Disciple Tattoo — Local services in Chandler

If small business ink shops were judged on skill alone, this shop would receive a great rating. Unfortunately for Disciple Tattoo, they require more than just skill to draw clientele.

Their customer service is awful...they are often not in shop when they claim they will be (I had to make two trips to verify the art, because the original date and time I was given was forgotten by everyone. I arrived to a closed shop-despite arriving within posted hours of operation-no apology was issued, despite my inconvenience [hindsight: I should have let that be enough of a deciding factor....but I was drawn to the art, nonetheless]). In addition, the art I asked for and what I received were not the same-and no discussion regarding changes took place prior to the ink being laid. To add insult to injury, full price was charged. (Higher than other shops pumping out similar work, by the way).

Despite seeing some tragic ink laid in other shops...I would still recommend potential clients to seek ink elsewhere, invest better research into the kind of shops you want to support and artists who value their clientele. Disciple Tattoo is definitely not one of those shops.

In addition to horrible service, the business ethic of the shop supports homophobic slurs and misogynistic behavior. I would not recommend this shop to individuals concerned about a comfortable environment for all peoples. Only to the ones who find slurs and bias as credible business conduct.

*Recently an offensive post to Disciple Tattoo's social media website was brought to their attention, in a rather civil and non-insulting way (basically, they were told it was not appreciated and continuation would result in lost support from followers)....The response from the owner states: "You must not have paid any attention when you were in the shop. And if you are offended. We don't want you in our shop anyway. So lighten up!" Prior to that comment, friends and family had spent over a thousand dollars with Disciple. They just don't value the opinion of anyone who doesn't agree with them, regardless of how much money their patrons spend there.

Do yourself a favor...go to shop that won't care what your opinion is...but will still treat you with respect and decency. Choose a shop that doesn't place it's clientele in a situation that is uncomfortable and awkward. It's the least a small business ink shop...

I've spent 49 years battling all kinds of demons in my life and finally in a place to start a new chapter so I decided to get a large tattoo with various elements to reflect triumphs in my life. I searched a while and decided to go with Carlos Rubio at Disciple Tattoo.

I explained the concept and was told I would need to wait roughly 90 days and then spend most of the entire day getting it put on me. I was also told they would reach out and work with me two weeks prior to make sure the design is what I wanted.

None of that happened even after multiple emails, leaving messages at the studio with co-workers, etc. When I arrived at the studio, Carlos was unprepared and I had taken an entire day off work to have this done. I got nothing but excuses that I had changed the location of the tattoo due to a sports injury, yet they hadn't even started working on the drawing until two days prior, and I had left messages with the studio and emailed two weeks prior that I would need to switch shoulders. They didn't give me an idea of anything until the day it was supposed to be put on me and the drawing the provided was a rough sketch and only one element. It felt like a last minute "rush job" and that's it exactly what it was which is why he wanted more time.

I was treated very rudely by his wife, Dyonna who made some very personal and demeaning comments. She also refused to give me my deposit back after they failed so miserably for a new client.

Carlos called me later that day to apologize and offered to give me my deposit back which I appreciated. I think he is probably a good person, but because he had taken a week off for vacation, he hadn't planned well and unfortunately my tattoo design took the back seat. This doesn't reflect well on him or his studio. While I believe Carlos does good work, my experience has left me second guessing the whole idea of getting a tattoo.

Overall my experience was very very poor. I would not recommend this studio for anyone getting their first tattoo and I would say they are very unprofessional. Carlos does great work from the tattoos that I have seen, but I'd steer clear of these guys if you are a first time...

I absolutely love getting ink done here. Both Dane and Carlos are very talented in their own styles. Their clean lines and detail is outstanding. My boyfriend has three pieces done by Carlos which all look spectacular. I have two pieces by Dane (my very first tattoo, the experience got me hooked. lol.), and a portrait of my cat in the process by Carlos. All of the ink I've gotten here are my favorite pieces on my body. Dyvonna, Carlos's wife, is really nice and hilarious. After being alongside Carlos for as long as she has I think she has a really broadened knowledge on tattooing as well. She gives really great input and advice, honesty is something I really value in an artist. They really make you feel comfortable and welcome. They always are clean with their equipment and my boyfriend and I have never had any issues with the healing process unlike another tattoo shop we went to. This place is definitely our favorite, you will not regret getting work done here I can assure you. The cost may be more pricey than other shops, but you really get what you pay for...