Artistic Impressions Tattoo Studio

Category:	Body Piercing Shop
Address:	20633 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77450, USA
Phone:	+1 281-599-1349
Site:	artisticimpressionstattoo.com
Rating:	4.9
Working:	Closed 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 12–8PM

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Chris OBrien

When a person looks to have a tattoo done, not just a 1 hour spur of the moment thing (not that this is a bad thing), but a tattoo that is truly a special work of art, I would hope that they do their homework on an artist and a business. Before I let an artist put a needle to my wife, I did just that and found that AI is a very professional, clean and comfortable shop. When you walk in, you can smell that this place is clean and immediately understand that the artist take sanitary measures to keep their people safe very seriously. Hell, that place is more sanitary than hospitals I have been in. This was about three years ago and AI has grown because the people there truly love what they do, and I can vouch for Mike Ashworth and Spiro’s work as top shelf. Mike Ashworth, my wife’s and my artist, is truly a gifted professional and a humble and exceedingly nice dude (he will probably roll his eyes if he reads this, hahaha). He is also not afraid to let you know that your idea may not turn out well. They will work with you to make you happy in the end. I have also noticed at just how honest these guys are with what they charge for. Yes, the hourly rate is not cheap but they also don’t stick it to you by charging you for breaks or things that come up when they are not working on you. I have never felt like I didn’t get what I paid for and I have paid for A LOT. Overall, my wife and I have spent at least 30 hours or more of time getting tattoo work done at AI over three years, and we have really enjoyed the experience (even though tattoo’s hurt like hell, hahaha). All of our tattoos have healed quite well and are withstanding the test of time. That is tribute to the sanitary conditions and the skills. For the people who trash AI or talk as if the artists there did them wrong, I find it hard to believe. It is usually some douche that wants work done at some ‘friend rate’ or expects the artist to put them above everything else in the world. Art takes time, time for you to help the artist understand what you want, time for the artist to digest your ideas, time for the artist to sketch and/or find a direction to go, time for them to setup and make sure everything is clean, and time to put ink on you. So, dont be in a hurry, enjoy the whole experience and make sure you can afford it BEFORE walking in the door. If you do those things, the experince is something you carry with you forever...we do.

A Private User

I went to Artistic Impression initially to get the cost on a Koi fish tattoo on my forearm. I was recommended to them from a co-worker and was a bit scepticle being new to Houston and having any work that I had done before in New York from my trusted Tattoo artist. I looked the Artistic website and was impressed with what I "saw". I went down and spoke with Mike Ashworth about what I wanted to do. He was very professional and comforting after LISTENING to my situation. After making the appointment to get the work done, Mike sent me the drawing he came up with and communicated very well. I showed up, Mike was ready for me and Mike started his work. I could see by his approach and expression that he was indeed an artist preparing mentally to do MY tattoo. I was floored by the talent that Mike Ashworth has from drawing with sharpie on my arm and turning into a one of a kind piece of art with incredible detail and phenominal color and demensionality. After the first, of course, I made an appointment for the rest of my arm. Again, It kept getting better and better. Didnt think it was possible after the first one....I was wrong. Again, very impressed. My son was going to be in Houston for two days and wanted his first Tattoo done before shipping off to Hawaii. Mike made it happen. It was an unbelievable Tattoo of St. Michael, slaying the evil. He stayed late to accommidate and the results....well, look for yourself. I think its on the website or facebook. All of the staff are incredible artists and are always looking at each others accomplishments as they are being done. It is a very CLEANand FRIENDLY atmosphere with absolutely ZERO uncomfortability!! I HIGHLY recommend Mike and all of the really talented artists at Artistic Impressions> I would trust know one else. Thanks again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Laughlin

I decided that it was time to get my third tattoo which I had wanted to for a year or so. I am new to the area, and thus didnt really have someone who could point me in the direction of a tattoo shop, so I yelped it and Artistic Impressions was the first that came up. I called beforehand to see if they were busy, and I talked to Danny who very nicely invited me to come over to the shop and check out their setup and artwork. I was pretty anxious about going in, partly because I dont know much about tattooing. But even more so because getting tattoos is always very personal for me, both the experience and the design, and can be difficult to share with a stranger. After feeling like I was stumbling over my first couple words, I told Danny what I had in mind, and he directed me to a couple of books of the artists work while he helped someone else. Then he came over and we started chatting. Wow, I was not expecting the ensuing conversation. He answered all the questioned I had about tattooing. Everything from the equipment, to his first tattoo, even to how he got into tattooing. Its rare that I hit it off with someone as well as I did with Danny. We chatted even after they were closing up. Anyway, long story short, Danny is an awesome dude who truly wants to make, not only the tattoo badass, but also the experience. Hes got some mind-blowing artwork and has experience with graphic design. I went into the shop the next day with the design I had drawn up, and Danny transferred it lickity-split. He answered all the questions I had about the gun, sanitation, and tattoo techniques. I went in with my own design this time, but if Im around Houston when I get some ideas for number 4, I will mos def have him work his magic!

Raymond Merritt

My take on Artistic Impressions in Katy, My wife and I went to AI in late Oct or early Nov 2016 as a walk in around noon. No appointment. The artist who greeted us said that he could do both tattoos without a problem. We showed him what we wanted and he went to work drawing and doing artist stuff. about an hour later he was ready to start on my wifes foot tattoo. That went along great except for a few minor interruptions. He finished her up and it looked great. My turn went a hour or so longer than hers and again after a few minor artist interruptions, mine was done. It looked great. so, after 8 hours , we were done and We were happy. The place has a great atmosphere. Come back in a month or so for touch ups . About 5 weeks later, I FacedBooked a request to be touched up and I was told my artist was no longer there. We would need to be touched up by the Manager. Im thinking maybe we are getting the run a round from them... So after a couple of emails to the Great Office manager, Brianna, i was told that the manager was on paternity leave until March. Again , Im thinking a run a round is happening, so We agree march it is. So about the time March is approaching and the wife, is pushing me to contact the Awesome Brianna for some news, I get a "Lets Make this Happen NOW" email and we are off to the races. So, my doubts were false... No run around, just Great customer service. So over two appointments, Spiro (An Awesome Guy, btw, You should meet him) turned our two great Tattoos in to two Outstanding Tats with some excellent touch-ups. We show them to anyone who wants to see them . Artistic Impressions is a Great place and will be our tattoo shop for all our needs. Thanks Guys!