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    MARS Ink Tattoo Studio

    5.0 (65 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

    By appointment only

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    Elephant tattoo surrounded by poppy's
    Adrienne T.

    5 stars because communication was quick and easy, owners were very nice (through email and in person), the tattoo shop was clean and I LOVED the artwork on the walls, parking wasn't too hard to find (it is a busy street), and lastly because the end result surpassed my expectations. It is beautiful in photos but it looks AMAZING in person. I definitely do plan to come back to get more done by Mike. Cyn, the co-owner, emailed me the day after I inquired. The next available appointment was 7 months out. He was booked out for a long time and walk-ins are not accepted. But TRUST, it is worth the wait.

    He is very good, I love his work and he understands my ideas . He is very professional and easy to work with him. Definitely I will work with him again .

    Portrait tattoo of my grandma.
    Luis E.

    Lalo is a very talented artist with amazing attention to detail. I got a portrait of my grandmother on my upper arm, and he took his time to make sure I was good with the size and placement. The end product is perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. It looks just like the photo I gave Lalo, and it's beautiful. I live in MN but I came to CA just to get my tattoo done by Lalo and I plan to come back for future tattoos as well. I highly recommend working with him!

    Cherry blossoms

    Amazing! I am so happy with my new tattoo done by Mike Aveno, Everything about the process was smooth and professional. After a consult, Mike created a design I just love! His attention to the detail in the cherry blossoms I wanted is incredible. He took his time and the piece came out so so beautiful. His use of color is just gorgeous. Already thinking about the next piece I want him to create. Very highly recommend.

    Sarah T.

    I had to come here and immediately post about how amazing my time was at Mars ink with Lalo. I reached out to him through social and he got me scheduled within a couple weeks and collaborated with me on what I wanted. I wanted a portrait of my sweet pup who recently passed and omg I am obsessed. Lalo is an amazing artists and skilled tattoo artist. He was so thoughtful around the time and paused the clock every time he wasn't working on me. Highly highly recommended!

    Gerry E.

    This is an update for my latest piece that Mike did! After 3 sessions and 14 hours, here's the end result of his freehand and his creation! *i got one more session to complete the inner biceps and get the full sleeves completed! When you have an awesome artist, you get an awesome kick arse result!

    Tattoo done by Mike
    Chan T.

    This review is long overdue and I apologize for not writing it sooner. I found Mike through a bunch a people who recommended me to him. I contacted Cyn (boss lady/co owner) in regards to what I wanted. I made a deposit online and booked a session with Mike (which was almost 6-8 months out, can't really remember) but when it was time to finally start thinking about my tattoo Mike contacted me through email to discuss what I wanted. Fast forward to the actual date of my tattoo...was kinda scarred, lol I've had a couple tattoos done but I haven't gotten a tattoo in over 10 years. Mike was super friendly. He welcomed me when I walked in. He finished the last minute touches and he showed me. It was exactly what I wanted!! I got a little Godzilla with my grandpas signatures underneath it. The detail was unbelievable. Yes, the shop is kinda small, but that's not my main concern. Parking could be a pain if you also don't know how to parallel park. I've had my tattoo for over a year now and I still love it to this day! I can't wait to come back to Mike to get another piece done by him. Thanks again Mars fam for a great experience!

    Tattoo by Emmanuel.
    Seniia M.

    I meant to write my review a few weeks ago. But now that I got the chance, I just wanted to say I really liked this shop. I was looking for another tattoo shop (just because my go to shops minimum was too much for the piece I was asking for). I happened to come across this shop many times as I pass by leaving from school. I did all my research and checked reviews & the IG page with all the artists work. I came to Yelp to post a question and right away I received a response from Cyn (one of the owners). She was very polite & was even able to give me a recommendation of who would be best be available to do my tattoo. This piece is small but has a lot of sentimental value because it was for my grandfather that had just recently passed. I was able to contact the artist Emmanuel via email. He also replied right away. Was SUPER NICE & patient with answering ALL my questions. I was booked and had my appointment within just a couple of days. Which I really liked. The shop was very clean. It is small, so definitely enough room for 1 tag along, instead of an entourage (they even note that on their website). But everyone was very friendly. Emmanuel was very nice & made sure I was comfortable & that the tattoo looked even and fit my exact mental image of it. Definitely recommend to anybody. This will be another tattoo shop I would want to come to, forsure.

    Kimberly D.

    So hands down, Mike is a badass tattoo artist. I was struggling with finding a tattoo artist that could make what I wanted come to life. Luckily, I found the awesome Mike; he tattoos at Mars Ink in San Jose. I saw the sketch and I thought, wow, this is happening. Then when he added the background, I lost my shit. I was super ready to get my first tattoo! Throughout the session, he let me know his input on what I wanted and threw in his own style which I was more than happy with. For my first tattoo, it wasn't bad until the very end. After 4 and a half hours, we finally finished and I was in love! It's only day one of my new tattoo and everyone is loving it! Thank you Mike for your awesome skills! You truly accomplished what I was looking for! I will definitely be back for round 2!

    The before. Notice how it looked like a Lisa Frank coloring book page gone dull.
    Cristal C.

    Words cannot express how grateful I am for Mike Aveeno's talented tattoo and artistry skills. I came upon his portfolio through a friend who previously got a piece done by him. While I was looking at his work, I noticed he had some of the most beautiful owls that I had ever seen. I've been looking for an artist who does awesome owls, because I previously got a horribly done owl piece on my back. For years, I haven't been able to fix it until I found Mike and Mars Ink. Fortunately, he said he was able to re-work it and bring it back to life. After putting a deposit down and waiting the customary 6 months since he's always booked (that's a good sign people), the day finally arrived to fix my back. I gave Mike complete creative control of the piece, because I clearly had no idea how to fix it. 6 hours later, Mike was able to resurrect my back tattoo from the dull life it previously led. Now I can confidently show my back again and let people know that they need to go to Mars Ink!

    Cherry Blossom water color Tattoo with my Newborn Daughters name done by Mike.
    Tony P.

    My experience at this shop has been very positive! Came in for a consult and mike was very friendly and helpful. The shop is very clean and I was greeted by everyone there it was a welcoming atmosphere. While i was waiting for my appointment date i had a lot of questions and concerns in which i kept sending multiple emails (Sorry-Cynthia) and she was more than helpful and quick in returning answers to my concerns. Came in on a Sunday for my appointment with mike and he explained the process to me. I wanted to add last minute changes to my tattoo and mike had no issues adding in to what he already came up with. All in all this was a great experience and I can't wait to come back for mike to take care of a cover up project i have and grace my arm with his art! Thank you!

    Artist: Emmanuel
    Cyan C.

    Had such an amazing experience with my tattooer Emmanuel. I got a thin line tattoo and it turned out so amazing and beautiful. The experience was smooth and enjoyable and I would definitely go back!! Thank you Mars Ink and Emmanuel for the awesome experience!

    Powder ombré done by Cyn. I'm so in love with it!
    Carolyn P.

    Powder ombré done by Cyn, I'm so in love with it and how it looks so natural! Cyn is very friendly and easy to talk to and made sure I was always comfortable. She talked me through everything which was nice cuz I was super nervous from the beginning. Knowing that she has a medical license makes me feel even more better because everything is sanitized properly.

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    Ask the Community - MARS Ink Tattoo Studio

    What type of laser do to u use for your tattoo removal?

    Astanza Duality

    How do you schedule a consultation?

    Please visit our website marsinktattoo.com - Contact Tab and describe what you are interested in getting, placement, approx size and a reference photo if any. Thank you.

    Do you guys work with UV ink?

    No, we do not. Thanks for asking.

    Do I need to bring a design or can I share my thoughts and artist can help draw it? I never had a tattoo before so want to be prepared before I book an appointment.

    Yes. You could bring your own design or share your ideas to him. All of my ink are designed by Mike's after I shared him the story behind my idea.… Read more

    Do you do work by the hour or as a complete piece? If by hour, what is your hourly rate?

    We charge by the hour. Each artist has their own hourly rate. Thank you.

    Hi im looking for a small wrist piece for my grandfather that just passed. Whats the shops minimum & who do you think would be the best for the job? Thanks in advance

    Hello, our shop minimum is $80 and for smaller tattoos Emmanuel can do them but you would need to come in and consult with him to see if it's a project he can do. Thanks for asking!

    Do they do piercings? If so how much is it for a navel piercing?

    We do NOT do piercings. Sorry.

    Can anyone recommend me who is good at pin up girl?

    Both artists here at MARS Ink are capable of doing pin-up style tattoos

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    Emmanuel made sure I was feeling comfortable by asking occasionally if I wanted a break or if I was ok.

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