Great experience, and product, with Sal the tattoo artist here. They make you more than comfortable. All very amiable artists. Love the decor of the shop. Really enjoyed the process of creating the piece with Sal as we went. Highly recommended.
Requested style: It was a personal piece previously drawn to celebrate my sobriety
Pablo Garcia-Tirado
Jun 2024
I’ve been working with Sal for almost a month working on an Anime leg sleeve. He has been professional, and has been working with my fast paced schedule seeing that I’m leaving mid June. He is passionate and will do a great job! Can’t wait till my leg is all done and healed will post a picture then ??????
Requested style: Japanese animation
Abby Hudson
May 2024
I have been coming to Dark Atelier for a few years now and it has always been a really nice place with profesional artists and excellent work, but it actually keeps getting better. Every time I have an appointment, something has been done to the place that has improved it. It's so lovely that they all care so much for their shop and clients.
Specialties: Julio does illustrative, Japanese and neo traditional tattoos. I've had custom designs and lettering done too.
Cleanliness: It really is a beautiful place.
Stylist: Julio is really keen on his pain awareness. I can sit for over seven hours with him, no problem. Four hours with anyone else.
lukas steinrueck
May 2024
Had a great experience working with Julio on my tattoo! The shop was clean and had a great vibe. Julio created a great neo-trad piece based on my general vision and pushed beyond our scheduled appointment to finish the piece in one session. I love the piece and appreciated Julio’s drive to get it done…would definitely recommend working with Julio if you ideas match his style!
Adriana Martinez
May 2024
Stumbled across this place my first visit to Sacramento on Saint Patricks day, me and my best friend were very lucky tattoo artist Sal @(battousaiinku) had time to take walk ins for us. Had such a great experience that I came back a month after and got another tattoo and was able to bring another friend on her bday. Very welcoming tattoo artist with great personality and beautiful work highly recommend I'm from Modesto with shops all around me this tattoo shop is 100 worth the drive.
Seled Galvan
Apr 2024
I’ve gotten 3 pieces done by Julio the owner of the shop and every single time he out does himself! His artistry is incredible. He is very professional and welcoming. Whenever someone asks who is my “tattoo guy” it’s always him. His shop is always clean and comfortable. 10/10 recommend!
Mitchell Hopkins
Apr 2024
Great shop! I got tattooed by Julio and had a great experience. I'm very happy with the design he came up with, and the whole process went really smooth.
All the other artists I met at the shop were friendly and made me feel welcome throughout the whole day.
I'll definitely be back to get more work done and would feel confident recommending Dark Atelier to friends.
K Wortman
Apr 2024
I am beyond thrilled with Julio’s work so far. I have had two full-day sessions and have walked away with pieces that I love. I wanted to find an artist who does neotraditional work and has a good vibe. Julio is a nerd for a his craft and is easy to collaborate with. I love his shop, it’s a great place to spend the day and worth the trip from Oakland. Both pieces so far have healed very well and I can’t wait to go back to fill in the color on my chest piece.
Franco Salgado
Apr 2024
Very happy with the work of the artist Sal does a phenomenal and impeccable job without a doubt... and what I like besides everything is that they speak to you in your language, I totally recommend this Tattoo Shop..!!
Junicorn The Unicorn
Mar 2024
A cute little shop in Old Sacramento, and if you are looking for an artist who loves spooky vibes, Japanese traditional, and anime tattoos. Then look no further, Sal is an amazing artist and a fun guy to have tattoo you. I am excited to work with him on more spooky designs like this one. If you wanna see more of his work follow him on Instagram @battousaiinku
Mark Curran
Great experience, and product, with Sal the tattoo artist here. They make you more than comfortable. All very amiable artists. Love the decor of the shop. Really enjoyed the process of creating the piece with Sal as we went. Highly recommended.
Requested style: It was a personal piece previously drawn to celebrate my sobriety
Pablo Garcia-Tirado
I’ve been working with Sal for almost a month working on an Anime leg sleeve. He has been professional, and has been working with my fast paced schedule seeing that I’m leaving mid June. He is passionate and will do a great job! Can’t wait till my leg is all done and healed will post a picture then ??????
Requested style: Japanese animation
Abby Hudson
I have been coming to Dark Atelier for a few years now and it has always been a really nice place with profesional artists and excellent work, but it actually keeps getting better. Every time I have an appointment, something has been done to the place that has improved it. It's so lovely that they all care so much for their shop and clients.
Specialties: Julio does illustrative, Japanese and neo traditional tattoos. I've had custom designs and lettering done too.
Cleanliness: It really is a beautiful place.
Stylist: Julio is really keen on his pain awareness. I can sit for over seven hours with him, no problem. Four hours with anyone else.
lukas steinrueck
Had a great experience working with Julio on my tattoo! The shop was clean and had a great vibe. Julio created a great neo-trad piece based on my general vision and pushed beyond our scheduled appointment to finish the piece in one session. I love the piece and appreciated Julio’s drive to get it done…would definitely recommend working with Julio if you ideas match his style!
Adriana Martinez
Stumbled across this place my first visit to Sacramento on Saint Patricks day, me and my best friend were very lucky tattoo artist Sal @(battousaiinku) had time to take walk ins for us. Had such a great experience that I came back a month after and got another tattoo and was able to bring another friend on her bday. Very welcoming tattoo artist with great personality and beautiful work highly recommend I'm from Modesto with shops all around me this tattoo shop is 100 worth the drive.
Seled Galvan
I’ve gotten 3 pieces done by Julio the owner of the shop and every single time he out does himself! His artistry is incredible. He is very professional and welcoming. Whenever someone asks who is my “tattoo guy” it’s always him. His shop is always clean and comfortable. 10/10 recommend!
Mitchell Hopkins
Great shop! I got tattooed by Julio and had a great experience. I'm very happy with the design he came up with, and the whole process went really smooth.
All the other artists I met at the shop were friendly and made me feel welcome throughout the whole day.
I'll definitely be back to get more work done and would feel confident recommending Dark Atelier to friends.
K Wortman
I am beyond thrilled with Julio’s work so far. I have had two full-day sessions and have walked away with pieces that I love. I wanted to find an artist who does neotraditional work and has a good vibe. Julio is a nerd for a his craft and is easy to collaborate with. I love his shop, it’s a great place to spend the day and worth the trip from Oakland. Both pieces so far have healed very well and I can’t wait to go back to fill in the color on my chest piece.
Franco Salgado
Very happy with the work of the artist Sal does a phenomenal and impeccable job without a doubt... and what I like besides everything is that they speak to you in your language, I totally recommend this Tattoo Shop..!!
Junicorn The Unicorn
A cute little shop in Old Sacramento, and if you are looking for an artist who loves spooky vibes, Japanese traditional, and anime tattoos. Then look no further, Sal is an amazing artist and a fun guy to have tattoo you. I am excited to work with him on more spooky designs like this one. If you wanna see more of his work follow him on Instagram @battousaiinku