Sunken Ship Tattoos

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	1301 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201, USA
Phone:	+1 425-303-3344
Site:	facebook.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–7PM

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Photos 100

Reviews 9

Molly Dermond

- Updated - Weird experience. I went in this evening looking for a price quote on an overall modest piece - two small botanical pieces on each hand. At first, I was waiting in line before the woman at the counter (I think she was Heidi, from the pictures) asked Sam to come up and help me. When I asked Sam about what I wanted, he immediately discouraged me, explaining that most artists "only do hands if youre pretty fully covered." I asked what that meant, and Heidi (?) said "yeah, Samuel, whats covered?" and he said "pretty covered." I was wearing a cardigan and full length jeans, but what Sam couldnt see and didnt ask about was my extensive tattoo collection, or my experience working at a tattoo shop as a body piercer for years. He was totally condescending the entire time. The customer Heidi was helping sided with me, and asked "why not just let the customer choose?" and Heidi helpfully tried to explain that artists have reservations about tattooing people who may in the future lose jobs because of it. Fair, but I agree with the other customer - let me choose. Sam then got Tascar to consult with me, who was overall helpful, but still tried to discourage me and explain how painful and difficult tattooing hands are, even after I explained that I have many tattoos, including difficult areas like the lip and behind the ear. Im happy that Heidi and Tascar tried to be helpful, but overall, the experience was unpleasant. If an artist is uncomfortable working on a body part, thats fine, but I dont need to be condescended to about it. I would be happy to pay for their service otherwise. Its a shame, because by the looks of it, there are talented artists at this shop. Update: Heidi reached out to my to talk about my experience and apologized for any negativity. I appreciate it, and I have nothing personal against her or the artist. It was just an unfortunate example of artists and client not seeing eye to eye on a piece. It happens.

Nina Loomis

Called and was able to schedule an appointment with sawblade, I really liked his work online. Hes a total sweetheart. I had scheduled two tattoos. Which I know puts additional time on his books. I called the next day and asked to just get one and to make sure to let him know. When I went in he had not heard that I only want one. He could have been angry ( I would have been, that could have opened up an opportunity to get someone else in) instead he just said "ok no worries!" With a smile on his face. Not only did he nail the tattoo I asked, he took that additional time to fix a previous tattoo. He was accommodating and smart and helped give his artistic opinion. I will be back Im so in love with my tattoos!! Thank you Sawblade!!

A Private User

I have a feeling that the people writing good reviews about this place, dont know too much about tattoos because ive seen a lot of work done by them. Its either really bad or mediocre. I dont remember seeing anything extraordinary come out of this place, but this is just my opinion (probably many other peoples opinion as well...). I have a friend who goes here and continues to go here even though my friends and i dont like the work, but hey if it works for you, I guess thats all that matters. I guess if you go there and you like the tattoos they put on display... Go for it but if youre smart youlll go to tattoo evolution or sick creations... Ive seen some good, some bad from the emporium. Deep roots for piercings.

heethn42

I have had 3 large pieces done by Matt Sawdon, including a chest piece and two arm pieces. We are currently working on a 4th that Matt was able to fit in perfectly with an old existing tat and one of his pieces on my right arm. He was extremely patient with my nerves when I was getting the chest piece done, I was pretty scared Ha-ha! I really appreciate his ability to take an idea I have and turn it into a work of art. He has tons of natural talent, a great eye for color and on point technique. All of my work has healed very quickly with absolutely no problems at all. The entire staff is super friendly, none of the elitist drama one encounters in some shops. I wont get my work done anywhere else.

Rilee Pollock

I got my belly button pierced last week by Heidi, and she was absolutely wonderful! I was terribly anxious and anxiety-ridden before I got it pierced and she was very patient and understanding. Then, after having it pierced, I instantly got faint-y from such high anxiety and blood pressure, and again, she was very kind and understanding. She took the time to make sure I was okay, provide me with water and snacks, and was very concerned, which was reassuring. She also provided me with a lot of important/helpful information, which you dont normally get when you get pierced- at least I havent. Very affordable, too! If you ever want to get a piercing, see her!

Angela Jackson

I went to Sunken Ship to have a large cover up done. I had 2 large,ugly black tattoos on my arm. I didnt think it could be done. Long story short, the staff here is AMAZING. I now have a beautiful custom piece of art on my arm that I dont have to cover with long sleeves anymore!!! I was impressed with how friendly the staff was from the moment I walked in the door and consulted with Heidi and then through the process of being tattood by Matt (who is a total miracle worker!!) Im now planning my second piece and I just cant say enough good things about this shop and the awesome people that work here!!! Ill never go anywhere else.

Magii Demuth

The piercer here is really good and i feel comfortable gettinig pierced by him, i have a fear of needles and he lets me do my calm down routine before i get a piercing, he also helped me find a tattoo artist here that could do exactly what i wanted for my grandpas tattoo i decided to get on my forearm, both that tattooists and the piercer are excellent at what they do. i suggest this shop to all my friends and i take my family here to get piercings. I love the atmosphere its very unique and not all business. they can answer any question you have as well.

Judith Goldfine

Miguel Ortiz did mother-daughter tattoos for us last week. He was very good at planning out the tats from the picture we brought in, explained his procedures and after-care clearly. Miguel does beautiful work, and is a great guy to spend an afternoon with. I also had a piercing done with Heidi, and she made it a pleasant, stress-free experience. Squeaky clean shop with lots of interesting art and stuff to look at. Everyone was friendly and helpful. It had been 27 years since my first tattooing, and I had lots of questions. Pricing was very fair.

A Private User

I check all the review of all the tattoo shop in everett and sunken ship was rated highest. So I decided to give them a call and say Im going to be there before 9pm. Then when I got there it was like 8:30 something and the guy that talk to me over the phone telling me it pretty late they cant do it for me and telling me coming back tomorrow. All I was just a small writing tattoo and they couldnt even do it before 9pm. I think in my head these guy are lazy or something or they just dont want money.