Category: | Tattoo Shop |
Address: | 6021 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002, USA |
Phone: | +1 269-344-7685 |
Site: | artandsoultattoo.com |
Rating: | 4.2 |
Working: | 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–6PM |
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Gena Rinard
My friend and I went to this place on recommendation from a couple people. It was for her first tattoo and my third. We heard good things about the artists here, so we were optimistic going in. Our experience was pretty disappointing from the start. We walked in and said we were looking to get tattoos and could we look at some of the artists books. We were directed over to where they were and looked at them for a few minutes. Everyone then proceeded to pretty much ignore us for for about 15 minutes. There was a guy sitting behind the front desk with his back to us doing something on the computer who didnt acknowledge our presence once. The main guy running the counter had to step away and employees came and went and again no one asked us if we needed help, if we were being helped, nothing. Finally my friend called out to the guy with his back to us and asked if they had a lot of people in line and he simply said "were booked up for the night" and turned his back to us again. At this same time the main guy came back up to the counter and told us we could make an appointment to come back. We did this, but the whole experience was so awkward and uncomfortable. We felt unwelcome and really out of place and like we were inconveniencing them. We cancelled our appointments are are going somewhere else. We both lost $10 "non-refundable deposits" for our appointments but for something Im going to have the rest of my life I guess Ill suck up a $10 loss. I have no comment on their actual tattooing or quality of work, so for all I know that could be great, but their customer service was so terrible that I completely lost confidence in their ability and will not give them my business.
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Katy Baranoski
I have four tattoos from different artists in Kalamazoo, and James Sixx at Art & Soul will, from now on, be the ONLY artist I allow to put ink on my skin. He did a stunning piece on my sister, so I went to see him after seeing his work on her. The piece I wanted was elegant and simple, but due to a large amount of freckles/moles on my body, the placement was key. James was funny, friendly, accommodating, and all-around great to work with. My tattoo looks beautiful and I didnt need any touch ups. I get nothing but compliments from people who see it. James also did a consultation with me to determine if he could fix a bad tattoo I got from a different artist in the area, and he agreed to charge me shop minimum if I decide to go ahead with that. I no longer live in the Kalamazoo area but will absolutely make the drive back if I decide I want more tattoos in the future.
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Precious Miller
First off, I never write reviews but I had to write one about this place. I absolutely LOVE my tattoo which was designed by Nate. I came into the shop with my own design idea but because of what and where I wanted my tattoo it wouldnt work. But Nate look every piece of what I wanted and made something even better than what I originally said I wanted! I felt welcomed going in and appreciated going out. The wait time was longer than I anticiated but it was worth it to me! Its been days later and I love my tattoo more and more each day! I would recommend you go here versus anywhere else. And I would definitely recommend Nate. He was professional, he worked with me and was super friendly!
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Victoria Will
From out of town and wanted to do an impulse tattoo with my boyfriend. Something weve talked about for a while. Eric came out of the back being rude straight from the get go stating where he was not gonna tattoo. When we said where and what we wanted he was visibly displeased with the concept. Tried to discuss pricing for what we want and once again stated where he wasnt gonna tattoo. Came back with just a disrespectful size(barely bigger than a quarter) and said he was gonna charge us 80$ for something on the location we wanted. There was no detail to the design at all. If I could leave 0 stars I would. I would never go into there again.
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Sydni Vantuyl
Last year I got my first tattoo done by Nikki and she was very kind and she did her job very well! I was saddened to find out that she no longer works with Art and Soul Tattoo and Piercing shop. She made my first experience one that I will never forget. Matt did my newest addition almost two weeks ago, and I really love how it turned out. He focuses on doing his art even if there is music distracting him. He did a very nice job! I do recommend Art and Soul Tattoo and Piercing shop.
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Katey Williams
I went there with my mom to get tattoos. Dylan did mine and it turned out great. Eric did my moms and hers turned out great as well. They didnt charge us an arm and a leg to get them done like some places. It was also a very clean and friendly facility. I also talked to Katie, the piercer, about a previous piercing and she noticed that it was done wrong and took it out for me. Everyone we spoke to was very friendly and welcoming. We will be back!
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Careen Prokop
Really unreasonable. I wanted a name on my ring finger covered and they said I needed either a solid black band or a whole hand tattoo to cover it. I went to Assassins Tattoo Shop and they did a beautiful black and blue Celtic knot design that worked PERFECTLY! The guy here was really unyielding, didnt really seem to want to be bothered with something that small of a nature and wasnt even willing to work with me much at all.
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Zeke King
I got pierced here and it was the best experience in the area, because this tattoo shop is super professional -- it is clean, everything is organized nicely, and the staff is helpful. I got my septum pierced here by Spanky, after a friend recommended it, and I am glad I took up the recommendation. I would recommend this place for my friends and others who want to get pierced as well.
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A Private User
I went in about a month ago and got a relitivly large peice on my forarm done by Kat. She did amazing it looks great and i get tons of complements on it. She was a pleasure to be around for the 3 hours it took and was very professinel and followed all the infection control standards. I would recommd her and I will go back to her for more work.
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Annaleesah Kaylor
I got a sexual assault awareness tattoo done by Luke and I absolutely hate it. Will not be going back. The first three letters are in cursive and the rest is in just normal printed font. Also very shaky. Not straight lines or nice curves. Disappointed and will be getting it coverd it up when I get more money.
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Linda MacLachlan
Just had my first tattoo for my 65th birthday. Dylan designed my right calf watercolor wildflower design and I could not be happier! He was gentle and so professional. He is the best! I highly recommend him and the salon. Clean, helpful, and professional. I just love this place.
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Amber Zundel
Everyone in the shop was nice and friendly. Matt was wonderful to work with - he was receptive to my concerns, informative about the process, and made me feel very comfortable. This was my first tattoo and the experience could not have been better. Highly recommended.