Lauren was absolutely wonderful to work with from start to finish. From scheduling to recreating a…read moredesign that represents my three boys and my daughter who passed away, she handled every part of the process with kindness, care, and incredible attention to detail. She was honest and knowledgeable about what to realistically expect from a delicate, fine-line tattoo on the foot and ankle. She explained everything clearly and never made me feel rushed. Before she even began tattooing, I had complete confidence in her skills and trusted her with a piece that means more to me than I can put into words. Lauren took something deeply personal and meaningful and transformed it into a beautiful piece I'll carry with me forever. I couldn't recommend her enough.

Got a beautifully done tattoo by Zoe honoring my brother. Highly recommend Zoe as an artist. The…read moreshop is beautiful inside and everyone in there is super friendly!

Justin is a master of his craft. He did some beautiful tattoos for me. The studio itself is really…read moreneat, and it was overall a great experience.

I had my tattoo done by Justin when he was in Morehead. He has finally got a new studio here in…read moreLexington,Ky. It is by appointment only. He will sit with you and get your ideas, then book an appointment to complete your work. I came to his new shop for a touch up on the original tattoo. I had the same awesome treatment as if it were my first experience. His new location is where Art Attack was. Check out the shops work on Facebook!

Robert was so awesome!! He spent time making sure the sketch/stencil was perfect which made me feel…read moregreat considering it was my very first tattoo. He was great to talk to and made me feel comfortable the entire time. The shop itself was really cool inside too and it just added to the overall experience. 100/10 recommend!!! Thank you Robert :)

I get most of my tattoos from Scott Updike. He is not just a tattoo artist, but he is an actual…read moreartist. I have commissioned him to do a painting for my husband for christmas. He has this beautiful old skool style and amazing use of colors. Robert is also amazing. He remembers tattoos he worked on decades ago. Seriously, he remembers doing one of my husband's first tattoos that he got in the early 2000's. Oh and he does really good work. Check out their portfolios! As for the shop, I know they use clean packaged needles (you can watch them open the package). While they do have flash you can pick and stick, they mostly do custom work. It's in a cool section of town and the exposed brick on the inside is beautiful. My problem is all the scary taxidermy animals in bathroom. They tend to scare the pee out me me. Way to be creepy, guys. I love the artists here. Always check out the site and the work of any artist you decide to go to. Make sure you are comfortable with them.

I was so pleased with the work done. He put time into it and made it look amazing. Brandon made the…read moreexperience comfortable and good vibes all the way around. Super awesome and he did a wonderful job on my tat and I'm definitely going back.

From the owner: We are a private studio; however, if you call ahead and we have availability that day, we will get…read moreyou in. If we do not have availability, we will book you the soonest possible opening that works with your schedule. Discover the Artistry at TBC Art Collective LLC! At TBC Art Collective, we believe that every tattoo is not just art it's a story. Located in the heart of Lexington, our studio is where creativity meets craftsmanship. (Doc) Brandon Darnall, is dedicated to bringing your unique visions to life with precision and passion. Why choose TBC Art Collective for your next tattoo? - *Personalized Artistry*: Every design is tailored to reflect your individual story and style. - *Highest Standards of Safety*: We ensure a clean, sterile environment with top-of-the-line equipment. - *Community and Connection*: Be part of an artistic community that values and respects every client’s journey. From the moment you step into our studio, you’ll feel the difference. Whether it’s your first tattoo or you’re looking to add to your collection, we're here to make it memorable. Book your consultation today and let’s create something amazing together! #TBCArtCollective #LexingtonTattoos #CustomTattoos #ArtMeetsCraft

My friend and I went in because I wanted to get my tattoo redone because it faded over time…read more We walked in without an appointment and met with Ava who was so nice and more than helpful. She recolored my tattoo and I was on and out. I also had a question about getting the tattoo above my ankle covered up. I've never had it retouched so it's fading and I really just want something else at this point in my life. I did a see a picture of a flower and wondered if that would work as a cover up and indeed it will work. They do take venmo and forget what the other cash app or they take cash. Thankfully I had enough cash and money for a tip. Its a very laid back atmosphere and there's no hard selling to get a tattoo. They definitely leave you to your own pace to look at the picture books to see if there's something in them you may want to get. For me today it was just the recoloring of my tattoo on the side of my hand. I'm definitely thinning about getting the tattoo above my ankle covered up and I know I'll be going back and scheduling an appointment with Ava.

I've lost count of how many tattoos I've gotten from both Asa and Ava at Black Rose. They are both…read morephenomenal artists and they do not overcharge! The amount of detail they are able to put into a piece blows my mind every single time. If you're looking for a tattoo in Lexington, look no further than here!

Great work came here with a family member they got a tattoo and they got a piercing. Amazing work…read moreand everyone was nice.

Jose is literally amazing. I'll never let anyone else do one of my tattoos. His shops have the…read morecoolest vibe, he somehow makes getting the tattoo painless, great dude, fantastic artist. 10/10 recommend.

Love this place! The owner was able to get us in super last minute & had the best hospitality. He…read moreshowed us around the place before we got started & made the process super easy. Will definitely be going back to him in the future!

Literally the most talented and professional person I've ever met...ive got about 6 sessions in and…read moreit's resulted in my entire leg covered the n exactly what I wanted

Nice shop. Talented artists. Nice people. Good work. I recommend it. I would go back again.read more

I'm a little late on my review. Ive been meaning to write one. The service was good, my tattoos…read morecame out great. I had to get rescheduled but they still got me in and worked with me especially with pricing. Definitely will be back once I figure out what else I want.

Came in here for a jewelry change on my triple helix. Service was super fast, clean, and…read morecomfortable. It was a little on the pricey side just for a switch out but I don't ever mind paying for convenience so you've been warned. The vibes here are super dungeony. Not your preppy, college tattoo shop vibe. But I love some good blackout curtains and my ride is tinted dark so I was comfortable there.

SAVE YOUR TIME, MONEY,& SKIN AND GO TO A RELIABLE TATTOO PARLOR. My appointment was at 3:00, Ricky…read moreshowed up 30 minutes late, didn't actually start on tattoo until around 4:20. He already had pic of tattoo for 2 months. I paid $450 for him to NOT finish my tattoo in one session and for him to cause the secondary scarring . He has no disregard for his clients...Ricky should have arrived on time, should have let me know ahead of time that he would not complete Tattoo in one session, and he should already know not to hook the needle, which caused the secondary scarring. He had the audacity to tell me that I needed to schedule another session for him to complete tattoo, & that it would cost me another $150. The only positive comment I have is that the other tattoo artist was quite helpful & Kenny( owner) made offers to resolve issues.

Got two piercings from Kenny and Nick- they were super nice and helpful. Would recommend.read more