So I have been ruminating about the review I wanted to leave for this shop but didn't know where to begin since this shop means so much to me but I guess that's a start in itself. To begin, the shop is well taken care of. Tim keeps his shop clean super clean. Good hours. It's not super loud. They always have some good tunes playing. It's a super relaxed feel. Tim and Lucky both excel at their craft. Tim has been tattooing me for about seven years. Lots of experience between those walls and tattoos to come out of there. I had wanted a more trash polka style. I sent Tim what I wanted incorporated in the design and he came up with beautiful design after beautiful design. He is a beyond imaginative. Tim is great at figuring out what you want. He is super gentle with the needle. His line work is amazing. Attention to detail is superb. Shading is perfect everytime. Tim doesn't rush you into anything or rush the tattoo process. Lucky is another great guy and artist. His work is done very meticulously as well. Cool guy who puts a good vibe out there. Like I said, this shop truly means a lot to me. I've been going here through good times and tough times. I always leave feeling much better than when I came in even if I'm in a good mood. That's how much these fellows mean to me and the tattoing that they do. I will keep going here as long as I have canvas available for them. Even if I didn't, I still keep in contact with the shop. Such great people. read more

Great experience with a complicated cover! Tim took the time to create a design that truly covered an existing (very dark) tattoo without it looking obvious. It was done in two phases and healed very nicely. Tim has a great, calming personality and a really cool shop. read more

My very first dog Ace had recently passed and I was taking it very hard. I wanted his image tattooed on my chest as a memorial of the good times we spent together and all the love and joy he brought me. Keep in mind I was a tattoo virgin and was very nervous about the process of getting my first tattoo so I went with something small and started with my grandparents signatures. I walked in one day and Tim @shelltoon set me up with an appointment the following day. He walked me through the process and made me feel very comfortable. My grandparents signatures came out great so I made a follow up appointment for the bigger job which was Ace's portrait tattoo. I came back a few weeks later, again a little nervous, but Tim's reassuring vibe calmed me down and he went to work. The final piece was nothing short of amazing! Even my wife who initially disapproved of me getting a chest tattoo was blown away and brought to tears by how life-like it was to Ace's image. Thank you Tim for your excellent work in remembering Ace through your amazing tattooing skills. Ace is forever memorialized on my heart. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Got a tattoo done by Lucky today and couldn't be happier. The shop was super clean, he responded to me fast when I reached out and his lines were spot on. Will definitely be back! read more

Tim and Lucky are both top notch!!! You can't go wrong by visiting this studio.!! Both are so talented and make customers feel so comfortable. Will definitely be returning! read more

Huge shout out to the owner/ artist Tim @shelltoon at seal beach's finest Still life tattoo. I was on the hunt for a hero to fix a long 15 year old big black mistake . With the bases juiced, 2 outs and a full count in the bottom of the 9th big Tim came up to bat and did the job. He knocked in a winner winner seal beach corn dog dinner. The Service was better than phenomenal. No heavy hands. Tim cared about my opinion but also had smart and reasonable opinions to help me decided exactly how we were going to clean my mess up. Got the job done and made me feel proud immediately. The fine lines and detail Tim performed are more than impressive, they are something to show off. Not only was he knowledgeable but he actually cared and wanted to know about my life. Being comfortable with the artist and Tim did just that. The music was enjoyable until a father son duo requested country where we all shared a laugh about some shitty song called snake farm. Tim and his homie Lucky are both class act and I will recommend everyone to go there every time before going to a place you can't park around 7th street. Tahoe cat chillin in the LBC and so grateful for Still life tattoo. 10 out of 5 stars no doubt about it. Thanks boys keep up the beautiful work read more

Mr. Lucky did it again. My husband's tattoos came out so clean. The line work, shading, and composition are perfection. This shop has the best vibe and the best artists, and will keep us coming back for more. Thank you !! read more

Still Life Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Seal Beach, California

What an amazing experience. Thank you to Tim for setting me up with Lucky for an addition to existing piece on my wrist. I couldn't be more thankful for the patience in crafting my design, the precise work, and care that Lucky showed me throughout the process. Lucky took an existing tattoo I had, added to it, by creating amazing text to wrap the piece, as well as reworked and refreshed what was already there. I am so thankful for your great work! Can't wait to be back in soon! read more

Tim is simply the best ! It's like double therapy when I go, the tattoo and spilling all the tea about my life. The shop is very clean and it's a relaxing atmosphere and all The work I've had done is amazing ! Im a customer for life . read more

My wife and I just got our first tattoos done here. We stopped by in the morning to check out the place. We were met by Tim who is the owner. Super cool guy who keeps a very clean shop. Got a call from Lucky later in the day who is the only other artist in the shop who said they had a cancellation if we wanted to come in. Lucky did an awesome job on our tattoos making it very comfortable especially for a couple of virgins. It was such a great experience that we're already planning our next one. read more

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I came in from out of town and made an appointment a few weeks before my arrival. The owner was very friendly and I'll definitely be back next time I'm visiting. The shop is clean and my tattoo healed beautifully. read more

The owner did awesome with my bestie & my matching tattoo. He took our general idea and ran with it. They came out so good & solid. read more

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Been getting tattooed here for years. Great group of friendly guys that turn out some rad tattoos. I always see Lucky for my work and Looking forward to getting some more done soon. read more

Tim is so great! Even for a small tattoo he spend alot of time to make sure I was happy with it before beginning. The shop is so clean and great music playing. He's doing my next tattoo in the coming weeks! read more

Just got inked my Matty.. This artist has been tattooing my right arm. Props and hats off to him. I have not seem a more talented artist in seal beach. This guy is cool and will hook you up. Be prepared to sit for a while cuz once he starts he doesn't stop. One of the pluses to this artist. Great tattoos ; quotes well; cool shop to chill. What more do u want... Go check him out. read more

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Thank you Tim...I love my tattoo! It means a lot to me. You're a cool dude and we had a lot fun with you. The design you came up with was beyond perfect! read more

Still Life Tattoo - "Slow lines, shade it easy!" Thank you Tim - Tattoo Near Me - Seal Beach, California

I wish I could give 500 stars Lucky you were AMAZING today with all of our family and a tribute to our mom we so enjoyed this special day. I will recommend you to each and everyone of my friends family and anyone who is looking for the best tattoo artist. You rock and I will definitely be coming back for more. Thank you so much from all of us!!! read more

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Had a consultation and made an appointment with Cole. He made a beautiful custom girl head for me and It turned out beautifully. Very accommodating and i am extremely happy with my tattoo. read more

Still Life Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Seal Beach, California

I was out having tacos with my classmate and what's sounds more awesome with tacos? ..... TATTOOS!! I found this place on Yelp and called and Tim was able to squeeze me and my friend in just before he closed! I've been wanting to get this tattoo since I came out the closet, and because of Tim Im able to scratch one less thing off my bucket list. Tim was amazing! Not only does he have a light hand, be was very personable thought the whole experience and made this visit almost painless. Thanks a lot Tim!! I'm sure I'll be coming back read more

Still Life Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Seal Beach, California

First time getting tattooed by Tim and I'll definitely be coming back. He designed exactly what I wanted and added his own twist to make it unique. This is definitely one of my favorite tattoos I've gotten. read more

Still Life Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Seal Beach, California

In simple terms the very best experience in getting a tattoo in my life. Tim is amazing

Rad shop. Good vibes. Tim is a good dude and does great work. My wife has gotten a couple pieces done too. We are both stoked.

My uncle and I made appointments with Damien for our first tattoos. The shop is decorated super cool, with art work all over the walls and a Damien was really nice and reassuring. He made sure we liked our designs and our tattoos turned out exactly how we wanted. I would definitely come back to the shop and I'm recommending Still Life Tattoo to all my family & friends! read more

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We contacted Still Life Tattoo to see if they had availability and if they could help us with a tattoo idea we had. It was amazing to see how Lucky could take the information we gave him to create the perfect sketch. His communication was great all the way up to the day of the appointment. The shop was super cool as it had only two chairs and a real laid back theme. We loved chillin with Lucky and hearing some of his stories as he worked on our tattoos. We could not be more happy with our choice and honestly were very fortunate to find one of the best artists in the LA area. Thanks Lucky! read more

Best place!! I have fallen in love with all my tattoos. Their art work is amazing and are very creative when comes to yours. Very joyful environment and awesome music. I would highly recommend this place to others. read more

Great tattoo artist and overall a great experience. Also, a clean environment. Cannot recommend this place enough. Tim is great professional and artist. read more

Tim was great! Got a same-day appointment for me and my best friend's "reunion tattoo". We were both incredibly happy with how it turned out. He was awesome and hilarious, thanks so much! read more

Best tattoo shop in so cal!!! All the guys that work here are super cool. Kevin Nocerino is my artist and he is absolutely FABULOUS!!Not only is this dude a phenomenal artist, and master of his trade, he's super laid back, and genuinely nice. I'm a client for life, and would totally recommend him and this shop for real art work!! read more

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My wife and I had our first tattoo today. We were very happy with our artist Kevin and enjoyed the entire place, experience and atmosphere. Cool experience!!! Everyone was very welcoming and the place was very clean. Thank you Kevin and all for making two old folks feel cool. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Tim today. I have multiple tattoos but this was the first one in my ribcage and I was a little worried because I've heard ribcage tattoos are really painful. I was really pleasantly surprised and it didn't hurt nearly as much as I was anticipating. This tattoo was a tribute to my dog that passed away recently. Tim was super sweet, really compassionate and he has great energy (something that is really important to me in tattoo artists). I definitely recommend this place and I'll be back for sure. read more

Today was AMAZING! My dear friend Chris had bragged about Tim Shelton's work and character for the last few years. And today I was ready in my life at age 62 to step out and get my own. The shop is like a "tattoo spa", and Tim was awesome. So creative, careful and caring. I adore him, highly recommend him, and will likely be back for a 2nd one. : ) read more

A girls day was turned up a notch when we decided on the fly that tattoos were in order. Being that it was my first I was nervous but once inside, Damien greeted us and immediately set me at ease. His vibe and professionalism were amazing. The whole experience was awesome! I got exactly what I wanted and it looks better than I ever could have imagined! The shop itself had a cool, classic, socal vibe. It was clean and fresh with a vintage flair that felt nostalgic. Even the music fit perfectly. The energy was so right that it's hard to even articulate. I couldn't have asked for a better artist or better setting for my first tattoo. It's the morning after and I'm already plotting my next one. Thank you so much Damien King for a 5 star experience! So talented! Absolutely in Awe! read more

Still Life Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Tim is an amazing artist. He took my daughter's ideas and turned them into a beautiful tattoo that completely represents her. He was patient and kind throughout the process, we will definitely be back! read more

Walked in today on my lunch break due to the amazing reviews to get a quote and appointment on a very simple tattoo I was getting to honor home and match my siblings! Mr. Fitzgerald told me it would only take 5 min so why not do it right then and there! (he wasn't kidding it took 5 min!) to say the least I am over the moon about the outcome! Very clean lines and in the perfect spot and size! And a very reasonable price! My sibs got there's in Minneapolis and it was $100! Thinking oh I'm in Cali this will be more! No!!!! $80! I told him my plans for a cover up and he said he would help me out with that when I am ready! I will be back to have my cover up done and will be going right back to him! read more

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Love this place, Opie is a fantastic artist who has worked on my son and I . Great experience and a class act read more

$100 dollar minimum for unskilled small work. Highest in the area - avoid if you looking for something small.

two more tattoos and two more awesome experiences from @luckythetattooer! I had some "flowers" on my shoulder that didn't look like flowers, or anything else, for that matter (done originally by someone else). He completely transformed them! And my most recent thigh piece is like a painting! He is the best, the vibe in the shop is great, and they all collaborate and truly revel in eachother 's success. read more

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Went here on a spur of the moment thing with my two friends. We meet Damien, he was nice and polite. When I showed him my tattoo off of google, he asked me to send him the picture. He came back with a better sketch then what I had plan. I was a little nervous about getting it near my ankle but he was calm and cool about it and said more than once that it would be ok and it wouldn't hurt. His calmness made me feel better about it. In the end I loved my tattoo and can't wait to get another. read more

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Damien is incredible! I came in to get a touch up done of a fading tattoo, and he fit me in within 10 minutes and god me

Tim is one of the most chill and considerate guys I've come across in a long time...his shop is spotless and zen and I will definitely be going back...I highly recommend him! We had an awesome experience and love, love, love our new ink...two thumbs up here!!! read more