Hope Gallery Tattoo — Local services in New Haven

Picture perfect, NO BS amazing work . I recommended My Fiance to go to hope gallery so she went for her first time and she was satisfied. Being honest the first impression was not very welcoming. Dont get me wrong He treated my fiance good of course but he wasn't comfortable with me sitting there watching my fiance get tattooed. He felt like eyes were on him and he couldn't concentrate so I had to look towards the TV. He simply told me how he felt. Real , which I appreciate but like OK!!.. my bad for watching. You can hear the other tattoo guys in other rooms having full blown conversations, which sucks because I couldn't really enjoy watching which was the reason why I went with her but it's not about me which I understand so I didn't show any expression about it. I did what he ask and zipped how I felt and eyes away, let the man work and let him do his thing. Conclusion, He did a amazing job on her regardless work is work and he did a...

I’ve been a client of Shane Baker’s for nearly a decade. Not only does his artistic ability speak volumes with the amount of compliments I receive on my full color leg sleeve, but his level of professionalism and easy going attitude makes you feel extremely comfortable. After getting my very first tattoo by him I quickly realized I had not only found an amazing artist, but a really great friend as well! Couldn’t recommend him enough (I drive 6 hours round trip just for him) !

I’ve followed Shane as he relocated from previous tattoo shops but Hope Gallery Tattoo has been the best hands down. They provide an extremely clean facility and each artist has their own room/work place if your piece might require a little...

Adam was awesome. He took me in right on the spot, and he listened to everything I had said, that I wanted. He drew up my tattoo, exactly how I had pictured in my head of it looking like. I got my tattoo as a tribute to my dad, who recently passed away. My Dad had almost the same tattoo he got in the Navy back in the late 60's, so it was difficult to see the fine details that once were there. Adam did his best to duplicate it, and did a fantastic job. We did alter it just a little bit, and added Woodstock into the picture, as if Snoopy holding Woodstock represents my Dad holding me. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, and thank...