INKNATION STUDIO — Local services in New York

First of all the people are very very sweet, they seemed like a group of great artists. Including my own artist. Regardless of that, I don’t know if I would come back here.

It was my very first tattoo, and my goodbye to the city of which I lived in for years as a memorial. I made a dumb mistake and got the twin towers included on my NYC skyline tattoo. Dammit. However they offer to give me a complimentary touch up, which was awesome. However when I got the touch up I noticed immediately that the lines he added to change the look, ended up crooked, and everyone points it out because it was meant to be a geometrically focused tattoo (EKG line). I tried mentioning to keep it straight when they stenciled the outline on my arm but I guess I didn’t speak up enough. They might just need a little more practice. They were also late for every tattoo appointment I had, including my partners whom I took to them. The building is trashy, they’ve always got work going on, there are no call buttons so you have to physically use your phone to call the shop on the 18th floor to have them send someone down to get you from outside if you have a weekend apt. Theres also a tiny elevator.

My partners tattoo was very cute and they did a very very good job on it. Star for that.

Maybe I just didn’t go to the right artist for the type of tattoo I wanted. Lesson learned. Still a very very good artist. Wish I could give a 2.5.

Maybe I’m a perfectionist, but $360 for a kind of crooked tattoo is a little much. Maybe if it was cheaper I wouldn’t...

Working with Roberto has been an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish! From the moment I stepped into their studio, I knew I was in good hands. Not only is Roberto a master of their craft, but the entire process was so much more than just getting inked — it felt like a true collaboration. He took the time to listen to my ideas, understood my vision, and helped refine it into something even better than I could have imagined. The atmosphere in the studio is welcoming, clean, and comfortable, which made me feel relaxed and at ease throughout the entire session. Roberto was incredibly professional, yet warm and personable, making sure to check in with me during the entire process to ensure I was comfortable and happy with every step. Other staff members checked in with me periodically throughout the tattoo, offering a variety of drinks. What really stood out to me, though, was their attention to detail and their passion for creating something unique. My tattoo is absolutely stunning — it's a piece of art that tells a story, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome. The skill, precision, and creativity that Roberto brings to the table are unmatched. If you're looking for a tattoo artist who is not only talented but also genuinely cares about making your tattoo experience memorable, I can't recommend Roberto enough. It was truly a one-of-a-kind experience, and I’m already planning...

Talented artists for sure, be careful who you choose to go to. Went in for my first appointment artist made me wait 5 hours so he can redesign the tattoo. Went in for a second session 2 weeks later waited 2 hours for him to start. From agreeing to 3 sessions to complete it he told me “I need 4 sessions bro” I’m the type that goes with the flow and I would never want to disagree with someone putting needles in my arm but after how the second part of the tattoo heeled I am in disbelief I gave this business my time. I spend 19 hours in the shop and the artist posted on instagram “12 hours in” you should be ashamed of yourselves my time is money. I asked him to specifically not go too dark around the elbow and he went in for W hours in the elbow. After the second session was finished I asked for saniderm instead of the tattoo armour my artist laughed in my face and said “you ain’t getting that bruh!” He managed to tell me I was the best ideal client bc I don’t complain or ask too many questions. Well yea I’m not going to give you orders I’m paying you I expect the job to be done efficiently and well not taking ur time and making me wait around the studio like I couldn’t of done a hundred different things in the mean time while he’s singing Taylor Swift at the top of his lungs. I won’t knock the artwork but the professionalism...