Amazing! Love the shop and Gaia is fantastic!! It was 2 weeks from the time of my consult until the day of my tattoo and I did everything I was supposed to do in between. I put moisturizer, coconut oil or body butter on my arm 4-5 times a day to condition my skin and starting 2 days before the appointment I was extra vigilant about keeping hydrated and drinking lots of water. I had a hearty meal on appointment day. I was really nervous about the pain, not sure why since this was not my first tattoo, but it is a large piece and that was scary to me. Turns out, I didn't even flinch the whole time! I was in the shop for a total of 2 hours, an hour and a half of actual needle time. The shop is so clean and I love the privacy. MY TATTOO IS SO BEAUTIFUL !!! Thank you Gaia!! read more

Marked Studios - My new ink - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I can't say enough about Marked Studios. They are inclusive, welcoming, professional, and every artist that has done work on me has been absolutely amazing. If you are looking for a tattoo in Reno, I don't think there is a better place to go for a total experience. read more

Marked Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I got a beautiful piece by Callista. As it was my first, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I am beyond impressed with this place! So clean and a really neat space, everyone is so friendly and happy to help out. This has gotta be the best place to get a tattoo in the greater Reno area!!! :) read more

Marked Studios - my tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Unlike any other tattoo shop I've ever been to. Marked studios sets a new precedent. Gaia was informative, talented and just an all around awesome person. I can't wait for my next appointment and in my head I'm already planning the one after that. read more

I want to start by saying I love my tattoo. It's beautiful and above and beyond my expectation. However, the artist I had was a different story. It felt very impersonal to me and the artist made comments making me feel like i was being snotty when talking to my mother , who came with me for support and when I said it was painful(mind you it was my first tattoo and I didn't know what to expect) she made continuous comments along the lines of she could just stop and that I could just leave since I put myself there, this came off to me that she didn't want me there as a client to begin with. She also had said it wasn't that painful thus making me feel like my emotions where invalid. I know I don't have a high pain tolerance and everyone is different but to me this made my experience not worth it and I'm not sure I plan to go back to this artist. *Edit* I have received an apology. Very prompt at responding to reviews. read more

Marked Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I've worked with Gaia for two large pieces, a thigh piece and arm sleeve. Both tattoos exceeded expectation. This is especially true for the arm sleeve as it incorporated two existing tattoos. I cannot recommend Gaia enough and hope to work with her again. read more

Recently I took a trip to the beautiful city of Reno from Connecticut to see my cousins for my birthday. And one of the things I wanted was another tattoo. Well..... when I arrived to this beautiful establishment covered in my favorite color purple I immediately fell in love! But it was the welcoming staff members that really did it! From the moment I walked in being from out of town I was nervous and they helped ease my nerves. My artist Mark was so warm and kind from the moment we met! With my tattoo I wanted it in a specific spot and a certain size. Mark was very careful in the placement and made sure I was happy with everything before going on. And the end result was AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!! I am so so happy with everything at this studio and I will be flying back out just for another tattoo done by mark! read more

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After much research I consulted with Marked Studios to get my first body art done. I was set up with Callie and she was great! She was very open to what I wanted and eager to start the process! The wait between the initial consultation and today was worth the wait! Every staff member was extremely friendly and I am definitely glad I made Marked my choice for this project! Callie did a great job and I am looking forward to the next adventure!! Thank you Callie and all the Marked Studio staff! read more

Marked Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Love Marked Studios!! Got my crystals quartz tattoo by The artist JP. He was great,The staff there are amazing, love how they provide such an experience there. They have snacks and drinks for the customers. They have dope art to look at while getting tattooed and it's a chill place. I always recommend people checkout Marked Studios, also they do a Free Tattoo day for Veterans on Veterans Day!! Which is pretty awesome!!! read more

Couldn't be more happy and satisfied with Marked Studios and how they run things as a tattoo shop. They ditch the grime and casualness of a traditional run of the mill shop for a very professional and wonderful experience. The place really does feel more like a "studio" rather than a "shop". I had Shaun do my tattoo and he wasn't only excited for the piece beforehand (which made me more excited knowing my artist actually wanted to do my piece) but he was also the nicest artist I've ever had. I've been to multiple shops, mostly in Las Vegas where I'm from and every artist was just there to tattoo and make money. You can tell Shaun wants to make sure his client is comfortable, satisfied and doesn't feel like they're getting cheaped out. Great service up front, great care for the studio and great prices. I couldn't ask for more for a tattooing experience. read more

This is probably the worst tattoo shop in reno I want to get my husbands name which is Ray three fucking letters on my ring finger and this was their response!!!! Thanks for contacting us! After taking a look at the design and placement you requested, we regret to inform you we will be unable to accommodate this tattoo. At this time, all of our artists who do finger tattoos are not taking on new projects, but if you're interested in changing the placement to somewhere else on the body, I'd be happy to set up an appointment with one of our other available artists. Are you serious like because what you can't charge me a crazy deposit for a little tattoo basically so you just going to say all that like come on. My husband's brother is TattooPat!!the nerve... read more

I have wrote reviews at this location before but I can't help but to shout to the world how amazing this location is!! The staff is super cool, friendly, knowledgeable and charismatic!! The shop is always clean and the artist are incredibly. I will not go anywhere else for my art work but here!! read more

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Hands down the best tattoo shop I have ever been to. Everything from setting up the appointment to the attention to detail with aftercare was as good as it gets. Marked does things differently, and in this case different is GOOD. I initially contacted the shop via email to request a consultation for a tattoo I wanted to get, I described the tattoo and sent reference pictures (all of which you can do super easy through their website) and anxiously awaited a response. The next day I got a phone call from the shop, btw, this shop has desk people, super awesome, dedicated customer service which I'm sure gives the artists more time to do their work, and makes it super easy to schedule. I dealt with Natalie who set me up with an artist who matched up with what I was looking to have done, she set up a day and time that worked with my schedule to come in for a consultation. At the consultation I got to meet my artist, Parker, who asked me some questions about my ideas, he had a folder with my email and the reference pictures I had sent in, which was super cool and professional. He kinda told me what would and wouldn't work, and confirmed with me what exactly I was looking for. From there we set up a date for the work. I'm not gonna lie, this was the only bummer, my appointment was 6 weeks out. In my previous experiences I had to wait maybe 1-2 weeks, but I am SO glad I decided to go for it, it was worth the wait and I would now gladly wait twice as long. I put down a $100 deposit and left with all the ants in my pants. 6 weeks later I came back for my appointment, signed the papers and took a seat. Natalie offered me a complimentary cold beverage from their mini fridge, this bad boy was stocked AF with sodas, Gatorade, sparkling water, bottled water, beer, you name it. Moments later Parker emerged with his preliminary drawing. I was SO happy with the design. He had taken my idea and turned it into an awesome piece. He blew it up a bit to fit my arm and placed the stencil. The next 2.5 hours flew by and before I knew it my throbbing arm was adorned with some badass work. I decided on the spot that I needed some finger tats which he happily blasted on at the end. Parker did an amazing job, it is my best tattoo by far, out of 13 or so others. I will never go to anyone else, period. I cannot recommend this place enough. The prices are more than justified for the quality of work and I have never had a shop give me a care package with specialty soap and ointment. I will admit that I was kind of weirded out by the sterile bandages but I followed the rules, and I have never had a tattoo heal so beautifully. No scabbing, no terrible flaking and peeling. There was some minor flaking after the 3 days of bandaging but it was minimal, and it looks so good. tl;dr Super clean shop with a different vibe than the usual. Friendly desk people, super talented artists. Tattoo was free of scabbing, blowouts, and had clean straight lines. Follow the aftercare, you wont regret it. read more

Marked Studios - Mana potion with some sweet crystals. I LOVE IT - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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TL; DR: 1. Yes it really is the best. 2. Nice, clean, inviting, professional shop with artists behind closed doors so random drunk people on the street can't look in and watch you. See also: not on Virginia Street. 3. Kind, wonderful, friendly people 4. Kenny is amazing 5. The work speaks for itself ------ As I write this, there are 49 reviews. 43 of them are five star reviews. Two of them are three star reviews - one form a woman with an absolutely gorgeous fucking tattoo, who actually acknowledges that the service, artist, and end result were all 5 star quality- then takes issue with the concept that "you get what you pay for." Her tattoo is amazing. And it cost her money. Yeah, duh. The other is from an adult who is super bummed that no one wants to tattoo his fifteen year old child. So, while I'm probably not going to tell you anything you can't find out from the other 49 reviews, I did just save you trying to figure out why this near universally recommended shop has 4.5 stars instead of 5. I like research. I like referrals. I like analysis and statistics. I'm a little neurotic, a little controlling. And I can be critical, as evidenced above. When I called pretty much every day starting a week before my appointment to check on the progress of my proof, the girls up front were endlessly kind and patient. And that's hard. I know because I also sometimes talk to super anxious control freaks in my line of work - and they can be a bit annoying. I know I'm a little annoying, but I was never treated with anything but compassion. Kenny even sent me the proof midway through to put me at ease. I chose Kenny after seeing a tattoo he'd done on his sister's arm. I do that a lot, ask random strangers who did their tattoo work or their manicure or their perfect balayage. Sitting in the chair, I marveled at other artwork he'd completed, sketches, a water color. Holy shit, you know? I get that it's a matter of personal taste, but you should feel that way about the person you let draw stuff on you that will exist in perpetuity. You should think that person is a phenomenal artist. And then you should bear in mind that with any good artist, it takes a little time to get in for an appointment. Be patient. This is not an emergent situation. You don't have a yeast infection, you just want a tattoo. I waited twice for such an appointment. Because I couldn't very well just trust a new person. I wanted a trial tattoo first, something a bit smaller, something I had complete control over. I wanted to get a sense of how I felt when this person was holding an electric needle shoving gun thingy near my body - because, you know, you want to feel safe, you want to feel at ease, and also, if you're a sweet pasty white girl with only two tiny tattoos and a demeanor people sometimes mistake for prissy, you want to know that this person isn't going to make you feel tres uncool. Or however you maybe imagine incredibly talented artists might make you feel. I'm just saying that, like, a relatively large, personally designed tattoo isn't exactly a first appointment thing for me. You do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Through all of this, Kenny was amazing. He is unassuming, but confident, always humble and kind. He checked in with me, took breaks when necessary and answered every single totally anxious question about whether or not different places or techniques hurt more than others, why there were tongue depressors, and whether or not it was okay to start wearing clothes that would touch my new tattoo within a couple days. When it was all said and done, I left simultaneously exhausted and giddy and carrying a goody bag of everything I would need to take care of my precious new tattoo - including giant medical bandages and even wipes to remove the adhesive once they came off. read more

Marked Studios - Magnolias by Kenny Tavener - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Got my first tattoo done yesterday by Callista and she made the experience simply amazing. A fantastic true professional that is dedicated to her craft and does amazing work. She made me feel at ease from the consultation process to the actual tattoo itself. She was even cool enough to get going and give me a second one on my ring finger. The shop was very clean and all the rest of the staff was very friendly and professional too. The stations were all neatly organized. I will defiantly be coming back read more

Marked Studios - First tattoo done. Going to coming back for more. - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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This was my first tattoo and went here from a recommendation from a friend. I was nervous but felt very welcome once I arrived for a consult. Got a tour and this place is great. All the artists are very talented and love what they do. I am getting a half sleeve and they worked with what I wanted and made artistic suggestions too. I cannot praise this place enough from being welcomed, offered a water, beer, etc during my ink time and being in a great atmosphere. Moses is a great artist and has an awesome eye for artistry and design. He is almost as excited about working on my sleeve as I am in getting it done. After each session they follow-up with a call about how it is healing and how you are doing. Of course they provide an after care kit at the end of each session. read more

Marked Studios - This the wall inside the studio with a relaxing atmosphere and very clean. - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Everyone at Marked Studios is friendly, welcoming, and always seem like they enjoy their jobs. The experience starts when you walk in and are greeted by Natalie. She is welcoming and helpful and will get you all set up and your questions answered. I have had two smaller pieces done by Mose and they still look great after 2 years. I had a koi half sleeve done by Kenny this week. Kenny is a super talented and chill guy. He is easy to talk to and I loved his quiet excitement for designing and creating tattoos. Kenny was accommodating when I needed a quick break and was wonderful at answering a bunch of questions I had while we collaborated on the design. I really like the vibe of the Studio... It is clean, they make sure you are comfortable, and the walls are covered with great paintings from the artists. I had my first tattoos done when I was an eager 18 year old and I now know that a cheap tattoo can be a lot more obvious than one would think. Put in the time to find an artist who matches the style you want, and commit to the price of a good piece. You will not regret it. Thank you, Marked Studios, for always making my experience good ones. read more

Marked Studios - Koi fish by Kenny Traver - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I got my first tattoo by Kenny back in August and I was so impressed by the whole process. They are so professional from the time you call or contact them to the end result. You do a consult before the tattoo session which definitely eased my nerves for it being my first tattoo. Everyone at the studio-the front desk and all the artists are so friendly and kind. Definitely recommend them and I'll definitely be returning for more tattoos. read more

I highly recommend this shop! I had a very good experience with Brooke (Brooklyn). She is very sweet and extremely talented. Well worth the two trips from Carson City for my sessions! read more

Marked Studios - Highly recommend Brooke, hit her her up if you want something badass! - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I attended a tattoo convention in Lake Tahoe this weekend & saw Marked Studios booth. Gaia came right up to me & my friend and asked if she could help us, we showed her photos of what we were looking for & she immediately got to work drawing up her ideas. Though there were alot of Stations & it was cramped, she made us feel right at home & got to work. She was very friendly talkative & made our experience great. This is my 6th tattoo & it is just beautiful! She did some awesome coloring & shading to it that makes it look just amazing. I would definitely go to her again when I was in the Reno area. read more

Marked Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I booked an appointment with JP two months ahead of time for my 18th birthday. I drove 2 1/2 hours to Reno and had been sitting in the studio for twenty minutes after my appointment time when JP called in sick. While I completely understand that he can't control that he was sick, I cannot grasp why he would wait until 11:30 to call in, when the shop opens at 10:00. Or AT LEAST call a little bit before your client's appointment, not nearly half an hour after it's supposed to start. I had spent almost $100 in gas and wasted my 18th birthday to go down to Reno, so when the shop opened on Tuesday I called to let them know that I wasn't going to drive down there for the appointment I had rescheduled. I asked for my deposit back, and the woman at the front desk told me they can't return any deposits. I had received multiple emails before my first appointment stating, "Any deposit on file will be subject to forfeit and a new deposit will be required to reschedule if you cancel/reschedule less than 48 hours from your appointment." I had called 3 weeks before my new appointment so clearly my deposit shouldn't have been forfeited. After the receptionist said she couldn't find my deposit and we went back and forth for awhile, she finally returned it back to me. While JP's art did look really good, I'm just not going to trust him or Marked Studios with something going on my body for the rest of my life. read more

Wow! Very impressed with this tattoo art studio!!! IMd them on Facebook last night, sent the artwork, booked the appointment!!! Less than 24hrs later....my new tattoo!!! Moses is an artist....I asked for a last-second change in the design (longer tree) and he did it on-the-fly!!! Spread the word!!!! Man, I keep getting compliments on this tattoo even from other tattoo artists!!! read more

Marked Studios - Enso with trees in peace - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

There is nothing bad to say about this place. It is extremely clean and the customer service is out of this world and the Natalie at the front is one of the nicest people would will ever meet. Even when you first walk in it is obvious how professional they are because ypu are instantly welcomes and greeted. They even give tours and explain how they do consultations. You pay by needle time and that is not including breaks if you need them, while most tattoo shops in Reno make you pay by the colors you use or the size. I went it and payed exactly how much I was expecting so they are not overpriced. My artist was Kenny Tavener and again there is nothing bad I can say about him. I had a 5 hour session and while it hurt I felt constantly motivated to finish it by Kenny and all the other artists, Natalie, and the manager. Not once did I feel like I didn't belong and it's easily rhe best expierence I've ever had. They are always asking if yoy need anything or if there is anything they can do for you. They have heated blankets, drinks, and delicious suckers. You can tell they understand that tattoos Hurt and what you to be comfortable the whole time you get one. They answered all my questions and we're able to continue a conversation so I never felt like I couldn't talk to them or Kenny. I easily recommend this place to anyone looking for a GREAT tattoo. My only complaint is that I'm moving and won't be able to return. If you're getting your first ot you're last tattoo this is the place you should go hands down. And I will always recommend it to all my friends in Reno read more

Marked Studios - This is the 5 hour piece I got by Kenny Tavener and everybody absolutely loves it. - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I have now gotten 2 tattoos here one done by Callista. And one done by Gaia. The studio is very clean and homey, all of the staff I encountered were all super nice! And the art work is amazing! Both tattoos I got exactly what I wanted and more! Callista and Gaia both were super respectful and overall just great people to be around and they made the process a great experience. All in all an amazing and professional tattoo shop I highly recommend. read more

I got my very first tattoos with Gaia and she was fantastic!!! Very patient, a light touch and very talented. She is efficient and professional. She is booked 2 months out but so worth the wait!! Her station is neat and organized. She was flexible when I changed my graphic tattoo to a very personalized character written by my mom. She took the time to explain everything clearly and gave feedback as needed regarding after care and what to expect. I'm very satisfied with my tattoos and if I decided to do another one I would completely trust her to do an awesome job. I'm very thankful I got the opportunity to work with her!! Thank you Gaia for making the first time the best experience possible!!! read more

Mark moots did a fantastic job on my tattoo. I would defiantly go back. place was quiet, clean very welcoming place to go read more

Marked Studios - My birthday/mother day present from the husband - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Gaia Gaia Gaia, wow! I got really luck when a friend and I snagged a last minute appointment. We wanted our zodiac constellations tatted at the same time and Marked Studios delivered that experience. The tattoo is clean, exactly as I wanted. I was quite impressed with her modern portfolio that I'll be back for another piece of art! Thank you Gaia and Marked Studios for the professional and chillaxed experience. read more

Paid a visit to see Calli for touch up. Great talent and such a genuine person. Thank you again read more

Marked Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Stunning work, professional, overall fantastic time for a first timer (me), and a seasoned canvas (my mom)! Gaia was amazingly light handed, quick, and comfortable to be around. We got our matching tattoos back in July, and as of September when I am writing this, the line work and colors healed very well. Definitely will be back for my next one! read more

Making appointment was easy but limited availability due to Covid reopening restrictions. Be patient, these artists are working as quickly as possible. I made my consultation appointment 2 weeks out. I supplied my design and was matched with an artist. At my consultation, Shaun went over what I wanted and asked for the story behind it. 30 minutes later I made my appointment- 3 weeks later due to heavy business. I got several emails about my upcoming appointment and reminders. The day finally came- I filled out the necessary forms. My artist was running late but came out several times to update me. Shaun was sensitive to my fears, nervousness and made me feel extremely comfortable. He checked on me several times during my application and explained what he was doing during each step. In the end- I am a satisfied customer and this experience may lead to more tattoos. I highly recommend this business. read more

Marked Studios - Design enhanced by Shaun - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This week I received my second and baby third tattoo from Gaia, who is an amazing artist and human being!! Although I came dressed in a Speedo, Vans and a Hurley t-shirt, she didn't judge me by my risqué attire or treat me in any other way but professional. Gaia took my dream of what I wanted and added her vision and interpretation to create perfection. Gaia focused fully on her work and truly created something special for me. In case Gaia reads this, Miss D loved my bratty change on the baby third tattoo. All she did was roll her eyes...that means she loved it! If I had to fly halfway around the world to Middle Earth to be marked by Gaia in the future, I would. I'll return for tattoo #4 with my son in Jan. He wants a Pokémon tattoo and I would love an original Gaia Deadpool piece of art. Cheers Gaia and thanks for your eternal vision for my life's journey. Without reservation, I highly recommend Gaia. read more

Marked Studios - And tattoo artists... - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I sat with Parker and added three more tattoos to my sleeve. The work was done quickly and with care, and as a major plus the conversation was great too. I'll be back, I've already got the artwork selected! read more

I really love this place. Such a great atmosphere and everyone has great attitudes. My artist was Taylor and she is awesome. She was able to fit me in earlier so that I didn't have to wait a couple weeks. Taylor really personalized my piece and made it the perfect size. read more

Marked Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I have gotten three amazing tattoos at marked so far and just put down a deposit for the fourth. Everything at this studio is so amazing, the artists and office assistants are some of the nicest and realest people you'll ever meet. It's super quick and easy to get an appointment and the studio is very clean and has nice vibes. The artists are just that, they see and treat their work like actual art, not just another tattoo. I won't go anywhere else for tattoos now, and I live in California (the drive is worth it). I've been worked on by maya twice and Brooke once (soon to be twice) and I thought both of them were amazing humans. They're both so down to earth and sweet, which is good because I like to converse while getting tattoos. Highly recommend to anyone who's skeptical about coming here. read more

Marked Studios - Both of my tattoos by maya - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I'm not hugely into tattoo's but have done work in a few and visited a few and if my ma was going to get one when she turns 107, which will be a little bit, Mark's place (Marked) is nails!!!!!!! (for those of you who are down with the sweetest phrases... "nails" = AWESOME : ) brian, be blessed read more

I can not say enough about this place. Everyone there are so nice and professional. They have always been a very clean place so I had no worries getting a tattoo at this time. JP did a fantastic job on my peacock feathers. You will not be disappointed going there. read more

Almost every tattoo shop I've ever graced with my presence, and I've been to a quite a few (my prim and proper appearance is all a facade), has been pretty scurry. You know what I mean-unsmiling, burly front desk women who look like they want to rip your pansy smile right off your face with their spiked Doc Martens, unfriendly tattoo artists who can barely grunt in reply, and questionable sanitation practices (I'm pretty sure answering the phone with your gloved hand, that is supposed to be as sterile as possible, and then going back to your tattoo is considered bad practice). Well, if you are a wimp like me, and you don't like subjecting yourself to uncomfortable tattoo parlor experiences, but you like to be tattooed, look no further. Marked Studios is where it's at! From the first phone call to walking out with my fresh tattoo, I received nothing but the best in customer service. When you email or call, the women who run the front desk respond immediately and in a friendly and professional manner. I really can't say enough about how nice these women are (I feel terrible that I don't recall their names). Marked Studios requires a consultation before tattooing. At first, it seems like an unnecessary annoyance, but when you consider they are doing it so their artists can deliver their customers with the highest quality work of art possible, it's just the first step in what I would call a "spa experience". Once your consultation is complete (mine took, literally, five minutes), you're scheduled for the soonest available time. This might be considered annoying to those who just want to be spontaneous with their tattoo-getting, but I can speak from experience-spontaneity + tattoos = many years of regret. Allow your artist time to personalize your piece, and don't think you'll be happy with a tattoo you didn't spend time thinking about and perfecting. When I arrived for my tattoo, I was greeted by the friendly receptionist and was asked if I wanted something to drink. This reminded me so much of the high end service you get at beauty bars. It was a simple, but extremely appreciated gesture. My tattoo artist, Parker, was great. He was a jokester, as the first cupcake drawing he showed me had a face and was holding a beer. It was a reject drawing and he thought he'd have fun with it. When I realized it was a joke and not the final drawing, his joke made me loosen up and I was that much more happy to see the gorgeous cupcake he drew for me. Sanitation seemed excellent. My friend was tattooed right before me and we watched the assistant prep the space for my turn, and I can say my OCD was pleased. The actual tattoo experience was pleasant (well, as pleasant as it can be with a needle jabbed continuously into your skin). On our way out came my most favorite part-I was given a care package in a gift bag! Never before has a tattoo shop provided me with aftercare products. This was that last piece that took it from a four star experience to a five star experience. I felt pretty happy and glamorous walking out with my gleaming (well, underneath the bandage) tattoo and fancy pants swag. I really appreciated not having to make a guess about what after care products would be best. Also, it was a huge bonus that I didn't have to make an additional purchase for these items. I loved my experience at Marked and I will be back for a more in-depth piece. I can't wait! read more

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I recently got a long-awaited tattoo by Kenny after being referred here by a friend. This is not your typical Reno tattoo shop; appointments are booked out far in advance (I waited a few months due to the requested artist's vacation time), and those seeking a quick 'walk-in' appointment are out of luck. The foyer of the building serves as an interface to greet clients, assess the most appropriate artist prior to booking appointments, and to provide a level of privacy between the staff and the patrons. The vibe here is very professional, and I was happy to deal with a longer waiting period in exchange for a well-oiled appointment process. I checked the website to find the artist well-versed in the type of design I was after, and everything is laid out in a helpful manner. Certain artists here have niches, though some might want to stray and think outside the box. Kenny has done excellent watercolor work without black lines, which is what I was seeking, MacKenzie's specialty is fine stippling and line work, and Mark (the owner) is best at hyper-realistic creations. If you look at the individual artist portfolios, you will see that they all have a diverse range of talents, but it is always a good idea to match your artist to your vision for the best results. My first appointment was a consultation, where Kenny first asked a simple question, "WHY do you want this tattoo?" Catches you off guard, but probably prevents a lot of regretable permanent decisions. We discussed the design, which was a reworking of several elements I liked, and he asked to have some creative freedom to make it his own. The consultation was $100, but this deposit goes toward the cost of your tattoo at a later date. The tattoo itself took a little over 2 hours, and was reasonably priced for the amount of time and energy expended. Kenny did a fantastic job, was kind to talk with, and was the most gentle artist I have encountered, in terms of being jabbed repeatedly with needles. I had a question about receiving a proof of the final design a day or two before the appointment, just to get a preview of my vision plus Kenny's, and Mark responded immediately to answer my questions. The studio is clean, the staff is highly talented and professional, and that tattoo will be worth the wait! I will be back in the future! read more

My wife and I came to Marked on a friend's recommendation to get our first tattoos. Skipping to the end of the story for those with short attention spans, we were both absolutely thrilled with the work we got and really enjoyed working with everyone at Marked. For those who want details--We set up an appointment online, and generally described what we wanted to whoever gets the emails--I think it was Natalie, one of the floor managers, but might have been Noel. Based on what we were looking for, she set us up with Parker (we both wanted to involve some watercolor in our work, and he enjoys working with watercolors). We had an initial consult with the artist, told him what we wanted and where, and he got going on the artwork. They charge a $100 deposit for the work to progress, but it is applied to the final product. Our appointment to have the work done was set for about 6 weeks out, if that is any indication of how in-demand these artists are. When the big day came, we were treated respectfully, even though we were newbies, and like a lot of other reviewers have said, the shop is impeccably clean and private. Parker was a blast to spend a couple hours with, and with the lively conversation, time flew right by. As far as price, don't let the $200/hour price tag scare you. Time is measured at the needle, meaning that you are only billed while ink is actively applied. I spent over two hours in the chair, but the work was billed at 103 minutes. The design is gorgeous, as is my wife's, and the work is impeccable. I will never get a tattoo anywhere else (and I will be back). read more

From beginning to end everything was superb! Natalie Was aBle to get me in on a busy Saturday and Brooke made a birthday girls dream come true with my perfect little tattoo! If you are looking for a professional efficient place to get a tattoo, look no further! read more

Marked Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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