I got my first tattoo done by Tim. He is  very professional,caring, and patient. He is very  responsible and passionate about art. He took very good care of me always making sure I was comfortable. He took all the steps possIble to make sure I loved my piece. He's a very down to earth nice guy. I love my tattoo and will definitely go back to him. I loved how he let me know everything before hand and helped me understand how to tell a good tattoo artist from a bad one who most likely isn't very clean and can definitely affect ones health. He's amazing.
Review Source:I don't have a previous experience to compare with since I'm a first timer. But i have to say my experience here is rather very pleasant. Tim is a talented artist, easy to get along with and professional. He will work with what you wanted from start to finish and makes sure you are completely satisfied. He has a light hand and did an amazing job on the design I wanted that requires many tiny colors. His place is clean, comfortable and private. He uses disposables so there is no issue of contamination. If ever you decide to get a tat consider this place and you will not regret it. I have gotten so many compliments on mine even from tattoo haters. Also, his price is fair and reasonable.
Review Source:My experience here was amazing! Tim and Shane both spent a good deal of time working with me to design my tattoo. They do not stop on the design till it is perfect! Very knowledgable and fun. Great art!!! And they will take in and apply any suggestions you have. I absolutely recommend them if you are going to get a piece done. Great Pricing! Great Work!
Review Source:I was introduced to Tim by a friend. This is not your usual tattoo shop. This is more like an art studio tattoo shop. I felt extremely comfortable as did my husband and his work is outstanding. Something you would proudly wear FOREVER!!!! He takes his time making sure it is what YOU want not what he wants to put on you. I will never go anywhere else and I'm having him cover my other work I have had done he is that good!! 5 stars doesn't even give him enough thumbs up. I highly recommend his work.
Review Source:I literally happened upon Art For Life when visiting a neighboring business. I was so impressed with their talent, creativity, customer service, and value, that I've become a customer for life. I just had my third tattoo done there, and couldn't be more pleased. Tim & Shane have impressive creativity, and have built a clean & inviting tattoo studio space that's unlike most other tat shops. They work hard to provide you with a lasting and meaningful tattoo that you will be proud to show off. They do great touch-up work, as well as making brand new works from the ground up. Oh, and they also do tradtitional (non-tattoo) artwork too which is really interesting. Their space is more akin to an art gallery or spa than your typical tat place. Plus their location is also nicely located in a safe and vibrant retail area of NW Bakersfield (Riverlakes area,) which is great (and you will never feel as if you're going to a "seedy" questionable section of the 'hood.) They are most welcoming, so do stop by sometime and see what they have going on -- their great folks just to talk to, and they'll treat you right.
Review Source:I was introduced to Tim @ Art for Life Tattoo by a friend of mine. He did a piece for me that other artists were reluctant to do (due to the nature of the line work). He did such an awesome job I got way more than I had expected! He then did a cover-up for me. He's now working on my sleeve and my has done a number of pieces on my husband. I've been to a number of other shops and have experience with other tattooists and Art for Life is by far the best! No only in terms of the art but also customer service. Tim is also great about ensuring your tat is perfect before he sticks it on you. If you're in the market for a tattoo artist be sure to reach out to him - you won't be sorry!
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