This shop feels very professional and welcoming when you arrive, and come to find out it's more of…read morea mom and pop shop (that also does piercings). Mak was awesome as the piercer. I'm a wuss when it comes to needles and she made me feel comfortable. She was so professional and walk me through the process step by step. She even put up with my nervousness. I'm so grateful it took me forever to get my nose pierced and she was the one to do it! Whether you feel comfortable with piercings or not, she knows what she's doing and will treat you right. I absolutely love my piercing! Thank you, Distinct Ink!

I refuse to get a tattoo anywhere else! They are a very talented crew that treats me and my family…read morelike apart of their family! All of my 4 tattoos that I've gotten have been consistently complimented and even won an award! Absolutely love these guys the shop's extremely clean, the music is a good vibe all the time.

Came in to get a Shark tattoo design and Bastian knows his stuff. He showed me exactly what size…read moreand style he was going to do and did an epic job with the fine line. Will probably be back for some more of his fine like work in the future. Very professional experience.

Lou is the best! He did an amazing cover-up for me with orchids. These are in memory of my momread more

Had a last minute appointment with Brandon today and I'm very happy with mine and my mothers…read moreresults. My tattoo is on my neck and my mothers is on her wrist. Brandon was very professional and cordial with my mother and myself. He used a 5% lidocaine cream on my mom to make her experience more of a painless one. Highly recommend skeleton skin for tattoos!! Highly recommend Brandon for good quality work!!

This was my first bigger tattoo and I absolutely love how it turned out! The artist was great at…read moregiving suggestions to my drafted design and ensured to make any adjustments as we went!

I just wanted to leave a shout out to Marked Studios, and Kenny Tavener. The shop artists & staff…read moreare always kind and professional, moreover Kenny always goes far beyond my expectations with our current project. I definitely asked alot for my sleeve and hands tattoos, Kenny took my input and knocked it out of the park. I am beyond ecstatic with the progress thus far and greatly appreciate all the effort and long hours he puts into my vision. Can not wait to see it finished and excited to move into future projects.

I LOOOOVE Travis! In the past two months he's done 4 tattoos for me and I'm obsessed with every…read moresingle one. His work is so clean, detailed, and somehow always better than what I had in mind. I get compliments everywhere I go! He also has the most laid back, calming energy, which makes the whole experience feel really easy and comfortable. I fully trust him at this point and honestly feel lucky I get to walk around with his art on me. I'm already booked for two more pieces! Do not sleep on his pre drawn designs, they're awesome!

I stopped into Prison Blues Tattoo Studio at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino on a last-minute…read morewalk-in, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Creese is an incredibly talented artist. It's one thing to create amazing custom work with weeks of planning, but it's another to take a walk-in idea and turn it into a piece of art that exceeds expectations. His skill, attention to detail, creativity, and confidence were obvious from the moment he started. The finished tattoo is clean, bold, and looks even better than I imagined. The entire experience was professional, welcoming, and comfortable from start to finish. If you're in Reno and thinking about getting a tattoo--whether you've had it planned for months or decide on a spur-of-the-moment walk-in--I highly recommend Prison Blues Tattoo Studio inside the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino. Ask for Creese--you'll be glad you did. Thanks again for the awesome work! Go Dodgers!

I had my Medusa piercing done here recently by Jessica, and I couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. She was calm, kind, and incredibly reassuring throughout the entire process. She explained everything step by step, checked in with me often, and made sure I felt comfortable the whole time. What really stood out was how thoughtful Jessica was about placement and jewelry choice. She took the time to recommend the option that would suit my face best instead of rushing through it, and she absolutely nailed it. The piercing fits my face perfectly and looks amazing. The whole experience felt professional, gentle, and genuinely caring. I never felt rushed or brushed off, and her calm energy made the entire process so much easier, especially for something that can make people nervous. If you're thinking about getting a Medusa piercing, or honestly any piercing, I highly recommend asking for Jessica. She clearly cares about her work and the people she's working on.

for me this was the 3rd time getting blasted in a shop. very well received, clean very…read moreprofessional. know your pro, they don't owe you a friendship. appreciate art work.

To give this 5 stars seems to low…read more Tattoos are not to be entered into lightly. Tattoos are serious. They are quite serious to me. This is not my first tattoo, but it is my first tattoo here in Reno. The relationship and trust you build in an artist is a tricky one. You entrust them with something important, precious, to you. I have had the rest of my work done by one artist but that artist is now in New York. As I can't run off to NY every time my heart tugs me to a tattoo, I wanted to develop trust in someone locally. Nes came quite highly recommended from a coworker who has black and grey tattoos also. I am not a person who seeks a colorful tattoo. I want clean lines and black and grey. This tattoo was important as it is a memorial piece. I sought Nes out and dropped by the shop on a random saturday afternoon. He and I spoke briefly, I explained my idea and he agreed. I booked an appt for a little over 1 month later. A few days previous to the appointment I dropped the bow tie off (the real one) that the tattoo would be based on. The day I arrived I was quite anxious. The emotional weight of the tattoo and the concern over the trust in an artist I haven't used before both raging inside me. Nes immediately set me at ease. He smiled. Welcomed me over to his section. Asked me a few questions and then set to work sketching it out. He laid the stencil and I was overjoyed. He asked me the story behind the tattoo and I explained as I fought back the tears. He set the needle to my skin and we both never looked back. He worked meticulously for 2 hours on a piece that is about 5/6" x 3". His touch is light handed and made the tattoo experience easy. The pain was quite minimal and the conversation excellent. At the end I stood up, took a look in the mirror and cried. I glanced back to see tears streaming from my wives face as well. The lines are clean and perfect. The shading is gorgeous. Overall, thanks go to Nes for his impeccable talent and care. He knew what this meant to me and he made every detail perfect. I will return to Nes and I will trust him with the things that matter most to me.

I came here for Friday the 13th in September with a couple of my girlfriends. We put on names on…read morethe list right when they opened. It seemed a bit disorganized because they had a waitlist and then another walk in list. We fortunately went out to eat and hung out around midtown while waiting to be called. But we had to contact them a few times to ensure we were still on the list. We didn't end up getting in to get a tattoo until about 4pm. However, my artist, Alliah, was phenomenal. She made fine lines and my tattoo turned out great.

Boomie is an amazing artist and person. She is a mom and wife and business woman! I have any…read moretattoos from her including an amazing realistic garden sleeve that is vibrant and wonderful! She is trustworthy. Communication is amazing. Little bird is inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. Just an overall chill vibe! Highly recommend.

My sister and I got matching tattoos by Jesse . He did an excellent job! We explained what we…read morewanted. The shop was busy but he said that he could draw it up and we could come back first thing in the morning. Which we did. He had the drawing done when we got there . He made us feel comfortable , the conversation was great and before we knew it, he was done. I want to mention that Jesse has a soft hand and it did not hurt at all. Thank you Jesse

Great experience. Very friendly and never rushed the session. Jason was very professional but also…read morecalm and engaging. Highly recommend.