Body Canvas Tattooing — Local services in Wichita

Cold and overly critical. Here is some context. My friend and i were finishing her tattoo as a birthday gift for her. We saw the stellar reviews and thought, "This is the place." We called ahead to get approval for a walk-in. They agreed and my friend and i left immediately for the shop. When we arrived we were hopeful because it was in a new development off kellogg. Seconds after opening the front door i was told to shut it from an angry woman seated at the counter. I complied and explained why i was there. The loud television made it difficult and i had to repeat myself a few times without success. I was told to, "come closer." The decision to lower the volume had not crossed their minds, yet. I explained to a young man and an older woman my reason for choosing this shop and was rewarded with unenthusiastic silence. My friend had entered and had made it to the counter just as i finished and received my apathetic response. This was as warm as anyone in the shop ever got that evening. We were looked down upon like unwanted party crashers and given attitude like an exasperated teacher that was inches away from yelling, "not like that, idiot." We left, ashamed and confused but certain that this wasn't what we wanted. I saw no reason for the way my friend and i were treated, but this review is my response to the frosty welcome we received. I may not even hurt the business, but maybe i can give a more rounded description of what could be encountered when...

I had to come share the details now that I’ve been both pierced and tattooed here. You ever have a day where you just need that ink or piercing therapy, but need a good walk in that you can trust? Look no further. Cody first started piercing me a few months ago when I wanted to redo previous uneven lobes and spice up my piercings. Cody did all but just a few of my ear piercings. I can tell you that I have been to alot of piercers and you won’t meet someone like Cody. He’s not just a piercing artist, he’s also a super kind soul and puts that energy into his connection with his clients. Also! He has an amazing collection of jewelry. You want it? He’s got it, without you walking out the door broke. I have real gold, citrine, opal, etc in my ear all designed by and put in by him alone. NOW FOR WADE. I had a week. And I finally wanted to go full send on a piece I had been wanting. I’m very big on knowing what I want but also wanting my artist to put his ideas and work on it. Imagine not Knowing someone and she tells you 3 basic things and you have to run with it. It’s genius. It’s now one of my favorite pieces. The lines are solid. And he perfected the shading and amount of red I wanted. He has a unique eye and he’s hilarious. He’s got a great hand for it. This shop is full of talent and quality at costs that are more than reasonable SO DONT FORGET TO TIP! Show them some love because we need...

Cody has done 4 of my piercings and i cannot recommend him enough, he has extremely good prices compared to other piercers in town, uses high quality internally threaded jewelry, and makes sure to take your anatomy into account for any anatomy dependent piercing. i’ve had 0 issues with piercings since coming to him, and he even fixed my eyebrow (which was done w bad placement and incorrect jewelry by another well rated piercer in town 👎) and it’s been healing amazing ever since. he’s the chillest guy ever and i always have a good time coming in, he’s absolutely hilarious and it def helps ease that pre piercing anxiety. overall a 10/10 experience, whether youre looking to get your first piercing or collect them like pokemon cards like me, hes the one to...