I had Matt do a tattoo for me awhile back and I don't like it. I sent him over some reference images and he set up an appointment about a month out. Day of I come in to look at what he drew up, and I should've expressed my desire to have it differently. He made a few adjustments so I felt I was happy with it at the time. He did do a good job with shading/lines etc. I do not fault him for this.
What upsets me is not responding with my requests to fix or alter it. The artist has no obligation to do so, but I have expressed my concerns and he responded that he would be back in the beginning of April and we could work on something then. I have messaged a few times, even requesting he just let me know if he is uninterested so I can look elsewhere, as I'd prefer to have the original artist alter it so it doesn't look weird.
I don't necessarily fault him for the work, as what he came up with is different from what I had imagined. What does bother me is it's been 2 months now since he responded, when he could just respond to let me know he is unable...
Read moreI went to Torch today with my husband to get out first tattoos. Ross and Matt helped us and were very sweet and put us at ease immediately.
Ross was a guest artist this weekend but he was very honest with me (which I very much appreciated) and suggested that I get a piece that was timeless. He drafted up my arrow quickly and gave me exactly what I wanted. I got my arrow on my ribcage and he talked me through it. If I ever went to Portland, I would go to Art Work Rebels.
Matt worked on my husband and he kept checking to see how my husband was doing. He was personable and did a great job on his tattoo.
We can see why they have 5 stars--this place has talented artists who are sincere and genuine. We will definitely be back for...
Read moreMy wife and I decided to commemorate our first trip to California and our subsequent adventures with her getting a lovely tattoo.
Having had some unpleasant experiences years ago at a shop in Florida, my wife was initially nervous about getting her second tattoo, but rest assured the folks at Torch Tattoos eased any feelings of discomfort or stress. Justin took time and carefully worked with my wife to determine just what it was that she wanted.
In the end, the work was absolutely stunning, and I was thoroughly impressed with the care and thoughtfulness that Justin demonstrated during the entirety of the process.
I highly recommend this fine...
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