls.
Tattoos are permanent, so always keep in mind that you get what you pay for. If you cut corners on something that's going to live on your body forever, don't be shocked when you end up looking like a walking billboard for your own bad decisions. If budget is a concern, reach out to MVL, explain what you want, and see what they're willing to work out with you. Good artists are worth talking to, and it's a lot smarter to have that conversation up front than to gamble on some low-quality work you'll regret later (and inevitably end up paying more to cover up or remove than you would have if you had just got a quality piece to begin with).
So yeah, as far I am concerned, Mi Vida Letras is the real deal. If you want tattoo work done at a high level by people who take both the craft and the client seriously, this is the place