Golden Lotus Tattoo Studio

Reviews 5

A

A Private User

WOULD PUT NEGATIVE IF I COULD! Harrassed and threatened of violence by these people over social media. Worst business Ive ever encountered. Horrible people who have no respect for others. I set up the consultation, eager to start my piece, I was all but ready to drop close to three grand after it was all said and done (over time of course, also lifelong customer in the making.) Knowing I was more than ready, already picturing the one on my arm like it was already there, I paid the deposit before I left the minute consultation. (Which from where Im staying in LR is a good over an hour drive with the traffic after work.) I messaged Chris asking simple questions about what we discussed in consultation. (Every time I called, no one answered.) Never once did I mention I wasnt happy, I repeated many times that it is in his hands since hes the artist. I didnt want to come off as "this EXACTLY what I want and I WANT it regardless if it looks bad in ten years!" I wanted communication, input, collaboration as it is a team effort to create what is in one persons mind and creating it with the skill of another. Well apparently after that either Chris decided he didnt have the skill set to do so (which he should have told me before accepting my deposit) or something else to that matter as he replied he will no longer do my project. To get my refund back I had to drive over an hour in LR rush hour traffic after being threatened (stating he screenshoted everything so I cant give a bad review.) Well that was all fine and dandy, until I show up... and they were then EXTREMELY rude to me. Also tried to keep me in the store until I gave them my personal information like my drivers license, address etc... when I had absolutely no service done by them and they didnt require any of that when they took my deposit. I left a review on their page with the screenshots of how he treated me, the full conversation to show I was nice and respectful and just putting my full experience out there for others to make of it what they would. Chris Thomas, his wife and about 150 other people harrassed me online for about 6 hours. Threats of violence, law suit for deflection of character (or whatever its called) from my review, saying I needed my uterus stomped, and since I did not give a reaction to any of their continued cruelity, they started tagging me in their comments until I blocked them all. Worst customer service experience Ive ever had. Never been basically cyber bullied by a business and their friends before.

---

A

A Private User

Ive been here several times for artwork and have loved every experience. I had a large tattoo I wanted to have covered up. After having several artists tell me it wasnt possible I stopped searching. While in Afghanistan I read an article in a tattoo magazine about a shop in my home state. That article stuck with me, and it was on Golden Lotus. After several years I decided I would reach out and see if it could be done. Kendal told me that it was 100% doable. My first experience in the shop was 8 hours and it was awesome! Now I can just shoot Kendal a message on Facebook with an idea and he takes it from there. (We have become pretty good friends) Well get it all set up and booked. He always takes it to the next level and Im never left with something that I dont want. I drive 2 hours to get an awesome, one of a kind tattoo just because its well worth it to me! When it comes to tattoos, you have to have an open mind and let the artist be an artist. You just give them an idea of what you like and let them do what they are best at. I would rather an artist tell me it wont work, than the artist stick it on me and then me realize it doesnt work. Kendal knows Im open to anything and that he is the artist. Im just the canvas who had the idea. Thats how you get a next level tattoo. Be open minded, bring the idea, and let the artist be the artist. All of the artist are great in this shop!

---

A

A Private User

I went to this place for my first tattoo and I loved it!! I had researched for a while different places because I wanted a high quality tattoo obviously. I looked at all there work and fell in love with Chris Thomass work (although all of there work is great) his just seemed like he had done a lot of work that I wanted done. I emailed with him asking a lot of what I thought were stupid questions because of course this being my first tattoo I was unsure of a lot of things but he emailed me back with no problems we set an appointment and I paid my deposit which went towards my tattoo later which is what I thought was awesome. I drive the 3.5 hrs. to the shop and they were nice I showed him what I want and he talked with me and showed me a bunch of different ways he would custom my design so that it didnt look like anyone elses and we got started 4hrs later my work was done and I love it he tweaked and added as we went such as color to highlight that was just thrown in (of course with my approval) and he didnt charge more. after wards I wanted a t-shirt to remember the first shop i got my first tattoo at and he gave me 2 for he price of one (my bf was with me) and he gave me my tattoo cream for free. this man and he shop was amazing and im so glad I took the time to drive that far for the experience!! I recommend it to everyone!

---

A

A Private User

I have had one 4 hour sitting with Nick so far. He is a truly talented artist, the tattoo turned out looking phenomenal! I have to say that the place is clean, it is a very well kept shop. I have seen another user complain about the prices and attitude of the staff... Nick was and the other artist on that side of the shop were friendly and we all joked around through out my sitting. The prices are not bad at all! I spent time as an apprentice, and the prices where I worked were comparable, and I am sorry that this needs said, but a good tattoo is not cheap and a cheap tattoo is not good. If you want to get tattooed in a clean shop by an artist that you can be proud to show off your stuff, you will pay more than you would to a Basement Commando, that is just basic fact. I will be returning to Nick for more work soon. If you are in the Little Rock area and you want a tattoo that looks amazing... Look no further!

---

A

A Private User

I was a walk-in earlier this week. Usually when I drive by the Golden Lotus parking lot is full (which is a good sign from the business perspective). The last time I had my ears pierced I was elementary school age so 30 yrs later I decide to get them re-done at GL. Kyle was fantastic! He was professional and courteous- not only to me but to customers who walked in after me- letting them know he would be with them ASAP. The shop was very clean and eclectic with wonderful original works of art by the owner hanging on the walls. I felt very comfortable- enough to discuss my first tattoo with Matt. He answered all the questions I had which made my mind up for me- deposit paid- appointment set for my first tattoo. Cant wait! Thanks guys at Golden Lotus and hope people will realize this shop is a diamond in the rough in Sherwood, AR! <3

---

---