Tattoo Shops near Machesney Park

“Honestly a fantastic experience every time. They’re super friendly super helpful. Darkside has definitely helped me get everything I need for tattooing!“

“I absolutely love this place! Very clean and amazing people working there. I recommend them to anyone looking to get anything done especially tattoos!“

“I got my back dermals done was really quick and painless!! It was the owner Seal!! He was really kind and helped me with my other piercing“

“Julianna did my tattoo and I am obsessed! She went above and beyond in listening to what I wanted, taking reference from the photos I sent and even finding others to help suggest how to make it better. And she sure did! She was amazing through the whole process.“

“What a great experience!! Very professional and at the same time very kind and welcoming!!“

“Joy is always great to work with! I always bring her annoying little line work that is all straight lines. She does great!“

“The best part lace in Rockford to get a traditional tattoo. If you like old school traditional, look no further. I usually go to Zach here, as he was recommended by a friend years ago, but all of the artists here put out really stellar work. Super awesome punk vibe in here, and they will not give you a bad tattoo here. I have had artists here be completely transparent and honest about the crazy tattoo ideas I’ve had. They won’t sugar coat it just to make money, if it’s something they want no part in doing, they will let you know. Really great guys, and they’re a great community tattoo shop.“

“Their customer service is top notch, they’re extremely friendly & informative & their pricing is extremely fair. Overall I’m very pleased with my piercing & tattoo“

“Mike did 2 tats for me today. One is extremely intricate and tiny and he got every detail! The other is a fun and colorful.... he Nailed the emotion I wanted to portray and the color is beautiful! I highly recommend this artist!“

“FANTASTIC experience! Marcus did a wonderful job on a piece that means a lot to me. Then my sons wanted to get their first tattoos. The shop was clean, the people were awesome and Marcus did amazing work. I would highly recommend them. My sons and I will return for any future work.“

“SO much help! I got my rook and conch pierced, pain was 0/10 and I absolutely love. Lots of great deals and very customer oriented. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!“

“Best shop in the entire area by far Adem was great to work with and the other artist Ian tattooed a mind blowing lion on a guy while I was there I couldn’t recommend them enough“

“I came to Elevated Ink Tattoo to have a back piece that was started more than 20 years ago finished. Troy was hands down the best artist I have dealt with in all my tattoos. He is beyond professional and talented. The shop is very well put together in a clean and friendly environment. Highly recommended.“

“I’ve gotten all my tats here since I moved to Rockford, and you can’t beat the pricing, the work or the artist, he’s got years of experience.“

“Love this place! Have brought both of my daughters there for piercings. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely will go back.“

“Laura is so personal and professional I was appreciative when she took the time to explain step by step what was going on with my eyebrow work. Clean,professional, and cozy shop that made me feel comfortable. I will be going back, 5/5 would recommend !“