Best Tattoo Shops In Venice

“I needed help removing a piercing for a surgery, and they were able to quickly get me in and replaced it with a temporary.“

“Five Ball Tattoo is easily my favorite in LA. The decor and vibes are unmatched, and the team is incredibly professional and caring, making sure you leave stoked! I walked in for an ear piercing and Reese Salken @reese.of.flesh was able to accommodate me immediately. It was rad! He was so cool, patient, and made me feel comfortable the whole time. The whole experience was amazing, I’ll definitely be back and have told all my friends about this place!“

“I had a couple piercings done elsewhere that were being very problematic for a long time. Every other piercer I went to was not able to take me to a true path to healing and I really did not want to give up. From the moment I called this studio, Sam was very patient, honest, and a true consultant.

I called to buy a gold piece and instead of just taking my money, he asked me to come in to take a look and assess. Once in, he explained what he saw and suggested I take them out instead + offered to do it for me. He explained a better process to get multiple piercings and took the time to take out my current ones and clean them. He was careful, patient, and explained everything to me very well.

It’s hard to give up on piercings I’ve been struggling with for so long to keep but decided to trust him and take a different approach this time. I’ll def be coming back to get them redone. They also have beautiful pieces!“

“I have been in twice and the care and help has been excellent. No attitude, just personable talented people doing their thing. The music can get loud, so if thats not your thing, bring ear plugs.“

“megan was incredible! super chill vibe, not intimidating at all, clean, friendly, detail oriented. I’ve definitely had fair share of bad tattoo experiences (and bad tattoos), but genuinely love this one and had a great time. worth the trip and price!“

“Mason is amazing. Very talented and experienced artist. Had my first tat yesterday from him and I am so impressed with this work! I highly recommend Mason for bold detailed tattoos.“

“I had a great experience here. I wanted something simple, and they were able to deliver. I believe the artist’s name was Felipe (sorry if I got this wrong!) . He has long hair and is from Colombia. He constantly checked in on me for pain level, and designed a great tattoo for me. I only had to say what I wanted, and he went to work. I’m a doctor so I always make sure the right precautions are taken for the safety of my skin. He provided a very good sealant for the first 5 days, and accurate recommendations for the next 2 weeks.
I couldn’t be happier and would recommend this place to any friend or family member.“

“Me and my wife spontaneously got a 2 for 120$ deal the pick n stitch selection was nice. I got a pizza slice and my wife got an initial and Joe the artist was great took care of us quick too.“

“I got a vintage, ethereal single-needle rose tattoo from Jordan, and I love it. He did such a perfect job, the fine lines, the detail, the softness, it’s exactly what I envisioned. Beyond being talented, Jordan made me feel comfortable throughout the entire tattoo process. I was cold, and he brought over a little heater to make sure I felt okay. He was attentive, kind, caring, and easy to trust. Truly a wonderful artist and human. Couldn’t be happier with my tattoo. :)“

“Here I am, 2.5 years later looking at my tattoo and realizing I never wrote Nav (at Oceanfront) a review! We vacationed during a weekslong rainstorm in 2023 where I swear most studios were closed, but they were open - and we lucked out - they saw us three girls and gave us tattoos at reasonable prices, mine wasn't crazy - but was line work (Tolkien's Smaug). 2.5 years later, I remember Nav being great and my lines are still clean. ? So, I'm happy! Thanks Nav! Sorry for the delay ?“

“This was my first time coming here but not my first tattoo. I had been following Wendy on IG @wendystattoos who has been apprenticing at this shop for the past year. I really liked her animal designs, and the design I wanted was intended to be animal like. It was easy to schedule an appointment with her, and the shop was easy to find. There was ample street parking and parking in the residential area if you need a longer session. Wendy was patient and purposeful for helping me with the design and placement and the shop owner was great with checkins and very welcoming. In hindsight, I kind of wish I had gotten my first tattoos here considering how inviting the atmosphere is here and the skill of all the artists. Their designs are cool and very versatile. The piece completed on my arm by Wendy exceeded my expectations. She was thorough and had great suggestions to make the design worthwhile! Definitely coming back to the shop and with Wendy to get more work done!“

“Pin always hooking it up!! I already had a ghostie and gave him my concept of another ghost and VanGogh. Needless to say he killed it. Absolutely in love with my new tattoo. He takes his time, evaluates the tattoo and shares his opinion. He's a total team player when it comes to bringing your concept to life! Can't wait till the next one!!“

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I had an absolutely amazing experience getting my new tattoo an intricate owl and skull design on my arm and I couldn’t be happier with the result! Patrick was not only incredibly talented but also patient and attentive, making sure every detail was perfect.

The design itself turned out even better than I imagined, the shading, the line work, and the way the owl and skull blend together are just breathtaking. You can really see the passion and skill that went into it. Beyond the artwork, the whole session was genuinely fun. We had great conversations, laughs, and I left feeling like I’d just hung out with a friend who happened to gift me a masterpiece on my skin.

If you’re looking for a tattoo artist who can deliver stunning art while making the experience enjoyable and memorable, I can’t recommend them enough. This piece is something I’ll treasure forever. ???“

“Found this in my drafts - bummed I didn't post it sooner! It's been another handful of years since this, and that saved piercing is still going strong, with no issues since this visit! ---- I've had a lot of piercings over the years, which means that I've had to deal with 3 of them rejecting. I have one that is 7(ish) years old, and it was bugging me for the last week, so I went to Talk to Donovan about removing it. After giving it a check out, he told me not to remove it, why, and how to save it. Three days later, it's feeling so much better! He was really professional, polite, ad knowledgeable. I will definitely go to him for my next piercing.“