Art Machine Productions

I visited AMP this past Tuesday for an appointment with Benji Harris and was definitely satisfied. The shop came highly recommended from several friends, all who have amazing work that was all done here. I have only a very small heart outline (very girly, I know) but it was a bit wonky and bothered me greatly. Benji was able to squeeze me in last minute, and I steeled my nerves for another terrifying experience with a needle.

When I arrived I was greeted promptly by Benji, who chatted with me about what else I wanted. I *did* plan on getting something else, but after a series of nerves and angry parents, I backed out. I have very, very bad anxiety but he totally seemed to understand and made me feel very comfortable. I never once felt pressured or like I was being made fun of for all of my girly tattoo ideas. He was a pleasure to deal with all around. (I'm not sure if he felt the same way about me since I was so flip-floppy, but I hope I wasn't that bad!)

He fixed my little tattoo up in literally under 5 seconds, and it looks fantastic. I know, how bad could it have been? Well, it was bad to me. It now looks perfect, and I am having a much better and easier healing experience all around. I definitely DO want more work in the future, and I will 100% always return to Benji simply because of how at ease he put me, not to mention his amazing artistic skill (his work is posted all around his little cube thing and it astonishes me - I'm still on stick figures at age 24).

Overall I would recommend AMP to anyone looking for quality work in a spotless environment with an awesome vibe. Sure, it's definitely not cheap, but I'd rather pay more and have an amazing piece to cherish forever. Also, the other artists were pretty cool and understanding when my dad decided to stop in to embarrass me! Definitely my favorite tattoo spot I've ever visited.

Update time!

Current artists include: Tim Pangburn, Resp, Kristel Oreto, Joey Knuckles, Gia Rose, Evan Lovett, & Benji Harris.

They put on First Friday events, displaying local art and offering scrumptious baked goods and beer.

A few years ago, I met a woman at THE HELL CITY TATTOO FEST (and her husband) that tattooed as good as anyone I have ever seen or met....

Kristel Oreto is bar none one of the best and most efficient artists on the planet....

She is her own style and a damn fine person ta boot !

LOVE YA GAL !

One Eyed Josh