State Street Tattoo

Jun 2026

BJ Betts is a tattoo legend and we are lucky that he's local. He has an uncanny ability to relate to his customers, listen to their desired result, and work towards that vision.

May 2026

If you’re looking for a tattoo artist who is a true master of his craft and an absolute professional, look no further than BJ Betts.

I reached out to BJ for my first tattoo at 38 years old—a meaningful scripture piece in a clean, classic script layout. From the very first communication, it was obvious why he’s world-renowned. He fast-tracked my appointment, took the time to customize the design to fit my vision perfectly (even making edits while I was in the shop before we got started), and delivered flawless line work in black ink.

A rib piece can be an intense experience, but BJ immediately made me feel comfortable—like I was sitting...read full review

Apr 2026

Had a wonderful experience at State Street Tattoo. Gia is not only an extremely talented artist, but is very kind & knowledgeable. I gave her a picture of what I had in mind, but also gave Gia free range to enhance it. Gia came up with several different ideas & I did pick one of her inspirations. I absolutely love it. My original pick had a chunky sized tree with the saying, Saudade (Portuguese for a feeling of melancholy) pretty bold-faced. Gia’s design is much more feminine & delicate. Once the tattoo has healed I will upload another picture so you can appreciate the fine details. Thank you so much, Gia!