Skin Design Tattoo SoHO Manhattan

Feb 2024

It has been about ten years since my last tattoo. I always went to NY Adorned. But I believe they are no more or at the very least no longer on Second Ave. So...I went over to Skin Design in Manhattan. The shop is very new and modern, and therefore very clean. The artists all seem to be young and excited about their work... and excited about working together. The tattoo artists are definitely a diverse and eclectic bunch of peeps. One artist from Hawaii had long black hair all the way down to her ankles. Yes ankles. Another artist was female..apparently nude from the waist up with tattoos covering her breasts. And so on and so forth. Lia was my tattoo artist. She was...read full review

Feb 2024

I recently had the pleasure of getting a tattoo from Luis and I can confidently say it was one of the best tattoo experiences I've ever had. From start to finish, Luis was professional, talented, and made me feel completely at ease throughout the entire process.First and foremost, Luis is an incredibly skilled artist. I had a specific design in mind and he was able to bring it to life even better than I could have imagined. His attention to detail and precision in his work truly sets him apart from other tattoo artists I've been to. I was amazed at how quickly and effortlessly he was able to create such a beautiful and intricate piece.Aside from his talent, Luis also...read full review

Feb 2024

This review is for Luis Farrera. I had a really old tattoo that badly needed refreshing, with some show-throughs from a previous cover-up, places where the linework was sloppy, and overall fading. I also wanted to add watercolor roses to fill in the background and make it more cohesive. It took me a while not just to save up the money for an enhancement, but to find the right artist. As much as I enjoy the culture of tattoos, the process of finding an artist can be like running through a forest of egomaniacs. I've had the distinct pleasures of opening my eyes and finding out they'd put on a color way outside the palette we discussed, that can't be changed - adding elements...read full review