I got my first tattoo done here by Jim. Everyone was super friendly and professional, I can't recommend Jim enough. He's been tattooing for a really long time and it shows! He was extremely knowledgeable and even gave me a little history lesson on tattoos. He has a really cool style too, I had a simple design and he executed it absolutely perfectly, in a way faster time than I thought it would take. In addition, the tattoo machine was very modern and quiet which I liked. The shop was also really neat and clean and put me at ease. I'm not in Baltimore often, but next time I need a tattoo, I won't go to any other place. Thanks Saints and Sinners! read more

If I could give 10 negative stars, then I would. This was hands down the worst experience that I have ever had from any merchant, tattoo or not. I made an appointment for Saturday to get 2 tattoos done. The tattoos were simple scripts. One was 3 words, the other was 3 words... nothing difficult here. I went in the week before to put in a deposit and show them the designs. They sounded nice enough on the phone. I went into the shop, and I wasn't greeted until 15 minutes later. The front desk guy Sean saw me and was just taking his time walking around the shop... I found this odd but whatever. He was decent (not nice, not polite) until it came time to quote a price. He started telling me that I had to do the tattoo in different ways which would cost more. I asked him to quote me a price, and he gave me a ridiculous figure. I have had 4 other tattoos from different places in Baltimore, so I told him the prices seemed a bit much. Then he said he wasn't the artist, and he was completely ballparking the number. I thanked him, and left... looking forward to my appointment on Sat. Saturday came. At the shop, the front desk guy was reading a book. He could care less to greet me or let me know what to do for the appointment or when it would be. He gave me stuff to sign, and then told me to wait. I waited. I walked around. I looked at every picture in the shop twice. Finally, my artist Christian walked down the stairs. He didn't greet me or anything either. He had the printed lettering that I e-mailed. The first thing he asked me was what I wanted, as if he had no clue about it. I had called and confirmed and e-mailed... so this was odd, again. He said nothing about changes to one of the tats, but when it came to the other one... he started giving me attitude about what I wanted. I wanted simple Roman lettering. He said he couldn't do that and that I didn't know what looked good and that I had no idea what I was talking about. He also said that if I wanted it done, I had to get it twice the size that he printed (this would be the size of my entire back). I was taken aback by his attitude. If he wanted to explain something, explain it... don't argue with me and call me an idiot. I'm the customer. So, I bite my tongue, and I politely ask him to sketch it the way he thinks is best. More waiting. He went for a cig break. More waiting. He finally came down later with the sketch, which was near identical to what I had before. Then I was told to wait longer. I was having a private conversation with my friend about tattoos when the front desk guy interjected. He said out loud that I had no idea what I wanted. He said tattoos are the artists' work and not the customers. He said that the customers don't know what looks good, and they don't know what they want. I was like, why are you talking when I was not having a private conversation with you? I just said that the art will go on the customer forever, so shouldn't the costumer be allowed to say what kind of tat he wants? I just stopped talking altogether at this point. I have NEVER had any experience of rudeness to this degree. So, I waited and waited, got bored and went to get food... went next door to Sound Garden. Came back... waited. An hour and a half had gone by. Some random girl comes in to look at tattoos. When Christian came down, she asked about some stuff, and he just helped her for another 15-20 minutes. The whole time, the front desk guy, who is supposed to help customers was sitting at the front desk reading his book. I was still waiting. I had no idea what was going on. Christian and the other guy never once told me if the sketch was going to be done, if the stuff was going to get prepped, how much longer do I have to wait, where the tattoo artist was. It was nonstop rudeness, waiting, and Christian going out for cig breaks (at least 5 times). I stood by the stairs and tried to ask for help. No answer, even though Christian saw me the whole time. Finally, Christian walks down and goes past me. I ask him how much longer it will take. He didn't even bother to look over and said after his cig break in a very rude way. I had enough. I asked him again politely approximately how much longer... and he just snapped and told me he wasn't going to tattoo me. Then I had to listen to him condescend and talk down to me for another 15-20 minutes. I couldn't believe what was happening. I politely told them that as a customer, I deserve to know what's going on. I can't just be told that I'm stupid and not given a time frame. I cannot believe how horrible this experience was. I had to wait almost 2 hours, come back 2x. I wasn't told what was going to happen or when, and I didn't get my tattoo. I was talked down to in the worst ways. I ended up crying at the end from them yelling at me. This was just a complete horror and nightmare. DO NOT GO HERE. I don't care if they were having a piss day. Don't take it out on the customer. read more

I went there for my first tattoo just a simply two line coordinates and I was highly ripped off. For a tattoo that should have cost around 100 they charged me 280! I was very disappointed and will not be going back or recommend anyone experienced at getting tattoos or not to saints and sinners. read more

My daughter wanted a tattoo for her 18th birthday so, after doing some research I chose this place. I was asked to give a $75 deposit which I thought fair and after sending a picture of the tattoo she wanted, I asked for a range of what the tattoo may cost. I was told probably between $80 and $100. I was okay with that. After she was done, it took about 15 minutes, we went down to pay and when asked, John, the artist gave a price of an additional $75!!!! Seriously?? $150 for a small tattoo with little detail, that took no more than 15 minutes??? I have a tattoo that is at least 8 times larger and with a lot more detail that took an hour to do and I paid $150 for that. I will not return to this shop nor recommend it to anyone. read more

Even though I have tattoos and piercings, I'm usually intimidated to go to a new shop. They made me feel really comfortable and actually tried to have an interaction. I already have an established tattoo shop that I get tattoos from, but I would definitely come her. Great attitude and great staff. I had a great experience with the piercing that I got. Very professional. Very clean. And loved the people. read more

This is a shortened review of something I posted on my blog. Saints and Sinners is a shitty operation with a rude and disrespectful (albeit talented) staff. The piercer who works the front desk was more concerned with working the phone than being polite or telling me where to go or what to do. Hunter Spanks was my tattoo artist. He was great the first time around until the tattoo got infected and scarred. When I returned for a touch up he told me it was the worst art he has done in 15 years and had shaking hands, so I asked him if he would rather wait for it to heal up more. He knew it was a memorial tattoo and clearly didn't care about labeling my tattoo as so terrible. When I sat in rush hour traffic for my reschedule and called to warn him I would be late he canceled and told me he was pissed at me and just wanted to bail. Finally, when we did the touch up, I asked him to correct a small line--he claimed it was highlighting, so I said to leave it alone, but he ignored me, looked pissed, and needled right through the line I asked him to leave alone. When I told him I wasn't trying to be rude or disrespectful, he told me, 'As far as I'm concerned, I did my job, which was to make a shitty tat look passable'. Gettting up, I bashed my head on a shelf (classy), and he laughed at me. This was my 7th tattoo and I have never had a problem with artists, but Hunter Spanks is a douche with an attitude problem. In our day and age, tattoos are transactions that require a respectful relationship between provider and client. Hunter made me feel like just another dumb girl wasting his time and talent, as opposed to someone trusting their flesh in his hands. While he is talented, I would argue there are many talented starving skin artists out there without the attitude that are more deserving and appreciative of your time. And by the way, Hunter touched up the tattoo to HIS satisfaction: the areas that were NOT scarred he decided to go over in unnecessarily dark ink, so the whole thing will require more work anyway. read more

Loved my experience here! I got my septum pierced by Cheyne and he did a great job. On Sundays and Mondays, they said that piercings are $10 off, so all and all my septum piercing totaled $47. I'll definitely be back for more piercings in the future! read more

I've gotten two tattoos from Dwayne. Place is very laid back and they have amazing artists. I will be going here for the rest of my life. Love it read more

When my wife and I decided to get our tattoos, Jim was the only person that we considered. After visiting the shop last year, we were really impressed with the clean, professional, artistic environment. Jim is a great artist and had no problem with our designs. He respected our choice, without downplaying our ideas, but added his own artistic touch to the design. I would recommend Jim and Saints and Sinners to anyone, whether its your 1st or 50th tattoo. read more

Great experience. Total professionalism from everyone I talked to, cool clean shop and my tattoo is a serious work of art. Couldn't be any better. Looking forward to going back. read more

Christian is the best! I have had both my arms tattooed by him. He is an absolute professional. I have seen enough episodes of Ink Master to know that he is an awesome tattoo artist. If he were on the show I think that he would be the Ink Master. Dwayne is awesome too. He would win the season after Christian wins Ink Master. Saints and Sinners is the best tattoo studio in all of Baltimore. The "gentleman" at the front desk is awesome. I think his name is Shawn or Sean or something. If you want a tattoo ask for Christian or Dwayne and have the gentleman at the front desk schedule you an appointment. All of my tattoos were worth every penny spent. If you want a cheap tattoo, you usually get a cheap tattoo. If you want a great tattoo, go to Saints and Sinners. read more

Quality place, good service, and great artists, I would and will recommend them to my friends

So I typically don't take the time to go online and write a review. That being said the experience was so awesome that I feel obligated to spread the good word on the internet. First, let me say that this is not your father's tattoo shop. It is clean and gives you the feeling that you are in a "real business" not some dirty old school place. They are friendly and professional. My session started on time and the result was amazing.Jim is a wizard. Plain and simple. he is working a a full leg sleeve for me and the first part is already awesome. I can't wait to go back for me. The session took 4 hours and he has a tv and movie library to entertain while you get the work done. I am very impressed and would recommend them highly (well at least Jim as that is who did my work). read more

Just got tattooed for the fifth time at this shop. Everyone there is super-friendly and professional. Dwaine has done 5 out of my 7 and Jim did 1. Dwaine is AWESOME... good sense of humor, good at small talk and, most importantly, good at tattooing. I give him an idea of what I want and he draws a perfect design every time. (Not being artistically inclined, I can appreciate that talent!) The other artists are very cool, and the guys who work at the front desk are awesome as well. The shop is VERY neat and clean. Parking and all that is quite convenient (street parking and a garage within about a half block of the shop... garage is cheap too). I cannot say enough nice things about this shop and the staff/owner. I highly recommend this shop. read more

My mom and I both got our tattoos done here. It was my moms first tattoo.. My birthday present to her. Jim was great.. Very very clean shop. I have recommended this place to a lot of people. I am thinking about a getting another one and hands down this would be my first pick. It's been almost 13 years and my tattoo still looks amazing! Really can't say enough good things about Jim! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Saints & Sinners. I've been thoroughly impressed by their customer service and tattooing process. The staff have created a positive and welcoming environment for their clients. Christian did my tattoo, and he is amazing! However, all of their artists are very talented. You can take a look at their portfolios when you walk in. I would highly recommend this shop to others interested! read more

Definitely the place to go!!! I just had my very first tattoo done by Jim (the owner) who was super friendly. I went with a sketch of my own design which he perfected for me into a beautiful tattoo which he completed with a very soft touch (It's down my spine from my neck to middle of my back). Being my first tattoo, I was pretty nervous until I walked into the shop... the shop was very customer friendly & warm and once I met Jim I knew that I was at the right place!!! I felt sooooo comfortable and confident having Jim do my tattoo... and I wouldn't go anywhere else in the future!!! I highly recommend him to anyone interested in getting tattooed!!! read more

Having ignored the negative yelp postings I read about this place, I decided to venture in to find out for myself. I'll never know the quality of the artists work is because the woman who works the front desk was so disinterested in the business of the parlor and what I wanted that I'll never go back. I walked in about 8:30 and all she could tell me was that they were closed at 9. I tried to ask her if there were artists there and what they may specialize in or their availability and she basically ignored me paying attention only to the monitor of her pc. I would have scheduled an apt, or purchased some of the t-shirts on display because they were nice. However, she was so rude and self-absorbed that I was disgusted and turned off. The business is located on a beautiful street in what appears to be a very nice building. I will never go back! She should not be the greeter people. I am a business owner several times over and I estimate that she probably costs them a lot of money by the way she deals with customers. Awful... read more

I went to Saints & Sinners to get my cartilage pierced (my friends were also with me, who were getting different areas pierced). Although this establishment was very clean, I felt as though they did not do a good job. I got two piercings in a row in my cartilage and the man who pierced my ear used butterfly backs, which are not good for new piercings. Several months after I got it done, I took out my backs only to find that the piercings were very spread out because the backs were so large. My piercings (along with another friend of mine) became very infected and forced themselves out of my ear. I have many other areas pierced, and this has never happened to me before, except after visiting Saints & Sinners. Also, one of my friends who was with me couldn't get her ears pierced because the man said that they had run out of studs. This didn't seem professional to me considering that Saints & Sinners is a tattoo and piercing establishment and should always have studs available. Although I didn't get a tattoo here, so I can't speak in those regards, I would advise not going here for a piercing. read more