Tina gave me my first large tattoo and exceeded all of my expectations! She was professional but deeply patient and kind and had a warm and engaging chair-side manner. (The shop is also super cozy). Her blackwork and linework skills are extraordinary, and the results speak for themselves. Just look at that detail. Best of all? The price was more than reasonable; it was a steal. I cannot recommend Tina highly enough. If it's your first tattoo, first major one, or if you're just new to Austin and don't have an artist, put your anxiety to rest and choose Tina. read more

Moon Tattoo - Lord of the Rings tattoo right side - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I am proud to say I have three amazing tattoos from the artists at Moon - two done by David and one by Secret. I've had nothing but amazing experiences here, and I now hold every other tattoo shop to a much higher standard. The shop itself is immaculately clean, and the artists are extremely focused on making you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in the front door. It's peaceful and calm, and definitely feels like a safe, cozy environment. Each artist has their own way of booking; their processes are clearly laid out on their social media and webpages. Their rates also differ, and their pages explain those details as well. David's work is creative, thoughtful, detailed; he tattoos quickly and always made me feel really comfortable. Secret created a really lovely floral piece for me and met me for each session with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. I'd recommend Moon to anyone looking for a custom work of art; I can't say enough good things! read more

Moon Tattoo - Bluebonnets by Secret - 2 years healed - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Sproul rules! If you ever consider getting some AMAZING black work done, GO TO MOON. And try to get in with Sproul before he moves! He is such a talented artist and a super cool dude. Explained everything to me and was amazing at keeping me distracted during the painful parts. This guy really cares about his work and it shows! Super considerate and respectable as well. The shop is very nice and super clean. All the other artists were extremely nice and welcoming. Definitely feels different than your normal shop where people are just coming in and out willy nilly. They do appointments only so the number of people in the shop is usually pretty low. The little details though is what put the icing on the cake. They have a variety of feminine products available in the restroom, and Sproul gave me stickers, pins, and an aftercare salve after we were through. Might seem insignificant to some but it meant a lot to me. Well worth your money to go here. But make sure to TIP YOUR ARTIST! They absolutely deserve it! read more

Moon Tattoo - Baphomet tat by Sproul! - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just got a sick St Michael tattoo from Mr David Poe and I couldn't be more pleased with it. The whole process was smooth and easy from getting my booking, answers on any questions I had, the actual tattoo process and of course the final result. The shop was super vibey and Mr Poe and the whole staff were all very kind and professional. Definitely would come back here for another tattoo. read more

Moon Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Considering I have multiple tattoos that I've gotten all over the country I have to say moon tattoo is by far one of the nicest shops I've been to. Clean and simple, inviting, artistic, well lit - the opposite of what you expect to find at most tattoo places. David Poe is amazing. You will of course get what you pay for. Getting an appointment with him may be the trickiest part but it's absolutely worth the challenge. His art is beautiful and clean. I'm hoping to get a leg sleeve and would return to him for every part of it without a doubt. read more

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I got my tattoo from Rita. Her style is amazing! She is easy to talk with and made my visit comfortable. The store is clean and well setup. They require everyone to wear masks. My overall experience is very happy. read more

Although my initial experience with Moon Tattoo was good, what followed after getting my tattoo was not. I went to get a simple script tattoo from Jonathan Bravo that said paradise in my own handwriting. The tattoo took all of five minutes and it was my first tattoo. He didn't bother with any sort of small talk, not that it's a problem, but that came off a bit cold. I chose him when I found his work on Instagram. When I got home and had time to carefully inspect the tattoo, I noticed that the letter d looked more like an a and I asked if he could possibly touch that up for me. What followed were a string of accusatory text messages and he said that he would honor the touch up as if it were a favor. He told me I put too much pressure on him and I expected too much. I forgot this was something permanent on my body and that I had standards. He never replied to my request for an appointment, didn't apologize or acknowledge his inappropriate way of communicating with a customer. The owner provided 0 help in rectifying the situation and I had to go elsewhere for the touch up -- essentially paying $60 for a single line. Avoid bad business practices such as this with unprofessional employees and an owner that demonstrated no desire for reaching customer satisfaction. read more

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I began working on a sleeve with Tina at Moon Tattoo one year ago, and initially I posted a very excited 5-star review, which I have since removed. I sat for three sessions to work on my arm and made very little progress for the amount of time I was in the shop. Although I knew she was a somewhat new tattooer, I assumed the shop owner would have stronger technical skills and placed too much trust in her. As a result, I have several tattoos with shaky lines, errors in the anatomy of the animals and extremely poor placement. I have sought out a consultation with another artist to fix what's been done, and he isn't even sure it's possible to rework the existing tattoos into something that looks decent. Pros: 1. The entire team is very nice and welcoming 2. The shop is clean and well lit 3. There is convenient parking on site 4. Tina is very punctual and won't flake on you ever 5. Prices were very reasonable Cons: 1. Tattoos take FOREVER and as a result of the stress on my body, I took forever to heal 2. The technical expertise and technique is seriously lacking in regards to everything from the actual tattoo application to the appropriate placement of tattoos to flow with the body's shapes 3. The tattoos I got over 3 sessions are all VERY different colors, even though they should all be relatively the same shade of black If you plan on going to Moon, I suggest approaching with extreme caution. It is possible to leave Moon with a beautiful tattoo that you love (and many have!), but if you're relying on a strong artistic acumen in regards to tattoos, I would suggest looking to a more established group. read more

I cannot say enough good things about my experience at Moon Tattoo! The whole experience was a pleasure from start to end. I had my tattoo done by Tina Poe, she was so kind, and had a super light hand so it barely hurt at all! She created the perfect piece with the requests I gave to her and I'm so in love with how it turned out! I can't wait to get more from her! read more

Moon Tattoo - The beautiful, bright, and clean studio! I loved the serene music and calming atmosphere - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Got in Austin to enjoy the city. I walked into and got the most beautiful tattoo so far by Jonathan Bravo. A talented and hardworker artist that I would recommand for your delicate project or walk-in tattoo if he got time. Thanks! read more

Moon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I met with David and Tina, explained what I wanted. He drew a beautiful piece with all the elements in wanted but that was just a bit off. 10 minutes later he had changed the head perfectly. I got exactly what I wanted, executed perfectly and with care. Everyone that has seen it loves my dragon-Koi. It's been a week and it's healing beautifully! Thank you for the perfect work of art! read more

Moon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got this email from Jonathan and it was one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read in my life. I can appreciate a good artist and will pay for quality work but wow $500 for a micro piece (probably your forehead since he doesn't do tattoos on the majority of your body) is psycho. read more

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This was my first tattoo with Moon Tattoo/David Poe and also my first large scale one at that! I liked David's booking consultation process and how he opens up his books once a month on a certain time and day. I feel like this is beneficial in that there are no long waiting periods to see him, as you'll get tattooed the following month, and gives everyone a fair chance at getting to work with him. There were *some* delays in the books opening up and the system itself is bit wonky. You can select a time, but if you don't fill everything fast enough, someone else who also selected your time slot, can claim it.....even though it says the spot is being "held" for you for a short period of time. We had an over the phone consultation (due to COVID precautions) and he was brief, polite, thorough. I had an idea in mind and sent over references but, to be honest, I completely trusted whatever he would come up with as all his artwork is truly unique and innovative. He is so talented! I got plenty of emailed directions on the whole new COVID process and everything is very easy to find on their website (kudos to the intuitive navigation and helpful information). I showed up prepared and v e r y excited on the actual tattoo day and everything went smoothly. I LOVED my design and he took a lot of effort and care to make sure it looked *exactly* how I wanted - both for my and his standards! He also mentioned to let him know if I have any issues after it heals and would like a touch-up. I appreciated that, as not all artists are that accommodating or patient. David has a relaxing demeanor and we had some easy convo towards the beginning and end of the session, as he was razor focused in the meantime. He is also a crazy fast tattooer and I was pleasantly surprised when it was all over. The shop itself is very clean, minimal, plant-filled (more kudos!!), and just has a comfortable air about it. Everyone there is so pleasant and seem to get along very well- immediately felt welcome and at home. I can't wait to come back! read more

David Poe is an incredibly talented artist, with a kindness that puts you at ease. I just received my first tattoo from him and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend and hoping to go back for more tattoos in the future! read more

Moon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I am so so so happy with my tattoo. Jonny Bravo is a wonderful artist who was accommodating, professional and easy to work with. There is a one star review showing an email he sent a client but I have to say that I never got an email like that, and found him easy to book and again, very accommodating. Highly recommended!! Book him well ahead of time, everyone wants a Bravo. read more

Moon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I did a day trip to Moon Tattoo on the last weekend of pre-pandemic-lockdown. Everything was a little strange on the way there, and I put myself in a stranger mood by sitting in my car in the rain, eating as many soup dumplings as physically possible. So, I can only say through the filter of "what is the world coming to" and "why did I eat so many dumplings," that Moon was a lovely place to spend an afternoon acquiring new art. It was clean, bright, filled with fun art and odds & ends to stare at, and had an excellent selection of houseplants. I would highly recommend this studio and these artists! read more

Daniel is amazing! He has such a positive attitude, which really helps when he is causing you pain ;) The entire 2 1/2 hours that I was being tattooed was filled with great conversation and laughs. He really hyped up my tattoo and he did NOT disappoint. The design was exactly what I wanted and he gave great insights to make it the best tattoo possible. As soon as I have more funds I'll definitely be back! An overall great experience and an even better artist. We made a bet that if I loved my tattoo I'd write him a rave review, so here it is, Daniel! See you soon, Hannah (bee kind!) read more

It took me a long time to decide to write this review as David was a pretty nice guy and the shop was clean, but he really ruined my arm. Not sure why, when given the opportunity to do anything he wanted, he chose to do a cover up on me. I had plenty of open space, but for some reason he took on a huge task and left me with a bad blob of black lines all over an existing tattoo that is still 100% visible, but ugly and messy now. I haven't been able to show my arm for over a year out of embarrassment and I could tell he wasn't happy when he finished either. His suggestion was to "pump some white into it", but I knew that would not fix how awful of a job he did. I love a lot of his work and aesthetic, but unfortunately he scarred me and it's so large and horrible that I couldn't even get another artist to find a way to fix it. You never think you'll be that person with a bad tattoo, then bam! Here I am with a really awful piece on my arm for the rest of my life. I know what it's supposed to be and I can't even tell... Bet you can't tell what it is either! read more

Moon Tattoo - Horrible tattoo with an existing tattoo underneath for the rest of my life :( - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I could not be happier with the work that Jonny Bravo did on my tattoo. He is truly an artist! read more

Moon Tattoo - Healed mermaid tattoo done by Jonny Bravo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

David Poe did an amazing Hogwarts back piece on me. He was super kind and gentle and made the whole process really easy. It was my first tattoo and it was a big one so I feel really lucky that I had David as my artist. He really paid attention to what I wanted for the tattoo in terms of style and gave me a beautiful illustrative piece. Can't recommend him enough! Update: David finished the tattoo yesterday and I love it! Amazing experience overall. read more

Moon Tattoo - Amazing Hogwarts back piece by David Poe! Will update when shading is done. - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I absolutely adore Moon Tattoo! I have now gotten three tattoos done by the owner, Tina Poe. Each time she has managed to design something I 100% love without fail. Her tattoos are detailed, realistic, whimsical, and the whole time you feel relaxed and you can tell that she is passionate and dedicated about her work. The studio itself is clean and inviting. I have gotten several previous tattoos in other shops, and have never found one as welcoming as Moon Tattoo. I wish I had found them sooner, all of the artists have amazing talent and the tattoos I've seen from the shop are always incredible. read more

David is a dream. I honestly can't put together the right words to express how thankful I am to have found him. Since moving to Austin (and even before then really) I was struggling to find an artist that I could really be honest with, without fear of judgment or tude.. and with as many coverups and touch ups I've needed that has been an uphill struggle. There are plenty of really talented wonderful artists in Austin, but few come close to David. He's personable, patient and most importantly- client driven. It's a completely collaborative experience when working with him, which is something I've been looking for for a long time. I can't say enough good things about him and I really hope you get the opportunity to work with him, I know I'm looking forward to all the new things we'll be working on together. read more

This place is raising the standards for what a tattoo experience should be. The shop is clean and welcoming and David and Tina have to be the nicest people ever! I have been tattooed twice by David and I plan to see Tina soon. He is so awesome to work with. He really listens to what you want and is meticulous with placement. He sketches and tattoos very quickly and yet somehow also has incredibly intricate and unique details. The shop is in very high demand so be sure to go to the website and carefully read the type of work and expectations the artists have and how to book a consultation. read more

David is an amazing artist!! His impeccable line work, and precision is ridiculous. Like ridiculously amazing. Everywhere I go i get compliments on the tattoos i've gotten from him so far! He's personable and wants you to be 150% happy with your tattoo. His custom pieces are one of a kind!! Can't wait to have my next session in his chair!! Having a professional online scheduling page is also something I never experienced, It made it so easy to schedule and if need be move my appointment time. See you again soon, DAVID! read more

I got my first tattoo from David and I'm so glad I did. His work and style is beautiful, he worked with me to make sure the art was right for what I wanted, and he made me feel comfortable and at ease. I'm looking forward to getting more work done by David at some point in the future. Highly recommended. read more

I was referred to David by some friends after complimenting their work. He posted a piece I really liked and we scheduled it on his online site. Everything was seamless and easy and he was super professional from the internal follow up to actual tattoo which turned out awesome. He gave me a great rate and I will definitely be back for more work from him. He's a pro and I'm excited to see the new shop. read more

David is a great artist. He did a half sleeve for me. His style is unique and intriguing. I had ideas and he really took them and made them even better than I imagined. The consultations really help make it a better experience in getting a tattoo. That way you know what you're getting and can be confident. David is also very easy to talk too and makes the tattooing experience wonderful. Sometimes people feel unsure if they choose the right artist, tattoo parlor, and tattoo, but with David he makes it all feel right. My tattoo looks as good as the day I got it and get compliments often. When I get additional tattoos I'll be making the drive from Dallas to Austin for my tattoo. read more

Awesome spot. I messaged them approx 3 weeks before going to visit Austin and I was lucky enough to have Tina get back to me. I also got my tattoo done by her. She's super nice and skilled. The shop it's self is clean and they have many other awesome artists. I couldn't be happier with how the tat came out. If I ever go to Austin again (no doubt in my mind I will) I'll be making an appointment with the shop again read more

Moon Tattoo - Long horn to remember my visit to Austin. Thank you Tina! - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

David rocks. This was my first tattoo and I felt comfortable through the whole process. The shop, while still in the works at the moment, was extremely clean and comfortable. I am extremely happy with his work and professionalism through the whole process. When I first decided on the design I wanted I thought I wanted a hyper realistic version of what David came up with. But after I saw David's work on Instagram I had my mind changed and decided to bring my idea to David. He took my idea and created something better than I had originally envisioned. Extremely satisfied! read more

My favorite tattoo shop! Extremely professional and clean. My past tattoo was with Tina and she is the sweetest. They have a process for making appointments that isn't too hard if you follow the easy website guidelines. It may be a bit of a wait but it is well worth it! read more

Johnathan Bravo did my first tattoo. I went in with a design I loved, and he created something I loved even more. The tattoo is more stunning than I could have imagined. He's fun to talk to, he's gentle, and very good at what he does. Moon tattoo has a warm, and clean atmosphere. Everyone seems to be very kind and helpful. This place deserves five stars without a doubt. read more

I just got my second tattoo yesterday with David (mountain and trail scene). I was super picky and real specific on the mountain trail that I wanted and he was really patient the whole time. He's awesome as an artist and really helpful with ideas. He does a good job of using his artistic experience to help with suggestions without undermining you, which I find very respectful. Love his work and will go back if I get a third tattoo! read more

Moon Tattoo - Mountain and trail scene tattoo - right side - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Moon Tattoo is awesome. Tina the owner is super sweet and nice. The studio itself is very clean and well kept. I got my tattoo done from Jonathan Bravo and he did an amazing job. He took his time and really got into the details of my tattoo even though it was on the smaller side. I also like the fact that the artists here are not all about the typical american style tattoos and they venture into other skills/techniques. read more

Tina was amazing to work with! She clearly explained every single step of the process to help put my mind at ease, as this was my first tattoo. So at ease, in fact, I ended up with two tattoos in my first sitting. What a gem! This place is clean, with great atmosphere and lighting. Wonderful, wonderful job. Thank you, Tina! Can't wait to go back for another piece of art. read more

I went to see David, told him some of my ideas, and made an appointment with him for later in the week. I went back to see that he came up with a beautiful sketch and getting tattooed by him was an excellent experience. My friend who came with me got to purchase a beautiful print by him too. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Super talented artists in a cool, clean and calming space. Daniel helped me with my first simple line work tattoo that had been forming in my mind for years and I couldn't be happier. I also had a chance to see a full color tattoo that he completed on his client before me and it was super detailed, beautifully done. Highly recommend Moon Tattoo and Daniel's work. read more

I live in New York and I've been in touch with Jonathan Bravo from Moon Tattoo for months now about a swallow bird piece that I've wanted to get for a very long time now. I kept asking to make an appointment to get a tattoo almost exactly the way he did someone else's that i liked from a picture on his instagram. He refused to give me any help or insight on this tattoo until I saw him for an in person consultation and to come back months later for the tattoo. Being that I live in New York, I would have to book a flight back months later just to get the work, which also I was willing to do. When I got to Texas I met with Jonathan and he said he does not draw any images on his own. He prints everything from google and traces it completely, and that that image I loved was something he wasn't willing to replicate. We agreed that I would do research on google and find him an image similar, but not the same and that he would be willing to do it for me. I went home and found 5 images that I liked, he said they were all to similar to the piece he already done. I asked him if we could maybe just tweak some things from the image and he said no he does NOTHING free hand. (but calls himself an artist) So I send him another image and ask him if that bird is possible. He replies to my text saying "dude you're too picky and I cant work with someone like that"... ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Im here willing to pay the price you asked in order to get something PERMANENT on my body and I'm being picky??? If a person isn't picky and particular on what they want PERMANENTLY INKED ON THEIR BODY then I don't know what to say. Very disappointed with Jonathan's professionalism and unwillingness to help a potential client. read more

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I gave David a hodgepodge of ideas, and he turned them into a beautiful piece that I absolutely adore! Tina did my consultation, and was super sweet and fun to talk with. The shop is clean and run professionally. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for one of a kind work. read more

David is a wonderful artist with a great eye for design and placement. He is easy to talk to, timely , and has a killer portfolio. We will be repeat customers! read more

David is incredible. I have gone to him three times and each time he has been nice, relaxed, and accommodating. He helped me adapt some artwork my grandmother had done and turn it into a beautiful shoulder piece. His shop is great - clean, inviting, and easy to get to - and it's run by him and his wife who are both super nice. I also love that you can schedule consultations online. I cannot say enough good things about David and Moon Tattoo - he is the only person I will go to for future tattoos. read more