Category: | Tattoo Shop |
Address: | 3313 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221, USA |
Phone: | +1 804-342-1981 |
Site: | loosescrewtattoo.com |
Rating: | 4.8 |
Working: | 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM Closed Closed 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM |
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Amanda Philipp
Loose Screw is an amazing shop... Its incredibly pristine, it has a central location at the beginning of Carytown, great artwork adorns the walls, the staff is always kind and helpful, and its packed with some of the most talented artists Ive ever met. Overall, great vibe and absolutely worth checking into if youve been thinking about getting some work done. Jason Stephan has always been my artist. Currently I am getting a fantastical Harry Potter sleeve depicting the four marauders. From the first moment I had the idea to the moment it was tattooed on my skin, Jason has worked with me extensively to make sure I was getting everything I wanted, offering great creative and knowledgeable advice along the way, never sacrificing the quality of his work. And my tattoo is turning out absolutely beautiful! He has a great sense of color and depth that I rarely see in other tattoo artists. In addition to the high quality of his work, Jason has been incredibly flexible with me and my crazy schedule, and very understanding when I sometimes have to postpone my appointments. I always look forward to my hours of (sometimes ridiculous) conversation with Jason... Hes a blast to be around! Overall, I always have great experiences at Loose Screw and I would instantly recommend this shop and Jason to anyone who has high expectations for their work.
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Elijah L
Travelling tattooer/art vendor...stopped by despite some bad word of mouth Id heard from other tattooers bc I like to form my own opinion. Unfortunately it was a disapointment. Young kids that tattoo for the sake of putting something fancy in a portfolio instead of regard for something clean, bold and long lasting. A good friend who had stopped by just to tour the shop awhile back, someone who had tattooed with Lyle Tuttle, Steve Byrne, Mike Giant etc all types of legends didnt even get the time of day from these guys...they wouldnt even come out from the back. Pretty sad and disrespectful. Anywho, from glancing at some portfolios theres some good tattooing happening here but in a very uncomfortable uptight environment. Also didnt see much in the way of well rounded artists; mostly one trick pony types. If youre in Richmond and are a collector who digs solid super clean tattoos with lots of bright color and crisp clean black lines in a real and clean street shop environment where youre one of the family, with plenty of good conversation, music, & no art snob BS Id scope out: Absolute Art on Grace, Lucky 13 and Enigma on Broad and Heroes and Ghosts in Carytown.
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Jules
Clean, classy, comfortable. I moved up to VA from Orlando, FL, and was pretty sore to leave my artists behind. Loose Screw was recommended by a few friends, and Im very glad I decided to check them out--every person on staff and every artist are welcoming, absolutely willing to work with you on whatever design you have in mind (and the artists are incredible!). The studio itself is spotless, yet warm, with excellent pieces of artwork on the walls all over. The particular artist that worked on me, Chris Jenkins, was also very friendly and somehow dealt with my wiggling while he tattooed my inner forearm. I get compliments pretty much daily on his work; the lines turned out exceptionally clean and the colors didnt fade at all. Some have even wondered whether or not the piece was fake and instead drawn with permanent marker, the color is so vibrant. The whole process was smooth and fun--another artist (sorry, I dont know his name!) joined us for the duration, making conversation about conspiracy theories and the like, which Im particularly interested in; kind of a highlight there. Regardless, Ill definitely be back. Had a great experience, thank you!
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Galia Moran
As soon as you walk into this shop you know you are not in a steriotypical tattoo shop. It is evident that this establishment has high standards for itself. Because of this, the shop and artists are always super busy but as you walk in, you will find that the shop employees extremely helpful and attentive. I clearly felt that customer service was a true priority here. The artists are all amazingly talented, professional, personable and internationally recognized to boot! The commitment to art here is unlike any Ive seen, it is clear that its that passion that drives this shop. Depending on what kind of artwork you desire, you can be matched up with an artist with a forte in that style. Why get your art from a ace of all trades when you can get it from a master? In addition, the attention to detail in cleanliness far exceeded all my expectations. I worked at a doctors offices for many years and I was very impressed. This is where you go to get the best quality artwork, customized only for you and that will last a lifetime on your skin. This is definitely my shop of record for any future artwork and I find myself constantly recommending it to others.
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Christopher Evans
As someone who was new to the experience, I’d have to say I approached getting a tattoo with a certain amount of anxiety. But the folks at Loose Screw made it as simple and enjoyable as possible. Because my schedule was very tight, Jen, the Shop Manager, got me in the door at the right time, and connected with one of their visiting artists, Melody Mitchell. Extremely talented, Melody took my artwork, a Welsh Griffin, and reproduced it as an exquisite tattoo (about 8” x 6”) which, frankly, was of higher quality than the drawing I brought . . . a work of art with shading and depth and color of the highest quality. Everyone at Loose Screw takes pride in the creativity and quality of their art. The gallery and work areas are beautiful, professional, and spotless, and the staff are friendly and easy to talk with. In short, I thought I would like the tat, but they truly exceeded my expectations. I actually love it . . . as mentioned, a real work of art. Melody is a genius . . . and Jen can really put it all together for you. If you looking for a low pressure, low anxiety, high quality experience, go to Loose Screw Tattoo. Christopher Jos. Evans
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ShadyTunedLLC
Im new to RVA and after reading all the reviews and doing as much research as I could, it seemed like Loose Screw was the place for me. I called late in the day on a Sunday and they were very obliging and offered for me to come in for a consultation that day. Upon arrival the first thing I noticed was that the studio looks more like an art gallery than your typical tattoo shop. Its apparent pretty quickly that the artists there really are just that: true artists that enjoy their craft on all mediums. I met with Barham and went over what I wanted in a pretty general sense because I had nothing to really compare it to - only what I had pictured in my head. He was able to fit me in a few days later. When I arrived what he had drawn up was exactly what I had in mind. It wound up taking two sessions due to some mutual time constraints but it came out even better than I had imagined. I highly recommend Barham Williams and the entire Loose Screw crew. I will definitely be going back when the time comes to get another tattoo.
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Benjamin Kaufman
This place is awesome. Jesse is such a pleasure to work with along with his entire staff. He conducts himself like a true professional and works really hard. His work is one of a kind and he is a fantastic artist. He is also very friendly and caring. His machines and methods of tattooing are top notch. That makes it more pleasing for the client. Even before my appointment the staff answered all my questions. The front desk staff was very friendly upon arrival and helpful. Soon as I finished the consent forms jesse got to work. The other staff made it fun to be there too. Jesse also has assistants who help and make scheduling easier. Jarrett and Tori are wonderful to work scheduling with. Jesse also uses this awesome aftercare wrap that takes the worry out of it! The shop is very clean :) Loose screw is a fantastically run business and all the staff rocks. I highly recommend them. I really enjoyed talking to everyone and the experience was wonderful. I had a lot of fun and cant wait to go back for more.