I got a tattoo by Jay over two sessions and he was lovely to work with! There was no pressure to talk the whole time, which is great for me as I don’t like to talk a lot. Even so, Jay is so easy to talk with that I kept finding myself talking happily. Jay was happy to explain the whole process and answer any and all questions I had.
I didn’t have a ton of interaction with other people working there but from what interaction I did have, everyone is amazing and friendly and helpful. In the “upcoming tattoo appointment” email I got from Jay, there was a list of attractions in an excel spreadsheet and that was amazing, because I travelled 3 hours to come here and… read full review
About Unkindness Art
Unkindness Art is a renowned tattoo shop in the area, staffed by talented and professional artists. The shop operates by appointment only, and is known for its exceptional skills, particularly in color work. Customers have praised the artists' ability to create vibrant, detailed, and dynamic tattoos that exceed their expectations.
The shop's commitment to professionalism and customer satisfaction has earned it a stellar reputation among local tattoo enthusiasts. Customers have described the experience as "amazing," with the staff being "welcoming" and "friendly." The shop's unique aesthetic and the abundance of things to look at on their shelves and walls have also been noted as positive aspects.
One customer described their artist, Kingsley, as drawing up a "breathtaking design" for their first tattoo, while another praised Liam for their friendly and professional demeanor, as well as the detailed aftercare instructions provided. Overall, Unkindness Art is a top choice for those seeking high-quality, personalized tattoos in the Richmond area.
Reviews
I got my first tattoo here yesterday, the staff were very friendly and used my preferred pronouns the entire time, the atmosphere was very cool, and the art they have for sale is also very good :3 (I plan on making a special trip back just for several of the prints/ stickers they have on sale) my tattoo artist was liam, and he made me feel very comfortable even though i was a little nervous :3 I definitely recommend
This is one of my new favorite tattoo shops. They have such a wonderful display of art from all of the artists. Alisa (apologies if I’m spelling wrong) was super friendly and got me checked in.
I LOVE my new bee tattoo from Kailyn. She was super wonderful and listened to my preferences. I will be coming back here!
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- on-site services
- by appointment only
- accepts credit cards
- gender-neutral restrooms
Location
2923 North Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222
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