Voluta Tattoo

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	212 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
Phone:	+1 317-520-1302
Site:	volutatattoo.com
Rating:	4.3

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Sarah Roberts

I have had my experiences with traditional tattoo shops, places where you walk in, someone you hardly know spends an hour or two tattooing a permanent design on your skin, and you walk out to never be seen again. Now having had 3 tattoos covered, I can not stress the importance in doing research before getting a tattoo. As someone who has been frequenting Voluta for over 2 years, I can highly recommend them to anybody who only wants the best in tattooing. To describe Voluta as a tattoo parlor is a complete injustice; Voluta breaks the mold. They operate differently from most shops, you can’t walk in, you can’t call, and you can’t pick your design from flash on the wall. There is no blaring rock music, no scary looking people, just artists who care about you and your tattoo. Any body who walks in is treated like family. The atmosphere is so warm and comfortable; it’s like having a tattoo artist in your own living room. Conan Lea is phenomenally talented and pushes the boundaries of tattooing. Conan has created all of my tattoos, listening to what I want and producing more than I could ever imagine. He has custom designed all of my pieces, drawing them directly onto my skin so that they best compliment my form. Looking through his galleries you will find an artist who is versatile and fully capable of realism to abstract. I love my tattoos and I couldn’t be any prouder to show them off. If you are looking to get a tattoo tomorrow for cheap, then Voluta is not the place for you. If you take pride in your skin and are willing to spend the time to have an absolutely stunning custom piece of art on your person that receives comments and turns heads every where you go, then this is your place.

Susan Hoffman

I am not a tattoo collector. I was referred to Conan for reconstructive/restorative tattoos. I read some negative comments regarding the scheduling process and referring to Conan as a "pretentious artist". Admittedly, I was a little "put off" at first by the auto response email but persisted because he was highly recommended by my plastic surgeon. Once the initial consultation was done, scheduling has been easy and convenient. I would encourage you to think why it would be so difficult to access a tattoo artist.....and now Ill tell you....he is that good and in high demand. I do not consider him to be a pretentious artist although he has every right to be. I find him to be an extremely talented artist, mindful of his clients needs, and fun to hang with. The studio is beautiful, filled with wonderful music,his original artwork and all kinds of great eye candy to distract you. While my tattoo is not yet , complete, I can already see the changes it is making in my life. When I look down at my arm I no longer see terrible burn scars, I see a gorgeous work of art. I do not feel as self conscious showing my arms and have recently been seen in public in my string bikini with no cover up. I told Conan that all my life most people who see my burns usually avert their eyes or look at me with pity, it made me feel like a freak.....well no one is looking away from me anymore Conan, they are turning to look. You have helped this girl more than you know Conan and I am appreciative of your skills and compassion .

Jim N

Before i sing the praises of Conans work and the experience, let me address some of the negs you might see posted. HE. IS. THAT. GOOD. So that translates into you might have to wait a bit. If a tattoo is an impulse buy for you, there are plenty of others out there. If you want a true artist, one who spends several hours with you first just to understand who you are and the significance of your tattoo, youre at the right place. Even Conans technique is different. He achieves incredible detail by layering in ink. This potentially means several sessions. Again, if you are an impulse buyer who needs it now, you can find shops where you sit for a few hours and youre done. Conans approach to quality in life permeates his work.

mike koldus

I can honestly say that this is by far the best tattoo shop i have ever been in. The staff (conan and michele) are as friendly as they are professional. And lets not mistake here these people are not your run of the mill flash artists (no disrespect) that you run into everyday. Conan and Michele are true artists both classically and non-classically trained. They are as talented as they are level headed and friendly. When you walk into their shop they make you feel welcome and talk to you like your a real person. I would never get a tattoo done anywhere else even if i had moved out of state. The skill and comfort level you receive here are first rate and after experiencing it could not tolerate any less.

Jerry Smolenski

Conans work speaks for itself we can all see that from his web galleries. What you wont see there are the book cases full of artistic inspiration from the masters to the macabre (no flash here) that block the view of countless awards hes won from shows across the country. Hes too modest to boast. We just won some hardware in Miami for a back-piece of his I proudly wear. For my back-piece I wrote a story of what I wanted the artwork to convey and let him have at it. I gave him no photographic references, just my story. He interpreted it and blasted out an awesome piece. I cant say enough about this place. Hes created his own tattoo-nirvana in downtown Indy. Im looking forward to getting back there!

Meg Brown

Conan has done two tattoos for me and I hope well be able to do several more together. He is a wonderfully talented artist and a genuinely good guy. He listened to what I was trying to achieve and gave great advice and helped weave my ideas into custom tattoos that I absolutely love. He uses email to schedule, which was convenient for me. I havent worked with Michelle but the tattoos of hers that Ive seen are gorgeous. If you are looking for a custom tattoo from a talented and cool artist, I highly recommend Voluta Tattoo.

A Private User

Absolutely an amazing experience from design inception to application and follow up. This is not your typical tattoo shop. More like a tattoo retreat/spa that has classically trained artist taking enormous pride in their work. And it shows. I am truly ecstatic about my one-of-a-kind design. Well worth the wait to have an amazing experience. I would recommend Voluta to anyone and do quite often because everyone wants to know who does my work.

Colleen Huston

My friend and I came to visit Indianapolis for the first time and decided to get a tattoo together. We did our research before getting here and found this place. We walked in right when they opened at noon. They were able to fit us in a few hours later. Ian was very accommodating and nice. He definitely made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. If youre looking to get a tattoo, come here!

A Private User

I traveled the world while I was in the Navy and have gotten tattoos from all over, Ive never seen a more dedicated shop. Conan is working on my 3/4 sleeve and the journey has been amazing. This is not where you go to get some flash you pick off of a board, this is how this whole process was meant to be...an artist sitting with you to decide how best to display YOUR vision on YOU. for life.