My brother and I started getting tattoos at American Art a few months ago, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. Heather is a fantastic artist--talented, professional, and great to work with. The entire team is friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. The fact that this shop has been open for 36 years under the same owner really says something about the quality, consistency, and reputation they've built in the community. We highly recommend Heather and the entire American Art team. If you're looking for a shop with talented artists, a great atmosphere, and people who genuinely care about their work, this is the place to go!

so first things off, i went in for a septum piercing. everything was fine he explained the whole…read moreprocess and when he clamped my nose and starting putting the needle through he dropped the needle. the guy wouldn't stop moving so fast instead of taking his time with things. the needle went through and dropped started making my nose bleed a lot. following up he tried again and apologized for that happening and said that's never happened before. he clamped it without checking to see if it straight. i even asked him are you sure it's clamped right and said he's got it don't worry. so i let him pierce me again. i look in the mirror and the septum is very crooked. i'm not pleased abt this. he took my septum out i got my money back. next time when something happens like that make sure u check to see if the piercing is centered. i will not be coming back here. and maybe slow down ur pace a bit if u messed up the first time

I was hesitant at first. My friend and I had appointments with Luke but I chickened out. I'm glad…read moreI came with her anyway because as soon as I walked in and started talking to Luke I felt very comfortable. His energy was so refreshing. I ended up getting two tattoos instead of the one. I'm so happy with it that I can't wait to go back and get some more. Thanks so much!

Very great artists, great prices, sam does all my tats I have my whole sleeve done, but they…read moredefinitely go above and beyond with detail and creativity.

Very clean and thorough with care instructions. Fit me in for same day appt. Jesse did a great job!read more

I went here to get my first tattoo back in college. Even though it was the simplest of simple…read moretattoos, Rob still made me feel very at home and welcome. He allayed my anxiety by explaining the whole process and talking through each step as we went along. The studio was impeccably clean. I am really proud to have a piece done by Rob (even though I get to choose who sees it!)

Had such a great time here with getting my first tattoo at this location. Buz was my artist and I…read morehave to say he was the fucking best!!! He did an amazing job with the crazy idea I wanted and kept the session super comfortable and very easy going! He is someone I'd definitely recommend! The shop, beautiful inside! I didn't want to leave that part out! Super clean and I really appreciate that!!! So, Thank you!

There is no way to describe the work this young eager artist did for me, but Mariam was sweet, fun…read moreand damn it she is a master in the making. Chris is definitely gathering a squad of outstanding artists in this shop and it shows his legacy is forming as we speak. This is by far my favorite tattoo(photos to come after healing) and my favorite experience to date. All the paperwork is electronic, and the appointment was smooth as heck! Katie hooked my best friend up(also pictures to come it was a crazy cover-up) and will be working with me and my sister in the near future as well. She is a peach too! This is one of those rare times where everything just fell into place from the drawing to the pain! If i could give them a 10 star review I would. The shop is clean, and the parking IS FREE IN A PRIVATE LOT! Even close enough to Maryland where you could walk into Delaware. And plenty of food and drink surround the place. Call for appointments, email hell just save up and walk in. This place is sure to please the masses! I can't wait to come back again and again.

Dulce helped me achieve the look I wanted for my wedding. Adding tattoos to complement my wedding…read moredress was the assignment, and she surpassed my wildest hopes!!!

Judi is absolutely extraordinary. Her talent is mind blowing! She has been working on sleeves for…read moreme and I cannot tell you how amazing it has been working with her. She saw my vision and made it come to life! I'm honored to wear her work. The entire staff is professional and courteous. They always make me feel welcome and at home when I am there. I look forward to every session and dread the day I run of skin to ink!

My little sister and her friend came in for matching tattoos on Saturday, and unfortunately the…read moreexperience was awful from start to finish. Toby was the artist for my sister's friend, and the tattoo she left with speaks for itself. The line work is uneven, shaky, and poorly executed, especially for such a small and simple design. I am someone who is covered with tattoos myself and have worked with many of apprentices - There's really no excuse for a butterfly outline to look this rough. Especially from someone who claims to have been doing this for 25 years. Beyond the tattoo itself, the professionalism was even more concerning. From the moment we walked in, Toby made both girls and myself visibly uncomfortable. Im very easy going and normally let things go.. But this guy was rude, judgmental, wildly inappropriate, and out of line the entire time. At one point I stepped away briefly to check on my sister, and during that short time he apparently said things that made her friend feel uneasy enough that she brought it up to me immediately afterward. I'm intentionally not repeating the comments he made here because they were very graphic and not something I feel comfortable posting in detail on Google. Things that should not have been said to a freshly 18 year old girl. This was our first experience at this shop, and it will absolutely be our last. A tattoo is permanent. People should be able to trust both the quality of the work and the professionalism of the artist, especially younger clients coming in for something meaningful and simple. Unfortunately, we got neither. I would strongly recommend doing your research before booking here, particularly with Toby.

Kristin did a blue dragonfly memorial tattoo for me in honor of my aunt who passed away almost a…read moredecade ago. It's exactly how I wanted it, and Kristin made sure I was fully comfortable, everything was sanitized well, and the music was poppin'. Next time I'm in Delaware visiting family, I'll definitely be returning and requesting Kristin!

Went here recently to get my conch pierced. My piercer was Jacob, who was absolutely awesome! He…read moremade sure to explain everything in detail and was super sanitary. I will definitely be back to get future piercings with Jacob is the best. Thank you so much again!

This was my very first tattoo so I was pretty nervous about the pain, but super excited at the same…read moretime. Shannon was great & kept me engaged to keep my mind off of it. I was pleasantly surprised when he started & there was really no pain, just a couple of spots that made me dig my heels in for a moment, but far better than I was anticipating! I love how my tattoo turned out & am ready for another! I live out of state but will go back to see Shannon for sure! I also had a piercing in my helix. Derek was kind enough to squeeze me in because I also had a nose piercing from another shop that needed to be fixed. So not only did he fix my nose piercing from the other shop he also pierced my ear. Again basically pain-free. Very pleasant experience. I'll certainly see Derek again for more piercings.

Avoid Tommy at Agaru Tattoo -- especially for larger or painful pieces…read more I had a terrible experience with Tommy at Agaru. He did my Robot Moth tattoo on the inner hip -- it's about the size of my hand -- and the pain was unreal. I sat through it hoping I'd never have to touch that area again. But when I got home, even my boyfriend noticed something was off: the top left wing is smaller than the right. I went back twice to get it fixed. The first time, Tommy literally said, "I don't see what you're talking about." He eventually touched it up, but it still looked off. The second session didn't help either, and by then I was so frustrated I just wanted to leave. I knew I'd have to go to someone else to actually fix it. This is a large piece. There was plenty of room for detail and balance, but he just didn't even try. The lines are uneven, it feels rushed, and honestly, it looks lazy. What's worse -- Tommy clearly wasn't thrilled about fixing it. His energy was dismissive both times I came back. My boyfriend even tipped him $50 after the first session -- if we'd been able to see through all the blood and ink at the time, that would've been a big fat zero. I don't know if it was because I'm a woman or what, but I didn't feel respected or cared for at all. NEVER again with Tommy. I'll be going to a real artist to fix this mess. - Yoasha

100/10! I've worked with two artists here for tattoos, and most recently I worked with Brenna their…read moreamazing piercer! She is fantastic with every step, and made my kiddo super comfortable as this was her second attempt at getting her ears done. Cannot recommend her enough!