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Mechanical Concept Tattoo

4.9 (251 reviews)
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Jeffrey D.

Billy is an incredibly talented artist! The shop is exceptionally clean, professional, and located in a great area. I'll definitely be coming back.

Lantern by Billy and "bubba" by Billy can't wait to finish this piece!
Natalie T.

I absolutely love this shop, the environment is nice and friendly and helpful. Billy is an absolutely awesome dude! He's done 4 of my tattoos now and im so stoked that i had found him a few years back. Billy will for sure take care of you and make sure your tattoo is exactly what you want ! I can't wait to go back to him. I can't tell you how many times I've been stopped on the street and people asked about my work he did i constantly get compliments on my work by Billy. I always tell them you gotta go see Billy at mechanical concept!! He's badass ! I can't wait to get back in there and finish my thigh tattoo! Picture below are 2 of my bigger pieces by Billy the lantern and the girl hanging from the moon and the "bubba" was also done by him

Full sleeve by Billy
Kyle C.

I've been going to Mechanical Concepts for 10+ years. Billy Sarno is incredible. From traditional to black and grey to portraits he always kills it. He always brings my ideas to life better than I can imagine. There is no one else I trust more with my tattoos than Billy.

Jennie L.

I got most of my body tatted here and it's amazing. I get so many compliments everywhere I go. It started with a cover up on a garage tat I had when I was 16. Billy made my body beautiful with his amazing art. He's super professional and clean. Always fit me in when I was available and most of all made me feel comfortable when I was tattooing the most uncomfortable places. Highly recommend his work!!!

Nikki N.

If you're searching for a tattoo artist who blends unmatched talent, professionalism, and soul into every single piece, stop right here. I've been getting tattooed by BILLY SARNO for over three years now, and I can say without hesitation: this is an artist whose work speaks louder than words. He doesn't just put ink to skin; he takes the time to understand my story, my vision, and my style. Every design is tailored, every line intentional, and the attention to detail is nothing short of phenomenal. Billy nails it. Every. Single. Time. What sets Billy apart isn't just the incredible artistry, but the entire experience: mechanical concept feels like home, a calm and hygienic environment, and an energy that instantly puts you at ease. Over the past three years, we've created pieces that are deeply personal and totally badass, and I constantly get compliments from complete strangers. So if you're looking for more than a tattoo, if you're looking for a piece of art, a journey, and an artist who truly cares. Book your session with Billy. Trust me, your skin will thank you. 10/10. Lifetime client. Walking gallery.

Aries Ram Tatto with rainbow horns
Trevin S.

Mechanic Concept is INCREDIBLE. But more specifically BILLY! Billy is the only human in the world I trust to bring my vision to life on my skin. I've done 3 large pieces with him and plan to do many more. 5000/10 recommend.

TLDR: "artist" Draper lied about his skillset, botched a large tattoo, and refuses to give a refund. The shop also ignored my message about the situation. Spend your money and time elsewhere where you and your body will be respected. I found Brandon Draper on Reddit and followed him on Instagram. When I approached him for this particular piece, Death from Der Tod als Erwürger by Alfred Rethel, I directly asked him if he had experience with woodcut/engraving style tattoos. He said he "loves doing that style". This was apparently a lie. Tattoo day arrives. He has his tablet zoomed so far out that I had to ask for him to zoom in, even then I had to squint to see. After signing the waiver he proceeds to "clean it up" for a while. The art I'm shown, the stencil used, and the print out he used for visual reference were all different. The outline of the tattoo vs the original almost looks correct, but it gets worse the longer you look. There's no depth. The bone violin has been replaced by some sticks, the rope belt and hood turn into nothing, the sternum and ribs are gone, the wrong foot is forward, the hands look like rakes, the mask is missing completely, etc... and then there's the quality of the tattoo; the linework is wobbly, the crosshatching is sloppy, and the black is splotchy. I tried to like it at first but the more I looked at it the more I noticed how wrong it was... by the time he wrapped up all I could muster was "I love it, are we done?" because I just wanted out. When I got home I noticed the differences are the same commonly seen in AI images. I literally provided exactly what I wanted. If he wanted to stylize it a bit I would have been OK with that, I have other stylized tattoos I love. This isn't stylized, it's just AI. After consulting with some artists, they agreed. A few pointed it out before I could ask. My boyfriend had to console me. I went to Reddit and had my boyfriend post a warning on my behalf. We kept our AI suspicions out of the post entirely, and as a matter of fact I've only accused Draper privately until now. The post blew up, and the majority of comments clocked it as AI too. Some even ran the original art through Chat GPT, and the resulting images had the same inconsistencies. I reached out to Draper privately to demand a refund. He refused, stating that he would have if I hadn't posted on Reddit, denying AI use and saying that "the damage has been done." He etched AI slop into my skin permanently and had the nerve to talk to me about damage. He said he was nothing but professional with me, but a professional wouldn't have lied about their skillset, or try to pass off AI art as their own. That is quite literally fraud. I also reached out to the shop but have yet to hear back. He took to Instagram, where he publicly accused me of providing an AI image to begin with, like a professional. He deleted his post of my tattoo entirely, instead posting a reel saying it's my fault for not asking questions before I signed the waiver, because he's professional like that. He bait and switched the art and decided to freehand the crosshatching; the waiver didn't cover that. You can see in the picture, where the club (?) ends on the inside of the sleeve, where he caught himself copying a mistake too. He says there are easy things he missed that he could have fixed if I hadn't gone on Reddit, as if I'd let him touch me again. He says he could have taken more time, but he wasn't rushed at any point and this was still the outcome. Every aspect of this tattoo was poorly executed. He defiled my body with something I am vehemently against. The one part of my body I've never felt self conscious about I can no longer look at. Even if he didn't use AI, his messy work and poor excuses don't make up for objectively bad art. A tattoo "artist" that can't draw a skull? Or a bone? Am I really supposed to take that as an acceptable answer? Having someone deface your body so casually is violating, and watching them try to defend themselves by blaming you is even worse. Like I said on Reddit; save your time, money, and skin and go elsewhere.

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Billy is the man. Great artist and even better customer service. Professional, personable and just a pleasure to deal with.

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I got a couple pieces done by Billy, solid dude, solid work, and solid shop. I will for sure be back for future tattoos.

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I always go to Billy! He does all my traditional style tattoos, very friendly and takes my ideas and makes them happen.

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Great shop, Brandon is excellent, collaborative and does great work. Hhop owner is really nice, makes you feel welcome.

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I've been going to get tattoos from Billy S. for years now! Great work. Script, portraits, he does it all, see you soon!!!

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Ask the Community - Mechanical Concept Tattoo

Are you guys doing Friday 13th tattoos? Or have special pricing?

We will not be doing any. It is business as usual around here.

How much for a name tattoo on the wrist? The size is about 2 1/2 in length and 1/2 in height. Thanks.

An estimate would be roughly $80

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