5606 South Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange
Tue Closed
4.9
★★★★★
58 reviews
“25 years ago in college, I came up with a tattoo idea that I loved. Growing up in a strict, conservative southern home and attending a conservative Christian university, it was something I assumed would always remain just a thought.
Fast forward through 42 years of life and becoming disabled a few months ago—I realized it’s time to step into the new me. No more excuses. It was time to JUST DO IT!
After tons of research and contacting multiple studios that couldn't quite catch the vision or do the very straight lines I wanted, I found the perfect artists. So I contacted Richard and Maia with Electric Shark Tattoo Studio, and calling them amazing is an understatement. Walking into their studio felt like stepping right into high school art class, with Maia as the cool art teacher guiding the way. The studio had very chill and laid back vibes and for someone getting their first tattoo it was the perfect place to not feel over overwhelmed. I think its also important to to say I thought the studio was way clean and I noticed that Maia set her area up like a hospital room. She had everything all in order and the place all sterile. This made my OCD, germophobe self so happy. Personally I wasn't even thinking about any of this stuff until I saw how much work goes into things. And I can't forget to say she worked with me as I am in a wheelchair. I was hoping I would not be difficult and she made me feel not a burden at all. And on that point the shop is very accessible from a disability standpoint. Maia captured every line and detail I’ve had in my head for a quarter of a century. The amazing thing about it all is she was able to do a better job free handing everything instead of using a stencil. Her steady hand was like a surgeon at her craft. This was hands down the best experience. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a tattoo weather it be your first or 100th to check out Richard and Maia. They say you can't stop at just one tattoo. So If that's true and I end up wanting another one I will be going back.”