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    Sanctum Art Studio

    4.7 (93 reviews)

    By appointment only

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    Tattooing

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    Just went back for my second tattoo done by Greg ! He's been nothing but great & definitely will be coming back again ! Thanks bro !

    This shop is CRAZY EXPENSIVE
    Noelle C.

    Honestly the shop is really nice, Greg (our artist) was really nice. I was quoted 125 probably less due to how tiny my sister and my toe tattoos are. When I went to pay Greg wanted $300 I ended up paying $270 which honestly was crazy high. I am a vey generous tipper normally but dang. I have a lot of tattoos and I've never spent that much on such a tiny piece. Unfortunately I won't be back.

    Christine's magic! She shaped the upper portion of the hart giving it more definition and finished the shading.
    Danielle R.

    Omg I love my tattoo so much it makes me cry! This tattoo means a lot as it represents my best friend who passed of covid. Her favorite color was purple and I love lavender so this was perfect. This was a piece that had to be fixed because of a botched job. Christine knocked this tattoo out of the park! When she finished I was amazed and loved it so much it made me tear up because this is what I envisioned all along! She even shaped up my heart and finished the shading that was missing from the previous artist. I mean the photos speak for themselves. so happy I have already booked another appointment for some more work. Finding a good artist is worth its weight in gold seriously!

    Alicia N.

    I am so happy I found this Gem! I reached out to Christine through Yelp and wanted to schedule an appointment. She was more then accommodating and understood my requests of what I was looking for. Before I had reached out to her, my interaction with other shops were so terrible. They were demeaning and arrogant like I didn't know what I was talking about. But Christine was a breathe of fresh air!!!! She accommodated my time since I had such a small window and took time out of her day to give me a great tattoo. I love it!!!! I plan on going back to her for my next tattoo and completely refer her to all of you yelpers looking for a great Tattoo Artist. FYI I even drove out of state to have her Tattoo me!!!! Thanks Christine

    Nicole B.

    Greg did amazing work! We were both incredibly happy with his suggestions and art. He listened to our ideas and made it all happen.

    A Phoenix
    Cheri D.

    I booked an appt w Christine for my time slot. She is very artistic. I told her what I wanted and she drew it up. She is so good, it only took her an hour to tattoo my Phoenix onto my arm. I'm very happy with it! The studio is always locked. The entire inside is very clean. She wears her face mask, but so did I. She offered me water and was very professional. Meaning of a Phoenix is to keep going/fighting a major incident the Phoenix! Shall I rise!!

    My new poppy tattoo by Greg.
    Michelle E.

    Greg was fantastic! He listened to why I chose the design. He drew a beautiful tattoo! He was efficient, patient, and kind. I'm so happy with my newest tattoo! Thank you!

    Tattoo
    Chris H.

    I had an existing tattoo that i wanted a new tattoo over Sam suggested an alternative of blending the new into the old This is exactly what I wanted I love it I would definitely suggest Sam he does great job

    Nikki S.

    I love this studio!! Great talent, Positive vibes, Good people! I have been getting tattoos by Christine since 2005/2006 she always delivers!! Her work is so dainty and feminine. I get compliments everyday! So happy with my work and can't wait for my next

    Tattoos done by Christine Barnum
    Lauryn V.

    I messaged Christine yesterday with a request for an appointment and she immediately accommodated me and got me in with her the next day! Overall tattoo experience: Christine was fantastic. She kept me at ease during the entire session and chatted easily about different things. I was so relaxed I barely felt any pain, sign of an amazing tattoo artist, imo. The shop was clean and tidy, the atmosphere was fun, and the artists were all extremely nice. I've been to a lot of tattoo places and the majority of them are not nearly as chill and friendly as Sanctum. My tattoos themselves are absolutely gorgeous. Christine did an amazing job and I have gotten nothing but compliments since. I'm so glad I chose this studio and will not only be recommending Christine and the artists at Sanctum, but am also looking forward to getting many other pieces done there! Thank you all (but especially you, Christine) for such a wonderful experience!

    Yvy A.

    My daughter wanted her 1st tattoo for the longest time but due to Covid 19, plan was delayed. So glad that we waited or we would have not discovered this hidden gem. Place is clean and only takes clients by appointment only. Our artist, Greg Robbins is awesome and very meticulous in his art. He took time to do the stencils and gave great suggestions. Kylie is so happy with her 1st tattoo and for mine, I love it. We will definitely come back!!!

    Cristin C.

    I got my first tattoo by Christine. She was calm, very professional and super nice! I totally recommend this place to anyone. They do appointments only, so do call in to schedule. The atmosphere was welcoming! Even though I felt a tab nervous, she guided me and I took a small breaks and felt comfortable. I would definitely come back to this again. 5/5

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    Christine is my artist and I love what she did! She's done my son's tattoos also! She was quick too! I will for sure go back!

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    I got a cover up tattoo. Greg is the tits. Awesome shop. Clean friendly and good tunes. I'll be going back for sure

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    Ask the Community - Sanctum Art Studio

    Hi can I get a number to text or email address for questions regarding tatto? Thanks?

    Hello! You can call /text 626-991-7377 for any appts and or inquiries

    Hi my wife and I are looking to get some tattoos done and I was wondering if you have an email address I can send some photos to so I can get an idea on cost?

    Hello! You can text photos to our shop number 626-992-7377 ! Thank you so much

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    Review Highlights - Sanctum Art Studio

    Not only were Christine and Sam incredibly professional, but their pricing was also extremely competitive.

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    5.0(3 reviews)
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    Kultura ink is a phenomenal tattoo shop! Rodrigo is above any tattoo shop or artist I've ever met!…read moreNice, professional and has years of experience to make any idea or concept come to life! His work will stand out from the others and from the moment you step foot into the shop he's got you covered! It started out with a buddy of mine who got tatted from him and once I met Rodrigo he took care of me and now I'm paying it forward by taking my family!

    Absolutely recommend this place. We decided to finally get tattoos, did a quick search for tattoo…read morelocations in the area, and this one caught our eye. Loved the fact that walk ins were welcomed. And I'm glad we came here! Super friendly, accommodating, very clean, loved the vibe of the studio, and took their time with the tattoos. It was my husband's first tattoo and he wanted to get his fobia of needles out of his system. Rodrigo did an excellent job on his tattoo. My husband loved it! Very detailed, even to the smallest line. My husband felt comfortable with Rodrigo and very happy with the tattoo, will definitely be going back for more. I also got my tattoo here but with Alondra, again, very friendly, accommodating and a beautiful tattoo! I absolutely loved my tattoo as well! I will definitely come back for more. We were honestly very happy that even though our tattoos were a small piece, that Rodrigo and Alondra took their time completing it and were not in a rush. If you're in the area, we definitely recommend you going here for your next tattoo!

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    Scratch Tattoo Studio - Finalized piece

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    5.0(95 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    We always have the best experience here at Scratch! Jadyn does amazing fine line work and is so…read morehelpful. We always struggle to decide placement and size and they help us make the best decisions. Definitely will be back for our next tattoos... this is our go to spot!! The shop itself is so clean and such a good vibe. The natural lighting and decor are cute. Thank you Jadyn and Scratch!!!

    Best anime tattoo artist in SoCal!…read more I recently got a tattoo from Wilber (@supa_way_tatt) at Scratch and I cannot recommend the artist and studio enough!! I took a VERY long time to dig through countless portfolios of tattoo artists - there's obviously many talented artists, but so many anime artists heavily reduce the detail in the piece (remove the shadows/lines, simplify it) and often the faces are just the tiiiiiiniest bit off and I really can notice it. It was deeply important to me to find an artist whose portfolio I felt like nailed EVERY. SINGLE. PIECE. and with incredible attention to detail, no matter the character, no matter the size. I wanted a tattoo of Levi from Attack on Titan's eyes - specifically where his 1 eye is bandaged and I was very insistent that ALL detail from the frame I chose would be included. every tiny line, every little shadow and detail. and Wilber NAILED it and got everything to absolute perfection. I was confident with my choice going into the tattoo but I was still floored by how perfect Levi's face turned out. I also was trying to avoid just getting a straight up anime frame and so wanted to put Levi within a bird silhouette (so it was a bit more subtle) and Wilbur was incredibly receptive to my notes and preferences and took literally everything I wanted into account and blended his face into the bird PERFECTLY. It looks seamless and even better than I envisioned. I couldn't be more pleased. The studio is super great vibes - perfectly clean (without feeling clinical or sterile), modern, spacious, easy parking, chill music playing, and overall just really nice vibes. I felt welcome and comfortable and when you're kind of nervous pre-tattoo, that's really important. If you're deciding between a few different artists/studios, trust me, go with Wilber @ Scratch!!!!!

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    By Jadyn/ Circuit board geometric design

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    Mint Condition Tattoo Piercing - L just got her second piercing by Mel.

    Mint Condition Tattoo Piercing

    4.7(407 reviews)
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    Brought my friend here (my absolute go-to piercing place ) since we both wanted new piercings…read more Today, I got my rook and tragus, and she got her rook and snug. One thing I always appreciate about here is how friendly, caring, and informative everyone is. Whether I have questions about anatomy or aftercare, they always explain everything clearly and never make me feel rushed or confused. And honestly, the piercing process is always way faster and smoother than I expect. I'll mentally prepare for it to hurt and then suddenly they're like "all done!" and I'm sitting there like "oh, that wasn't bad at all" haha. That's also why all my cartilage piercings (3 helix's, 2 tragus's, conch, daith, and rook) have been done here!

    1/30/26 - Called about information for a walk in to get my septum and a pair of lobe piercings…read moredone. They were very informative about hours and pricing. Most importantly they were able to do the piercings I wanted the same day unlike the other shops I called. When I arrived, the store was empty, very clean and quaint. Just the two workers opening the store for the day. I filled out the consent form and about 10 minutes later I was called to the back by Melissa who measured my existing piercings to mark them on my other ear. Very happy with her attention to detail. Everything seemed to be sanitized properly as well, at least to my untrained eyes. She went ahead with the lobe piercings after letting me see the spots she marked using a handheld mirror and they turned out great. I had the same experience with the septum as well. Overall, I am very satisfied with my experience here at Mint Condition and Melissa's work, and will always consider this place first when I'm ready to get my next piercings!

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    Mint Condition Tattoo Piercing - Belly Button Piercing done by Sarah

    Belly Button Piercing done by Sarah

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