Gabe is informative, creative and provides excellent quality in fine line tattoos. Highly recommend!read more

My family & I go to Luke Reubelt- he is THE BEST! We give him an idea and he fleshes it out…read more -P E R F E C T L Y- every time. Tainted Skin is by far the best shop around! It's very clean- no worries there AND they answer all of your questions. Body piercing is offered here also- the girl is very friendly & helpful. They have our business- we wouldn't think of going anywhere else- Ever!

Pete Escobedo (owner?) met with me twice today while I tried redeem a gift certificate my wife…read morepurchased on 04/18/2023 (see photo) as a birthday gift for me. Pete informed me that it was his policy that he will not honor this gift certificate-nor would he honor ANYONES' gift certificate, regardless of the amount, once a year from the purchase date has passed. He further informed my wife and I that this happens frequently and that "he cannot make an exception for anyone otherwise everyone would want an exception." After learning that state and federal consumer protection laws require a business to honor gift certificates for five years from the date of purchase of said certificate, I, out of respect for him, went back for a second visit and asked him if he would honor the gift certificate given the consumer protection laws. Pete responded by telling me I was threatening him and also told me I was being recorded on video. I was completely calm throughout the interaction, and also made a recording. He then told me that "he didn't have time for this" and asked me to leave the premises. He also stated I should never return. I would never purchase a gift certificate from this business nor this individual. His work appears to be great. It's unfortunate we could not come to some agreement, as I tried multiple times. He informed me that if I don't like his policy, I should sue him. Unfortunately his policy does not supersede state or federal law. During this interaction, Pete also moved into my personal space. I let him know that I had recorded the interaction as well. His physical presence made me uncomfortable as I was ordered off the premises for requesting the redemption of a gift certificate. The video and audio recording serves as verification of his words and actions as well as my calm approach despite him claiming I had threatened him. DO NOT BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM THIS PLACE EVER!!! Did I mention he also said they are non-transferable to any other person? The business only accepts cash as well, and after 1 year, you can wipe yourself with for life's gifts certificates, so give cash instead!

Brandon and Claire are the best. Always doing quality work and making me feel comfortable! Only…read moreplace that does my tattoos anymore :))

Staff made me feel very uncomfortable and they were not welcoming…read more I came all this way and was so excited to get my piercing done by Alyssa, but she was very rough with my piercings and was not friendly at all. Would not recommend unfortunately.

I had a great experience here. The staff made sure that my tattoo was exactly what I wanted with a…read moreplanning meeting before the appointment. Day of, the appointment went so smoothly and Jared made sure I was comfortable with the placement of my tattoo, etc. I'd definitely recommend this location to anyone in the area.

So while at the 2017 Chicago Villain Arts Tattoo Convention I walked around and browsed through…read moreartists. I normally go home, search their artwork through Instagram and if I like their work add them. Fast forward 2018. I was at the convention getting tattooed and picked up a very talented artists card..Emilio Saylor. I knew I'd never be able to afford this artists work. Fast forward to the summer...I decided to invest in a tattoo. I drove an hour and a half to chat with Emilio for a few minutes and give a deposit. Few months later I was all ready to get tatted. I had told him that I wanted my kneecap tattoo since no one seems to want to do it, he was up for the challenge and like the dark matter of the tattoo. Unfortunately, my knee isn't a good shape for the subject matter. I was bummed. He put the stencil on my knee to show what it would look like and he was correct..it looked bad. So he suggested the shin. I decided to go with it, not knowing how I felt about it but how I wanted an Emilio Saylor tattoo. Emilio works fast. And he is a PERFECTIONIST. I felt so comfortable. The music really relaxed me and the shop is spotless. Kerri the owner was a doll through getting me setup with my consultation and everything. When I was done I was FLOORED by how amazing the tattoo turned out! He charged me less than I thought it would be. He seemed to love it as well! He loves creating darker tattoos. It's awesome when you LOVE your tattoo and your artists actually enjoyed doing it. It is my FAVORITE tattoo and my friends and coworkers kept asking to see it. A few months ago I saw a piece on Instagram he wanted to rehome. I decided I wanted him to do another shin piece so both my shins would be done by him before I moved out of the Midwest. I emailed Kerri. Literally two or three short emails, sent her a deposit, and then walked in blindly yesterday to see my tattoo for the first time. BLOWN AWAY by the drawing! Emilio is on another level! He placed it perfectly on my other shin and now I can say I have some sexy ass shin tattoos all because of Emilio Saylor. He needs more recognition, his talented is out of this world. Seriously, I love the shop. I don't mind the drive for a kickass, top notch tattoo by an award winning artist. I can't thank Emilio Saylor and Ink or Swim Tattoo enough for the amazing work!!

If I could rate this place with more stars I absolutely would. We went in here to get 7 people…read moretattooed in one day with Emilio. Not only was the organization leading up to the appointment incredible, but Kerri answered everyone's questions and concerns (and there were a LOT). Once getting there, Emilio was incredibly patient and professional throughout the entire visit. We were there for 7 and a half hours and he walked each individual person through their tattoo and what would work best for them. At no point did I feel rushed or like anyone wasn't getting all of their questions or concerns answered. He was as enthusiastic and wonderful with the first person as he was with the last. We had a few first timers and he took such good care of each of them and was incredibly accommodating. Again, I can't speak highly enough about this experience. My family isn't the easiest or quietest group of people and he handled us in stride. This tattoo shop and the experience we had here made an already meaningful tattoo even more special.

So the Kid wanted to get her ears pierced, so I told her that if we were going to do that, it had…read moreto be a professional - none of this mall piercing stuff. She was nervous, so I told her that I'd get my nostril pierced so she could see how it worked first. We ended up at Revolution because i work at Purdue and they said they were fine with doing piercings for teenagers. It's a small shop, so we had to wait a bit while Pirate, the piercer, worked on a couple of college girls who wanted piercings. by the way, ladies -- you tip your piercer. It's customary. If they do a good job, $10 per piercing is normal, unless you're getting a complex piercing. Don't be rude. Anyway, so once the flock of co-eds was gone, we had our turn. I had a look at the autoclave and generally reviewed their sanitation steps. I'm not in the business, but I know enough to at least make sure that I'm safe. I sat down on the exam table, he prepped me, and marked the spot on my nose. It's probably worth getting a handheld mirror so we can examine ourselves without getting up for the floor-length mirror (I don't mind, but it probably will make the process more efficient). I had my other nostril pierced a few years ago and retired that piercing, so I would say this time was a little bit more painful than the previous, but that may be me getting older or my nostril tissue getting thicker (is that a Thing?), rather than any reflection on the piercer's skill. The kid hopped up and was done pretty quickly. We ended up going with two labret studs rather than a CBR. The experience was quick, and he didn't push the cleaning products on us, which I appreciate. Neither of us has had any problems with the piercings we got. I don't remember how much the cost was, but I think we paid around $150 after tip for the 3 piercings. I definitely tipped a bit more than usual, simply because I realize that piercing a 14 year old probably requires additional stress.

Ryan was our tattoo artist. He was very clean and took his time sanitizing before & after. They…read morecame out exactly like we were wanting. 10/10 recommend him!

My daughter and I booked our appointment for poppy tattoos on our forearms. We were scheduled with…read morePablo, and did a great job. I gave him my design with requested alterations, which he did on his iPad in just a few minutes. The space was clean, safe, and sanitary. We were not sure about what size to get, so he printed a few variations and advised us on the one that would show the fine-line look we were going for. Pablo was also friendly and informative-- talking us through each step. It was my daughter's first tattoo, and he was attentive with her especially, turning on a fan when she said she was a little nervous. We will definitely return! They also do piercings and permanent makeup on site.

i want to start off by saying THE ACTUAL PLACE IS AWESOME AND SO ARE ALL THE WORKERS. except one…read morei've had a few problems with. there's a dude there with a lip piercing, had a broken hip at one point. the building was clean and the staff was nice but there is a man i do not recommend. he tried talking me out of doing a certain piercing cuz of his personal opinion and tried convincing me to do another that was similar but i did not like. after he ended up doing the one i wanted he didn't even put it in the right spot.. i thought it was just swollen and needed to heal up. i was wrong. i tried giving him another chance so i came back for 2 more piercings and he put them too far up than where they were supposed to be! no jewelry looks good on it no matter how i adjust it. i've had it pierced before (by someone else years ago, it just happen to fall out and close) and it was perfect. he does not have good placement on any of my piercings so far (i've gotten 4 done by him and none of them look correct :( they look odd) i'm so sad im gonna have to let them all close back up and go to a new piercer who can do it correctly :( don't waste your money on him

After an exhaustive search to try and get my state map filled in with the state of Indiana I…read moremanaged to find this shop. When I called I got Kent in the phone, I explained to him my situation and he told me he could squeeze me in for the day if I could get there. From the minute I showed up Kent was attentive worked with me to make sure what I wanted was perfect and had some sick ideas. This may seem normal to some people, but he was filling in a state 1 inch by 1 inch, and this dude was focused on this as if it was a brand new masterpiece (that's above and beyond in my book). Guy worked on this and absolutely made it a sick addition to my states, guy was full of great stories and just a funny dude. I couldn't recommend this shop or Kent more. Check out his Instagram @kgtattoos_13 because he does absolutely sick work. I can't wait to come back here and get him to do some other work on me, where he has a little more freedom.

Talented folks, friendly personalities and dope shop. Was a tag-a-long and got a quick paw print…read more It was a very simple tattoo, but really appreciated the honesty and idea exchange. Coming back for watercolor and others! Also, great wine/mead bar next door... which is where we are heading!

This place is very unprofessional and could care less about what the customer wants. Was told to…read moresend a picture of tattoo I wanted before my appointment and when I got there he never even opened the email. I felt very rushed and he never went over details on how it would be finished. I asked to resize the image because it was too big and they said it's good. Now I'm left with a permanent image on my body that is not what I wanted.

THE BEST! I can say enough good things about the BG crew…read more I've had nothing but great times with these guys. There great artists... They take the time to make you feel comfortable, they'll explain everything from what there doing to how to take care of your new tattoo or piercing. THIS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO GO TO....

Nathan did a cover up for me that incorporated my husband's favorite flower and my daughter's birth…read moreflower, a tulip and a marigold. His artistry is stunning as usual; the flow of color, the attention to detail is beyond words. Nathan is so personable and pleasant to talk with. We had a long day but his reassurance during the process was a comfort and the outcome certainly worth it. Thank you Nathan!

Nathan does truly remarkable work. I travel from the west coast to see him because no one does…read morecolor quite like he does. He runs his business with just as much thoughtfulness as his art, and fosters a welcoming presence in downtown Warsaw. During my most recent visit, I enjoyed getting to see his apprentice Griffin tattoo a client while Nathan was tattoo'ing me - he's an incredible talent as well. You can't go wrong at Moving Pictures Tattoo Cinema!