Inkblot Studio
| Category: | Tattoo Shop |
| Address: | 225 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA |
| Phone: | +1 650-669-4573 |
| Site: | inkblotstudioames.com |
| Rating: | 4.8 |
| Working: | Closed 12–4:30PM 1–9PM 1–9PM 1–9PM 1–9PM Closed |
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Leah Campos
Amy Jiao is an excellent tattoo artist. I have received several tattoos from her in Tucson, AZ. Amy is professional and always concerned for her clients comfort while tattooing. She gives great attention to detail when designing a tattoo. If you have an idea for a piece, Amy is very good at helping the idea come into existence and pays close attention to your overall desire in what you are looking for in a tattoo. She is also very careful with tattoo placement and works with you in figuring out where your tattoo will look best on your body. I would highly recommend Amy for her beautiful artistic and creative abilities, in addition to her kindness and genuine love for the art of tattooing. Amy is also an extremely talented artist on the side of her tattooing. I would recommend a tattoo from Amy at Inkblot Studio!
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Caitlin Jacobus
Inkblot studio is hands down the best tattoo shop in Ames. I came to Daniel for a cover up , and left with the most beautiful and unique tattoo. I never imagined I would be so lucky to have such a stunning work of art on me for the rest of my life. I have also met amy and she is also a phenomenal artist. I definitely plan on getting work by her as soon as possible. The atmosphere of the shop is down to earth and super customer oriented. These guys seem to go to painstaking lengths to make sure everyone that comes there leaves with there minds blown and an awesome tattoo that you will never grow tired of looking at. Thanks again and see you guys soon!
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Sarah D
Daniel is an amazing artist and I chose to do work with him considering that the quality of his work is unlike what I have seen before. Very vibrant, realistic and high quality pieces overall. Daniel has done a few tattoos on me totaling almost 30+ hours of work and I am more than satisfied. He is very professional, yet fun, and hes a great guy to talk to(especially when youre sitting with him for 3-4 hours at a time). If you want to invest some serious time and money into an amazing work of art, then Inkblot Studio is the place to go.
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Rebecca Mahan
Ive been going to Daniel for years. Hes an incredible artist and will definitely deliver on that front, but hes also just a cool dude, and will talk philosophy/religion/music/whatever with you while youre getting work done, if you want. You dont think that kind of thing matters in a tattoo artist until youve been bored and in pain for 4 hours being tattooed by anyone else, and then youre like... f**k that, Im going back to that guy Daniel because he does great work AND Id actually like to hang out with him for a few hours.
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Kaitlyn Potts
Amy is a phenomenal artist with great attention to detail. Just one look at her portfolio will show how much artistic ability she has. It is filled with great artwork and shows her consistency in line work when it comes to tattooing. I drove six hours to get work done from her and it was definitely worth it! She did excellent work. I get compliments on it and asked for referrals so much from strangers when my tattoo is showing that I probably should start carrying around her business card. I cant recommend her enough!
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Rigo Fuentes
Ive worked with Daniel for the past 6 years or so. Amazing tattoo artist who only gets better and better. I am so pleased with all the art hes done on me. Hes so confident in what he does which makes me feel more comfortable to have him as my main tattoo artist. Whenever I want new art done, all I have to do is give him my ideas and he always knows what to come up with. Hes not selfish with his work so hes always open to do different things you would like, all done in a professional manner.
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Johnny Jinx
Ive had my thumbs and palm tattooed by Amy and have seen her perform with countless other clients as well. Amy can create a design in markers on your arm (shes a natural when it comes to freehand sleeves) and create a deign based off an idea. She is very good at listening to a clients request and can get to the core of what a customer is really asking for. Aside from creating great tattoo designs, her work heals well, too. Ames is lucky to have a great artist such as Amy Jiao.
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Jim Coppoc
I have two tattoos by Daniel--one that predates Inkblot, and one work-in-progress that has happened entirely in the new space. Neither are like anything Ive seen on anybody else. Daniel likes to consult well before a project begins, and he really listens, deeply, to my ideas. I feel like what Ive ended up with is pretty authentically me, but with an incredible artist driving the images, so they come out better than Id have been able to imagine on my own.
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Elise Maresh
I am getting a very large tattoo done on my leg and I cannot believe the amazing work Daniel is doing. This will be my 4th Tattoo and it is by far the best one I have ever gotten anywhere. He is very professional and the shop has an awesome vibe. He truly cares about his clients and wants them to leave happy. I have seen some of the amazing cover up work he has done for others and it is truly breath taking. I will def. recommend this shop to any one.
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Sabrina Vorpahl
My good friend and I got our tattoos here and it was such an incredibly comfortable atmosphere. Daniel was flexible, fun, and super professional. He was willing to bend over backwards to help us have the most comforting and safest experience possible! The creativity and passion in the studio is contagious, and I cannot wait to come back. I cant recommend this place enough!
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Michael Johnson
I have been going to see Daniel now for about three years. I always have a great time when I go there. We have done many consultations and he always follows through. Him and I are currently working on a 30+ hour tattoo and when this is finished we will move on to the next one. I recommend him to all my friends and will never go to another shop.
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Mara Spooner
Daniel and Amy both provide quality work in a clean, professional, and comfortable space. I am regularly stopped on the street by folks wanting to investigate my arm...Im sure to always have a stack of Daniels cards at the ready! I cant recommend Inkblot Studio enough. Get your self in there and set up a consultation today!
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Sarah Fisch
I had my first tattoo done here by Amy yesterday and I had an amazing experience. The shop is clean, open and comfortable and Amy did an outstanding job on my piece. She has great attention to detail and captured everything I wanted. I would 100% go back to Inkblot and I would recommend it to all.
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Jason Pedersen
Dont be fooled by this newness of this shop, the caliber of work is excellent! Amy did a very fine line tattoo on my arm that healed cleanly and easily. Shes very personable with her clients and gives them the attention they deserve. This is a place Id recommend friends and family to.
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Chelsea Lepley
Talented, candid, professional, and cooperative. I have 60+ hours of work by Daniel, and my next appointment on the books. He redraws if he needs to, and he cares about getting it right. His line work is solid and his color and shading techniques are amazing.