Carnivale Tattoo — Attraction in Biloxi

I went to get matching tattoos with a girl friend. The environment was friendly but I was surprisingly shocked with the results of my tattoo and am so disappointed. We wanted to get “matching” strawberries that were already done by a particular artist at the shop. We both agreed to keep them the same and just have the outline of the strawberry slightly darker. I walked in and told the artist this since my friend was shy, I told her the change but other than that to keep them the same. She said yes no problem. My friend goes first and her tattoo had the darker change and looked how I expected mine would. It’s my turn and I think everything is understood. Once it was done I realized mine was significantly darker and the inside was not the same style at all. I was confused because I never said to change the inside or anything else with the design but still thought it was ok and just happy my friend and I were doing something fun so I didn’t know how to react. When we got home we realized how different my tattoo was from hers and the original, also how much it was bleeding compared to others I’ve gotten so I became concerned. I messaged the artist who explained how to treat it, halfheartedly apologized for the confusion after telling me she gave what was “asked” and let me know it’ll lighten when it heals (it did not). Unfortunately the next day my tattoo swelled very bad and formed noticeably deep cuts I’ve never had with any of my other tattoos. I figured my skin was rejecting the ink but after researching and getting a second opinion from another tattoo artist I learned the skin had been overworked making the healing process very painful. I am so disappointed especially seeing how good their other work is and how expensive a tattoo like this was, just for it to scar and not look how I hoped. It’s going to be a very long time before I can afford to get this hopefully fixed or covered up. The ironic part is that all the problem areas are the dark areas that weren’t wanted or asked for. I know I lost out on a good tattoo and a lump some of money but I want to advise this place to PLEASE be more mindful and clear with your clients before making decisions and changing a design. I was concerned when i wasn’t asked for clarification, but assumed with their experience they knew what to do. I’m not the type to hover over an experienced artist to make sure they are doing things correctly especially since they were told repeatedly what was wanted. I had faith it would turn out good so didn’t worry or mind about the price at all. But like other things, just because it costs more doesn’t make it better. I understand I did say make the outline of the strawberry darker but overall I expected it to look like my friends and not just do whatever. The inside should have never been adjusted and dark red border/shading added onto the inside heart was never asked for and ruined the entire design of the tattoo. Which from an artist’s perspective should be apparent. This design is not dainty or realistic in the slightest and compared to my friends, looks like it was done by a different artist. My only guess is they made a mistake and tried to cover it or was overworking themselves making it difficult to recreate the same design a second time. Whatever the case, it was the only thing I wanted on my arm and now I’ll have to figure something else out. With how dark the whole thing is and how its healing it looks more like a heart shaped blister and not a strawberry which I am most heartbroken about especially in such a visible area. :’( Please pay closer attention to what your clients ask for in the future, ease up on overworking, take breaks, and be more transparent with clients about changing a design especially with something that they have to look at everyday for the rest of their lives. From an artists perspective and as a tattoo lover this has became my least favorite tattoo in the most visible spot. As you have hoped, I will not be coming back or recommending this place to anyone. I hope this a learning experience...

I came here to purchase a gift certificate for my husband Valentine’s Day gift (feb 13) once I gave my husband the gift he wanted to go in right away to get it done. Feb 14 We came in and spoke to Jason showed him what we wanted he said he was booked up for 2weeks but could get him in on March 1. Well March 1 he sent a message canceling and rescheduling for March 9 at 4pm cause he had some how over booked that day. March 9 come we call text call text call text finally decided to just pop up n there he was tattooing someone else in the time slot he given us he then say the guy he’s tattooing is from out of town and he has to get him done can we come back anther day he will call us with a date when he’s finished. At the point he has already received a deposit so I feel our tattoo time and money is just as good and important as this guy from out of town. 3days pass we haven’t got a call or text from him we begin calling him and texting him no answer for a full day finally I called him from my google voice and what do you know HE ANSWERED he said we could come in tomorrow March 13 on March 13 he sent a text saying he needed to cancel AGAIN bc his wife was in a bad car accident I ignored the text and showed up anyways there he was TATTOOING someone else AGAIN he then said oh my wife is fine I took her home and got her settled in then came back but I won’t have time to do you today can you come tomorrow March 14th we can back he did the outline which was trash but he assured us it would look better once it heals and when he do the shading next week. On March 19 (the day for shading) he sent a text saying he’s sick has a low grade fever ear ache and sore throat and he’d prefer to reschedule again I then told him NO WE WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULING AGAIN I need his tattoo finished TODAY I told him I’ve given you $350 for a tattoo that’s been half done for a month and we been going’s back and forth for a month PLUS my husband was leaving on deployment in 2days so he then said ok whatever he did the tattoo n it’s still TRASH lines are shaky the name is unreadable and the shading is horrible!! 350$ later I’m pissec and will NEVER return nor recommend any to...

Have you ever wished you were loved and appreciated? Wished that your creativity was respected and even invited? Have you ever wished to just get all the weird sh_t out of your brain and have it metamorphically transformed onto a canvas? Or ever wished for an intrinsically dope piece of art that matches you, the body it rests upon like the shamelessly cultivated butterfly that you are? Well, stop trying to grow a wishbone where a backbone outta be and go see the best tattoo artists I have ever been privileged to be stabbed by. At Carnivale Tattoo in Biloxi, Ms. After going to Kat and Chris at another shop (LITERALLY ONLY ONCE), and receiving the best, cleanest, ricecrispier than a snap-crackle-pop work of art tattoo from these two absolute line god/goddesses. I knew I found my tattoo artists. The shop itself(Carnivale Tattoo) is a vibe. Unmatched energy and respect from everyone. Don’t feel like talking? Done, holla if you need anything. Want a memorialized piece dedicated to a loved one? Bet, and best believe they’re going to make sure you have what you want to best honor nana. Nervous about your first tattoo? Baby take your time. You need a break? Here’s a Kit Kat. What’s the music vibe you need, because here’s the aux. Have an idea for a tattoo but can’t figure out placement/how to make come to life? Hold this Red Bull, because here comes the iPad & sketch followed up by immaculate communication to ensure you’re happy and feel heard. Every tattoo I have received at this shop and every interaction from the artists have been done with such kindness. The entire tattoo process is filled with honesty from personal experience & an expert level of knowledge that has me leaving the shop feeling top tier, badder than homemade sin, & gorgeous. If you heard nothing else from this testimony of my unwavering trust, sheer dedication, and the only “human ownership” I condone -as they have permanent dibs for whatever art they want to create on me as my tattoo artists- hear this… Carnivale Tattoo in Biloxi, MS & Kat and Chris are...