Blacklist Tattoo Parlour | Tattoo Shop in Albuquerque — Attraction in Albuquerque

It makes a lot of sense when people tell me that they want to take their time in deciding whether or not to get a tattoo, what to get a tattoo of, and who to get tattooed by.

It's somewhat of a permanent experience :)

I often spend at least a full year before I follow thru with an idea I have for a tattoo. It needs to be something that resonates with me on a deep level as well as have strong ties emotionally, spiritually, and metaphysically. Otherwise there's no way I can justify the pain. 😝

Not to mention, having someone's art on my body is no laughing matter. I want art that accentuates my life and body, not art that detracts from it.

I met Ben (the owner) back in 2009 through a friend that was getting work done by him. I was heavily contemplating getting my first tattoo at the time and Ben's work really stood out to me. It was clean, it was precise- the attention to detail was something that really resonated with me.

I am beyond grateful to have met Ben as I could have easily handed over my own expression to someone that would not have treated it with as much care and respect as Ben has.

I'm sure you've seen plenty of tattoo disasters walking around. It can be cringeworthy. So yeah, Ben's the exact opposite of that.

I've spent well over 50 hours with Ben having him tattoo different parts of my body; artistically stamping moments in time on areas such as my left leg, my entire chest, my upper back, and my entire right arm. Translating my thoughts, feelings and experiences into a literal and physical opportunity for story telling; all available for me to share with those that truly desire to get to know me.

Not only is Ben's work exceptional, but his attention to detail and standard of care in his shop is second to none. I greatly appreciate how attentive he is to the cleanliness of his shop to ensure that each of his client's health remains priority #1.

I could go on and on about Ben and his work, but let his shop and his work speak for itself. You will not be disappointed! 10/10...

The owner of Blacklist, Ben, is absolutely amazing to work with. I have a very large leg piece that goes from beneath my knee to my waist. I originally had the piece started by another artist out of state, whom, not only was I disappointed in their work, but they turned out to be a majorly unprofessional creep. I am so glad to have found Ben to finish this work for me. Not only is he making what is there SO much cooler than I could have imagined, he's also covering up the convoluted parts of it that just did nothing to add to the piece.

Ben keeps his space immaculately clean, he is incredibly talented, and very professional. He is so much gentler in his touch than the last couple artists I have been to. Before I had work done by him, I was resolved to never get another tattoo after this piece is finished. It only took about 20 minutes on his table for me to reconsider that decision. His work is beautiful, and the most painful parts of being tattooed by Ben feels like the least painful parts of the last person I went to.

I am four sessions in right now, with four more on the books. I want to wait until this piece is finished before posting a picture, but once it is, I will post a before and after so y'all can see the comparison. I highly recommend Ben and Blacklist if you want to go to a tattoo parlor that fosters caring about you as a client, taking great care in the cleanliness of the space, is committed to using top of the line inks and products, and is super professional in their...

It's been 20 years since I've had tattoo work. I wanted an artist who didn't just want my money but actually gave honest advice, was a creative collaborator, and had integrity in their work. I had a few consultations, but when I walked into Blacklist, I was immediately greeted; the parlor smelled very clean and looked immaculate. I asked for Ben (who I was referred to and not knowing he was the owner), and he immediately made time for me. He was about to start working with someone but graciously took the time to answer all of my questions. I felt valued and unrushed. We talked about my vision for my tattoo, and we set a date. During my tattoo, I felt very at ease; everything was sterilized, and he was as mindful about my comfort as he was about his work. My tattoo is beautiful; he took my vision and created a beautiful piece of art unique to me. Thank you, Ben! I can't say enough how grateful I am. I will be back! The first picture is day of, the second is two...