Rising Dragon Tattoos, NYC

Jan 2024

Gem of a spot! Chris was great, attention to detail was on point and very personable. Had some great conversations and left with an amazing tattoo. Definitely coming back. Thanks again Chris!

Jan 2024

This is the second time I've had a tattoo done at Rising Dragon (the first was well over a decade ago), and this new experience was (as the first one was) absolutely first-rate. My tattooist, Darren, and I went back and forth about the design, and he truly listened to my ideas, presented ideas of his own, and what we ended up with was not really like what I'd initially had in mind—but, truly, so much better. (I think that listening to the artist/expert is always a good idea.)The tattoo was done in two sessions and couldn't have been a more genial experience. And I couldn't be happier with the result.

Jan 2024

I decided on Rising Dragon Tattoos for my first tattoo after reviewing Darren’s beautiful work online. From the moment of first contacting him and through to the end of the process Darren was responsive and sensitive to my needs and concerns, as well as being thoroughly professional, pleasant, comfortable and confidence inspiring. I couldn’t be more pleased with the large, pectoral tattoo that Darren executed for me. If I decide to add further tattoos, there is no question that I would return to Rising Dragon and ask Darren handle them for me. The studio itself is very attractive with a great deal of beautiful and inspirational artwork displayed. A very comfortable...read full review