Another 5 star from upstate NY Dave's work. I had a simple cover up to do from a guy in Honolulu. I knew I could trust Dave right away. He did a great job and gave me a great price. You can trust getting a nice tattoo on vacation  in this tiny little town.......this is the only place I would go.
Review Source:Diamond Dave was awesome. Â He did a remarkable Tattoo on my wife's back by freehand tat is nothing short of amazing. Â I can't wait to go back to have him do my next ink. Â I would recommend him to everyone who can get to him. Â He has an amazing personality and a soft touch that makes the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. Â Also his artistic ability is amazing and his prices reasonable. Â you will not e disappointed with his work.
Thanks Dave for such a beautiful piece of art!!!
I went to Dave to get a tattoo of a heart I had sewn on my wedding dress for my grandpa who died before our wedding. We went and talked with Dave when we first arrived into town and set an appt for the day before we left. His work exceeded my expectations. The heart is a perfect replica of how it looked sewn onto my dress, complete with the folds in the fabric. I started crying when it was done because I was so pleased with how it looked and it was such a wonderful tribute to my grandpa. Dave does a wonderful job!
Review Source:This man is epic! Â Hands down!
Hubby got his first tattoo and is now currently wanting another and another.
He is priced really well for being on a island. Dave is very Down to earth tell you how it is and that is hard to find.
He did both mine and hubby's in 4 hours and the whole time he was joking and talking to us.  We stopped by our first night in Kona and got an appointment  for the following Sunday night.  He was friendly and funny. He has ton of  experience and I am so proud to show off his artwork on my back
Dave was awesome!
This was my first tattoo and I had no idea what to expect and Dave was very patient and took the time to explain each step. His technique was so good that I barely felt the needle.
One of his regulars was so very gracious to give up her time slot so Dave could fit us in on our last day before leaving the Islands for home.
We are already planning our next set of tattoos for Dave to do when we return to Kona.
I highly recommend Dave for your first or your 100th tattoo.
Thanks Dave.
I had the best time today getting my tattoo here. Very professional, and clean. Also the least painful tattoo I have ever had! His lines are perfect, placement is there... And coloring is gorgeous. Glad I met him and am so pleased with the outcome. I would recommend him to everyone! Aloha
Review Source:Went to Dave for my 3rd tattoo, first one in a strange city. Read great reviews about Dave on Yelp and local word of mouth was extremely positive. I was not disappointed. I dropped in without an appointment 3 hours before my flight home with some drawings of oak leaves. Dave got right to work and created a stunning masterpiece, a blend of the 2 drawings I had brought. Dave was talented, personable, and skilled. He got it done and got me out the door to the airport in time. The quality is superb, he opened instruments in front of me, and it is, by far, the best tattoo of my 3. Thanks Dave!
Review Source:The night before my wife and I left Kona, Hawaii I decided to get a tattoo of a Gecko on my shoulder. We strolled into Artistic Creations Tattoo Studio and met Dave the owner. I told him about the Gecko tattoo I wanted and also a re-do of my deceased Black Labrador retriever Jake that was tattooed on my leg by a non-professional tattoo artist. I went back to Dave's studio the next day. He showed me some photos of Gecko's that he had done. I had a Madagascar Gecko many years ago, so thats what I decided on. He looked up that breed on line and copied it to my shoulder. It was perfect. He also made Jake, my lab look like a real black Labrador Retriver, not a cartoon character. Dave's tattoo artistry is amazing. He is very professional and makes you feel at ease. My wife and I were so impressed with his work that she said if I bring her back to Kona she will get a tattoo from Dave. There are so many amateur artists out there that I find myself fortunate and lucky that I walked into Dave's studio that night. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering getting a tattoo for the first time or adding another.
Review Source:Do I really need to add another 5 Star review when the man already has so many? Â I had been wanting to get a tattoo for over 10 years, but had never found an artist who I "connected" with. Â I wandered into to Dave's studio on vacation and knew he was my guy immediately. Â He listened to my input and them added his own flair. Â My lei bracelet turned out even better than I could have imagined (which is saying a lot, because I imagined it almost daily for 10 years!!!). Â Thanks Double D!
Review Source:To commemorate my 10 year wedding anniversary and vow renewal in Hawaii, I decided to get a tattoo. Â After reading the reviews on Yelp, my brother, cousin and I went to check out the place. Â I originally was going to get a turtle with some hawaiian flowers, but after looking at some pictures decided to go with a manta ray and flowers. Â When I told Dave what I wanted, he showed me a picture of manta ray with 2 plumerias that he had drawn for a previous customer (who after 45 minutes decided not to get it). Â I could not be more happy with Dave's work. Â It turned out beautiful. Â He also did a Sick coverup for my brother. Â If Dave was in CA, I'd be getting a lot more tattoos from him.
Review Source:I was referred to Dave by a local business owner a couple of years ago and he said he could fix up an orchid on my lower back and add a bunch of artwork around it. (I have a scar I don't like)
I'm embarrassed to say I was a screamer. He was great. I think I may have scared away some of his clients...but can I just say it hurt like hell. My boyfriend bought me a beer and stayed with me :)
Friends tell me it's cause I'm thin, not because of the artist lol
I love my tattoo and if I'm in Kona again, Dave is my man! If he'll see me that is lol
My husband and I both got work done here while visiting Kona.
We were hanging out near the studio, just walked in, and Dave was able to work on both of us in between his appointments.
The art came out amazing and it didn't hurt (no pun intended) that he was a fun guy to talk with!
Great prices, great service, even better work!
If we come back to Kona, we'll definitely be stopping by to see Dave again.
go see diamond dave! Â He is a great tattoo artist and his studio is clean and right near the beach in the coconut grove area - near outback. Â He knows a LOT about tattoos and his prices are reasonable. Â He is able to copy or draw any design you want especially hawaiian designs. Â Best part is it barely hurt. Â I also liked how you can watch a movie while getting work done - with the mirrored wall you can watch tv from any direction - and it totally makes time fly by.
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